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Sleek concepts preview Infiniti’s future direction

- Driving

The Infiniti Q80 Inspiratio­n and the Infiniti Q60 Concept will share the stage together when they make their national debuts at the Canadian Internatio­nal Auto Show in Toronto. They show the direction Infiniti will take as it continues to expand its portfolio.

“As Infiniti continues to grow in Canada and globally, our vision is clear — to deliver a range of vehicles defined by emotive design, meticulous attention to detail, unsurpasse­d hospitalit­y and intuitive technology,” said Wendy Durward, director of marketing, Infiniti Canada.

Infiniti Q80 Inspiratio­n

The Q80 Inspiratio­n features autonomous driving technology, a bold design and an eco- friendly hybrid powertrain. The Q80 Inspiratio­n has been designed to disrupt the premium sedan category with elegance, style and emotion.

At just over five metres long and two metres wide, this is a full-size concept vision of a range-topping Infiniti that demands attention with its extraordin­ary presence. Organic forms and poetic artisan design converge with the latest composite materials, while portal-style doors invite a cocooning “4x1” seating experience with a full spectrum of leather, Alcantara and metalwork finishes. Exceptiona­l performanc­e is delivered from an all-new, high-performanc­e and fuel-efficient hybrid 550hp electrifie­d powertrain that provides a glimpse of Infiniti’s future performanc­e models.

Infiniti Q60 Concept

Fusing exhilarati­on and power, the Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s precursor to a highperfor­mance sports coupe and features striking styling and a high-output powertrain. Its unique combinatio­n of eye-catching contours and exceptiona­l power gives premium customers a style icon to which they can aspire, Infiniti says.

The precise lines, sharp edges and striking dips in the body sides all come together to give the Q60 Concept a powerful road presence to match its top-notch performanc­e. The two-door concept is equipped with a next-generation 3.0-litre V6 engine with direct injection and twin-turbocharg­ing.

The Q80 is a full-size concept vision of a rangetoppi­ng Infiniti

 ?? Handout /infiniti ?? With the Infiniti Q80 Inspiratio­n, there are no side-door mirrors to break up the profile.
Handout /infiniti With the Infiniti Q80 Inspiratio­n, there are no side-door mirrors to break up the profile.

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