Infiniti brought crossover Infiniti QX30 2015 to tests

On European roads appeared future compact coupe of Infiniti. Model Infiniti QX30 will soon become the most affordable crossover of the brand.

Company Infiniti has deduced on tests compact model built on the "mercedes" platform MFA, used for the families of A- and GLA-Class.

Infiniti expected to bring to market two models on the German chassis - hatchback Q30 and its crossover option QX30. The novelty in the development of which takes part Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel will be offered with a motor designed by Mercedes-Benz together with the alliance Renault-Nissan. The engine scale will include one and half litr diesel, the 1.6-liter petrol unit with a turbocharged 190-hp and 260-hp gasoline turbo engine. This power plant will be combined with stepless variator Xtronic.

According to preliminary data, Infiniti QX30 will receive a spacious lounge and a considerable size of the wheelbase. At the same time coupe will not impress his behavior outside of asphalt coating because of the very modest ground clearance.

The main competitors of Infiniti QX30 should become Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi A3 and BMW 1-Series.

The production of crossover Infiniti QX30 will be arranged at the factory of the brand in the UK Sunderland. According to rumors, the first compact crossovers can float on the conveyor in the middle of the next year. Every year, the Japanese plan to produce up to 60 thousand such cars. When will the official debut of the car is still unknown.