Infiniti QX30 Concept first glimpse

Infiniti has given us a first glimpse of its QX30 Concept ahead of its official debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. The almost production ready concept previews the brand’s premium compact SUV which will rival the likes of the Lexus NX and BMW X3.

The stylish concept is said to combine the sleek lines of a coupe with the distinguishing features and higher stance of a crossover.

“We wanted the spontaneous fluidity of the QX30 Concept design to cut through the urban clutter and rigidity, reflecting its go-anywhere and spur-of-the-moment nature,” said Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti Executive Design Director.

“The QX30 Concept has been designed to make occupants feel safe and protected inside, and customers can drive in or out of the city without worrying about nicks to the chromework.”

The design theme, described as “stylish protection” uses a more pronounced aluminium-trimmed bumper up front, while rounding up the rear with a tough skid plate sculpted with nuanced graphics.

The QX30 Concept’s smooth exterior shape is composed of bold sections, deep upward cuts, and intersecting contours to create Infiniti’s hallmark “dual wave” effect.Carbon fibre – used in the lower cladding and roof-bar supports and unlikely to make it to production – adds to the car’s lightweight performance character.

The 21-inch wheel spokes are a unique mix of three-dimensional milled aluminium finished in different tones which interlock in a distinctive manner.

Even the roof racks have gone beyond their merely functional use. Extending inward toward the centre line, alongside the glass roof, they provide a “sculpture” for the rear passengers to look through, resulting in an unusual perspective of the world outside.

“The QX30 Concept design conveys a sophisticatedly gritty sense of strength and durability, but tough doesn’t mean rough. We’ve retained a sense of artistry throughout, even in the most functional of parts,” said Albaisa.