DETROIT MOTOR SHOW: Infiniti presents new flagship

Infiniti will stage the world debut of a luxury limousine concept at the North American International Auto Show on January 15.

Previewed for the first time via this single teaser image, the unnamed concept car is claimed to redefine the traditional large sedan.

Details are thin on the ground, but Nissan’s premium brand says it points to “a new generation of Infiniti vehicles and represents the first manifestation of a new Infiniti form language”.

“The new Infiniti concept car will take the traditional sedan architecture to its next stage of evolution,” said Infiniti executive design director Karim Habib.

“A shift towards smarter, more compact and less intrusive powertrains; We were able to create an alternative form with flowing gestures, more engaging in character and more enriching in experience.

“With its long cabin, balanced proportions and muscular stance, the concept heralds in a new era for Infiniti models.”

Infiniti’s senior vice-president of global design, Alfonso Albaisa, suggested that apart from advanced powertrains, the concept will bring a host of new technologies, likely including autonomous functions.

“As a new wave of technologies begin to take shape, our Detroit concept car heralds a new generation of Infiniti,” he said.

“A seamless and stunning new design philosophy demonstrating Infiniti artistry in the new age of autonomy and breakthrough drivetrains.

“In Detroit, shown alongside Prototype 9, Infiniti aims to showcase a new elegance, one that strikes harmony and simplicity in a complex world.”