Geneva 2011: Infiniti Etherea Concept tries not to look like a hatchback
 

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Infiniti is clearly interested in expanding its model line into the compact segment, a fact evidenced by the Etherea Concept that it is currently showing off at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The most far-out styling feature of the Etherea is no doubt the crescent-shaped C-pillar, though opinions seem to vary on its effectiveness on such a compact car.

In any case, all the hallmarks of a modern-day concept car are present and accounted for, including a hybrid powertrain that features a 245-horsepower supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a twin-clutch system that links the electric motor to the engine. All those ponies are routed through a continuously variable automatic transmission to the front wheels.

As far as the styling goes, Infiniti has this to say about the Etherea Concept: "As an exploration of a future entry-level Infiniti production model, Etherea can be summed up as a four-door coupe with five-door practicality - a hatchback that doesn't look like a hatchback." We'll let you decide how true that may be...

Feel free to read the complete press release after the break, and be sure to check out our high-res gallery of live photos below.


Gallery: Infiniti Etherea Concept: Geneva 2011

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