You’ve come to expect exciting things from INFINITI and the 2017 model year does not disappoint. The introduction of the new 2017 INFINITI QX30 brings the quality, luxury and performance INFINITI drivers have come to know and love to the subcompact crossover SUV category.
Fans of the Q30 will find a lot to love in the QX30, which is based on the Q30. Some of the standard features include all-wheel drive and turbocharged engine. The QX30 combines the best qualities of Euro-engineering and Japanese design. Truly a vehicle that has to be driven to be fully appreciated, the 2017 QX30 has just started to roll into showrooms across the U.S.
A Lot like the Q30 – with a Few Key Differences
So, if it’s based on the Q30, what are the differences? For starters, the 2017 QX30 sits higher. There’s greater ground clearance and you’ll ride higher. The styling is updated, making it fit in well with the best compact luxury SUVs. Essentially, it’s all the things you love in a Q30, but in a crossover. And, of course, it brings all of the benefits of all-wheel drive.
Better Together — The Best of Both Worlds
What do you get when you put the best minds at Mercedes-Benz and INFINITI together on a project? Arguably, you get something that’ll stand up to the best from both companies and carve out its own niche – the 2017 QX30. Essentially, the QX30 comes from INFINITI’s design team coupled with the world-class engineering work of Mercedes-Benz, who took much of their inspiration from their GLA250.
The styling on the QX30 is pure INFINITI. Sharp character lines. Curves that’ll turn heads. Double arch grille. C-pillar design. Double wave hood. All the exterior features you expect to give you that INFINITI look and feel.
2017 QX30 Delivers INFINITI Luxury Inside and Out
If the styling of the QX30 is all INFINITI, the interior can best be described as the best of INFINITI and Mercedes seamlessly blended. The first thing drivers notice is that the interior design isn’t symmetrical, seeming rather to flow from the driver. All controls are intuitively placed, easily reached and ergonomic. the seats offer comfortable spinal support. On top of that, the cabin takes quiet to new levels – unless, of course, you crank the premium stereo system. It all adds up to a truly pleasant driving experience.
Interior options include:
- Standard black cloth seating
- Leatherette
- Genuine leather
- Premium Nappa leather
In addition to the classic beige and black, interior options include Gallery White and Café Teak. Premium material is used throughout the interior, making every surface pleasant to the touch.
Bringing INFINITI Performance to the Subcompact Crossover Market
Of course, any vehicle is only as good as its performance. The new QX30 delivers truly superior performance and handling. The seven speed transmission shifts smoothly while the all-wheel drive ensures stability and sure-footed handling on the road or off. The suspension is beefed up a bit from the Q30. The ride brings the smoothness you expect from an INFINITI together with the ruggedness you look for in an SUV. The QX30 is powered by a 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that pumps out an impressive 208 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The dual clutch transmission ensures almost imperceptible shifting, further enhancing the smoothness of the QX30’s ride.
Add to that the cutting edge safety and tech features that you expect on today’s leading luxury cars and the 2017 INFINITI QX30 truly brings world class luxury to the subcompact SUV market. Efficient, powerful, luxurious. QX30 delivers it all, and at a price significantly lower than comparable luxury SUVs.
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