![]() This includes the complete set of driver aids, along with Infiniti Around View Monitor and intelligent cruise control. This Sport is $46,490 and includes the Technology Package as standard equipment. Stepping up to the QX30 AWD is $38,490, and the AWD can be optioned with the Premium Package and the Technology Package, which add up to $7,500 to the sticker. Infiniti was really serious about the low cost of entry, because the base front-drive QX30 starts at $35,990. The option for a power liftgate on the Sport model is something we would like to see in coming years. The rear cargo area will hold an unpredicted amount of luggage, though the non-powered liftgate is unusually heavy to lower and may be cause for concern for some buyers. The sport-tuned suspension resulted in rear passengers complaining a bit about bounciness on regular streets, though this wasn’t a concern out on the highway. The raked roofline of the QX30 also gets in the way of rear headroom, and at 6’1 I can only dream of comfort in the rear. They’re fairly comfortable, though the rear seats leave a lot to be desired. These have fixed headrests and added bolstering for spirited driving. The QX30 Sport uses different, sportier seats than the regular models. Bluetooth connectivity is flawless, and the one USB port is also compatible with plenty of different devices. The controller for the system is located in the same spot as it is on the GLA, but it’s the Infiniti controller (as seen on the new Q50 reviewed here). The switchgear, materials, and plenty of the electronics are still Benz parts, with the exception of the infotainment, which is an Infiniti unit (thank god, because the Mercedes one in the GLA is quite dated now). There’s sufficient power to pass most traffic without this move, typically.Īfter spending some time inside the new QX30, it became prominent just how much of a Mercedes-Benz this thing still is. One thing this seven-speed DCT is good at is holding seventh gear unless the accelerator is depressed enough to absolutely require a downshift. A longer highway run across the city late at night, when no traffic was present, resulted in 7.3L/100km. Running on strictly premium fuel, we averaged 9.0L/100km over a 450km test week, with a lot of city driving and traffic included in the mix. The 19” wheels do make for a harsher ride, but this is to be expected when paying a premium for the sportier trim.įor a 2.0L turbocharged four, fuel economy on the highway surprised us. The Sport’s dampers and springs are all Infiniti, which maintain refinement in corners and deliver decent ride quality on all road surfaces we sampled. Being front-wheel-drive, the QX30 still displays a good amount of understeer, which is no surprise. It feels tight and responsive, pulling the car in and out of corners with no problems whatsoever. Something that really surprised me about the Infiniti is the steering. The 2.0T is the only available engine on the QX30, and while it’s the one the typical buyer will be very happy with, it would be interesting to see some sort of Red Sport variant of this little thing in the future. It’s not a particularly fast car, certainly not up to the 355-horse GLA 45 AMG, but the QX30 gets out of its own way. Power is sent to the front wheels on the Sport trim via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. It puts out 208 horsepower at 5,500RPM and 258 lb-ft of twist at just 1,200RPM. Power for the QX30 comes from a 2.0L turbocharged and direct-injected inline four-cylinder engine sourced from Mercedes-Benz. The good folks at Infiniti say this is a “premium active crossover”, which allows buyers to get into the luxury brand at a lower entry price. The Mercedes-Benz GLA ( reviewed here) is the basis for this vehicle, and this is blatantly obvious as the QX30 is the only Infiniti to use a Mercedes-Benz key (with the three-pointed star replaced by the Infiniti logo). We were tossed the keys to a 2017 Infiniti QX30 Sport, in its highest available trim, painted in a Majestic White.Īs I first laid eyes upon the new QX30, with its striking Infiniti fascia, bright LED headlights and unmistakable Infiniti waves in the side profile, I started seeing the profile of something we tested just last year. Intriguingly, a brand partnership with one of these very brands has resulted in the birth of this new baby in the Infiniti family. The latest crossover in their lineup is a bit smaller – something to target the Audi Q3 ( reviewed here) and the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The just-introduced Q60 coupé is stunning, and the QX50 ( reviewed here) is one of the most engaging luxury crossovers currently available. Infiniti has been doing pretty well at producing some wicked new cars. ![]()
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