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2018 Infiniti QX30

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Rating6.5

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Subcompact SUV
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$29,950 - $41,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Gets better fuel efficiency than its German competitors

Slightly claustrophobic second-row

Trim names have been changed for the 2018 model year

Offers decent cargo space and practicality

Limited optional packages and equipment on lower trims

Slight reshuffling of standard and optional features

Available AWD

Rear visibility isn't its strongest point

Specs & Features

$29,950

price

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

2.0L 4cyl 7AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Infiniti QX30 is a proud member of the subcompact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, the BMW X1, and the Audi Q3. Spread across 4 trims, the QX30 starts off at a base price of MSRP $30,150 and carries on to $41,400. Its 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 engine and 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission give the SUV 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.3 seconds. QX30 offers optional AWD for the mid-tier LUXE and ESSENTIAL trims. Moving to fuel economy, the QX30 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 27 MPG, a number that is great for the class and highly improves the QX30's practicality. It also has a ground clearance of 6.8 inches.

Buying Advice

For the year 2018, the Infiniti QX30’s trim lineup was renamed however, under the skin, that didn’t change much. We think the LUXE trim sits at the perfect spot in the trim lineup and makes even more sense when equipped with AWD. This trim gets standard power-adjustable heated front seats, leather upholstery along with leather stitched dash, etc.

Trims

    Base
    $29,950 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Fibretec cloth seat trim
    PURE
    $30,150 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    Luxury
    $32,600 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    LUXE
    $33,000 onwards
    • Leatherette seats
    • Sunroof
    Premium
    $35,300 onwards
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Nappa leather seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Essential
    $36,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 7AM
    • Horsepower: 208 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 25 mpg
    Sport
    $38,500 onwards
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim

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Price

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Engine

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Rating

6.47

Horsepower

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

258 lb.-ft. @ 1200 rpm

Capacity

5

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2018 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		6.7 sec--
    2018 BMW X1

    Ranked #1

    		6.6 sec15.3 sec127 mph
    2018 BMW X2

    Ranked #1

    		6.6 sec--
    		6.78 sec14.5 sec131 mph
    		6.9 sec14.5 sec124 mph
    		6.9 sec15.0 sec135 mph
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    2018 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.
      		33 mpg30 mpg31 mpg14.8 gal.488.4/444 mi.
      		24 mpg33 mpg27 mpg13.2 gal.316.8/435.6 mi.
      2018 BMW X1

      Ranked #3

      		23 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.3/515.2 mi.
      2018 BMW X2

      Ranked #3

      		23 mpg32 mpg26 mpg16.1 gal.370.3/515.2 mi.
      		22 mpg29 mpg25 mpg18.5 gal.396/522 mi.

      2018 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.
        		184.4 in.73.7 in.65 in.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        		182.3 in.73.6 in.64.8 in.6.7 in.104.7 in.
        		182.3 in.73.6 in.64.8 in.6.9 in.104.7 in.
        		179.2 in.73.4 in.65.2 in.9 in.105.9 in.
        2018 BMW X1

        Ranked #4

        		175.4 in.71.7 in.62.9 in.7.2 in.105.1 in.

        2018 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.
          		14.9 cu.ft.-41.8 cu.ft.
          		20.3 cu.ft.-51 cu.ft.
          2018 Audi Q3

          Ranked #3

          		16.7 cu.ft.108.6 cu.ft.48.2 cu.ft.
          		16.8 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.53.7 cu.ft.
          		26.1 cu.ft.103.5 cu.ft.76.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		34 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.34 cu.ft.-
            		10.4 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.-
            2018 Audi Q3

            Ranked #3

            		64 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.48.2 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X2

            Ranked #4

            		13.3 cu.ft.21.6 cu.ft.50.1 cu.ft.-
            		74.9 cu.ft.20.3 cu.ft.51 cu.ft.-
            2018 BMW X1

            Ranked #6

            		13.3 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.58.7 cu.ft.-

            2018 Infiniti QX30 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		6000 lbs.997 lbs.3280 lbs.
              2018 BMW X2

              Ranked #2

              		5290 lbs.899 lbs.3499 lbs.
              2018 BMW X1

              Ranked #3

              		4500 lbs.899 lbs.3543 lbs.
              2018 Audi Q3

              Ranked #4

              		4400 lbs.1874 lbs.3483 lbs.
              		3968 lbs.1255 lbs.4035 lbs.
              		3968 lbs.1315 lbs.3865 lbs.

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