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Infiniti debuts Qs Inspiration concept EV in Shanghai

The tallish sedan features electric all-wheel drive and a clean, muscular design inspired by folded paper.

Antuan Goodwin
Antuan started out in the automotive industry the old-fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. He now has nearly 20 years of expertise and experience behind the wheel of hundreds of cars, including electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and traditional combustion vehicles. For each car he tests, Antuan covers more than 200 miles behind the wheel and evaluates driving dynamics; acceleration and braking performance; range; and efficiency. Antuan's goal is to use his extensive car knowledge to educate CNET readers and help with their next car-related buying decision. Whether you're EV-curious, an EV-enthusiast or a combustion-car loyalist, Antuan will bring you the unbiased advice, reviews, best lists and news you need. You can reach Antuan at antuan.goodwin@cnet.com
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Infiniti has debuted a sharp-looking electric concept at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show.

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The Qs Inspiration concept is, in fact, a sedan, but sits taller than you might expect.

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The concept rides atop a dedicated electric all-wheel drive platform.  

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The sedan's doors open on coach-style hinges, providing unfettered access to the rear bucket seats (and a clearer view for showgoers).

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Full-digital instrument clusters and video center stacks have become so common on production cars that Qs Inspiration's cockpit looks pretty believable.

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Thin LED headlamps and taillights emphasize the width of the Qs, somewhat distracting from the tall ride height.

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The sedan's design falls nicely in line with the Qx Inspiration SUV concept that debuted earlier this year.

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The concept draws inspiration from cleanly folded paper and the Japanese spatial concept "Ma."

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Details regarding the electric powertrain, range and performance are slim. So far, Infiniti is only previewing design.  

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Keep on clicking for even more photos of the Qs Inspiration or check out the rest of our coverage of the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show.

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High-riding sedans offer a bit more versatility, and that could spell the difference between a buyer choosing a sedan or a crossover.

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There's a second set of doors back there... somewhere. Otherwise, Infiniti wouldn't be calling it a sedan.

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