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John Mahoney24 Jul 2015
NEWS

Leaked: Infiniti Q30 rear-end

Japanese BMW 1 Seriesrival revealed while filming ad in Prague

A picture of the new Infiniti Q30 hatch has been leaked online while the Japanese Audi A3 competitor posed for a commercial in Prague.

Infiniti's plans included a full unveil at this September’s Frankfurt motor show, but now the whole car has been seen following the new image that surfaced on Czech website, Auto.

From the single rear shot, like the front of the car, it’s clear that designers have stayed remarkably faithful to the original concept, with only mirrors and wheel design differing.

Based on the Mercedes A-Class and GLA, the new Q30 and its SUV brother are expected to also share both engines and transmissions with the German car maker.

Created to be a rival for cars like the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series, the Q30 is hoped, by Nissan’s luxury car-maker, to be the firm’s first ever volume player.

Yesterday, Infiniti Australia MD Jean-Phillipe Roux confirmed with motoring.com.au that he expected the premium hatch and small SUV, set for a launch in Europe early 2016, would arrive in Australia near the end of June next year.

Rumours are already rife that the Q30 and QX30 crossover could spin-off performance variants badged ‘Eau Rouge’ -- a name already used for its go-faster models.

If so, Infiniti could potentially borrow Mercedes-AMG’s 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder that currently powers the A 45 AMG.

More pictures and information are expected to be released ahead of its launch.

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