The Infiniti QX30 is a crossover utility vehicle with a truly smooth ride. During a week-long test drive, the 2018 QX30 easily distilled bumpy roads with a nod to its capable MacPherson front/multi-link independent rear suspension. Inside the cabin, top-grade materials underscore the vehicle’s luxury mandate. With its U.S. debut in the 2017 model year, the QX30 is essentially unchanged in 2018. The 106.3-inch wheelbase QX30 offers standard front wheel drive with Intelligent All Wheel Drive available on the Luxury and Premium trim levels. (QX30 is offered in four trims: base, luxury, premium, and sport.) An available Technology Package includes around view monitor with moving object detection, lane departure warning, and blind spot warning.

The QX30 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 208 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 258 pounds-feet of torque from 1200 to 4400 rpm. The powerplant has idle engine stop-start technology. Engine mates to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with drive mode selector. QX30‘s unibody is made of corrosion-resistant high strength steel. Front seat occupants have 41.3 inches of legroom, while rear seat riders have 33.5 inches. The test-driven Infiniti QX30 Premium AWD has a base MSRP of $37,700 and collects estimated mpg of 21 city/30 highway.