Infiniti ETHEREA
NISSAN CANADA - Yesterday, Infiniti Canada announced the Canadian debut of the Infiniti ETHEREA concept vehicle at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto, this February. A compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look, the ETHEREA concept is an exciting, segment redefining blend of coupé, sedan, hatchback and even crossover in one highly sculptural, near-mono volume form. Joining ETHEREA on the stand will be the latest addition to Infiniti's lineup, the 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover as well as the championship-winning, RB7 Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car.
"ETHEREA was designed to project both an evolving Infiniti identity and a profile that is distinctly different from any current vehicle available on the market," said Wendy Durward, Director of Infiniti Canada. "ETHEREA's segment-busting style exhibits the inspiration behind all Infiniti products and is a sign of new and exciting things to come from Infiniti."
A supercharged 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine developing 245 horsepower, provides quick response and strong acceleration throughout the performance range thanks to a continuously variable transmission. Boosting the engine's power when needed, and providing silent, emission-free driving at low speeds, is an electric motor. An independent suspension, regenerative braking and advanced drive-by-wire electric/hydraulic steering further enhance performance.
The spacious four-seat ETHEREA cabin offers all the luxury that Infiniti owners expect, plus unrivalled ease of access and egress boosted by an H-point, which is higher than that of the average compact luxury car. Four wide-opening doors, rear-hinged at the back, and an absence of B-pillar offer an unprecedented feeling of openness.
As an exploration of a future entry-level Infiniti production model, ETHEREA can be summed up as a four-door coupe with five-door practicality – a hatchback that doesn't look like a hatchback.
The all-new Infiniti JX will be presented as a regional debut in Toronto with a competitive starting MSRP of $44,900, the Infiniti JX is a bold new option in the luxury crossover segment and is designed to excel in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most – interior flexibility and roominess, safety and advanced hospitality features.
Loaded with world's first technologies, the Infiniti JX adds a new feature, Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), to the currently available Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) system. The addition of BCI is the latest of nine technologies that comprise the "All-around Safety Shield" of the new JX. Other available technology includes both Infiniti's Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems.