The $44,900 Q30 Sport is the mid-level small crossover for Infinti. One feature that doesn’t get the German treatment, unfortunately, is the InTouch infotainment system. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are shown as Manufacturer's Not just utes. The new models signal the next phase of the brand's global growth strategy and come at a time when INFINITI continues to set sales records around the word. It's the premium arm of Japanese maker Nissan, in much the same way Lexus is the luxury division of Toyota... Our newest brand has stalled on the starting line. Peter Anderson drives an Infiniti hatch based on a Mercedes-Benz and powered by a Renault engine. Built on Mercedes-Benz roots, the 2017 Infiniti QX30 is an agile and stylish subcompact that toes the line between crossover and hatchback. Tim Robson first drives the 2016 Infiniti Q30 at its Australian launch. Click the Photos tab for more images by Tom Fraser. From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance. It took 39 seconds to just open the Apps page. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017. In other major enhancements for 2017, the seven-seat INFINITI QX60 receives an updated 3.5-liter V6 direct injection engine, with horsepower now rated at 295 hp (from the previous 265 hp), an available Motion Activated Liftgate and the addition of INFINITI InTouchTM with 8.0-inch touch screen color vehicle information display. Finally, the 2017 INFINITI Q70 adds the Premium Select Edition to the Q70L long-wheelbase model. [21], It included a 2.0-litre inline-four variable compression engine with compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1, front-drive platform. Servicing costs an affordable $540 over 75,000km or three services, at 25,000km intervals. Build knowledge, gain experience and sharpen your skills with the ultimate adventure-travel resource. Inventory is subject to prior sale. Once again this is where the similarities of the A-class platform come into play, so features like the gear lever, driver information screen and nearly every button will look familiar. Can it draw on those ingredients to make its mark on the luxe hatch segment? But Bluetooth is where the phone features stop. We found it to be using around 9L/100km in heavy traffic, dropping to 7.5 on the freeway. One of the very first examples was a 1948 Willys-Overland Jeepster, which still looks freakin' amazing. The Q50, INFINITI's best-selling vehicle, received significant powertrain enhancements for 2016 – including all-new 2.0 turbo and 3.0 twin-turbo engines and a new Dynamic Digital Suspension. The 2017 INFINITI QX30 in Frisco is the first of its kind, redefining what it means to accelerate into the future by combining luxury with adventure. Q60 3.0t Red Sport 400 AWD, Moonroof, Premium Plus 2.0t, Premium Plus 3.0t, Premium Plus 3.0t Sport, Driver Assistance, Direct Adaptive Steering, Technology, Black Maple Wood, Leather, Radiant Grille Emblem, 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder (208 hp), 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo (300 hp), 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo (400 hp), Independent double-wishbone front, multi-link rear, available Dynamic Digital Suspension.