Infiniti Q30 in-depth review - Carbuyer

[@ldawson103]

I hate when reviews criticize small cars for being small.

[@hazeleyesgreengrey8438]

Lol exactly that's why there small cars!....

[@nicksmpsn6546]

I have a Q30 and absolutely love it. I'm at the stage of changing, but honestly, nothing out there compares. I'll happily keep a hold of it for a year or two longer.

[@adriancc4240]

Infiniti Q30 look better than Mercedes A Class.

[@_amatose]

The q30 is a poor copy of the mercedes A class

[@showtaito1075]

+Alexander James they're actually the same cars

[@Sanpedranoazul]

great design in my opinion

[@owenrichards2622]

i agree, its ashame it hasn't picked up yet

[@mohamedbadarny4511]

Adrian CC your right , but the lexus ct200h is better than both of them .

[@oof8850]

I don't get it. If Matt spoke the exact same words as this guy, you would all suck up to him. Give the guy a break, imagine if you were in his position and coming home to see all these negative comments about you.

[@mart223421]

+GlitterBuzz I couldn't agree more! I don't know what everyone's problem is? This guy is perfectly competent at reviewing cars. I watch Carbuyers videos to find out about the car their reviewing, not about the person reviewing it! Whether Matt has left or not isn't Carbuyers fault or anyone else's, so give the guy a break and treat him with some respect!

[@thespringonion]

+GlitterBuzz There're more contributing factors than "content" alone in car reviews, last but not least “presentation”. Most viewers of Carbuyer expect videos delivered in a light-hearted candid manner, not from a presenter that dresses like a car salesman and speaks like a car salesman. As a matter of fact Rebecca's debut is worthy of a cringe, but her development over time no doubt played a significant role to where Carbuyer is today. Perhaps James believes he is the finished article, stands by his own style, blinkers out the critics and hoping viewers will find love for him eventually, perhaps, if Carbuyer is the only channel that does car reviews...

[@yz2374]

GlitterBuzz they're all a bunch of gays

[@emmanuelramirez9271]

probably the best hatchback ever made!! my favorite.

[@rayteoh929]

This is GLA platform

[@dvsls]

The looks pretty great, the seats are sporty and the presenter is the best by far. Keep up the good work!

[@robinheiz]

A3 better quality interior?? You don't get this nice leather/ alcantara stitching on the dashboard in the A3.. Actually in none of the rivals

[@Dumebi7278]

This guy is getting better. I was a skeptic at first but he's much more watchable now.

[@tomaszstarzZz]

+Dumebi7278 yeah, good review and less sissy, but the colour of his trousers... :)

[@Exowar01]

What is amazing is the pace this guy is making videos, he is EVERYWHERE!

[@adbarrnz]

I don't know what everyone's complaining about. This new guy's reviews are pretty solid.

[@HenryMarckan]

Another great review! Give this guy a break all you haters out there, he is doing a very good job!

[@amychilds6906]

+Markus Henryson i know,all of these bullies cause a guy is doing his job.

[@SnGrg]

agreee

[@Narrowcros]

He is going to do reviews until people like him more and more, and finally when most people start to like his reviews Carbuyer will find a replacement...funny but sad cycle.

[@2k10clarky]

Those trousers tho :(

[@carstonjohnson9860]

+2k10clarky It's like he nicked them from his little sister.

[@omen-sky]

You're commenting on fashion on a car-review channel? What makes you an expert in fashion, Gok Wan? Why do you care what he's wearing? Shouldn't you be interested in the car (even though it's shit)? I'm guessing you're more intrigued in what's underneath his trousers.

[@stefankoles]

such a beautiful car and the interior its spot on...i like it so much...its so nice and much nicer then the mercedes a class

[@mister_jon_jon]

Great review! And really like the car, I take this one over the GLA!

[@ThousanWhite]

+nokia_cult Same here. I'm from the US where Infiniti isn't quite as looked down upon.

[@amandeepsvlogs2247]

nokia_cult this is a q30 not a qx30

[@sandracoleman1610]

Vauxhall mokka Se 1.6

[@estanislao7964]

Seems like a GLA not an A class to me

[@poundforpoundboxing8943]

Don Limpio yes its almost a small suv

[@virenvs905]

my dad has a m35 for almost a decade now. one of the best cars I've driven so far. also pretty reliable

[@supermaxir123]

I start to really like him

[@JoeJoePlaysMinecraft]

do you know what Im actually starting to enjoy this guy's reviews

[@aley101]

Really like this reviewer. He seems like a really nice, knowledgeable guy!!

[@RickyYTWLD]

Not a fan of the car but this is your best review yet, James.

[@jlmnjr88]

In case anyone is curious, Infiniti uses purple trim (in various amounts in different models) to honour the Japanese royal family.

[@sayan1667]

Man i love Infiniti, they are so good and luxurious.

[@GabrielAvramescu]

isn't that based on GLA? and it's answer to X1, Q3 and so on?

[@carbuyer]

+Gabriel Avramescu The Q30 is based on the Mercedes A-Class. The A-Class has the same chassis as the GLA and CLA, so they're all linked! There will be a QX30 along soon, which is a bit higher up and has some more rugged-looking body styling, much like the Mercedes GLA.

[@ThousanWhite]

+Gabriel Avramescu Kinda but not really

[@mikevaldes9831]

Damn, Infiniti's are so popular in the US. Q30 looks great, imo!

[@mikevaldes9831]

I'd like to add I felt the reviewer was very biased against Infiniti from the start. Infiniti is a solid brand in the luxury segment.

[@ElChus]

Great review! Keep up the good work.

[@spreadbutter1265]

Very good review, I want this car

[@mrkongsimr]

Is this car cramped in the front ? Is it’s the same as the MB ?? Thanks

[@switchfish24]

Give him a break. He is actually pretty good reviewer!

[@Willdunkley]

Great review mate, ignore the haters

[@YananoBere]

Thanks. This was an excellent review! Tempted to get this instead of the Lexus CT 200h but I'm really worried about it being unreliable given Mercedes' reputation.

[@vegass04]

I always liked the Infinity, especially the FX line. When I first saw it i was totally gobsmacked. This Q30, I don't know, should be seen in flesh i guess.

[@neodidi]

Oh.. Why did they stop making this? I read they stopped.. This would be awesome to own and drive I imagine.. This is a beautiful looking car for an average height person.. I love it

[@harveybirdman74]

He sounds like my daughters high school drama teacher.

[@radinsyah1574]

What these reviews always miss is that the rear seats in cars like this are meant for either 2-3 young kids, or 2 adults. They're never meant for 3 adults.

[@xistory4372]

Made in UK, very well. Good review to, regards from Serbia.

[@lucasbarton1773]

Truly an amazing car!

[@TriStarIII]

Love the design!

[@alejandroalartiz]

It looks awesome. The Audi A3 should take note!

[@shad0wyenigma]

Can you please do a vid about what the carbuyer team drive when you are not reviewing cars?

[@henrydam1859]

Go for it James! you are human to😊

[@rikitiktv5727]

My first time seeing this channel and lost all hope after he said ''This is a car made by Infiniti, and It's probably a car company you've never heard of''

[@faris1y]

oh this guy again !

[@amychilds6906]

fantastic review! keep doing what your doing.

[@arbimd2]

very good review

[@bonzobanana1]

Surely the one point to raise when your comparing a Japanese luxury car to the german or british models is the much improved reliability and the fact you can rely on the car more. Carbuyer seems to be obsessed with mentioning the quality of the materials of the dashboard and little else. There are horrible reliability problems with Audi's for example but you wouldn't know it looking at carbuyer videos. A soft dashboard doesn't rank as my no.1 priority.

[@sevensixtysteve8662]

Great review and the first infiniti that looks appealing for me.

[@randywatson8347]

My true honest opninion on design: -The front grill is bulging. - The rear side windows ends abruptly with an inward curved line

[@romel4life375]

Synthusiast so you don't like it

[@randywatson8347]

Yup.

[@ultrafloss492]

James the goth, when you opened the trunk there seemed to be a ski hatch opening which probably means that you had an armrest as well.

[@ottodob]

As an american i'd buy this car, but unfortunately we will only get the jacked up version with plastic body cladding called the qx30. I like the lower ride height and general better looks of the q30 over the qx30.

[@MrChalkywhiteuk]

Great review....

[@samuelraj499]

good review

[@fastrax1949]

The Q30 is a headturner unlike the Audi, BMW and Mercedes rivals and of course owners will be driving something, initially at least, unique.....and UK made. My choice the 2.0 petrol DCT AWD

[@hanifdaud7402]

where can I get the Carbuyer umbrella? are they for sale?

[@sachin01663]

I used to like your reviews but not after looking at this one. I have personally seen Q30 and compared with Audi Q3 and BMW X3 and Mercedes GLA. Q30 beats all of Audi and BMW in quality of interiors. Mercedes GLA and Q30 have same space in the back seat. I did not find it as bad as you have rated. It is comparable to high end brands. British usually follow 'ratings' and we'll known brands, hence Infiniti is less popular in the UK

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Gorgeous car!

[@TheBassMaster56]

Very nice review, professional and interesting, keep it up :)

[@ghsdkj]

Good review keep it up

[@mmalcolm97hotmailcom]

This reviewer always stands on his tip toes at the end when he's talking to the camera.

[@s.leochapman417]

Having seen it in the metal outside my office a good few times, I actually think it's one of the better-looking premium hatches. I don't think it's quite as distinctive as he makes it out though. I mean, the overall shape is very similar to the Mercedes A-Class, let's be honest... and it looks very tacky and Japanese inside, which is a pity. Certainly more appealing than a Lexus nonetheless, I would say.

[@mercedese3201994]

I really wish they sold this in the US; other than the GLA, that's the closest we'll get to an A class

[@adabracadabra2402]

Looking good

[@LightItUpElectricinc]

You really should promote cars being made in the UK! infiniti has created jobs for many in the UK not trash them! lets face it the UK isn't a contender in the Global Market for automotive production anymore even the British cars are owned by the Germans !!

[@Mgzibovskis]

What about boot space? Will it be alright for Rottweiler?

[@giovanniares1895]

I want Carbuyer umbrella !!!!

[@woodypwx]

looks much better than any A-Class Mercedes

[@malcolmc5964]

He didn't seem quiet as grating on the Auto Express review of the Geneva show but we still need a replacement, please!!!!

[@sebastianlim2499]

it looks quite beautiful

[@iridius001]

Good review / thanks

[@Esledinho]

I love the "british english" of this presenter" =)

[@davidtatelo]

Is the Mercedes A Class which is a Nissan-Renault, not that Nissan borrowed from the germans, the germans borrowed from Renault. Doesn't matter they launched this one later.

[@corditeshade]

Good review :)

[@nigel.w]

I think James is getting better, not that he was ever especially bad. While I prefer Matt, I prefer James to Ginny. His speech is a tad effeminate, which he can't help. And he's more fashion conscious than most car reviewers -- is that a bad thing? Matt is a seasoned pro, and has vast knowledge teamed with a great sense of humour. But James is doing remarkably well, and there's often sarcasm in his eyes. I quite like him...as a car reviewer -- although I still very much look forward to Matt's reviews. On the other hand, I think Ginny's reviews are uninspiring. Sorry, Ginny. Anyway, I welcome James to the Carbuyer/Auto Express team. I think he's competent, and he's complementary to the existing team.

[@LeeBennett007]

Nice informative review, i think i'd still buy a GLA over this though. Surely just the resale value makes it a better proposition than this car.

[@RomainSandt]

And stop assuming people never heard of a car company or saying that Mercedes had no mid size SUV before the GLC!

[@tuya8240]

They are very popular in other parts of the world so the uk is a small market for them. Do your research bruh

[@ByDragonsRaised]

"also no armrest so i cant even rest my arm" you don't say

[@Walennzinn]

When are you going to do a car giveaway?...I seriously need a car, I don't care if it doesn't have enough headroom or doesn't drive fast.

[@blainevaq]

It’s not the rival for the A-Class....! It’s based round the GLA-Class...! Some of the parts are off Mercedes GLA

[@ibraheem128]

Crazy how all reviewers hate on Infiniti

[@robbybred5702]

freaking beautiful!

[@mistersteve6705]

this colour is a killer

[@Panthers1521]

Its funny you guys don't buy Infiniti's. Infiniti is a huge car company in the states.

[@Panthers1521]

royalbengal101 I had the FX and it was one of the best cars I ever owned. Look and performance. My lease was up and I should have bought it out. Now im in a TLX and its probably the dumbest car i have ever owned. 100% regret not buying my FX.

[@Panthers1521]

royalbengal101 The new look will come very soon. Probably 2017 or fall of 2017 being sold as a 2018. Its going to be amazing what ever they do.

[@tjamescee]

I didn't know that Infiniti is such a failure in the UK.. I see them everywhere here in the US

[@Salatiso]

Nice fair review, couldn't pick any bias towards the more established brands at the expense of the car being reviewed. Rear legroom looks pathetic and no arm rest, really?

[@rickyman2307]

It’s in the movie Underground, quite a few of them get smashed up

[@scaleddownautos3518]

Shame we can't get that in north America :/

[@waste25sec]

"With all models coming with air-conditioning" I'm sorry, after that statement, I can't take this review seriously anymore.

[@Rapscallion2009]

2:20 - and there's the problem. Premium price, but it's made by the same people as made the neighbour's Qashqai. It's a reverse "Skoda effect" - people don't think "This is a cheap way of getting a VW" (even though Skoda barely is cheap these days) they instead think "This is an expensive way to buy a Nissan". Plus the marketing was always a bit half-hearted and lacked the conviction of Lexus, who basically already HAD this market. Shame. because the cars were actually very nice. But as with quite a few sub-brands (Citroen's DS, Ford's Vignale), people are not fooled and don't see a luxury car, they see a "top of the range ordinary" car. Fine, when it's priced appropriately. Deadly when it isn't. In this sector badge snobbery is very pervasive.

[@Rapture77]

Build quality is much better in Japanese cars than most Euro brands, and what's worse definitely superior to all Brit brands even under foreign ownership by the Germans and Indians. The ignorance here is truly flabbergasting. Infiniti is well known in America and well respected since the late 80's. The more expensive models like the Q50 have innovative powertrains such as hybrids and steering by wire. All of this is Nissan's own innovation. and not ' nicking' . Brits have to grow up , understand and acknowledge build quality, scalability and consistency. For a start please review JD Power & Associates for overall build quality ranking and you will be see the top rankings are Japanese , number 1 for over 20 years is Toyota - Lexus. No Euro brands. Jaguar Land Rover have surprisingly improved in JD Power ( but still not in top 20) from poor quality but only because of biliions of pounds of investments by TATA of India which saved UK jobs. Grow up.

[@veejayvusi1008]

I would love to have this car

[@menifo4334]

Thank God this is a British-made car... otherwise I don't think this guy would give this car any credit for anything. Cramped rear seats? You didn't look cramped to me. Interior similar to that of the A class? Hmm...

[@chrissheridan8351]

They are not a bad steer ...I take that over a a class any day .......any day

[@Tynik]

And by the way, q30 is based on GLA, not A-class. They do differ in suspension calibration, different caster and so on. Please be more exact.

[@Dilleyharry]

The GLA is based on the A-class, so.... Also it is the qx30 that is based on the GLA.

[@shawneal1]

I'll wait for the Q60 coupe to drop, wait until depreciation hits and pick up a nice nearly new or used bargain mid 2017.....

[@rzx21]

Body shape is very similar to mazda 2, isnt it?

[@d0718]

Great review. Although it's based on GLA not on A class, hence body roll and ride height. Anyways, it's a good car although I'd stick to A3 or BMW 1 series or even a top-spec Mk7 VW Golf, they just seem better

[@yitzele]

just to be clear, there a qx30 model as well which is higher riding

[@d0718]

+Isaac Margolis there is indeed and that one is based on GLA as well and just has black plastic around it and further increased ride height

[@yitzele]

Nope. The q30 is based on the a class and the qx30 is based on the gla.

[@seb5945]

It really is hard to take a guy in lime-green jeans seriously indeed.

[@menifo4334]

+Sebastian Rosenberg When Matt was wearing on of those on the review of Kia Sorento, nobody made a comment..Grow out of the stereotypes that the system has imposed on you, will you? I bet you can't wait to jump in one of these lime-green jeans... but you just don't have the guts!

[@leeeeeeeeeee012]

Mazda styling?

[@davmay11]

He loves the sound of his own voice.

[@vakasm8227]

The worst thing about this car is its based on Mercedes and has some Renault engines, if it was built by Nissans Japanese arm entirely, it would have been 100 times better