Q30 concept points to Infiniti's Audi A3 rival

Infiniti will stage the world premiere of its Q30 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The production version of the car will be the first compact Infiniti model and will be targeting drivers of cars such as the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

"This Infiniti Q30 Concept is a prelude to the product portfolio expansion which underpins our aggressive global growth strategy," said Johan de Nysschen, President of Infiniti.  "In our quest to appeal to the modern, young-minded premium customer, the Infiniti Q30 Concept has a distinctive style and reaches new levels of product quality."

A production version of the Q30 is expected to be seen at a major motor show in 2014 before its market introduction.

Infiniti’s forthcoming compact premium entry will be the first Infiniti model Sebastian Vettel, Infiniti’s director of performance, will influence from its inception. The three-time Formula One world champion from Infiniti Red Bull Racing, who was actively involved in honing the driving dynamics of the Infiniti Q50, is engaging with Infiniti’s technical teams around the world as part of a commitment to infuse the brand with race-bred performance.