By Robert Farago
May 6, 2008 -
Autoca reports that the new-to-Europe Infiniti brand wants to compete with the BMW 1-series and the Audi A3s of the world in the hot "premium compact" segment. But don't expect a carbon-copy of the German whips, as Autocar hints that Nissan's luxury marque will unleash an entirely unique model on the segment. Speculation has centered around a baby-SUV model (rendered here) that would slot under the new EX35, currently the smallest Infiniti model. But wait, it might be a coupe-cabriolet with a folding hardtop. Actually, Autocar has no idea what the model will look like. But they do know that it will launch in 2010 (as will everything) at a price point around $40k. We'll be checking out forthcoming Infiniti concept cars for hints at the final design of the "Infant-iti." And here's hoping it's not a "small, high-end SUV crossover."
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May 6th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
a small SUV is an ugly, tall car.
why can’t people understand that?
May 6th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
A good 5-door RWD hatch would be awesome. Something that could dust the GTI and 1-series.
A CUV is a terrible idea. It doesn’t have the masses of space that the small upright city cars have in Europe, nor the sportiness of a hatch.
May 6th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
DX is the designation for the History of Fairies according to the Library of Congress.
May 6th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
We don’t know what it is, or when it will come out, or even where, but we know it will cost $40K.
Maybe Infiniti is introducing the Volt?
May 6th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
This is not true.
Trust me.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
But they do know that it will launch in 2010 (as will everything)
Is 2010 supposed to be like 1958? Will every manufacturer restyle or replace their entire line-up? Because if this recession drones on and sales really begin to tank, 2009 models might be huge bargains. Maybe Dodge will offer $20K off MSRP…of course, for something I still wouldn’t buy. But still, it should be bargain heaven for skin flints everywhere!
May 6th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Maybe this will be the Luxo hatch version of Nissan’s new sporty econo-RWD platform?
May 7th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Another ugly Infiniti. No thanks.