Engineering:Infiniti Etherea

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Infiniti Etherea
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Overview
ManufacturerInfiniti
Production2011 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedNissan Qashqai
Renault Mégane
Powertrain
Engine2.5 L I4 petrol
Dimensions
Length4,400 mm (173.2 in)
Chronology
SuccessorInfiniti 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
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. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/infiniti-etherea-concept-news. Retrieved 28 February 2012. 
  2. Bailey, Paul (May 2011). "Infiniti Etherea". Auto Express. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/267733/infiniti_etherea.html. Retrieved 28 February 2012. 

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