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
Manufacturer	Infiniti (Nissan)
Also called	Infiniti QX30 (crossover version)
Production	December 2015 – 2019[1]
Model years	2016–2019[1]
Assembly	United Kingdom: Sunderland[2]
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Modular Front Architecture[3]
Related	Infiniti QX30 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (X156)
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L Mercedes-Benz M270 I4-T (petrol) 2.0 L Mercedes-Benz M270 I4-T (petrol) 1.5 L Renault K-Type engine K9K I4-T (diesel) 2.2 L Mercedes-Benz OM651 I4-T (diesel)
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed automatic
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)

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]

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration	Top speed
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)

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration	Top speed
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

Petrol engines

Model	Years	Types
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

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Types
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

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

1. Riley, Charles (12 March 2019). "Nissan is moving more car production out of the UK". CNN Business. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
2. "Infiniti Q30: a new type of premium compact car". Infiniti Press. Infiniti Press. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
3. "What Nissan learned from Mercedes for Infiniti Q30 production".
4. "Spy Shots: 2016 Infiniti Q30 Caught Testing In The Snow". www.topspeed.com. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
5. "Infiniti reveals Q30 Concept at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show". Global Newsroom.
6. "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".
7. "Infiniti reveals Q30 active compact at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show". Global Newsroom.
8. "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".
9. Specifications
10. "「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).
11. "Infiniti Q30 officially starts production in Sunderland, UK". Global Newsroom.
12. "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).
13. INFINITI Q30 CUSTOMERS TAKE FIRST DELIVERIES
14. "INFINITI Q30 CAR-ART DISPLAYED AT LONDON ART FAIR".
15. "ARTIST RACHEL DUCKER ADDS HER UNIQUE TOUCH TO AN INFINITI Q30 AT THIS YEAR'S LONDON ART FAIR".
16. "Infiniti Q30 - London Art Fair | Rachel Ducker Wire Sculpture".

External links

• Infiniti Q30 on Infiniti UK