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Infiniti has released the first image of its Q30 concept, a premium-compact-previewing show car set to debut in Frankfurt next month. Nissan’s luxury division is in the midst of a major re-branding effort focused on elevating its image to the level enjoyed by German luxury competitors such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, and upscale small cars are those companies’ next big frontier. Thus, the Q30 directly foreshadows an upcoming Infiniti offering designed to take on the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class sedan and Audi A3. Infiniti has yet to reveal all of the Q30’s details, but here’s a rundown of what we already know about the compact.

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The tallish Q30, at first blush, looks almost like a crossover. It isn’t, but Infiniti says it’s at least one-third crossover; the other two thirds of its design inspiration are a coupe and a hatchback. The design brief might make pinning down the Q30’s vehicle type difficult, but its name gives away the brand’s intentions. It follows the Q-based convention Infiniti recently switched all of its cars over to —crossovers and SUVs utilize the QX prefix. Size-wise, the Q30 should be smaller than Infiniti’s 3-series–sized Q50 sedan (previously known as the G), and although it isn’t specified, we’re fairly certain it is front-wheel drive.

Although all-weather capability is a nice touch, we’re thinking Infiniti won’t need to rely much on its powertrain choices to lure premium buyers into the future Q30. That’s because it comes with style in droves, mixing the aggressive front end of the Q50 with a nice pair of tautly sculpted body creases running down each side of the body. Interestingly, the Mercedes-Benz A-class also features a pair of prominent lines per side, but the Infiniti’s are more flowing and complex. The Q30’s greenhouse is equally sporty and elegant, and it peaks over the front passengers before tapering to a sharp rear spoiler. Infiniti’s designers deployed the same unique forward kink to the D-pillar here as they have rolled out on the Q50, QX60, and host of recent concept cars. In fact, besides looking like a Mazda 3, the Q30 closely resembles a more production-feasible version of Infiniti’s 2011 Etherea concept.

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