Volume 14 Issue 1 » 63
2017 Infiniti QX30
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If you’re looking for a crossover with distinctive styling, all-wheel-
drive, and a well-appointed attractive cabin, Infiniti thinks that it
has the answer for you.
With its sculpted contours, the QX30 will be unmistakable from
anything else on the road. Its bold creases, referred to as “turbulent
character lines” survived almost unaltered from the concept version
due to such positive feedback.
Derived from a partnership with Mercedes-Benz, the QX30 shares
a platform with the GLA-class and uses Mercedes structural and
powertrain bits. The Sport models are front-wheel-drive, and there is
available all-wheel-drive on the non-Sport trim line.
All QX30s are powered by a 208 hp turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder
engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual
shift mode. The transmission’s Sport mode perks things up
considerably and even delivers rev-matched downshifts.
Size-wise, the QX30 is 174.2 inches long and rides on a 106.3 inch
wheelbase, making it about 6.7 inches longer than a Volkswagen
Golf.
Like other current Infiniti offerings, the QX30 includes an extensive
array of driver aids and safety features, including automatic park
assist, an around-view monitor, moving-object detection, forward-
collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.