Infiniti Confirmed For Australia
In 2012
Jay Williams - 24/March/2011
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Infiniti M Sedan
Infiniti FX SUV
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Stuttgart,
Germany -
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, has announced that it
plans to begin sales of its range of sedans, coupes and cross-overs in
Australia starting in 2012.
Infiniti was the fastest-growing
import luxury brand in the United States last year and is expanding
rapidly across the globe. The Australian introduction follows the UK,
Western Europe and select Asia Pacific markets.
Starting from the third quarter of
2012, Australian luxury car buyers
will be able to purchase and service Infiniti automobiles at Infiniti
Centres in each of the three major east coast capitals Melbourne,
Sydney and Brisbane.
Initially, the Infiniti model
range will comprise the highly
distinctive Infiniti FX sport crossover, G37 sport convertible and
coupe and the unique Infiniti M luxury performance sedan.
"As part of Infiniti's worldwide
expansion, Australia is a mandatory
next step for the luxury brand," said Dan Thompson CEO, Infiniti Cars
Australia. "In a little more than a year, the promise of
luxury vehicles with a unique combination of inspired performance,
attentive hospitality and unparalleled quality will become a reality
for the Australian market."
Kevin Snell has recently been
appointed General Manager, Infiniti Cars
Australia and has begun assembling a dedicated team to manage the
introduction of the premium brand locally.
Snell, formerly a global Sales
& Marketing executive with Saab
Automobile and more recently, a Senior Product Planner at Nissan
Australia, said his team was committed to delivering Infiniti customers
with a new style of luxury experience underpinned by inspiring products
which will challenge conventional notions of luxury.
"Infiniti is a passionate brand
with inspiring cars which will provide
Australian consumers a clear alternative to the traditional premium
makes. An alternative which will be underpinned by our brand promise of
"Inspired Performance" and reflected not only by our cars emotive
designs, exhilarating performance and advanced technology but also by
the exceptional service and attention delivered at our exclusive
Infiniti Centres," said Snell.
Kick starting the range is the
Infiniti FX SUV, powered by a choice of
a 5.0-litre V8, 3.7-litre V6 or a 3.0-litre diesel engine from launch.
The Infiniti FX boasts aggressive styling with its long bonnet,
stretched wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs, and low centre of
gravity.
Meanwhile, G Coupe and G
Convertible will be available from launch with
a 3.7-litre V6. But, the current G sedan will not be launched given
that it's almost at the end of its turn, meaning that we can expect to
see the new-generation G sedan hit the market by 2014-15.
And, rounding out the range is the
Infiniti M sedan which will set its
sights on the likes of Lexus' LS range and BMW's 5 Series. There are
currently seven models on offer in the global Infiniti line-up, with
petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available.
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