The QX50 is the smallest of the Infiniti SUV lineup and it offers a great deal of looks, features and enjoyment for anyone who chooses this SUV over the many others on the market. With true off road capabilities from the large tires and big wheels the QX50 shows off with a very enticing appearance and amazing performance on or off the road to make other SUVs jealous. This small luxury SUV is loaded to the brim with awesome features allowing all that tag along to feel connected and pampered along the ride to any destination that is chosen.
With a very powerful engine, the QX50 is not short of power, but does suffer some when it comes to fuel efficiency. Completing with the Audi Q5, BMW X1 and Acura RDX gives the QX50 a leg up in the power range and with the all-wheel drive aboard launches the Infiniti beyond the others when it comes to performance. Offering a size that is easy to maneuver just about anywhere, the QX50 is an SUV that makes it easy to get wherever needed, whether it be on a trail or trying to navigate a busy parking lot. As a model that was brand new for 2014, the 2015 version does not receive any major changes to the QX50, giving shoppers the opportunity to enjoy this awesome vehicle for a second year.
Riding in the QX50 offers a very comfortable ride along any road with the sport-tuned suspension offering a great deal of confident control for the driver to be able to maneuver and navigate any twists and turns on and off the road with ease and precision. With the powerful engine at the helm, the acceleration and passing power is amazing giving an advantage over many other models. Add the highly-tuned and precise steering system and the QX50 makes a very easy and enjoyable ride for anyone who really wants a great ride to enjoy. By adding the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system to this amazing vehicle, there is almost not terrain or obstacle this little luxury crossover SUV can’t handle.
With power already being touted a couple times, it’s high time the engine was covered and it is one that shows off for this SUV. The single engine offering is a 3.7-liter V6 engine that offers a very strong 325 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission that offers a manual shift mode and downshift rev-matching to make it easy for anyone to enjoy driving the QX50 without jarring the entire vehicle. This powertrain gives a decent fuel efficiency coming in at 17 city/25 hwy mpg for the rear-wheel drive models and 17 city/24 hwy mpg for the all-wheel drive equipped versions.
With an interior that offers owners everything they could ever want in a vehicle the QX50 is the small package that delivers big. Rich leather upholstery, top of the line controls, plenty of leg room for the front and rear seat and a decent amount of cargo space, especially for the size of the vehicle, offers owners the ability to stretch out and enjoy the drive while passengers relax and feel well-taken care of as well. With the fold down second row of seats, the cargo space can be greatly increased to offer a very enjoyable cargo capability that is versatile and gives the ability to carry some varied items in the back of the vehicle.
Even at its small size the QX50 shows off with style and grace on any road. Starting with the front that shows the signature Infiniti emblem on the front of the horizontal bar grill the SUV offers chrome trimmings to the exterior that is well-placed and visually appealing. The headlights are swept-back and start the look across the vehicle toward the rear that is shapely and interesting. With some very nice but subtle body molding and a sloped rear, the SUV offers a hint at speed and power that just might be found under the hood. The finishing touch comes in the form of standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and available 19-inch alloy wheels giving a higher ground clearance that allows the great off road action available on this SUV.
The QX50 shows up with a great deal of standard features including leather seating, keyless entry, push button starting, an eight-way adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate controls, a rearview camera, a seven-inch color dashboard mounted display, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and a USB port. The AWD models add heated front seats and the Journey trim adds a power tilt/sliding moonroof, Bluetooth connectivity, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and heated front seats even in the RWD model. All trims are equipped with six airbags and plenty of electronic active safety assistance features to help keep occupants safe and secure.
The SUV offers plenty of optional features to take advantage of as well. Most of these features are bundled into packages that are only available on the Journey models. These packages includes features such as the Lane Departure Prevention System, Intelligent Cruise Control, 360- degree Around View Monitor, an eleven-speaker Bose premium audio system and a hard drive based navigation system, an eight-way power passenger’s seat, driver’s seat power lumbar support, reverse-tilt down outside mirrors, 19-inch wheels, adaptive HID headlights and power folding rear seats.
Adding any of these packages to the QX50 really packs a punch in a small space for any owner or passenger to fully enjoy the ride along full of awesome equipment.Pricing for the QX50 starts out around $36,000 for the base model which makes this little SUV a very affordable luxury vehicle capable of enjoying plenty of great features and equipment.
The Journey trim starts around $38,000 and a fully loaded model will show up going past $45,000. In its class, this gives the QX50 a much nicer price range for the features offered to enjoy, making a much more affordable vehicle than many luxury shoppers might expect.