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Infiniti QX30 vs Nissan X-TRAIL

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Infiniti QX30
Infiniti QX30

$17,988 - $26,988

2016 price

Nissan X-TRAIL
Nissan X-TRAIL

$35,990 - $61,990

2023 price

Summary

2016 Infiniti QX30
2023 Nissan X-TRAIL
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.9L/100km (combined)

7.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Really? No rear view camera at nearly $50,000?
  • Not a big back seat

  • Extra two seats cuts into boot space
  • Have to remove third row to get to spare tyre
  • Sound system isn't as good as some rivals
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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2023 Nissan X-TRAIL Summary

The Nissan X-Trail has finally seen a proper restyling – one that has made it competitive on the design front with other medium SUVs, like Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4 and the sporty Mazda CX-5.

Both of which are heavy-hitters in their category and the broader family car market! However, this version of the X-Trail has a rare feature for the class and that’s an additional two seats in the rear. 

Yep, it’s a seven-seater! It’s something that immediately sets it apart from most of its rivals but is it the ‘winning feature’? I’ve been testing this out with my family of three to find out for you.

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