The first generation of the Infiniti QX30 was a luxury subcompact crossover produced from 2016 to 2019. It was based on the Nissan Qashqai's platform and featured a unique blend of design elements from both parent companies.
Design and Features:
Exterior:
Distinctive swooping roofline with a sloping rear end
Curved front grille with LED headlamps
17-19 inch alloy wheels in various designs
Rear spoiler integrated into the tailgate
Interior:
Luxurious seating for up to five passengers
Two-tone color schemes and premium materials (leather, wood trim)
Intuitive infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen display
Heated and cooled seats, as well as a heated steering wheel
Powertrain:
The QX30 was offered with two engine options:
A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four, producing 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque (front-wheel drive only)
A 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four, producing 177 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque (front-wheel drive only)
Performance:
The QX30's acceleration was decent, with the 2.0-liter engine going from 0-60 mph in approximately 7.5 seconds
Top speed was electronically limited to around 123 mph
Safety Features:
A suite of advanced safety features were standard on all QX30 models:
Blind spot intervention (lane departure warning and assist)
Rear cross-traffic alert
Seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag
Trim Levels:
The QX30 was available in three trim levels:
Pure (base model with standard features)
Premium (mid-level trim with added features like leather seats and LED headlamps)
Luxe (top-of-the-line trim with premium materials, navigation, and a panoramic moonroof)
Dimensions:
Length: 168.7 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 61.8 inches
Wheelbase: 103.5 inches
Warranty:
Infiniti offered an excellent warranty package for the QX30, including:
A 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty
A 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty
4 years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance
Sales and Discontinuation:
The Infiniti QX30 was first introduced at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
It went on sale in North America in early 2017, but its sales were modest compared to other luxury subcompact crossovers like the BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Due to low demand and increased competition from newer models, Infiniti discontinued the QX30 after the 2019 model year
