Infiniti QX30 concept

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After releasing a shadowy glimpse of the rear of the QX30 Concept a few days ago, Infiniti is finally shining some light on the premium compact crossover's backside ahead of the vehicle's full debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show on March 3.

The QX30 is a thorough reworking of the brand's Q30 Concept from the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Many of the same styling elements show up on the latest luxury crossover interpretation, but the touches are tweaked to better align with Infiniti's latest look. In addition to jacking up the ride height by 1.2 inches, the CUV gets hard creases in its sheetmetal and complicated 21-inch aluminum wheels that really grab the eye. The rear wears a contrasting dark purple stripe that separates the hatch area from the exhaust tips housed in the skid plate, and both concepts share a coupe-like proportion with the backseat door pulls hidden for a cleaner line. While not pictured, the company says the vehicle has a glass roof.

Infiniti still isn't showing the aluminum-trimmed front of the concept yet, but the automaker admits that the styling on display here hints at the possibility of a future premium compact crossover, which isn't really a surprise. The company has talked about a production QX30 several times in the past.
First image release of strong and stylish Infiniti QX30 Concept

• Concept combines elevated crossover stance with strong coupe contours

• World premiere at 2015 Geneva International Motor Show

• Enhanced crossover is 30mm taller than Q30 Concept

HONG KONG – Infiniti today provides the first full glimpse of the QX30 Concept, which will have its world premiere at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. The crossover concept hints at a future premium compact vehicle and gives a strong indication of the brand's commitment to this segment.

Pushing design boundaries, the QX30 Concept combines the sleek lines of a coupe with the distinguishing features and higher stance of a crossover. Looking poised for action, yet fluid, it promises to deliver effortless capability with style.

"We wanted the spontaneous fluidity of the QX30 Concept design to cut through the urban clutter and rigidity, reflecting its go-anywhere and spur-of-the-moment nature," said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti Executive Design Director. "The QX30 Concept has been designed to make occupants feel safe and protected inside, and customers can drive in or out of the city without worrying about nicks to the chromework."

The theme of "stylish protection" is evident from nose to tail. The designers have given QX30 Concept a more pronounced aluminum-trimmed bumper up front, while rounding up the rear with a tough skid plate sculpted with nuanced graphics.

The QX30 Concept's smooth exterior shape is composed of bold sections, deep upward cuts and intersecting contours to create Infiniti's hallmark "dual wave" effect. The aerodynamic design accentuates its athletic silhouette, showcasing its confident capability. Carbon fiber in the lower cladding and roofbar supports adds to the car's lightweight performance character.

The 21-inch wheels and larger profile tires are core to the crossover's sure-footed stance. The spokes are a unique mix of three-dimensional milled aluminum finished in different tones, which interlock in a distinctive manner.

Even the roof racks have gone beyond their merely functional use. Extending inward toward the center line alongside the glass roof, they provide a "sculpture" for the rear passengers to look through, resulting in an unusual perspective of the world outside.

"The QX30 Concept design conveys a sophisticatedly gritty sense of strength and durability, but tough doesn't mean rough," said Albaisa. "We've retained a sense of artistry throughout, even in the most functional of parts."

QX30 Concept will be officially unveiled on March 3 during Infiniti's press conference at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show starting at 2:15 p.m. local time.

About Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The Infiniti brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States and China. Production in the UK will start in 2015, bringing with it significant expansion of the brand's portfolio. Infiniti plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.

As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of Infiniti Red Bull Racing, Infiniti has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the four-time FIA Formula One World Championship winning Team.

More information about Infiniti, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.infinitiUSA.com. For the latest news on Infiniti, visit InfinitiNews.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

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[12,000 RPM]

Their C-pillars

Looks good otherwise though. What platform are they gonna use?

[SJ_GTI]

Looks OK I suppose.

At some point I wonder if folks will just admit to themselves they like hatchbacks and wagons (this SUV just looks like a tall hatchback IMHO).

edit: Not tall, but lifted, rather.

[68_427]

Their C-pillars

Looks good otherwise though. What platform are they gonna use?

Assuming fwd based

[MrH]

That C pillar forward kink is sooooo awful. Then they go straight GM style and bedazzle it with chrome to draw even more attention to it.

Worst design cue in years.

[Cookie Monster]

Yeah, that c pillar is whack. It looks nice other wise, though, which is unfortunate.

[Payman]

I bet the front end is like walking behind a hot chick... hot until she turns around and has a face like a demented Picasso painting.

[12,000 RPM]

That C pillar forward kink is sooooo awful. Then they go straight GM style and bedazzle it with chrome to draw even more attention to it.

Worst design cue in years.

It's distinctive™.

Infiniti™ QX30™. Stand™ out™ from™ the crowd™.

[Xer0]

Their C-pillars

Looks good otherwise though. What platform are they gonna use?

I think I recall reading somewhere that its GLA based.

[FoMoJo]

They forgot the door handles.

[2o6]

I like the c pillar.


But infiniti c pillars always look good in concept and whack in production

[2o6]

It looks like it could easily be Juke based

[SVT666]

I like everything I see except the C-pillar.

[SJ_GTI]

I don't understand the obsession with the C pillar you guys have.

On you average car that "kink" would look strange, but when looking at this specific vehicle, if it was just straight THAT would look weird. I think the C pillar on this car matches the overall design about as best as it could. 

[TBR]

I like the kink.

[Laconian]

I like the kink.

50 Shades of TBR.

[hotrodalex]

Lolz

[Tave]

The c-pillar looks great, much better than similar attempts in the past (think the 1st-gen Tribeca). A traditional c-pillar would look out of place on this design.

[SVT666]

In the metal, the C-pillar looks a bit too exaggerated.

[SVT666]

That front fascia looks like a grimacing cartoon character.