A report in Autocar magazine, citing Infiniti insiders as source, says it is the premium Japanese brand’s intention to launch a rival for the BMW 1-series and Audi A3. Yet crucially, Infiniti says the body style of its smallest model will be totally different from anything else in the segment.
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There’s speculation that the baby of the new Infiniti range could be a small, high-end SUV crossover, fitting in below the EX35 SUV — currently Infiniti’s smallest offering, the report says.
A coupé-cabriolet is also a possibility. Whatever it looks like, this entry model would go on sale in 2010, according to Autocar.
Meanwhile, Infiniti is ready to launch a range of models in the UK from February next year. It’s got modest expectation for the first five years of sales in Europe, but is likely to reinforce a premium appeal with boutique-like showrooms and bespoke customer service, Autocar adds.
