They're All Infiniti QX30s From Here On Out
Infiniti finally got our letter that the Q30 and the QX30 looked so much alike that we thought they were the same car.
From here and forevermore they’ll both be known as the QX30, according to the automaker.
Accordingly, the QX30 comes in three flavors: QX30 (nee Q30, or Sedan Spice), QX30 AWD (nee QX30, or Crossover Spice) and a sporty edition QX30S (nee Sporty Spice).
The change in nomenclature applies to North American models only, apparently. The Q30 will live on in international markets, because you don’t have to speak as slowly for people to understand you over there.
The QX30 and QX30 AWD will be separated by ride height only — both models will sport the same 2-liter, turbocharged four under the hood. The models share similar skeletons with the Mercedes-Benz GLA/CLA class, which were developed under a partnership between Daimler and Nissan.
Source: Car & Driver, et al.
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I feel like they aren't even trying anymore. Look, I'm not a luxury buyer and probably never will be. But I like vehicles with names personally. I drove a Chevy SILVERADO, I now drive a Jeep WRANGLER(though I realize they were originally called CJ-#'s til like the late 80's, I think) all the luxury brands alphanumeric names just jumble in my head. Almost seems like bad business to me, if you can't tell any of them apart how are you supposed to get people to come in and buy them?
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The styling creases and bends on this thing are WAY overdone. It is so well constructed, though, that if you removed the seats and filled it with water, you would have your very own Infiniti Pool...
Am I the only TTAC reader with an account that likes where Lexus/Infiniti/Nissan/Acura are going, aesthetically? Maybe I'm the odd man out, because I also prefer our Maxima's CVT over my ES350 6-speed... Anywho, the first time I saw this car posted online, I immediately wanted to see one in person. Maybe I'm just part of the target market? Maybe human nature has more of a desire to vocalize complaints over compliments? Dunno. Love the discussions, though. Food for thought; if this were a proper RWD layout with a clutch pedal, would the aesthetics be as important? I often wonder how far the knowledge of drivetrain layout bleeds into general perception/opinion.