Skip advert
Advertisement

Infiniti to withdraw from European market next year

UK sales to stop early next year, while production at Sunderland plant to cease in July

Infiniti Q30 1.6 DCT - front

Infiniti will stop selling its vehicles in western European markets early next year, the company has confirmed.

The Japanese firm has struggled to gain a foothold in the European and UK markets since it launched in 2008. In the UK last year the company sold only 750 vehicles.

Nissan will not build next X-Trail at Sunderland factory

Advertisement - Article continues below

The restructuring plan means Infiniti will focus its efforts on the US and Chinese markets where the brand will electrify its entire product range from 2021.  

A company spokesperson said that the cost of R&D required to meet the new CO2 legislation versus the number of vehicles Infiniti sells in Europe means there is not a ‘sustainable business case’ for the brand here.

Production of the Infiniti Q30 and QX30, which are both built at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, will cease in July.

Infiniti UK has confirmed it will honour any outstanding vehicles warranties, while customers with a vehicle on order will be contacted. Existing customers are being advised to head online and register details on the Infiniti website where they will be informed about the company's restructure and future customer relationship.

The firm has said that it is looking to ‘find alternative’ opportunities for its employees, of which 300 are based in the UK.

Are you sad about Infiniti leaving the UK and Europe? Let us know in the comments below... 

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New BMW 3 Series drops diesel as part of 2024 facelift
BMW 3 Series Facelift front 3/4
News

New BMW 3 Series drops diesel as part of 2024 facelift

The facelifted BMW 3 Series saloon and Touring estate look towards an electrified future, with the plug-in hybrid now getting a 63-mile EV range
29 May 2024
Car Deal of the Day: brilliant Skoda Octavia for just £168 per month, for now…
Skoda Octavia - front cornering
News

Car Deal of the Day: brilliant Skoda Octavia for just £168 per month, for now…

Skodas have always represented a colossal amount of car of the money, now more so with our Deal of the Day for 30 May
30 May 2024
New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant
Porsche Taycan facelift - front
Road tests

New Porsche Taycan facelift 2024 review: fast, efficient and brilliant

The updated Porsche Taycan is faster to drive, charges quicker and is incredibly efficient
29 May 2024