Infiniti Q30

The Infiniti Q30 is a subcompact executive car built and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand from 2016. 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]

Infiniti Q30 (H15)
2017 Infiniti Q30 SE Diesel (UK)
Overview
ManufacturerInfiniti (Nissan)
Also calledInfiniti QX30 (crossover version)
ProductionDecember 2015 – 2019[1]
Model years2016–2019[1]
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Sunderland[2]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive car (C)
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
PlatformModular Front Architecture[3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)[2]
Length4,425 mm (174.2 in)[2]
Width1,805 mm (71.1 in)[2]
Height1,495 mm (58.9 in)[2]

Q30 Concept (2013)

Q30 Concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

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.

Rear view
Infiniti Q30 Sport

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.

Petrol engines[9]
ModelYearsType/codePower, Torque@rpm0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)
acceleration
Top speed
1.6t (122PS)2015–20191,595 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)@1250-40009.4 s200 km/h (124 mph)
1.6t (156PS)2015–20191,595 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)@1250-40008.9 s215 km/h (134 mph)
2.0t2015–20191,991 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)@1200-40007.2 s235 km/h (146 mph)
2.0t AWD2015–20191,991 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)@1200-40007.3 s230 km/h (143 mph)
Diesel engines
ModelYearsType/codePower, Torque@rpm0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)
acceleration
Top speed
1.5d2015–20191,461 cc (89 cu in) I4 turbo (Renault K9K)109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)@4000, 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft)@1750-250012/11.9 s190 km/h (118 mph)
2.2d2015–20192,143 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)@1400-34008.3 s220 km/h (137 mph)
2.2d AWD2015–20192,143 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)@1400-34008.5 s215 km/h (134 mph)

Transmissions

Petrol engines
ModelYearsTypes
1.6t (122PS)2015–20196-speed manual
1.6t (156PS)2015–20197-speed automatic
2.0t2015–20197-speed automatic
2.0t AWD2015–20197-speed automatic
Diesel engines
ModelYearsTypes
1.5d2015–20196-speed manual, 7-speed automatic
2.2d2015–20197-speed automatic
2.2d AWD2015–20197-speed automatic

Exterior

The Q30 Sport has a lower ride height (1475mm), 19 inch alloy wheels and different front and rear bumpers.

Interior

Interior

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]

Marketing

As part of Q30 launch in the United Kingdom, a Q30 with 48,000 copper tacks adhered to half of the vehicle's bodywork was unveiled in 2016 London Art Fair at the Islington Business Centre. The sculpture was produced by British contemporary artist Rachel Ducker.[14][15][16]

References

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