Infiniti has revealed the pricing of its new QX30, which is due to go on sale this summer to rival premium compact crossovers, such as the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
At launch, the QX30 will be available in two trim levels and with a 170hp 2.2-litre diesel engine with all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. Prices for the QX30 start at £29,490 for Premium spec and rise to £33,370 for the QX30 Premium Tech.
Read our Infiniti QX30 Premium Tech review here
Described as being created “for a new generation of premium buyers”, the production QX30 sticks closely to the concept car that was unveiled at last year’s Geneva motor show.
Infiniti says the car’s styling, which incorporates muscular bumpers at either end and features the firm’s mesh grille at the front, showcases its “design-led approach to product development”. The QX30 is the sister car to the Q30, Infiniti’s premium hatchback, which went on sale in the UK earlier this year priced from £20,550. The two cars will be built together at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.
The compact crossover sits up to 45mm higher than the Q30, with a total height of 1530mm; it also features wider wheel arches.
Given that all-wheel drive is standard on the QX30, it’s likely that only engines currently offered in AWD form on the Q30 will be offered with the crossover. That means a 208bhp 2.0-litre petrol should join the 2.2-litre diesel later on.
Infiniti says the crossover has been engineered to provide “a confidence-inspiring, dynamic driving experience” and features intelligent all-wheel drive. All engines will be mated to Infiniti’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard.
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