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. It ceased production in the UK in mid-2019.
Q30 Concept (2013)
The concept car was unveiled in September 2013, at the Frankfurt Motor Show.Production model (2015)
The production version of Q30 is based on the Q30 Concept, built on the third-generation A-Class's platform.The vehicle was unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The vehicles went on sale in 2015.
Engines
The Q30 is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines shared with the third-generation A-Class.| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, Torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed |
| 1.6t | 2015–2019 | I4 turbo | @5000, @1250-4000 | 9.4 s | |
| 1.6t | 2015–2019 | I4 turbo | @5300, @1250-4000 | 8.9 s | |
| 2.0t | 2015–2019 | I4 turbo | @5500, @1200-4000 | 7.2 s | |
| 2.0t AWD | 2015–2019 | I4 turbo | @5500, @1200-4000 | 7.3 s |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Types |
| 1.5d | 2015–2019 | 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic |
| 2.2d | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
| 2.2d AWD | 2015–2019 | 7-speed automatic |
Exterior
The Q30 Sport has a lower ride height, 19 inch alloy wheels and different front and rear bumpers.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.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.
Production
The expansion of Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK to prepare for Q30 production was originally announced on 14 October 2013.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.
Deliveries of the Q30 began on 20 January 2016.