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

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, Torque@rpm
2.0t	2016-	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 AWD	2016-	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

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, Torque@rpm
2.2d AWD	2016-	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

Model	Years	Types
2.0t	2016-	7-speed automatic
2.0t AWD	2016-	7-speed automatic

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Types
2.2d AWD	2016-	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

1. "2017 Infiniti QX30 Press Kit".
2. Stylish and Capable: Infiniti QX30 Concept debuts in Geneva
3. Infiniti reveals QX30 Concept at Geneva International Motor Show
4. Infiniti QX30 Concept makes North American debut in New York
5. Infiniti reveals 2016 QX50 luxury crossover at New York International Auto Show
6. インフィニティ、 ニューヨークオートショーでラグジュアリー クロスオーバー「QX50 2016年モデル」を公開
7. Infiniti QX30: a premium active crossover for all purposes
8. インフィニティ「QX30」をロサンゼルスオートショーと広州国際モーターショーにて初公開 ～あらゆる運転シーンを満たすプレミアムアクティブクロスオーバー～
9. Infiniti Q60 sports coupe and QX30 premium active crossover set to make European debut at Geneva Motor Show
10. Ewing, Steven .J. (29 December 2015). "The Infiniti Q30 is dead! Long live the Infiniti QX30!". Auto Blog. Auto Blog. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
11. INFINITI announces U.S. pricing for all-new 2017 QX30 premium active crossover
12. Infiniti QX30: Full range prices available now
13. "Infiniti preps Q30 hatch for young buyers". Auto News. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
14. "Infiniti QX30 car-art displayed at London Art Fair".

External links

• Press kit: 2017 USA, 2017 Europe