Review and specifications
2017 Infiniti QX30
Infiniti's shortcut into the small-luxury-SUV segment is the QX30, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Infiniti uses the GLA's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The SUV is quick, but power delivery is uneven. It feels lethargic at low engine speeds, then the power comes on abruptly. Handling is agile and very secure, but the ride is stiff and choppy. Road noise is pronounced. The cabin is nicely finished and incorporates some Mercedes switches, buttons, and knobs but uses Infiniti's infotainment screen. The rear seat is cramped, and visibility is wanting. Available safety features include automatic emergency braking and blind-spot warning. The QX30 was discontinued after the 2019 model year.
- Market value
- $8,375
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2017
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $8,375
- Retail value range
- $7,650 - $9,200
- Original MSRP range
- $29,950 - $38,500
- Trade-in range
- $4,505 - $5,960
Ratings
- Road test score
- 71/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 21 MPG
- EPA highway
- 30 MPG
- EPA combined
- 25 MPG
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 32 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,980
- Cruising range
- 325 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.1 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 122 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 57 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 174 in
- Width
- 72 in
- Height
- 60 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,540 lb
- Maximum load
- 880 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 21.5 cu ft
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Infiniti
<p>Nissan’s luxury brand sells stylish vehicles that deliver mixed results. Fit and finish is usually good in the quiet, luxurious interiors. But Infiniti's reliability and owner satisfaction can be mixed when results are available. The brand’s midsized, three-row SUV is roomy and quiet, with competitive fuel economy and quick acceleration. The largest Infiniti is a three-row, high-end SUV that competes against Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz. With options, the QX80’s price can cross $100,000.</p>
Vehicle ID: 2986 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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