Sans any functional grille and as big and bold as a concept car can be, the Infiniti QX Inspiration is a physical foreshadowing of the luxury brand’s electrified future. The QX Inspiration follows in the footsteps of the radical Q Inspiration sedan that bowed last year. The crosssover EV, however, removes any semblance of a grille in favor of near-solid front end that’s accented by an illuminated logo and brand lettering. Though details on the concept are sparse, the unabashed aesthetic is dramatic with ultra-thin headlights, pronounced body creases, and blackened pillars for a “floating roof” look. The interior will have Japanese styling elements and more generous room than QXs of old thanks to the flat floor an EV affords. Most importantly, though, is what the QX represents, an unmitigated electrified and hybridized future by 2021. See the QX Inspiration in the flesh at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show.
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