SPYSHOTS: Infiniti Q30 goes winter testing in France

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A prototype of the Infiniti Q30 has been captured undergoing cold weather testing in France. Not to be confused with spyshots of the Infiniti QX30, this heavily-camouflaged unit hides Infiniti’s answer to the premium hatch segment which comprises of the Audi A3, Volvo V40 and the like.

Set to share the Mercedes-Benz GLA‘s platform, the Infiniti Q30 is also reported to share its engine options – mainly a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder mill. Assembly of said engine is set to take place in Decherd, Tennessee. An engine from the Daimler-Renault collaboration could feature as well.

Unfortunately, any deductions based on the car’s looks are a shot in the dark courtesy of the test team’s expert wrapping skills. From what we can gather, it’s pretty much a lowered QX30 – itself a blank canvas. The upcoming Q30 was previewed as a concept back in 2013 at the Frankfurt show.

With prototypes already undergoing tests, the production version of both the Q30 and QX30 should be set for a debut sometime next year followed by sales in late 2015 or early 2016. Production of the Infiniti Q30 is set to take place in Sunderland, England.

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 
 

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