Infiniti Q30 Hatchback. 1st generation 2015
The Infiniti Q30 is a compact C-class hatchback produced by Infiniti, the luxury arm of Japanese automaker Nissan, since 2015. The brand’s first compact car. It can be both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. It is based on the third generation Mercedes A-class, it is a joint development of Renault-Nissan and Mercedes-Benz. The first generation of the hatchback is available in Israel in 2021. In the summer of 2019, the release of the Q30 was discontinued due to low demand.
The 2019 5-door 5-seater hatchback is delivered to Israel in a front-wheel drive version and has dimensions: body length is 4425 mm, width is 1805 mm, height is 1495 mm. The wheelbase is 2700 mm, which provides the necessary headroom in the cabin. The trunk volume is 430 liters. The minimum turning radius is 5.7 m. The ground clearance is quite decent 170 mm, and it can be reduced to 155 mm only in the sport version. The standard tire size is 235/50 R18. A spare wheel is not provided for the model. The brakes of all wheels are ventilated discs, the parking brake is electric, controlled from a button on the front panel, which saves space in the cabin.
Distinctive features
The 2019 Infiniti Q30 is bold and graceful. A compact premium crossover, the main purpose of which is to move with ease in the chaos of city life, embodying the idea of freedom of movement and enjoyment of every moment of life. The new Q30 combines features of a hatchback, coupe, and crossover. In general, the car is distinguished by its original design, comfort, and good handling (compared to the A-class Mercedes). Externally, the hatchback features a slightly provocative eye shape-inspired LED headlight design and signature sculpted lines. The Sport version is equipped with more aggressive bumpers, side skirts, 19-inch wheels, and a 15 mm lowered suspension. Noise isolation in the hatchback is at least 10% better (when driving at a speed of 120 km/h), compared to the leaders of this class. This was achieved through the use of an active noise reduction system and the wider use of soundproof materials. The car provides three versions, differing in additional equipment: City Black, Cafe Teak, and Gallery White.
Modifications
Two modifications of Infiniti Q30 are supplied to Israel. Both are front-wheel drive, equipped with 1.6-liter gasoline turbo engines with a capacity of 156 hp. and a volume of 2 liters with a capacity of 211 hp. for the Sport version. Both are equipped with a 7-speed automated manual transmission. The first engine is a little more economical with average fuel consumption of 6.5 liters per 100 km, the second is a little more ‘high-spirited’, accelerating the hatchback to 235 km/h maximum.
Trim versions
There are also two trim versions on the Israel market: Luxe and the more expensive Sport with tinted glass, front sports seats, a sunroof, and a panoramic roof. Both trim versions are standard metallic. In addition to adaptive LED headlights with washers, rain and light sensors, seven airbags, the car has electric heated seats and electric drive of mirrors, glass, and seats, the car is equipped with front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and a blind spot monitoring system. There is an optional automatic parking system in the Sport version. As for the equipment common to all versions of the equipment, the Infiniti Q30 of 2018/2019 is distinguished by premium filling. There are full-function mirrors with repeaters of direction indicators, a multi-wheel adjustable in two planes, dividing armrests front and rear, electric drive and heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, 2-zone climate control, multi-function display in the instrument panel, 7-inch touchscreen display, voice-controlled multimedia installation, Bluetooth, air conditioning and much more.
The new Q30's equipment list includes systems such as 4-channel ABS, brake force distribution (EBD), emergency braking assistance, collision avoidance system, dynamic stability and traction control, lane control and tire pressure monitoring, and even the assistant at the start on the rise. There are all-round cameras, a navigation system, and an intelligent parking assistance system in more expensive trim levels.
