Infiniti, the
luxury automotive brand from Japan, today announced that it plans to begin sales
of its range of sedans, coupes and cross-overs in Australia starting in 2012.
The Australian introduction
follows the UK, Western Europe and select Asia Pacific markets.
Starting
from the third quarter of 2012, Australian luxury car buyers will be able to
purchase and service Infiniti automobiles at Infiniti Centres in each of the
three major east coast capitals Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Initially, the Infiniti model range will comprise the highly distinctive
Infiniti FX sport crossover, G37 sport convertible and coupe and the unique
Infiniti M luxury performance sedan.
"As part of Infiniti's worldwide
expansion, Australia is a mandatory next step for the luxury brand," said Dan
Thompson CEO, Infiniti Cars Australia. "In a little more than a year, the
promise of luxury vehicles with a unique combination of inspired performance,
attentive hospitality and unparalleled quality will become a reality for the
Australian market."
Infiniti Cars Australia has commenced formal
discussions with a number of automotive retailers to join the brand as
the inaugural retail partners in 2012.
Infiniti debuted in 1989 in the United States and then Canada and
has since expanded to Europe as well as China, Korea, Taiwan and parts of the
Middle East. The brand has 340 dealers worldwide and forecasts more than 165,000
sales in the 2011 Financial Year.