- INFINITI continues to refresh and grow its product line-up
- Q60 and QX30 have been "designed to perform," inspired by daring concepts
- New models broaden INFINITI's product portfolio at a time of record sales growth
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GENEVA – With the European debut of the Q60 sports coupe and the QX30 premium active crossover, INFINITI presents two all-new expressive models at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1, 2016. Joining them will be the further upgraded Q50. All three share INFINITI's iconic design language, innovative technologies and precise driving characteristics.
All-new are the Q60 sports coupe, promising a powerful drive from a highly advanced new V6 twin-turbo engine and the QX30 premium active crossover, with its highly sculpted concept-like exterior, elevated stance and asymmetric cabin design. They will be joined by the refreshed Q50 sports sedan, which features significant performance and dynamic upgrades that deliver a more empowering and rewarding drive experience.
"This is an exciting time for INFINITI, as we have transformed our product line-up and established sales records across the globe and in our region in particular," said Francois Goupil de Bouille, INFINITI vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa. "The new models set for their European debuts in Geneva highlight our commitment to expanding our product portfolio in new and thrilling directions, based on daring concept cars. This is the INFINITI way, and one that will help us achieve further success in 2016 and beyond."
The bold exterior of the Q60 exemplifies INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, with distinctive proportions and taut, muscular lines. Innovative drivetrain technologies and power channeled through the rear wheels deliver an exhilarating drive.
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The high performance 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine from the new and exclusive VR powertrain family continues the brand's longstanding heritage of advanced six-cylinder powertrains production. The Q60 to be shown in Geneva features the higher-powered V6 engine, providing one of the best power-to-efficiency ratings in the sports coupe class.
Created for a new generation of premium buyers, the all-new QX30 boasts a purposeful, elevated appearance that makes a bold visual statement. Remaining true to the "Powerful Elegance" design approach that guided the original QX30 concept, the car demonstrates INFINITI's design-led approach to product development.
Alongside the Q60 and QX30, INFINITI will also reveal an upgraded version of the Q50, which has played a key role in the brand's sustained global growth in recent years. As well as the powerful all-new V6 engine found in the Q60 sports coupe, making its debut in the Q50 is the company's second-generation Direct Adaptive Steering – comprehensively updated from the ground-breaking first-generation system, and INFINITI's new Dynamic Digital Suspension, which gives the new sports sedan an optimal blend of ride comfort and class-leading response and agility.
The launch of these new and upgraded models in Europe comes at a time of rapid growth for INFINITI, and in the midst of an intense global product launch period. INFINITI globally sold a record 215,250 new vehicles in 2015, representing a year-on-year rise of 16 percent. In Western Europe, 7,000 customers bought a new INFINITI last year, an increase of 45 percent over 2014.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi, near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.
INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its iconic design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.
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Contact
Terry Steeden
Manager PR Communications
INFINITI North Europe
Phone: +44 (0)1923 899153
Mobile: +44 (0) 7796 938516
terry.steeden@infiniti.eu
Rene Kreis
Manager Public Relations
INFINITI Europe, Middle East & Africa
Phone: +41 21 822 59 81
Mobile: +41 78 688 64 65
rene.kreis@infiniti.eu
