Infiniti has released photos of a new luxury compact it will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.? Designed to appeal to younger buyers, the Etherea is a it is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look.

The pictures show an evolving Infiniti identity along with a profile distinctly different from anything currently available in the premium compact class.

?Etherea is about a new type of luxury for younger buyers,? said Toru Saito, Corporate Vice President and Leader of the Global Infiniti Business Unit. ?It is not just a smaller version of a typically conservative and traditional luxury car.?

Designed under the direction of Senior Vice President of Design Shiro Nakamura, Etherea blends elements of coup?, sedan, hatchback and even crossover in one highly sculptural, near-mono volume form.

At about 14.5 feet long, it is highly compact but at the same time it is space efficient and practical thanks to a new mechanical layout and innovative access arrangements.

Among its surprises are high-tech new interpretations of traditional Japanese materials and finishes, and several design cues set to make their mark on future production models ? including the highly distinctive crescent-shaped C-pillar first seen on the Essence concept.

The Etherea makes its world debut March 1 in Geneva.