Infiniti Q30

The Infiniti Q30 is a subcompact executive hatchback 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 and Mercedes partnership agreement to share technology.[4] It ceased production in the UK in mid-2019.[1]

Infiniti Q30 (H15)
2017 Infiniti Q30 SE Diesel (UK)
Overview
ManufacturerInfiniti (Nissan)
Also calledInfiniti QX30 (US, non-AWD models)
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
  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".
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