2017 Infiniti QX30 | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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The 2017 Infiniti QX30 is the result of a surprising arrangement between Renault, Infiniti’s parent company, and Mercedes-Benz. Infiniti wanted a premium compact crossover in a hurry, so rather than starting from scratch, it built the new QX30 on the Mercedes GLA’s platform. George Kennedy reports that Infiniti did a good job tweaking the details to hide the QX30’s Benz DNA, at least outside, and he also enjoyed driving the QX30 a lot more than the GLA.
While the QX30 looks good and can be fun in Sport driving mode, it doesn’t offer a lot of utility or cargo space. Its 34 cubic feet with the rear seats down falls short of the Audi Q3’s 48.2 and the BMW X1’s 58.7. And while many competitors offer a hands-free or at least power liftgate, QX30 owners will have to open and close their hatches with their hands, without assistance.
The QX30’s infotainment system came from Infiniti, not Mercedes-Benz, and that’s a definite positive. The system’s voice-recognition software isn’t top-notch, but Kennedy appreciated having a real touchscreen, rather than having to use a controller on the center console. He also very much liked the surround-view system, which Infiniti does particularly well, and the Intelligent Cruise Control++ system.
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This hatchback might be in denial of the fact that it's actually a wagon, but it's still plenty fun to drive.
Crossovers are the hottest segment in the automotive landscape, and compact crossovers represent the hot spot within that booming category. Infiniti had a high-riding wagon in the form of the EX35 (the current QX50), but it needed something fresh and new in a hurry. So what to do? Rather than building a whole new tiny SUV from the ground up, it borrowed from a competitor.
In an unlikely arrangement between Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti parent company Renault, the German automaker provided Infiniti with the GLA-Class platform as the basis of an all-new compact crossover: the 2017 Infiniti QX30.
Originally, the QX30 was supposed to be two separate vehicles; the Q30 hatchback and the QX30 crossover. Infiniti has revamped the names for its entire lineup, replacing the G37 with the Q50 and the M37 with the Q70. Each crossover and SUV model became a QX, followed by a number based on its size. The brass at Infiniti must have felt that two very similar cars with two different names was confusing, so it combined the two, violating its own naming convention… which is also confusing.
Presenter: George Kennedy
Producer: Andrew Zubatkin
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Factually incorrect about rear folding seats they are standard on all models. I should know I was responsible for it’s development back in the day
lol power litigate for something so tiny would be so unnecessary
I’m surprised he didn’t like it. Brookline Ma has some fun roads where he was driving
I have one and I love driving it.
Do you have any cons? What about repairs? Thinking about getting one. TY
@@ltetobago Dont think they're gonna answer so Ill ask you. Did you get one? Im thinking about getting one too.
@@bellmeisterful Nope, picked up a XC60 instead..and I absolutely love it! I started seeing too many Infiniti where I live, mostly the 50s
Plus I had a Volvo S60..
@@ltetobago Oh thats great. Glad you love it. I looked at those too and the Audi. Im a guy and not into wood paneling in cars so for me the Infiniti has styling that fits me better. Plus theyre cheaper! 😊
Carvana has a black 2017 QX30 with 26k miles for $22,900. And its not the base model. Has leather etc.
Plan on paying it off within 2 years and just drive it till it dies. 😅
wow so much hate. he did a good job.
I love my car.
Does yours have a funny sound when you first crank it? Kind of like a quick metal tap?
Too scripted. He sounds like a news anchor with that cheese way of talking....
🤣🤣
it's discounted to hell so take 7k off the sticker and it's a hell of a deal.
i know the 2015 gla (same with 25.000 miles ) same price as a xc30 2017 with 15.000 thats a deal
Great review. Did you mention your height? Does the front seat go all the way back against the back seat for taller drivers?
Hey Guy, George is 6'3".
So glad I watched this, anything Mercedes I’m good on. Back to Lexus for this guy
Looks good
1:53 "sitting behind the rear wheel" ???
way to expensive for the luxury compact category i would go with audi q3 over infinity qx30 p.s love the size up in audi the q5 cant wait for the 2018
daveallyn007 it tops out at 46,47k and starts at 29k anything about it it's really not overpriced
It’s literally not even an infinity it’s a rebadged gla but that’s not a bad thing also Nissan helped Mercedes with the x class so ya
Too opinionated and snobby. Micah Muzio is the gold standard.
Does the panoramic roof is open or it just glass ?
No it doesn’t open
@@sheenamassey83 thanks dear
I like it, but it doesn't seem like good value for the money. imho
Gweeper64 It is. I got $8,000 off of one.
Wow! Would not have expected that on a new model like this.
Gweeper64 it's a great car
Gweeper64 Yeah I got mine on New years eve
your so tall holy shit
No thanks Ill take a Mazda cx5
What about the safety recall ??? why don't you tell folks about that ,,,, you know, the driver's fucking airbag can blow up in your face !! ,,,, oh yes also ,,, Infinity doesn't have the parts to fix the safety recall ,,,, perhaps one day they will !!!
Most cars brands are recalling airbags...