Infiniti Etherea

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Infiniti Etherea
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Overview
Manufacturer Infiniti
Production2011 (Concept car)
Designer Giichi Endo
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 SC I4
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]

Rear view Infiniti Etherea (rear quarter).jpg
Rear view
Interior Infiniti Etherea Concept - CIAS 2012 (6787645698).jpg
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.

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.