Changes: Infiniti M30/J30

Revision as of 17:13, 5 July 2017

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

As of September 23, 1993:

$36,950 (1994 Infiniti J30)

As of late 1994:

$38,550 (1995 Infiniti J30)

As of August 18, 1995:

$39,920 (1996 Infiniti J30)
$41,920 (1996 Infiniti J30 Touring)

As of late 1996:

$32,000 (1997 Infiniti J30 Touring)
$33,995 (1997 Infiniti J30)

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 *'''$32,000 '''(1997 Infiniti J30 Touring)
 *'''$33,995 '''(1997 Infiniti J30)
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