Infiniti Q30 Now Renamed to QX30 for North American Market
The Infiniti Q30 is undergoing a name change before it arrives dealerships in North America.
Having been introduced earlier this year at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show as the Infiniti Q30, the Japanese automaker has decided to rename the compact luxury model to QX30 and will market it as a premium crossover. But wait, isn’t there also another QX30 that was shown off at the 2015 L.A. Auto Show? The thing is, both models are nearly identical with the QX30 sporting extra body cladding and a slightly higher ride height so it could be marketed as a crossover. So although the Q30 and QX30 will be sold as two distinct models elsewhere in the world, the North American market will only get the one QX30 in three different variants.
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In the U.S., the 2017 Infiniti QX30 and QX30S models will be identical to the Q30 we have seen and will come only with front-wheel drive. Those wanting all-wheel drive will have to opt for the QX30 AWD that is basically the QX30 as we know it, with the higher ride height and off-road inspired front and rear valence panels.
All models will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 208 horsepower and mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. The QX30 will arrive Infiniti dealerships in North America starting mid-2016.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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