Infiniti has released its second teaser picture for the forthcoming QX30 Concept, scheduled to make a formal debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
The side shot confirms a striking resemblance to the Q30 Concept, albeit in a taller form with a restyled two-tone bumper and repositioned exhaust outlets. The QX30 Concept also maintains the same sculpted, muscular appearance of its lower-riding counterpart.
The company has already confirmed production plans for the Q30 and QX30, though the designs will likely be toned down to some extent before arriving on the market. Previous reports have pointed to Mercedes-Benz’ MFA platform as the backbone for both models.
The FWD-based MFA architecture serves as the backbone of a number of Mercedes models, including the CLA-Class sedan and the GLA-Class crossover.
The QX30 will reportedly be positioned beneath the QX50, although it could also end up being a de facto replacement for that sporty but slow-selling soft-roader, which might be discontinued after the current model cycle.
Stylistically, the QX30 is expected to resemble a high-riding version of the sleek Etherea concept that debuted at the Geneva show back in 2011. The crossover’s engine compartment will likely feature a variant of the Mercedes 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that does duty in the CLA.
Full details will be disclosed on March 3.
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