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2018 INFINITI QX30

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2018 Base 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
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Price:   -  From $29,950
2018 PURE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $30,150
2018 Luxury 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $32,600
2018 LUXE 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $33,000
2018 Luxury 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $34,400
2018 LUXE 4dr All-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $35,000
2018 Premium 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $35,300
2018 ESSENTIAL 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $36,900
2018 Premium 4dr All-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $37,700
2018 Sport 4dr Front-Wheel Drive Price:   -  From $38,500
2018 SPORT 4dr Front-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $40,100
2018 ESSENTIAL 4dr All-Wheel Drive 2018.5 Price:   -  From $41,400

Overview

The INFINITI QX30 is a crossover, but it's a small one, and prioritizes handling and style over all-out capability. It's certainly more of a lifestyle vehicle than anything resembling a family hauler, but that's exactly how the luxury automaker wants buyers to think of its most affordable model.

What's New for 2018

The QX30 is essentially unchanged for its second year on the market.

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Choosing Your INFINITI QX30

The QX30's inviting interior is what we expect in a luxury-branded vehicle, and buyers get legitimate room for five passengers. There's 19 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat, and 34 cubic feet with it folded. That tells us the QX30 is intended for weekend getaways for two, not family vacations. Almost any compact hatchback will hold more.

However, the QX30 doesn't skimp on power for a vehicle of its size. The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 208 horsepower and 258 lb-feet of torque. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission delivers power to front wheels. The available all-wheel drive system increases ride height by 1.2 inches.

As before, the QX30 is offered in four trim levels: Base, Luxury, Premium, and Sport.

INFINITI QX30

Base

Starting at $30,945 (including a $995 destination charge), the QX30's base trim is only available with front-wheel drive. That said, it also comes with conveniences like keyless ignition and access, auto-dimming mirrors, a rearview camera, and INFINITI's InTouch infotainment system with HD and satellite radio, voice controls, and seven audio speakers. Seats are clad in leatherette. Also standard are 18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tire.

There are no standalone option packages for the QX30 Base.

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Luxury

The QX30 Luxury starts at $32,600 and adds genuine leather upholstery, power heated front seats with driver memory, a rear center armrest with pass-through, and leather dash accents. All-wheel drive ($1,800) becomes available at this level.

Like the base trim, the QX30 Luxury doesn't offer any optional extras.

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Premium

You'll need to spend at least $35,300 to gain access to the QX30's host of option packages, although that also upgrades you to the Premium trim level, as well. Look for a premium Bose sound system, LED fog lights, roof rails, body-color mirror housings, and a panoramic sunroof.

Optional extras start with the $1,850 Navigation Package, which adds navigation and front and rear parking sensors. The Navigation Package is a prerequisite for the QX30's more advanced option packages, though, so if you want either of the next two groups, you'll need nav.

A $2,200 Technology Package adds advanced safety technology like adaptive cruise control, a surround-view camera system, and front collision mitigation with automatic braking. The LED Package ($1,000) tacks on adaptive LED head lights and ambient LED interior lighting. But what's strange here is that each of these packages is a prerequisite for the other – so you can't get the Technology Package without the LED Package and vice versa. Keep that in mind if you have your heart set on one or the other.

Wood interior trim tops things off for $500. Models equipped with at least the Navigation Package can get 19-inch wheels with summer performance tires for $800.

Two design package are available on the Premium, both priced at $1,750. The Gallery White Package, exclusive to front-drive models, features white leather upholstery with red accents and unique wheels. All-wheel drive versions can get a Cafe Teak Package with brown leather seats, matching leatherette cockpit trim, and wood appliques.

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Sport

The $38,500 QX30 Sport rides on a lowered, sport-tuned suspension with standard 19-inch wheels and performance tires. Notably, it's not available with all-wheel drive. Other exclusives include sporty body trim, an automated parking system, and leatherette front sport seats with suede-like accents.

The Navigation Package is available at no cost, while a Sport Leather Package adds nicer upholstery for a $1,500 Premium. The LED Package and Technology Package have are rebranded as the Sport LED and Sport Technology packages, and the latter's price drops to $1,200, since it doesn't include the around-view monitor or parking assistant (both are already standard).

CarsDirect Tip

The base QX30 is rather austere for this class of vehicle — you can't get power seats, leather, or all-wheel drive. We consider the Luxury model acceptable, but its lack of options is a downer. That makes the Premium the logical choice for most buyers. Just be careful of INFINITI's tangled web of option packages – it's very easy to add $5,000 to the QX30's starting price.

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Expert Review

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: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Like other luxury automakers, INFINITI is staring at slumping sedan sales as consumers flock to crossovers. And in many cases, those customers are looking at small CUVs, rather than the hulking, body-on-frame With the compact crossover segment heating up, INFINITI launched the QX30 to take advantage of this growing segment.

Creating larger luxury crossovers is fairly simple, as there is enough profit in them to include just the right amount of features. This highly competitive compact crossovers realm, on the other hand, is a little tougher, as it typically has a lower profit margin, making it difficult to hit that sweet spot of price and features.

Best Value

With its sub-$30,000 base price, the 2018 INFINITI QX30 is a great value across the board, but to get that true luxury feeling at a reasonable price, we suggest moving up to the Premium trim. The QX30 Premium adds key luxury-car staples like rain-sensing wipers, a 10-speaker audio system, a universal garage door opener, and LED fog lights.

On top of its extra features, the Premium trim is where a few key optional features start to appear. We suggest adding the Technology Package, which costs $2,200 and adds key items like a 360-degree camera, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, park assist, and more. This package also requires the $1,000 LED Package and the $1,850 Navigation Package.

This is how we’d suggest building your 2018 QX30.

  • Model: 2018 INFINITI QX30 Premium
  • Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
  • Output: 208 hp / 258 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch
  • MPG: 24 city / 33 highway
  • Exterior color: Magnetic Red
  • Interior color: Wheat Nappa Leather / Gloss Black Lacquer Accents
  • Options: Technology Package ($2,200, surround-view camera, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and park assist), LED Package ($1,000, LED headlights, enhanced LED interior ambient lighting, and adaptive lighting), Navigation Package ($1,850, InTouch Navigation with seven-inch touchscreen, front and rear parking sensors, INFINITI's InTouch telematics and connectivity services, and a center instrument cluster display)
  • Base Price: $36,295 (destination fees included)
  • As Tested: $41,345 (destination fees included)

Performance Pros

INFINITI QX30
  • Handles corners with ease, especially the Sport models
  • Quick-shifting seven-speed transmission
  • Turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers a quick pop when accelerating

Performance Cons

  • Accelerator pedal is a little twitchy, leading to unwanted jolts on acceleration
  • Transmission hunts for gears at lower speeds
  • Lags a bit in power relative to its competitors

Interior Pros

  • Lots of options to choose from with all its trims and packages
  • Front seats are super-comfortable and minimize fatigue
  • Convincingly luxurious in all trims, even with its standard cloth seating

Interior Cons

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  • Back seat is very cramped at just 33.5 inches of leg room and 37.5 inches of head room
  • Its 19.2 cubic feet of cargo room just doesn’t cut it
  • Too much engine noise in the cabin

Our Favorite Thing

The interior is surprisingly well laid out, even in its sub-$30,000 base model. INFINITI could have easily mailed it in with the base model, delivering a luxury name without the quality that comes with it. Instead, the base 2018 QX30 delivers an upscale look and feel thanks to its soft-touch materials, convincingly luxurious cloth seating, and array of upscale features.

Our Least Favorite Thing

We expected a little more interior room with the QX30’s longer-than-average wheelbase for its class. Unfortunately, there's a tight second row and a small cargo are. Adding to the QX30's struggles is a low ceiling created by that swoopy roofline.

Right For

INFINITI QX30

Small families purchasing their first vehicle from a luxury brand may find the INFINITI QX30 a great stepping stone.

Wrong For

Established family with older kids won't appreciate the limited rear seat leg room and the tight cargo area.

The Bottom Line

The 2018 INFINITI QX30 isn’t as well equipped as some of its German competition, but its lower entry fee gives customers a taste of the luxury car segment without breaking the bank. This makes the QX30 the perfect segue for young families just testing the luxury-car waters.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 208 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd sequential shift control auto-shift man w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 33 / 28 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.0L I-4 / 208 HP / 258 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 33 / 28 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
13.2 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$50
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
34.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
108 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
174.2 "
Exterior Width
71.1 "
Exterior Height
58.9 "
Front Headroom
38.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.5 "
Front Legroom
41.3 "
Rear Legroom
33.5 "
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room
53.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,280 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
18.7 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
18.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Fibretec Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
8-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
8-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
3
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver And Passenger
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front And Rear
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 60,000 Miles

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