Geneva 2015: Infiniti QX30 Concept Debuts

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

In the near future, the Infiniti QX30 will hit the showroom floor. For now, though, the concept version hits the stage at the 2015 Geneva Auto Show.

Power for the concept is a 2-liter turbo-four — one meant to preview Infiniti’s future turbocharged engine lineup — delivering its power to all four corners through a seven-speed automatic; power figures were not available at this time.

Competing with small premium crossovers like the Porsche Macan, BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, the QX30 Concept boasts amenities such as Connolly saddle leather seats with blue stitching, Infiniti InTouch, and 21-inch wheels. It can also tackle dustier trails with its 7.6-inches of ground clearance.







Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Luke42 Luke42 on Mar 03, 2015

    I like the styling. This would be interesting with a plugin hybrid system, an electric power takeoff, and a trailer hitch. But, then again, I say that about everything -- including my Prius.

  • Darkwing Darkwing on Mar 04, 2015

    The exterior's not bad -- very Infiniti, if nothing else. I wonder if the grille will look quite as outsized in person, at least when parked next to anything other than a Lexus. The interior, though, looks like the result of a drunken hookup between a 6-Series and a rental Ford. And again with the glowing emblem? STAHP.

  • Theflyersfan After looking it over, Honda, I want royalties for this one: The Honda Yawn.
  • V8fairy Not scared, but I would be reluctant to put my trust in it. The technology is just not quite there yet
  • V8fairy Headlights that switch on/off with the ignition - similar to the requirement that Sweden has- lights must run any time the car is on.Definitely knobs and buttons, touchscreens should only be for navigation and phone mirroring and configuration of non essential items like stereo balance/ fade etc>Bagpipes for following too close.A following distance warning system - I'd be happy to see made mandatory. And bagpipes would be a good choice for this, so hard to put up with!ABS probably should be a mandatory requirementI personally would like to have blind spot monitoring, although should absolutely NOT be mandatory. Is there a blind spot monitoring kit that could be rerofitted to a 1980 Cadillac?
  • IBx1 A manual transmission
  • Bd2 All these inane posts (often referencing Hyundai, Kia) the past week are by "Anal" who has been using my handle, so just ignore them...
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