Infiniti will not produce show car, but its Essence will live on

March 31, 2009

Filed under: Concept Vehicles, Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti

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Some concept cars are design studies, while others closely preview production models. But as much as we may have hoped, the gorgeous Essence concept unveiled by Infiniti earlier this month at the Geneva Motor Show will remain firmly in the former, as company spokesmen have reportedly verified that the show-stopping show car won’t be entering production.

Alright, so that might be no large surprise, but we’re granted to dream, aren’t we? That doesn’t mean elements previewed by the Essence won’t be trickling down to production models. We certainly hope some of the extraordinary design will find its way into production sheetmetal, and reports suggest that the quirky kink in the C pillar could appear on future products from the premium Nissan division. The long-awaited successor to the flagship Q45, if produced, is tipped to borrow heavily from the Essence’s design, while its concept drivetrain is expected to lead the way for a hybrid M as well. So while the show car itself will remain a glimmering memory, its bits and pieces will, in essence, resurface in future Infiniti products.

Gallery: Infiniti Essence Concept