Model years 2016–present Class Compact luxury car (C) | Production 2015—present | |
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The Infiniti Q30 is a small hatchback built and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand from 2016. The Q30 is built on the third generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform to create a small, premium hatchback. The Q30 is a result of the Nissan and Mercedes partnership agreement to share technology.
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Q30 Concept (2013)
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Q30 (2015-)
The production version of Q30 is based on the Q30 Concept, built on Mercedes-Benz's third generation A-Class platform.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicles went on sale in 2015.
Engines
The Q30 is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines shared with the third generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Exterior
The Q30 Sport has a lower ride height (1475mm), 19 inch alloy wheels and different front and rear bumpers.
Interior
The Q30 shares much of its switch gear with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class on which its based, however the cabin design differs in layout and materials. Additionally, the Q30 uses Infiniti's own infotainment system, Infiniti InTouch.
Upholstery choices include ‘City Black’ with purple stitching; ‘Cafe Teak’ brown and black upholstery with black stitching; ‘Gallery White’ white leather with red accents or Alcantara. 'Dinamica', an Italian suede-like material, has been applied to the roof-line and pillars.
Production
The expansion of Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK to prepare for Q30 production was originally announced on Oct. 14, 2013.
Production of Q30 began at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK assembly plant in Sunderland, England in 2015, which supplies vehicles to Europe, the United States and China.
Delivery of Q30 began in 2016-01-20.
Marketing
As part of Q30 launch in the UK, a Q30 with 48,000 copper tacks adhered to half of the vehicle's bodywork was unveiled in 2016 London Art Fair at the Islington Business Center. The sculpture was produced by British contemporary artist Rachel Ducker.