2017 Infiniti QX30 REVIEW, Price, Features | Infiniti’s AWD Second Bite Of The Compact SUV Cherry
THE INFINITI QX30 IS THE JAPANESE BRAND’S TILT AT THE PRESTIGE SMALL SUV MARKET, PUTTING IT INTO THE AWD BEAR-PIT WITH THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLA, BMW X1 AND AUDI Q3, AMONG OTHERS.
It's a fiercely fought segment and the QX30 is a 'come from behind' proposition. But it's a nice package and follows the well-received front-wheel-drive Q30 which arrived barely weeks ago. So what’s the difference?
The QX30 comes with all-wheel-drive, where the Q30 does not, that's the key difference. The bodywork and interior are otherwise identical, save for some extra body cladding, and a few minor specification changes.
Despite the slightly different names, both are variants of the same car.
Vehicle Style: Premium Compact SUV
Price: $48,900 - $56,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 155kW/350Nm 2.0 litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 7sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.9 l/100km | Tested: 10.7 l/100km
OVERVIEW
With the 2017 Infiniti QX30 there are just two trim levels to choose from: GT and Premium, both powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine.
Somewhat strangely, the QX30 does without the diesel option that’s available on the Q30, but it does pick up a taller ride height and all-wheel-drive to help it venture slightly further off the beaten track.