Infiniti QX30 vs Lexus NX

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Infiniti QX30
Infiniti QX30

2016 price

Lexus NX
Lexus NX

$63,400 - $96,000

2025 price

Summary

2016 Infiniti QX30
2025 Lexus NX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

1.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

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

  • Misses out on a few items for a flagship model
  • Not as flashy inside as rivals
  • Plug-in hybrid powertrain won't win over everyone
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 Lexus NX Summary

The Lexus NX 450h+ F Sport is a well-specified and plush-looking medium SUV that has a plug-in hybrid powertrain - a first for the brand.

On paper, it seems to tick the boxes for size, luxury and efficiency but we've been testing the flagship grade to see if it's a winning combo in real life.

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2016 Infiniti QX30 2025 Lexus NX

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