New Infiniti Q30 To Be Developed And Built By Mercedes Engineers And Factory

Mercedes-Benz engineers will develop the new British-built Infiniti Q30 crossover hatch to production, in an effort to speed the model to market.

"This is a quick program and Infiniti needs a new model in Europe fast," says Infiniti boss Johan de Nysschen.

The Q30 is based on Mercedes’ new front-drive MFA platform, which underpins the new A-class.

"We will set the specifications and parameters and Mercedes will engineer the car. It is their platform," added de Nysschen.

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dlin - 3/11/2014 3:24:59 PM

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I could care less who's responsible for this FWD platform.

Car4Life - 3/11/2014 4:34:32 PM

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Us shareholders are, and we are taking this one to the bank! Woohoo

Agent009 - 3/11/2014 5:47:02 PM

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In other words Nissan sat on Infiniti for so long, they weren't ready to make a new vehicle. Pretty sad that all of the Japanese automakers got so complacent.

It's like they focused on the US automakers and forgot about the Koreans and the Germans.

carloslassiter - 3/11/2014 8:42:36 PM

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I've given this careful consideration, weighed the various inputs, and concluded that I don't give a crap.

MattDarringer - 3/11/2014 11:24:26 PM

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Mercedes "developed" the Dodge Caliber. Mercedes is NOT a good partner.

dumpsty - 3/13/2014 10:29:32 AM

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What about the Grand Cherokee, Durango? OK, M-B is not the most trust-worthy partner, but they do have some descent platforms that could be very well exploited. Chrysler still needs a small & midsize sport tourer...they should work with M-B on that (again).