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{{Vehicle
  
{{Vehicle
 
|title=Infiniti J30
  
|title=Infiniti J30
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|image=[[File:97infinitij30.jpg]]
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|image=[[File:6070SDMN.png]]
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|classification=Luxury car
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|classification=Mid-size luxury car
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|bodystyle=4DR Sedan
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|bodystyle=2DR Coupe (M30)<br>2DR Convertible (M30)<br>4DR Sedan (J30)
 
|transmission=4-speed automatic
  
|transmission=4-speed automatic
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|dimensions=191.4" x 69.7"
 
|cylinders=6
  
|cylinders=6
 
|enginesize=3.0 liters
  
|enginesize=3.0 liters
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|horsepower=210
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|horsepower=162 (M30)<br>210 (J30)
 
|drive=Rear-wheel drive
  
|drive=Rear-wheel drive
 
|mpg=18/23
  
|mpg=18/23
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}}In the early years, [[Infiniti]]'s mid-size luxury car was the [[Infiniti M30/J30|M30]], which was later replaced by the 4-door [[Infiniti M30/J30|J30]]. It competed with the Lexus GS 300, BMW 5-series and Mercedes C-Class cars.
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Replacing the old Infiniti M30 was the J30, a mid-size 4-door sedan. It competed with the Lexus GS 300, BMW 5-series and Mercedes C-Class cars.
  
   
 
==Year-to-year changes==
  
==Year-to-year changes==
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===1991===
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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===
  
===1993===
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==Retail prices==
  
==Retail prices==
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{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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As of September 23, 1993:
  
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!Model year(s)
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*'''$36,950 '''(1994 Infiniti J30)
  
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!Body style
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As of late 1994:
  
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!List price
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*'''$38,550 '''(1995 Infiniti J30)
  
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!Destination charge
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As of August 18, 1995:
  
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! class="unsortable" |Effective date
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*'''$39,920 '''(1996 Infiniti J30)
  
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|-
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*'''$41,920 '''(1996 Infiniti J30 Touring)
  
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|1990
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As of late 1996:
  
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|2DR Coupe
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*'''$32,000 '''(1997 Infiniti J30 Touring)
  
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|$23,850
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*'''$33,995 '''(1997 Infiniti J30)
  
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|
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==Specifications==
  
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|
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{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:16px;line-height:26px;"
  
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|-
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!Model years
  
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|1991
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!Trim level
  
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|2DR Coupe
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!Transmission
  
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|$24,000
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!Cylinders
  
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|
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!Engine Size
  
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|November 22, 1990
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!Drive
  
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|-
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!MPG
  
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|1991
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!Horsepower
  
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|2DR Convertible
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|- style="text-align:center;"
  
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|$30,000
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|1994-1995
  
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|
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|Base
  
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|November 22, 1990
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|4-speed automatic
  
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|V6
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|-
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|1991
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|3.0L
  
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|2DR Coupe
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|RWD
  
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|$24,500
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|18 City/23 Highway
  
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|$385
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|210
  
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|February 10, 1991
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|-
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|1991
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|2DR Convertible
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|$31,000
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|$385
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|February 10, 1991
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|-
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|1992
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|2DR Coupe
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|$25,000
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|$385
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|October 13, 1991
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|-
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|1992
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|2DR Convertible
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|$33,000
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|$385
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|October 13, 1991
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|-
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|1992
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|2DR Coupe
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|$25,500
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|$385
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|March 1, 1992
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|-
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|1992
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|2DR Convertible
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|$33,700
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|$385
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|March 1, 1992
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|-
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|1993
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|4DR Sedan
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|$33,000
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|$450
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|August 31, 1992
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|-
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|1993
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|4DR Sedan
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|$34,400
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|$450
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|June 15, 1993
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|-
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|1994
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|4DR Sedan
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|$36,950
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|$450
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|September 23, 1993
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|-
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| rowspan=2|1995
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| rowspan=2|4DR Sedan
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| rowspan=2|$38,550
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|$450
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|August 8, 1994
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|-
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|$480
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|March 3, 1995
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|-
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| rowspan=2|1996
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| rowspan=2|4DR Sedan
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|$39,920 (Standard)
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| rowspan=2|$480
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| rowspan=2|August 18, 1995
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|-
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|$41,920 (Touring)
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|-
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| rowspan=2|1997
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| rowspan=2|4DR Sedan
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|$33,500 (Standard)
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| rowspan=2|$480
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| rowspan=2|Q4 1996
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|-
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|$35,500 (Touring)
 
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95infinitij30.jpg|1995 Infiniti J30
  
95infinitij30.jpg|1995 Infiniti J30
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96infinitij30.jpg|1996 Infiniti J30
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6069SDMN.png|1996 Infiniti J30
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97infinitij30.jpg|1997 Infiniti J30
  
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97infinitij30t.jpg|1996-1997 Infiniti J30t
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6070SDMN.png|1996 Infiniti J30t
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97infinitij30t.jpg|1997 Infiniti J30t
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
 
[[Category:Infiniti]]
  
[[Category:Infiniti]]
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[[Category:Mid-size cars]]
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[[Category:2-door coupes]]
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[[Category:2-door convertibles]]
 
[[Category:4-door sedans]]
  
[[Category:4-door sedans]]
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[[Category:1989 introductions]]
 
[[Category:Discontinued in 1997]]
  
[[Category:Discontinued in 1997]]
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[[Category:1992 introductions]]
  

Latest revision as of 23:27, 6 July 2021

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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