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Infiniti Etherea Concept 2011

With all the manufacturers giving a glimpse of the concept cars upcoming at the Geneva Auto Show 2011, Infiniti didn't want to leave behind. Infiniti announced that it would unveil the Infiniti Etherea Concept 2011 at the Geneva Auto Show. Etherea Concept is a compact luxury model hinting at the future entry-level Infiniti models. If you ask me, it looks sleek and sexy. [Picture update: Jan 14, 2012]



ROLLE, Switzerland (14th, February 2011) – Infiniti today releases the first images of its concept car for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called ETHEREA, it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look.

The pictures show an evolving Infiniti identity along with a profile distinctly different from anything currently available in the premium compact class.

“ETHEREA is about a new type of luxury for younger buyers,” said Toru Saito, Corporate Vice President and Leader of the Global Infiniti Business Unit. “It is 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 4.4m 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 ETHEREA makes its world debut on the Infiniti stand (Hall 1, Booth 1030) at 12:15 CET on Tuesday 1 March 2011.

Infiniti Etherea Concept 2011

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