Infiniti Q30 Set to Debut in Frankfurt
Infiniti is set to reveal a production version of its stylish Q30 concept at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, which starts in mid September.
What is the Q30? It’s an entry-level model that’s smaller than the brand’s Q50 midsize sedan though in the words of Alfonso Albaisa, the company’s executive design director it’s a vehicle that will redefine its segment. He calls the car a combination of lust and logic, something that melds outstanding exterior style and impressive practicality.
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Glancing at the provided “spy photo,” it appears as though the production model has retained much of the concept’s swanky design. However, in profile the Q30 seems to resemble a Mazda3, for better or worse. In reality, the Q30 uses the same platform as the Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLA-Class. You can expect it to debut with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine borrowed from Mercedes as well.
At this point all the heavy-duty development work on this car is done and now the company is testing and validating it before releasing it to dealerships.
The new Infiniti Q30 is set to go on sale in Europe toward the end of this year. It will arrive in other markets after that.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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