Infiniti QX30 vs GWM Tank 300

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Infiniti QX30
Infiniti QX30

2016 price

GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 300

$46,190 - $60,990

2025 price

Summary

2016 Infiniti QX30
2025 GWM Tank 300
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

7.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Really? No rear view camera at nearly $50,000?
  • Not a big back seat

  • ADAS needs more calibration
  • Some cabin noise
  • Jittery ride on some road surfaces
2016 Infiniti QX30 Summary

Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2016 Infiniti QX30 at its Australian launch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

There’s no doubt that the compact crossover segment is a vitally important place for any carmaker to be. Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti, is no different, and thanks to a decision from its Japanese masters, the diminutive premium brand will go from having no players on the field to having two marquee players in a matter of just a few months.

The architecturally identical front-wheel-drive Q30 launched only a month ago in three variants, and now it’s the turn of the all-wheel-drive QX30 to take to the pitch.

But is there enough of a difference between the two to actually consider them different cars? Is it adding a layer of complexity for the prospective Infiniti customer? As it turns out, the differences run more than skin deep.

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2025 GWM Tank 300 Summary

GWM’s Tank 300 struck a chord with Australian buyers when it launched in 2023. The rugged, boxy design, serious off-roading ability and unbeatable value for money - especially compared with similar models like the Jeep Wrangler - won it a number of new fans.

But something was missing. With an uninspiring petrol engine and a patchy hybrid powertrain the only options, the Tank 300 was sorely missing a diesel.

GWM itself says about 75 per cent of models in the off-road-focused large and upper-large SUV segments are made up of diesel-powered SUVs, so it was missing out on a chunk of sales.

Thanks to some serious nudging from GWM Australia and New Zealand, the Chinese parent company saw the potential and have added a diesel engine to the mix. This is the same diesel unit found in the GWM Cannon and Cannon Alpha utes.

Is the diesel now the pick of the Tank 300 range? Or should you look at another oil-burning 4x4?

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