Driven: The Infiniti EX30 d GT Premium
This may be a diesel 4×4 with a highish ride height and seating position, but from its road manners and handling you’d never know it as the EX30d drives and handles on tarmac like a good saloon, or even a good sports saloon. Aided by having most of the engine mounted behind the front axle line (thus improving weight distribution) along with double wishbone front suspension and multilink rear, the steering is precise, the ride is supple, the grip is tenacious and there’s minimal body roll even when corners are attacked with tyre-squealing verve.
Nissan’s luxury Infiniti brand hasn’t yet featured in any UK JD Power Customer satisfaction surveys, but US JD Power data shows that it’s a strong performer. Certainly the car I tested appeared flawless in both fit and finish inside and out – on the production line in Japan every car, not just every tenth car, is laser scanned to ensure that panel gaps are within prescribed limits. In addition, the EX’s body is painted with a self-healing paint (really!) and Infiniti’s Total Ownership Experience includes a free pick-up and delivery service within a radius of 150 miles from the dealership.
Read the full EX30d road test on RoadTestReports.co.uk
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