Infiniti Q30
The Infiniti Q30 is a subcompact executive car built and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand between 2016 and 2019. The Q30 is built on the third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform to create a small, premium hatchback. The Q30 is a result of the Nissan, Renault and Mercedes partnership agreement to share technology.[4] It ceased production in the UK in mid-2019 as the brand withdrew from Europe altogether at the same time.[1] A modified version was also marketed under the name QX30, which offers higher ground clearance and crossover design attributes in order to be marketed as a crossover.
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Manufacturer | Infiniti (Nissan) |
Also called | Infiniti QX30 (crossover version) |
Production | December 2015 – 2019[1] |
Model years | 2016–2019[1] |
Assembly | United Kingdom: Sunderland (NMUK)[2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | |
Platform | Mercedes-Benz MFA[3] |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in)[2] |
Length | 4,425 mm (174.2 in)[2] |
Width | 1,805 mm (71.1 in)[2] |
Height | 1,495 mm (58.9 in)[2] |
Q30 Concept (2013)

The concept car was unveiled in September 2013, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.[5][6]
Production model (2015)
The production version of Q30 is based on the Q30 Concept, built on the third-generation A-Class's platform.



The vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicles went on sale in 2015.[7][8]
Engines
The Q30 is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines shared with the third-generation A-Class.
Model | Years | Type/code | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration | Top speed |
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1.6t (122PS) | 2015–2019 | 1,595 cc (97 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 16 AL red.) | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp)@5000, 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft)@1250-4000 | 9.4 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
1.6t (156PS) | 2015–2019 | 1,595 cc (97 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 16 AL) | 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp)@5300, 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)@1250-4000 | 8.9 s | 215 km/h (134 mph) |
2.0t | 2015–2019 | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 20 AL) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1200-4000 | 7.2 s | 235 km/h (146 mph) |
2.0t AWD | 2015–2019 | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 270 DE 20 AL) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1200-4000 | 7.3 s | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
Model | Years | Type/code | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration | Top speed |
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1.5d | 2015–2019 | 1,461 cc (89 cu in) I4 turbo (Renault K9K) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)@4000, 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft)@1750-2500 | 12/11.9 s | 190 km/h (118 mph) |
2.2d | 2015–2019 | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz OM 651 DE 22 LA) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@3400-4000, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1400-3400 | 8.3 s | 220 km/h (137 mph) |
2.2d AWD | 2015–2019 | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz OM 651 DE 22 LA) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@3400-4000, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1400-3400 | 8.5 s | 215 km/h (134 mph) |
Transmissions
Model | Years | Types |
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1.6t (122PS) | 2015–2019 | 6-speed manual |
1.6t (156PS) | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
2.0t | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
2.0t AWD | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
Model | Years | Types |
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1.5d | 2015–2019 | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic |
2.2d | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
2.2d AWD | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
Exterior
The Q30 Sport has a lower ride height (1475mm), 19 inch alloy wheels and different front and rear bumpers.
Interior
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The Q30 shares much of its switch gear with the third-generation A-Class on which its based, however the cabin design differs in layout and materials. Additionally, the Q30 uses Infiniti's own infotainment system, Infiniti InTouch.[2]
Upholstery choices include ‘City Black’ with purple stitching; ‘Cafe Teak’ brown and black upholstery with black stitching; ‘Gallery White’ white leather with red accents or Alcantara. 'Dinamica', an Italian suede like material, has been applied to the roof line and pillars.[2]
Production
The expansion of Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK to prepare for Q30 production was originally announced on 14 October 2013.[10]
Production of the Q30 began at the Nissan Motor Manufacturing assembly plant in Sunderland, England in December 2015, which supplies vehicles to Europe, the United States and China.[11][12]
Deliveries of the Q30 began on 20 January 2016.[13] Production ceased in 2019 as Infiniti withdrew from the UK and European markets.
Sales
Year | US sales[17] | Canada sales[17] |
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2016 | 2,259 | 439 |
2017 | 14,093 | 997 |
2018 | 8,101 | 357 |
2019 | 3,229 | 93 |
2020 | 148[18] | 3[19] |
References
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- "What Nissan learned from Mercedes for Infiniti Q30 production".
- "Spy Shots: 2016 Infiniti Q30 Caught Testing In The Snow". www.topspeed.com. 29 December 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- "Infiniti reveals Q30 Concept at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show". Global Newsroom. 9 September 2013.
- "インフィニティ フランクフルトモーターショーで「Q30コンセプト」を公開". Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
- "Infiniti reveals Q30 active compact at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show". Global Newsroom. 14 September 2015.
- "フランクフルト国際モーターショーへカウントダウン: インフィニティ初となるアクティブコンパクト「Q30」のインテリアを初公開". Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
- Specifications
- "「インフィニティ Q30」の生産に向け、英国サンダーランド工場を拡張" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
- "Infiniti Q30 officially starts production in Sunderland, UK". Global Newsroom. 3 December 2015.
- "インフィニティ、英国サンダーランド工場で「Q30」を生産開始" (in Japanese).
- INFINITI Q30 CUSTOMERS TAKE FIRST DELIVERIES
- "INFINITI Q30 CAR-ART DISPLAYED AT LONDON ART FAIR". Archived from the original on 2016-09-05. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- "ARTIST RACHEL DUCKER ADDS HER UNIQUE TOUCH TO AN INFINITI Q30 AT THIS YEAR'S LONDON ART FAIR". Archived from the original on 2016-09-05. Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- "Infiniti Q30 - London Art Fair | Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture". 13 January 2016.
- "Infiniti QX30 Sales Figures". Good Car Bad Car. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- "Infiniti USA reports 2020 fourth quarter sales". Official U.S. Newsroom. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- "Nissan Group reports fourth-quarter 2020 and calendar year 2020 Canadian sales". Official Canada Newsroom. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
External links

- Infiniti Q30 website (UK) at the Wayback Machine (archived 4 July 2017)