(Posted on May 17, 2018 at 05:48PM by Danielle Smyth)
When INFINITI first launched, its goal was to provide stylish, luxurious vehicles. The company was an offshoot of Nissan, so some of its autos originally exhibited similarities to those of the latter manufacturer.
For instance, the INFINITI Q45’s design was based on the Nissan President model produced in Japan at the time. This vehicle was intended to be company’s flagship auto. It boasts a V8 engine and four-wheel drive, as well as a number of luxurious features.
Around the same time, INFINITI launched its M30 model. This luxury sport coupe was meant to compete with other suave vehicles of the age. It produced 162 horsepower, impressive for its era.
INFINITI knew it could do even better, however. The J30 a front-powered, rear-wheel drive setup and was built on the same 3.0-liter engine concept as the Nissan 300 ZX. 1996’s I30 bore some similarities to the Maxima, but it took a sportier edge.
As time went on, INFINITI came to set itself even further apart as the standard for luxury. Today, vehicles like the 2018 QX30 look nothing like Nissans, but are instead a brand all their own.
In fact, this great auto is well worth a test drive. Stop by your INFINITI of Tacoma dealership today and check out the 2018 QX30 while it lasts!
