Infiniti QX30 Concept Fully Revealed At 2015 Geneva Motor Show

It’s been known for some time that Infiniti is planning a crossover version of its upcoming Q30 compact hatch, and this week, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, we have our first official look at the vehicle thanks to a new concept car. The concept is called the “QX30”, and it is essentially a thinly-veiled preview of Infiniti’s production QX30 due in showrooms next year.

The QX30 concept combines the sleek lines of a coupe with the rugged looks and commanding seating position of a crossover or SUV, and judging by these official studio shots it certainly looks that way. The vehicle also wears protective panels on its lower portions to help prevent nicks and scratches to the painted surfaces, once again hinting at its off-road capability.

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This theme of good looks combined with utility, or “stylish protection” as Infiniti describes it, is evident from nose to tail. For example, the design team, led by Infiniti chief designer Alfonso Albaisa, has given the QX30 concept a more pronounced aluminum-trimmed bumper up front, while rounding up the rear with a tough skid plate. Other details include 21-inch aluminum wheels with large profile rubber, sculpted roof racks, a panoramic sunroof and even some carbon fiber in the lower cladding.

For the interior, the designs have gone with a bold, somewhat dark theme. Four seats are present, and these feature a slim, streamlined look to convey a sense of low weight. The U-shaped seat frames are partially wrapped with a layer of premium Connolly saddle leather offset by blue stitching, and the contrast between the exposed and covered parts of the frame creates a 3D-look. Infiniti’s InTouch infotainment system is also featured.

Power in the QX30 concept comes from a turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engine is mounted up front and spins all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti says a wide variety of powertrains will be offered in the production QX30, including some diesel units.