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]
Infiniti Etherea | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Infiniti |
Production | 2011 (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 | |
Length | 4,400 mm (173.2 in) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Infiniti Q30 |
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]
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
edit- ^ Siler, Steve (March 2011). "Infiniti Etherea Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Bailey, Paul (May 2011). "Infiniti Etherea". Auto Express. Retrieved 28 February 2012.