In the early years, Infiniti's mid-size luxury car was the M30, which was later replaced by the 4-door J30. It competed with the Lexus GS 300, BMW 5-series and Mercedes C-Class cars.
Year-to-year changes[]
1991[]
The M30 came in two body styles starting in this model year: a 2-door coupe and convertible. Both came with a 3.0-liter V6 engine and 162 horsepower. Neither model had any significant changes for 1992.
1993[]
The J30's rear-drive chassis was finely balanced, and the dohc 3.0-liter V6 both smooth and powerful. ABS disc brakes and all-season tires were standard equipment.
Also standard were a limited-slip differential, speed-sensitive power steering and a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with interactive engine-transmission coordination to eliminate shift harshness. The top-line J30t added alloy wheels, V-rated tires and a rear spoiler that altered the controversial rounded trunk silhouette of the J30.
Like other cars in this class, the J30 came equipped with every imaginable feature, including leather upholstery, 8-way power seats, a Bose sound system with CD player, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and a power trunklid release. The car itself was only 2 in. shorter than a full-size BMW 740i.
1997[]
The J30 was discontinued after 1997.
Retail prices[]
| Model year(s) | Body style | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2DR Coupe | $23,850 | ||
| 1991 | 2DR Coupe | $24,000 | November 22, 1990 | |
| 1991 | 2DR Convertible | $30,000 | November 22, 1990 | |
| 1991 | 2DR Coupe | $24,500 | $385 | February 10, 1991 |
| 1991 | 2DR Convertible | $31,000 | $385 | February 10, 1991 |
| 1992 | 2DR Coupe | $25,000 | $385 | October 13, 1991 |
| 1992 | 2DR Convertible | $33,000 | $385 | October 13, 1991 |
| 1992 | 2DR Coupe | $25,500 | $385 | March 1, 1992 |
| 1992 | 2DR Convertible | $33,700 | $385 | March 1, 1992 |
| 1993 | 4DR Sedan | $33,000 | $450 | August 31, 1992 |
| 1993 | 4DR Sedan | $34,400 | $450 | June 15, 1993 |
| 1994 | 4DR Sedan | $36,950 | $450 | September 23, 1993 |
| 1995 | 4DR Sedan | $38,550 | $450 | August 8, 1994 |
| $480 | March 3, 1995 | |||
| 1996 | 4DR Sedan | $39,920 (Standard) | $480 | August 18, 1995 |
| $41,920 (Touring) | ||||
| 1997 | 4DR Sedan | $33,500 (Standard) | $480 | Q4 1996 |
| $35,500 (Touring) |
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