Infiniti J30
Infiniti
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Rear-drive luxury sedan (1993-1997). VG30DE 3.0 V6. Distinctive rounded early-Infiniti styling.
The Infiniti J30 is an early rear-drive luxury sedan with distinctive, rounded styling that set it apart from its boxier contemporaries. It used the VG30DE 3.0 liter V6, related to the engine in the 300ZX, driving the rear wheels. It sat between the entry G20 and the flagship Q45 in Infiniti early lineup. On WhipJury, the J30 is a rare, characterful 1990s Japanese luxury sedan with a cult following for its looks.
J30 specifications
VG30DE 3.0 liter V6, around 210 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive. 4-speed automatic. Distinctive rounded styling.
Frequently asked questions about Infiniti J30
What engine does the J30 use?
The VG30DE 3.0 liter V6, related to the engine family used in the Nissan 300ZX, driving the rear wheels with around 210 horsepower.
Is the J30 rear-wheel drive?
Yes, the J30 is rear-wheel drive, which is part of its appeal as a 1990s Japanese luxury sedan.
Is the J30 reliable?
Generally yes, with the durable VG30DE V6. Age is the main factor now; clean, well-maintained survivors are the ones to seek out.
Why does the J30 look so different?
Its rounded, organic styling was distinctive and polarizing when new, and it now gives the car a recognizable, cult-classic identity.
Where did the J30 sit in the lineup?
Between the entry-level G20 and the flagship Q45, as a mid-size rear-drive luxury sedan in Infiniti early range.