Infiniti Etherea

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Infiniti Etherea
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Overview
Manufacturer Infiniti
Production2011 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
Class Compact car (C)
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related Nissan Qashqai
Renault Mégane
Powertrain
Engine 2.5 L I4 petrol
Dimensions
Length4,400 mm (173.2 in)
Chronology
Successor Infiniti Q30

The Infiniti Etherea is a concept car that was announced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show made by the Infiniti division of Nissan Motors. [1]

The Etherea is a front-wheel drive compact executive 5-door hatchback with 5 seats and not dissimilar in size and concept to the Lexus CT200h and is built on the same platform as the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Mégane. [2]

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Rear view
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Interior

The Etherea is powered by a supercharged 2.5-litre I4 petrol engine producing 241 bhp (180 kW; 244 PS) with a 33 bhp (25 kW; 33 PS) lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor to maintain momentum. It is 4,400 mm (173.2 in) long and has a glass roof and rear suicide doors for easy access to the rear seats.

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References

  1. Siler, Steve (March 2011). "Infiniti Etherea Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  2. Bailey, Paul (May 2011). "Infiniti Etherea". Auto Express. Retrieved 28 February 2012.