What's Wrong With This Picture: Infiniti's Crystal Castle Edition

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer

Infiniti will show this C-segment coupe-hatch, named Etherea, at the Geneva Auto Show, as a glimpse at the brand’s 2014 time-frame compact, front-drive offerings. But, for those of us who grew up in the 80s, the Etherea’s name is at least as likely to recall the distant planet that served as the home of He-Man’s twin sister, She-Ra. But rather than serving as the battleground between the Rebellion and the evil forces of Hordak, the Etherea is a new opportunity to highlight the hybrid drivetrain from the M35h as well as “innovative access arrangements” that Infiniti is keeping secret for now. Which is probably for the best… apparently She-Ra was a Panther girl



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  • LectroByte LectroByte on Feb 15, 2011

    As we say here in East TN, just two big ol' whiskers away from bein' full-on catfish!

  • Dolo54 Dolo54 on Feb 15, 2011

    That C pillar (or in this case would you call it a D pillar?) is really awful. Infiniti should stop trying to channel Bangle.

  • Lou_BC Actuality a very reasonable question.
  • Lou_BC Peak rocket esthetic in those taillights (last photo)
  • Lou_BC A pickup for most people would be a safe used car bet. Hard use/ abuse is relatively easy to spot and most people do not come close to using their full capabilities.
  • Lorenzo People don't want EVs, they want inexpensive vehicles. EVs are not that. To paraphrase the philosopher Yogi Berra: If people don't wanna buy 'em, how you gonna stop 'em?
  • Ras815 Ok, you weren't kidding. That rear pillar window trick is freakin' awesome. Even in 2024.
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