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Infiniti I30 A33 3.0 i 24V (230 Hp)
Overall Rating
Infiniti I30:
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A33 Overview:
Infiniti I30 (A33). With 294 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1555 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.7 s). The top speed reaches 255 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Infiniti I30 A33 generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, its Nissan Maxima platform generally offered reasonable safety for its era, though modern standards have significantly advanced.
3.0 i 24V (230 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.0L V6 engine delivers strong acceleration and ample power for highway cruising, making it a surprisingly quick luxury sedan for its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a naturally aspirated V6 of this size and era, with urban consumption being relatively high, but acceptable on longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong and reliable VQ V6 engine
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Good value in the used car market
- • Decent acceleration for its class
Cons:
- • Dated interior design by modern standards
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially in urban driving
- • Limited availability of parts for some Infiniti-specific components
- • Steering feel can be numb
- • Lack of modern safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I30: 1995 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Infiniti |
| Model: | I30 |
| Generation: | A33 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 i 24V (230 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 230 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 77 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 294 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2988 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 255 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.8 kg/Hp, 147.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1555 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 454 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4920 mm mm [104mm more] |
| Width: | 1786 mm mm [16mm more] |
| Height: | 1435 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm mm [51mm more] |
| Front track: | 1530 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R 15H |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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