Engines

The Q30 is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines shared with the third-generation A-Class.

Transmissions

Exterior

The Q30 Sport has a lower ride height (1475mm), 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.^[2]

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.^[2]

Production

The expansion of Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK to prepare for Q30 production was originally announced on 14 October 2013.^[10]

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.^[11][12]

Deliveries of the Q30 began on 20 January 2016.^[13] Production ceased in 2019 as Infiniti withdrew from the UK and European markets.

Marketing

As part of Q30 launch in the United Kingdom, a Q30 with 48,000 copper tacks adhered to half of the vehicle's bodywork was unveiled in 2016 London Art Fair at the Islington Business Centre. The sculpture was produced by British contemporary artist Rachel Ducker.^[14][15][16]