INFINITI offers four distinct trim levels--Pure, Luxe, Sport and Essential--based on a common drivetrain and transmission combination found throughout the lineup. In all, a responsive 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 208 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds of torque is mated to a paddle-shifted 7-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is an option for the QX30 Luxe and Essential.

Standard features are plentiful no matter which trim level is selected. All trims ride on 18-inch aluminum wheels except for the Sport, which features 19-inchers. Automatic on/off halogen headlights shine on the Pure and Luxe, while adaptive LEDs light the way for Sport and Essential. All QX30 trims come with forward emergency braking, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear seat vents, power locks with automatic lock feature, 4-way power driver lumbar, Bluetooth handsfree phone system, power and heated side mirrors, INFINITI InTouch 7-inch vehicle information display and auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Stepping into the Luxe trim level, all-wheel drive now becomes available, along with interior upgrades like leatherette and textile seating, 8-way power-adjusted and heated front seats, a leather-appointed stitched dash insert and a panoramic moonroof.

Sport trim levels lacking an all-wheel drive option do, on the flipside, remove nearly 200 pounds from the overall weight of the vehicle. Combine this with almost a full inch lower ride height, sport-tuned suspension and more aggressive run-flat Michelin performance tires, and the Sport becomes an entirely different machine. It also includes 19-inch wheels, unique front and rear fascia styling, sport seats with suede fabric and a flat-bottom race-style steering wheel.

Essential trim builds on the Luxe features and adds a Bose 10-speaker sound system, Nappa leather-appointed seating, a blind-spot warning and rain-sensing headlights.

Most available extras for the QX30 are trim-specific. The Pure and Luxe models are left alone, while the Essential can be fitted with numerous optional features like 19-inch wheels, a dark wood interior and a Technology package that unlocks a number of advanced safety features like lane departure warning, intelligent cruise control and High Beam Assist.