2018 Infiniti QX30 Base
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- Photo: 2018 Infiniti QX30 in Ink Blue, Front Left, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Infiniti QX30 2.0t AWD front 2.10.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX30 China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX30 China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Infiniti QX30 in Ink Blue, Rear Right, 09-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 Base is a 208-hp turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $29,950 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 208 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 1200-4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The QX30 measures 174.2 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,280 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,950 |
| MSRP with Destination | $30,945 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | DOHC 16-valve turbocharged inline-4, transverse-mounting, aluminum-alloy block/head, resin-coated pistons |
| Horsepower | 208 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1200-4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves/cylinder, Variable Valve Timing Control system |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission automatic with overdrive, standard paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 3.857 (50 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.429 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.667 (72 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.049 (183 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.776 (248 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 1.049 (183 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.837 (230 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.375 |
| Final Drive | 2.654 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut w/23mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent w/ stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.1 in. vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.6 x 0.4 in. solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7 in. aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/50R18, Continental, run-flat all-season |
| Tires Rear | 235/50R18, Continental, run-flat all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.2 in |
| Width | 82 in |
| Height | 58.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 61.9 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.8° |
| Departure Angle | 28.1° |
| Cargo Volume | 19.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,280 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2018 Infiniti QX30 SW FWD).
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti QX30. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 12, 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000
May 30, 2018 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies, and number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA campaign 18V355000
Nov 1, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Consequence: If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
NHTSA campaign 17V691000
24 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti QX30
Owner Complaints
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti QX30. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 INFINITI QX30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.