2016 Infiniti QX30 Review: Design and Performance

Introduction

The 2015 Geneva Motor Show brought numerous surprises to the automotive world, one of which was Infiniti's showcase of its prototype, the Infiniti QX30. This vehicle is said to be more production-ready than merely a concept car. Infiniti's latest small crossover has set its sights on competitors like the BMW X1 (X1 Prices) and Audi Q3 (Q3 Prices).

Exterior Design

The 2016 Infiniti QX30 features an aggressively attractive design that is expected to be available by the end of this year. In comparison, the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 suddenly seem rather dull. Let's delve into the exterior styling.

It's astonishing how the new design language adopted by Infiniti exudes such beauty and appeal, while the design from the parent company, Nissan, appears rather uninspired!

For some reason, the 2016 Infiniti QX30 resembles a crawling dinosaur from Jurassic Park, lurking in the valley and ready to pounce on its prey at any moment. The body of the vehicle is sculpted and designed to appear strong and grounded. Yes, we have fallen in love with this car—deeply.

Performance and Specifications

Like other cars in this category, the 2016 Infiniti QX30 will come equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generating over 250 horsepower, with power delivered to the rear wheels through a 7-speed automatic transmission. An all-wheel drive system will be available as an option, utilizing the same excellent AWD system found in the Nissan Juke (Juke Prices) and Nissan X-Trail (X-Trail Prices).

The 2016 Infiniti QX30 is built on the Mercedes platforms for classes A and B, but it will feature a ground clearance of approximately 19 cm, which is sufficient for moderate off-road terrains. However, we do not expect the vehicle to encounter too many of those in urban settings.

Sales Expectations

Infiniti believes it can sell around 60,000 units of the QX30 in its first year on the market, but we think Infiniti will achieve three times that number. This car is not just another model entering this segment; it is likely the most beautiful small crossover ever produced!

Conclusion

As Infiniti plans a new series of models, we hope they maintain this level of beauty.