Infiniti Etherea : First
Look
Motoring Staff - 16/February/2011
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Infiniti Etherea
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Tokyo, Japan -
Infiniti has released the first official images of its up coming
concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Infiniti says the
concept Etherea is a compact luxury model that previews how a future
entry-level Infiniti could look. Corporate Vice
President and Leader of the Global Infiniti Business Unit, Toru Saito
said "Etherea is about a new type of luxury for younger buyers, it's
not just a smaller version of a typically conservative and traditional
luxury car." Designed under the direction of Senior Vice
President of Design Shiro Nakamura, Etherea blends elements of coupé,
sedan, hatchback and even crossover in one highly sculptural, near-mono
volume form. At 4.4 metres it is highly compact but at
the same time it is space efficient and practical thanks to a new
mechanical layout and innovative access arrangements. Among
its surprises are high-tech new interpretations of traditional Japanese
materials and finishes, and several design cues set to make their mark
on future production models - including the highly distinctive
crescent-shaped C-pillar first seen on the Essence concept. The Infiniti Etherea concept will make its debut March 1st when it takes the stand at the Geneva Motor Show. Related Links:
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