2017 Infiniti QX30

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Rating6.5

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Subcompact SUV
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$29,950 - $38,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sharp and timeless styling

Interior dimensions not as good as its quality

All-new for 2017

Compact dimensions make for a hooting town drive

Smaller cargo area than the rivals

Posh cabin with excellent interior amenities

Handling not as sharp as its looks

Impressive list of standard features

Specs & Features

$29,950

price

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Infiniti QX30 is a proud member of the subcompact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Mercedez Benz GLA-class, the BMW X1, and the Audi Q3. Spread across 4 trims, the Infiniti QX30 starts off at a base price of MSRP of $29,950 and carries on to $29,950. It's a 20.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and 7-Speed Automatic transmission that gives the SUV 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.3 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3,968 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the Infiniti QX30 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 27 MPG, a number that is great for the class and highly improves the Infiniti QX30's practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 6.8 inches. 

Buying Advice

We would suggest you go with the 2017 Infiniti QX30 premium trim, it costs around $35,000 and gives you access to much more options and features than the base, all the while not costing too much comparatively.

Trims

    Base
    $29,950 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Fibretec cloth seat trim
    Luxury
    $32,600 onwards
    • Nappa leather seats
    Premium
    $35,300 onwards
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Sport
    $38,500 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Dinamica simulated suede/leatherette seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,950- $38,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.52

Horsepower

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

Capacity

5

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$35,670- $43,820

Gasoline

7.22

279 hp @ 6200 rpm

252 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$31,800- $41,300

Gasoline

7.12

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$33,750- $35,750

Gasoline

6.89

228 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$34,650- $36,450

Gasoline

7.48

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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$41,800- $62,500

Gasoline

7.59

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

250 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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$35,285- $38,785

Gasoline

7.87

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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$32,720- $47,880

Gasoline

7.32

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$38,260- $55,970

Gasoline

7.42

303 hp @ 6500 rpm

278 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$32,850- $34,850

Gasoline

7.41

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.7 sec--
    5.3 sec--
    6.3 sec14.9 sec-
    2017 BMW X1

    Ranked #3

    6.6 sec15.3 sec127 mph
    6.9 sec14.5 sec124 mph
    6.9 sec15.0 sec135 mph

    2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      2017 BMW X1

      Ranked #2

      23 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.3/515.2 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg19 gal.- -
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg18.5 gal.388.5/536.5 mi.

      2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        174.2 in.71.1 in.58.9 in.6.8 in.106.3 in.
        192.4 in.75.4 in.66.6 in.6.9 in.111.2 in.
        190 in.76.1 in.66.2 in.7.8 in.112.2 in.
        186.8 in.71 in.62.7 in.6.9 in.113.4 in.
        184.4 in.73.7 in.65 in.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        182.3 in.73.6 in.64.8 in.6.9 in.104.7 in.

        2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          19.2 cu.ft.108 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.
          18.6 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          2017 Audi Q3

          Ranked #2

          16.7 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.48.2 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
          20.3 cu.ft.-51 cu.ft.
          26.1 cu.ft.103.5 cu.ft.76.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -19.2 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.-
            2017 BMW X1

            Ranked #2

            13.3 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.58.7 cu.ft.-
            51 cu.ft.20.3 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.-
            27.1 cu.ft.37.2 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.60 ft.
            2017 Audi Q3

            Ranked #5

            64 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.48.2 cu.ft.-
            83.3 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-

            2017 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              5290 lbs.997 lbs.3280 lbs.
              6600 lbs.-3296 lbs.
              5000 lbs.1005 lbs.3855 lbs.
              2017 Audi Q3

              Ranked #4

              4400 lbs.1874 lbs.3494 lbs.
              3968 lbs.1525 lbs.3865 lbs.
              2017 BMW X1

              Ranked #5

              3968 lbs.899 lbs.3543 lbs.

              2017 Infiniti QX30 SUV Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              4

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              30

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              0-60 : 6.7 sec

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