2017 Infiniti QX30 AWD Car Review

[@Jarl_69]

This channel is my top destination for no nonsense unbiased feel good car reviews. Keep up the great work Mr. Voelk

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

This looks like a better product than its Mercedes sibling.

[@cornbread70s4]

Tom, thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. Your effort does not go unappreciated. I personally look forward to Driven Videos because of the honest reviews and the great cinematic end result of them. Many thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks Andre and all those folks that clicked the thumb's up.

[@aqua15841]

It would have been nice if the car came with a spare tire.

[@ericchang5217]

The behind the scenes is funny! Obviously a ton of work goes into your videos, Tom! We appreciate it!

[@theImpalerman]

This car is beautiful.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Ha! I enjoyed the out takes! I really love what Infiniti's style overlay has done to a car I would not choose in Mercedes form.

[@timblaker7138]

Tom, if the teak is not teak, what is it.Your reviews are great.I appreciate your intelligence, humor and very importantly- brevity Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I do not know, but it is real wood with a teak finish. And it looks nice, better than the GLA interior if that's all you're comparing (though I hear that Mercedes has upgraded that cabin). Thanks for the atta boy! Glad you like the pieces.

[@ELECTROFELO1]

This guy is so underrated

[@KhalilCora]

ELECTROFELO1 clearly, his reviews are always welcoming

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks mom!

[@TheWillWagnerShow]

Always great work on the production values, nice behind the scenes look!

[@han666]

Hi Tom, love your videos. Hope to see you do more, your output is not as prolific as some other car channels. Also, you can link to the GLA video directly from this one. I'm sure you can get more clicks that way, not many people will bother to search your channel for it. All the best from Singapore!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Done. It's been busy today and I didn't have time earlier.

[@p00pie]

I am a proud Driven Car Reviews FANATIC. I am also a benevolent billionaire who will be buying Tom the car of his choice.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, thank you benevolent billionaire! I'll finally be getting that Pacer I've dreamed of.

[@overtaxed3628]

In Europe Infinity QX30 have 1.5 dci engine (Renault 1.5 diesel engine with 110 horse power), probably only engine they can sell on EU market, our gas prices are 10 times higher then you have in US. Same thing for Nissan Qashqai (that is 'Rogue' in US market), even entry level Mercedes GLA have that very famous 1.5 diesel engine !!!

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Are the engines any good?

[@Log1cTech]

Nice car! Awesome work on the review Tom

[@nhprman]

Tom, I enjoyed the review - and the "background" material, too! The car looked beautiful and is on my list. As is the Mercedes variant, tho I hear it's not as tightly wound as a Mercedes should be. The Infiniti sounds better after watching this review. Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Glad I can be useful. Don't forget to look at BMW X2, Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3. Just saying...

[@Azmodan911]

Hey Tom, great video again, as always! Even though i have exactly no interest in the entire CUV/SUV/crossover segment, i always enjoy your take on them. 11 dislikes??? Are you people disliking the video or the car?

[@planrbob]

I noted "Like" - for the honest review by Tom and that when I'm shopping for a new car, I can review all my "liked" videos. Also "liked" because of Tom's effort in putting together these videos. I've been a fan of his ever since his video podcasts on iTunes. Great work Tom!

[@mistertee5000]

Hard working dude. Thanks for your vids!

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Tom. Great Review. I am curious as to which one will be the most reliable.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

For those looking for the Mercedes GLA 250 review, just click here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZjKXo2kbLGUqLs

[@mrbadx19]

Mercedes pulled that Nissan/Renault stunt before, the NEW smart fortwo has a Renault turbo now instead of the Mitsubishi they've been using the last 7 years.

[@MikeStoddart]

I love the exterior of this vehicle though I'd probably only buy it if I didn't have a kid. I don't think it's quite big enough for the three of us. Id definitely take the AWD version for canadian winters.

[@cherylbrantley4736]

Really one kid , what do you need: an Escalade. Ridiculous

[@stevewise1656]

I really enjoy these reviews, though would also appreciate crash test ratings whenever possible. Also, I live on the Eastside of Seattle and many of these neighborhoods look familiar.;)

[@03cobrar69]

Great review, thanks!

[@yunior12]

liked the review. Subscribed.

[@e-one-off9870]

Loved the Driven after hours: Directors Cut!!

[@geigerzoola6642]

Would take this over any GLA

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks for the excellent review Tom. Nice to hear from a guy who is my height.

[@denault3985]

Lot's of fun! Great looking car/CUV btw...

[@khunopie9159]

Enjoyed the fat walking bass line at the beginning. Really helped set the tone of the review

[@TinLeadHammer]

3:55 - Presuming a locked off and manually focused camera, what is the source of the weird wavy effect? Or is it real warm air? As for magically appearing car, why did you need to do it twice? Shoot a single sequence, then blend the ending with no car with the beginning. Maybe I did not get your approach.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yes warm air caused that, I shoot through the rear door opening to get that shot. I shoot a lot of extra footage you guys don't see. Some day I might do three magically appearing cars!

[@koolkev75]

Great stuff tom ✌🏻

[@JulezWinnfield]

Tom, Who is laying down that funky bassline in your intro?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I use production music from APM Music, they're very good. The cut is called Walking the Walk.

[@davepaek5014]

Thanks again for your review. Great as always. One recommendation: When you do your Costco toilet paper measurement test, would you provide us a point of reference by comparing to another car? In this example, when you say it fits six packs with the seats up and twelve packs with the seats down, how many packs does say... a Subaru Crosstrek take? Would be nice to know. Thanks!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hi Dave, that would take up too much time since I try to keep these videos informative but brief as not to waste people's time. Also, I don't know what each person is cross shopping so no one would be happy with the model I choose for comparison. Often I will point out a competitor if one is especially roomy or cramped. I suggest checking out the individual videos of the cars you're interested in. That way you get the full information and I get extra views. It's how I'm building towards world domination. Cheers!

[@davepaek5014]

Thanks, totally understand. Perhaps easier to overlay the screen with a list of competitions and the toilet packs it can fit? My two cents :-) Looking forward to your next review!

[@maverickwarden]

Is this model discontinued? I could not find it in their website.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yup. Available used though.

[@yourcar7679]

good review, i am enjoy to wtch your video

[@KhalilCora]

Tom your Reviews are always knowledgeable and welcoming. I don't know about this infinity, it looks like the quest or Kia I can't remember which but looks exactly like one of those crossovers with that side design towards the window

[@nattga]

Make me wonder if the maintenance is as unreasonably expensive as its counterpart; GLA.

[@yass123]

You're like the Casey Niestat of KZbin Auto, Tom.

[@p00pie]

I agree. His reviews are soooo unique and straight forward. Love the style.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ha! Love Casey! He's awesome.

[@jaykae3952]

He's meh

[@sora1223]

That was mean

[@felixrios7905]

I just bough me one and i ❤❤ it

[@kylinjohnson7554]

How do you still have only 40k subscribers?!

[@juanzingarello4005]

Sharing isn't always good. Infinitis used to be reliable. Having mostly German Mercedes parts and now it leaves me questioning the reliability on it.

[@DjdMenis]

love it!

[@limpunsing224]

Brautiful but smallish for me BTW nice review

[@mohsinmed]

Thank you for great review; the qx30 can be a pleasant ride but is not family friendly and is expensive -better off with Audi Q3

[@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

There are a ton of misaligned panels and trim on the close-up shots. Very disappointed considering the price of this car.

[@DonFather]

I could not hear clearly, was this top shelf model 46k or 36k? I hope it was the latter coz 46k would be 15k above the base price. That's nearly 50% more just for options. Highway robbery.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

46K. These things happen when you add lots of options. Hey, you can add ten grand to the price of a Civic or Cruze.

[@mtx1212]

Wayyyyyy too cramped, like the quality interior though...

[@sora1223]

A, B, C...d pillar?

[@juandiegoarenas6284]

it's looks more like a lexus than a infinity

[@blexy350]

QX30 is based off the GLA.

[@GoFast865]

Correction: Audi Q3. Video says A3 😁

[@DrivenCarReviews]

D'oh! That's a stupid mistake. Misread my script. Thanks Bennnan!

[@TinLeadHammer]

Do you memorize the lines or you have some sort of a prompter, like a tablet or just a sheet with printed text? Although you do not show yourself in a long continuous take.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I write a script but I don't always perfectly stick to it, I make additional comments along the way occasionally.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Thanks for replying, I was wondering whether you try to memorize the lines or you read from the script located off-screen?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Oh, the stuff that's on camera? I just ad lib a bunch of stuff so I have choices, there's no script or teleprompter. Later on I write the voice over to go with the stuff I shot.

[@Gsam786]

Hey bro ! Plz don't keep driving the car all the time. Just review the basic and high end features. Don't make a video when driving

[@cancercell1]

Hey Tom, how many packs does a VW Golf/GTI take? 5? And I bet it rides better than this POS. SUVs are about as cool as school buses.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Here's the link- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-wlWemgrBrfas

[@cancercell1]

Seems like it would be wiser to just save the money :)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

My moto is "buy what you love". That's different for everyone.

[@cancercell1]

Thanks for the reply Tom, you make great videos, been watching for years now!

[@TinLeadHammer]

^ motto

[@jvrdlc]

like the review, but I work at Infiniti and the Qx30 is just awful car. the vehicle cant be driven smoothly, brakes are aggresive, while on idle, the car sounds like diesel, interior is ok, door locks are cheap (benz parts) car looks like a subaru outback, bad looking and way too expensive.. not worth the dollar.. get a Q50 instead

[@py1211]

I just don't like the styling of infiniti cars no matter how good they drive. Too many curvy lines everywhere, especially the rear windows. Nice review though, as always.

[@brucec43]

I looked forward to this when the first word of it came out, but it really is a disappointment in most ways. Cramped, expensive, ride, handling, nothing special. Gives hatches a bad name. And weak looking wheels in those big arches, quite unlike the early renderings.

[@munnjean]

You must own one then ??

[@munnjean]

Amazing how individuals like you berate a vehicle that you obviously know next to nothing about and obviously don't own one ( or can't afford one ). In my opinion reviews and opinions regarding particular vehicles are only worth their salt from individuals that actually own the vehicle in question. Cramped ? ,,, not at all, simply any sensible individual buys a new vehicle that fits !! Expensive ? ,,, well considering a fully loaded Ford Escape Titanium was $ 2,700.00 more than our QX30 no, not " expensive " at all. Our QX30 is the AWD Premium model, and we negotiated a full coverage, no deductible extended warranty to seven years. The ride is excellent and the vehicle handles well, the 2.0. turbo with 208 hp married to the dual clutch seven speed transmission powers this vehicle as good as any out there. Your comment " gives hatches a bad name " is comical ,,, the vehicle is actually a crossover ,,, we were down to the choice of two vehicles, a 2017 Audi Q3 or the Infinity QX30, the QX30 was finished much nicer, and much more bang for our buck, the price difference was $ 3,3097.00 with the QX30 having more equipment. The QX30 certainly is not for everyone but it more than met our driving needs ,,,, have a nice day ,,,

[@coureurdebois]

ugly lifted hot hatch

[@jvrdlc]

like the review, but I work at Infiniti and the Qx30 is just awful car. the vehicle cant be driven smoothly, brakes are aggresive, while on idle, the car sounds like diesel, interior is ok, door locks are cheap (benz parts) car looks like a subaru outback, bad looking and way too expensive.. not worth the dollar.. get a Q50 instead

[@munnjean]

Absolutely nothing " awful " about this vehicle ,,, what ridiculous comments " the vehicle can't be driven smoothly " that's about the stupidest comment I heard in a while. " Brakes are aggresive ( learn to spell ) ,,, so what do you do at infinity ? lot sweeper perhaps ? car wash boy ? ,,,,,, I'm an actual owner and I think this is an excellent vehicle, perfect size for my wife and I, the 2.0 LT Turbo has plenty of up and go and married to the seven speed dual clutch transmission this vehicle is as smooth as silk. And no it's not " bad looking " at all looks very sharp and stylish, and when it comes to being expensive well again it's one of " you get what you pay for ". My QX30, AWD Premium model, we negotiated the detailing and undercarriage package and also negotiated the warranty extending the new car warranty up to seven years. In comparison my QX30 everything in cost me $ 3407.00 ( Can. ) more than a full load Ford Escape Titanium with a three year warranty ,,, the choice was a no brainer !! I only put stock in vehicle reviews from actual owners ,,, you read so many negative reviews from " experts " that don't actually own the vehicles ( they probably couldn't afford them anyway ) ,,,, have a nice day ,,,

[@watch-this44]

I agree with munnjean. What a stupid comment, even if you truly work at Infinity. A Subaru?????