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
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
- $34,850 (1993 Infiniti J30)
- $37,400 (1994 Infiniti J30)
As of 1995:
- $38,550 (1995 Infiniti J30)
As of 1996:
- $40,370 (1996 Infiniti J30)
- $42,370 (1996 Infiniti J30 Touring)
- $32,000 (1997 Infiniti J30 Touring)
- $33,995 (1997 Infiniti J30)
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