2010 Infiniti EX30d GT First Official Detail and Image

Infiniti today releases the first photographs of its new compact diesel crossover, a dynamic all-wheel driver with the power and torque to take on anything in its class.

The Infiniti EX30d from Europe’s newest luxury automotive brand offers hushed high performance in league with lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption thanks to a bespoke V6 diesel engine that fulfils every requirement of Infiniti’s Inspired Performance creed.

The piezo-injection 3.0-litre V6 delivers 238 PS (235 bhp) with a class-best 550 Nm (406 lb ft) of torque. With standard 7-speed automatic transmission, the Infiniti EX30d despatches 0-62 mph in just 7.9 seconds. But performance is defined more by the massive torque output, greater even than Infiniti’s storming 5.0-litre petrol V8. With the pulling power peaking at just 1750 rpm, the Infiniti EX30d is as effortless as it is muscular.

The EX has always faced its compact crossover rivals with several natural advantages – dashing coupé looks, dynamic handling, luxury equipment – but now the Infiniti EX30d can meet them head-on in the fuel consumption and CO2 numbers game. The key figures (yet to be finally homologated) are 33.6 mpg (combined) and 224 g/km.


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91z4me - 2/28/2010 10:10:08 PM

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I don't quite get the EX. I should be excited about it but basically I can't muster anything more than a solid 'meh'. RWD/AWD, compact size, great powertrain but I just don't dig it.

LACMAN - 2/28/2010 10:41:09 PM

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Exactly. Have u ever seen the back seat in person? Ridiculous! I guess this is perfect for my buddies across the hall from me. They have one. Not that it matters, but they are a gay couple who dont want kids and all they have is a small dog. The FX would be a better candidate for this powertrain. Its probably on the way...

freeagent - 3/1/2010 8:08:52 AM

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coulda been a contender if the rear seat had a few more inches of legroom. as it is, this is another two ton vehicle able to comfortably fit 2 people. not much utility there

Whelan - 3/1/2010 8:56:46 AM

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Did Infiniti just steal design from Hyundai? This looks like it could almost pass for the current Sant Fe