2017 Infiniti Q30 GT 1.6t Review | A Bold Take On The Small Prestige SUV
Established in Australia four years ago (after a false start between 1993 to 1997) Infiniti is slowly building its model portfolio while expanding its dealer network.
Now, with a nearly-full range of passenger cars available, Infiniti has turned its attention to SUVs, adding the small Q30 to the existing QX70 and QX80 ranges, with another model to slot in between next year.
Eagle-eyed brand spotters will notice that the Q30 does without the X designation of the rest of the SUV range - because despite Infiniti’s claim the Q30 is an SUV, it’s front wheel drive only, with the very closely related QX30 adding all wheel drive, making the Q30 a member of the growing crossover class tailored to the demands of urban buyers.
Vehicle Style: Prestige small SUV
Price: $38,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 115kW/250Nm 1.6-litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 7sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.0 l/100km | Tested: 7.3 l/100km
OVERVIEW
As the entry-level model of the range, the Q30 GT kicks off from a competitive $30,900 when compared with its prestige competitors. Equipment is comprehensive too, though the Q30 GT does without a rear view camera, even as an option, which is an inexcusable omission in a car of its class.
With a 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine the Q30 GT is pleasant to drive and brisk while not exactly brawny. Buyers looking for more can move up to the Sport and Sport Premium models with a choice of more powerful 2.0 litre turbo petrol, or 2.1 litre turbo diesel engines.