The 2018 Infiniti QX30 stands apart from the crowd based on its styling, but it’s also worth considering for its zippy handling.
Pros Stand-out style Comfortable, refined interior Handles well Lots of trim levels
Cons Tight inside Twitchy throttle feel Styling overwrought to some Expensive with options
The 2018 Infiniti QX30 ranked #4 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Infiniti QX30 has a score of 7.8 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Handsome cabin with high-grade materials Lots of features for a low price Longer warranty than rivals
Cons Small cargo area Poor rearward visibility
If you've landed on the Infiniti QX30 as your next vehicle, we recommend the Premium AWD trim. It not only comes with a number of great features, but it also offers the Technology package that helps to alleviate the QX30's blind spots.
PROS Strong acceleration and sharp handling High-quality interior materials Powerful and confident brakes Interior controls are easy to locate and use
CONS Less usable cargo space than its competitors Interior quarters are cramped, especially for rear passengers Drive modes are either laggy or frenetic Ride comfort is compromised by the sporty suspension
The 2017 Infiniti QX50 puts handling atop the SUV priority list, but that's not as wrong as it sounds.The Infiniti QX50 has been around, in one form or the other, for a decade. It's still here thanks to strong fundamentals: there are bits and pieces of Q50s and 370Zs under its skin, and that gives it an engaging feel that's still head and shoulders above some its its key rivals. It returns for its 10th model year in just two forms, as the rear-drive QX50 or as the all-wheel-drive QX50 AWD.
Pros Sport-sedan handling Shape's still sleek A richly appointed cabin Supportive front seats Finally, a more usable back seat
Cons Cargo space behind the second row is small Engine noise No paddle shift controls Even with surround-view cameras, visibility isn't great
The 2017 Infiniti QX50 ranks 10 out of 14 Luxury Compact SUVs. The 2017 Infiniti QX50 has a powerful V6 engine, handles more like an agile car than an SUV, and has one of the lowest base prices in the class. Many class rivals have better mpg ratings and more cargo space, however, and the QX50's design is getting a little stale, both inside and out.
Pros Powerful engine Low starting price Agile handling
Cons Poor fuel economy Subpar cargo space Aging design
With the 2017 Infiniti QX50, you get a driving experience that's more sport sedan than sport-utility. But the QX50 falls behind in other areas that are likely more important for a luxury crossover SUV. The QX50's optional 19-inch wheels are now available separately for 2017.
Pros Powerful standard V6 engine Responsive handling more akin to a sport sedan than a sport-utility.
Cons Limited cargo space That standard V6 engine is pretty thirsty All-or-nothing option packages mean you'll probably pay for things you don't want Dated interior controls.