Manufacturer Infiniti Model years 2017–present Body style 5-door hatchback | Production 2016—present Assembly Sunderland, England | |
Class Compact luxury crossover SUV | ||
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.
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QX30 Concept (2015)
It includes 21-inch wheels, large tires, and increased blackout around the wheel opening, with a satin chrome front bumper.
The vehicle was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, followed by the 2015 New York International Auto Show.
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., followed by 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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.
European models went on sale in summer 2016. Early models included 2.2d AWD with 7-speed dual clutch transmission.
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.
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.