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Infiniti QX30

QX30 Sport: front-drive attitude, 208 hp and 0.90 g of cornering grip.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 22 sources

At a glance

0150300
168–208 hpPower
0510
6.2–8.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
209–216 km/hTop speed
0200400
350 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,490–1,634 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1512

Engine
2.0t: 2.0 L turbo gas I4; 2.2d AWD: 2.2 L turbo-diesel I45
Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive5
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch automatic511
Built at
Sunderland (NMUK), United Kingdom5

The story

Infiniti chased new premium compact buyers with Mercedes hardware under its own bodywork, assembled at Sunderland through the Renault-Nissan/Daimler partnership. US Q30 versions also wore QX30 badges to fit the brand's SUV naming scheme.234

2015: Geneva previews the QX30 · Los Angeles and Guangzhou world debut20152016: H15 reaches showrooms20162017: Sport pulls 0.90 g · US sales peak at 14,09320172018: 2018.5 brings Pure, Luxe and Essential · US sales shrink to 8,10120182019: Luxe gains navigation and wheel options · Production ends at Sunderland2019 Infiniti Q30 Concept: 2013Infiniti QX30 Concept: 2015Infiniti QX30 (H15): 2016–2019H15 20122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones56
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YearWhat happened
2013Infiniti Q30 Concept
2015Infiniti QX30 Concept
2016–2019Infiniti QX30 (H15)
2015Geneva previews the QX30
2015Los Angeles and Guangzhou world debut
2016H15 reaches showrooms
2017Sport pulls 0.90 g
2017US sales peak at 14,093
20182018.5 brings Pure, Luxe and Essential
2018US sales shrink to 8,101
2019Luxe gains navigation and wheel options
2019Production ends at Sunderland
  1. 2015

    Geneva previews the QX30

    The QX30 Concept previews the crossover at Geneva with 21-inch wheels, chunky tires and satin-chrome front bumper trim.56

  2. 2015

    Los Angeles and Guangzhou world debut

    Infiniti unveils the production QX30 at two motor shows at once: Los Angeles and Guangzhou.2

  3. 2016

    H15 reaches showrooms

    Sunderland-built H15 goes on sale in the US and Canada in mid-2016 as a 2017 model; its model-year run lasts through 2019.5

  4. 2017

    Sport pulls 0.90 g

    With the same 208 hp, the front-drive Sport tests at 6.2 seconds to 60 mph and 0.90 g; braking from 113 km/h takes 47.9 m.1

  5. 2017

    US sales peak at 14,093

    US sales reach 14,093, the QX30's best year; its eventual US sales total is 27,831.7

  6. 2018

    2018.5 brings Pure, Luxe and Essential

    For 2018.5, Pure, Luxe and Essential appear in the range, while Sport continues with front-wheel drive.8

  7. 2018

    US sales shrink to 8,101

    US volume falls to 8,101 from the previous year's 14,093.7

  8. 2019

    Luxe gains navigation and wheel options

    Only Luxe changes for 2019, adding an optional navigation package and available 19-inch alloy wheels.9

  9. 2019

    Production ends at Sunderland

    QX30 production ends in mid-2019 at Sunderland as the brand prepares its early-2020 Western Europe exit; US sales fall to 3,229.5710

Every generation

  • Infiniti Q30 Concept
    Infiniti Q30 Concept2013
  • Infiniti QX30 Concept
    Infiniti QX30 Concept2015
  • Infiniti QX30
    H152016–2019

Power over the years

From 168 hp to 208 hp in 1 year.

0100200300 201620182020 hp 2016 · 168 hp · European 2.2d AWD2017 · 208 hp · 2017 US 2.0-liter turbo2018 · 208 hp · 2018 2.0-liter turbo2019 · 208 hp · 2019 2.0-liter turbo 208 hp 2017 US 2.0-liter turbo 168 hp European 2.2d AWD
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YearHorsepowerModel
2016168European 2.2d AWD
20172082017 US 2.0-liter turbo
20182082018 2.0-liter turbo
20192082019 2.0-liter turbo

Versions

5 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • QX30 Premium / Premium Tech diesel (UK)

    Standard

    QX30 Premium / Premium Tech diesel (UK)

    168 hp

  • Standard

    QX30 GT 2.0t AWD (Australia)

    2016

    208 hp

  • Standard

    QX30 Premium 2.0t AWD (Australia)

    2016

    208 hp

  • Special

    QX30 Premium Gallery White Theme

    2017

    208 hp

  • Special

    QX30 Premium AWD Café Teak Theme

    2017–2018

    208 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Double-arch mesh grille flows toward the headlights.13
  • Look for the crescent-shaped rear roof pillar.13
  • A low roofline sits over a raised, crossover-style stance.13
  • AWD versions add extended wheel arches, black side skirts and roof rails.13
  • A steeply sloping hatch has a very small rear window.4

Year by year

  1. 2019

    Luxe gained optional 19-inch alloy wheels and a navigation package.9

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Infiniti QX30
    QX30
    Photo of a Infiniti Q30
    Infiniti Q30

    Infiniti Q30

    On raised AWD QX30 versions, look for extra wheel-arch cladding, reshaped bumpers and roof rails.513

  • Photo of a Infiniti QX30
    QX30
    Photo of a Mazda 3
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    Raised QX30 versions have black wheel-arch extensions, silver roof rails and skid plates at both ends.514

Against its rivals

  • Audi Q3 Quattro

    QX30 vs Audi Q3 Quattro

    Price as tested lower is better

    QX30$44,000
    Audi Q3 Quattro$43,090
    3
  • BMW X1 xDrive28i

    QX30 vs BMW X1 xDrive28i

    Observed fuel economy

    QX3025 mpg
    BMW X1 xDrive28i27 mpg
    3
  • Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic

    QX30 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    QX306.6 s
    Mercedes-Benz GLA250 4Matic6.1 s
    13
  • Lexus NX200t F Sport AWD

    QX30 vs Lexus NX200t F Sport AWD

    Price as tested lower is better

    QX30$44,000
    Lexus NX200t F Sport AWD$46,550
    3

Prices

Price when new
$0$20K$40K$60K 201620182020 2017 · $30,900 · U.S. base with shipping2017 · $39,495 · U.S. Sport base2018 · $30,945 · U.S. base FWD2018 · $38,695 · U.S. Premium AWD base2018 · $31,145 · U.S. 2018.5 Pure FWD2018 · $41,095 · U.S. 2018.5 Sport FWD2018 · $42,395 · U.S. 2018.5 Essential AWD2019 · $31,275 · U.S. Pure FWD base2019 · $41,225 · U.S. Sport FWD base2019 · $42,525 · U.S. Essential AWD base 2017 · $30,900 · U.S. base with shipping, 2017 model year
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2017Launch price$30,900U.S. base with shipping, 2017 model year
2017Price when new$30,900U.S. base with shipping
2017Price when new$39,495U.S. Sport base
2018Price when new$30,945U.S. base FWD
2018Price when new$38,695U.S. Premium AWD base
2018Price when new$31,145U.S. 2018.5 Pure FWD
2018Price when new$41,095U.S. 2018.5 Sport FWD
2018Price when new$42,395U.S. 2018.5 Essential AWD
2019Price when new$31,275U.S. Pure FWD base
2019Price when new$41,225U.S. Sport FWD base
2019Price when new$42,525U.S. Essential AWD base

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 5 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “Big Willow: quicker than a Porsche 928 S4”
    • “From panther to mountain lion”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  2. Infiniti QX30: a premium active crossover for all purposes global.nissannews.com
  3. Five Luxury Compact SUVs of 2016-2017 Compared caranddriver.com
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  5. Infiniti QX30 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
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  9. 2019 Infiniti QX30 Review: Expert Insights, Pricing, and Trims motortrend.com
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  12. Infiniti QX30 vs Mercedes GLA vs BMW X1 | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  13. 2017 INFINITI QX30 Press Kit global.nissannews.com
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  15. Driven: Infiniti’s QX30 cruises in | GoAuto goauto.com.au
  16. 2017 Infiniti QX30 S Four Seasons Wrap-Up motortrend.com
  17. Infiniti Designers on the Brand's Future Products formtrends.com
  18. Infiniti Shows QX30 "Car-Art" At London Art Fair | Carscoops carscoops.com
  19. Watch a 2017 Infiniti QX30S Race a 1987 Porsche 928 S4 on Ignition motortrend.com
  20. Tested: 2018 Infiniti QX30 AWD caranddriver.com
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  • caranddriver.com
  • global.nissannews.com
  • motortrend.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • autoblog.com
  • carfigures.com
  • carbuyer.co.uk
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • goauto.com.au
  • formtrends.com
  • carscoops.com
  • carcomplaints.com
  • maintenance-schedules.infinitiusa.com

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