Infiniti QX30

Infiniti QX30
Overview
Manufacturer Infiniti
Production 2016—present
Model years 2017–present
Assembly Sunderland, England[1]
Body and chassis
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout ?Front engine, / all-wheel drive
Platform Mercedes-Benz W176
Related Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Infiniti Q30
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L M270 I4 Turbocharged
Transmission 6-speed manual
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)[1]

The Infiniti QX30 is a small crossover car manufactured and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand from 2016. Based on the Infiniti Q30, it offers increased ride height.

QX30 Concept (2015)

It includes 21-inch wheels, large tires, and increased blackout around the wheel opening, with a satin chrome front bumper.[2]

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show,[3] followed by the 2015 New York International Auto Show.[4][5][6]

Initial release

QX30 (2016-)

Based on Q30, it includes redesigned front and rear bumpers, grained side sills, as well as bodywork finished with satin chrome-plated inserts with metallic finish along with an increased ride height.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Los Angeles motor show and 2015 Auto Guangzhou.,[7][8] followed by 2016 Geneva Motor Show.[9]

United States and Canada models went on sale in mid-2016 as 2017 model year vehicles with a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, followed by Mexico and Latin America in the second half of 2016.[10][11]

European models went on sale in summer 2016. Early models included 2.2d AWD with 7-speed dual clutch transmission.[12]

Engines

Petrol engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, Torque@rpm
2.0t2016-1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 20 AL)211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1200-4000
2.0t AWD2016-1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 20 AL)211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1200-4000
Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, Torque@rpm
2.2d AWD2016-2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz OM 651 DE 22 LA)170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp)@3400-4000, 350 N·m (258 lb·ft)@1400-3400

Transmissions

Petrol engines
ModelYearsTypes
2.0t2016-7-speed automatic
2.0t AWD2016-7-speed automatic
Diesel engines
ModelYearsTypes
2.2d AWD2016-7-speed automatic

Production

2017 QX30 was assembled in Sunderland, UK, with engines assembled in Germany.

The QX30 crossover, essentially a taller Q30, will go on sale in 2017.[13]

Marketing

As part of QX30 launch in the UK, a QX30 with 48,000 copper tacks adhered to half of the QX30's bodywork was unveiled in 2016 London Art Fair at the Islington Business Center.[14]

References

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