The Infiniti J30, known as the Nissan Leopard J Ferie in Japan, was a luxury rear-wheel-drive car introduced on April 7, 1992, as a 1993 model year vehicle. It succeeded the M30 coupe and entered the market in the United States after competitors like the Lexus GS and Acura Legend. Positioned between the smaller G20 and the larger Q45 in terms of size and price, the J30 occupied the mid-size sedan segment. Its unique rounded styling stood out in the executive car class, hinting at what would later become known as a four-door coupé design.
The J30's design process took place at Nissan Design International in La Jolla, California, between 1988 and
