Pros

• A large room with comfy chairs.
• Loads of room for stuff.
• Easy to get in and out of.
• I am being quiet while moving quickly.

Cons

• The automated CVT makes the power spread uneven.
• Fuel saving that isn’t good in real life.
• Technology that could be more obvious.

How does the QX50 get its power? The QX50 could be smoother than we’d expect from a high-end SUV. It’s not always about the power that’s at stake. On the Invoice pricing test track, our QX50 went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, which is about average for a small luxury SUV with a basic engine. It all comes down to how the QX50 works. It answers slowly at first. It takes a few beats for everything to really start moving when you step on the gas. This might be a problem when you need a quick burst of power, like when you need to pass a slow-moving car. The QX50 handle turns well, but there’s nothing about it that makes you want to drive more recklessly.

How does the QX50 make you feel? It’s easy to use the QX50. The front seats have just the right amount of support and cushions to keep you in place when you turn. The temperature control system, as well as the systems that heat and cool the seats, all work quickly and well. Overall, the house does a great job of blocking out noise.

The only thing we would like to change is how it rides. It doesn’t seem as safe on rough roads as the Mercedes-Benz GLC or BMW X3. The Infiniti has a harder time smoothing out even small bumps in the road in cities than a luxury SUV.

How is the state of the inside? The cabin is very big and roomy, but it needs to have the sleek, modern look of some of its rivals. Because the QX50 is so low, it’s easy for most people to get inside. Because the steering wheel can be moved forward and backward, you have a lot of options for how to sit while driving. Over the hood, the forward view is great, but the view in the back could be better. The big back roof beams get in the way of it.

What’s wrong with the tech? The two-screen entertainment system in the Infiniti is very old-fashioned, and after using it for a while, you realize it makes things worse instead of better. In particular, the display at the bottom is mostly pointless and repetitive. The system responds quickly and works wirelessly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but it takes a lot of work to use.

The QX50 has easy-to-use tools that help the driver. Overall, they have fewer features and react more slowly than similar Mercedes and BMW cars. The lane-keeping system has a hard time keeping the car in its lane when the road turns sharply. The display’s surround-view cameras could be better, even though the driving sensors work fine.

What’s going on with storage? This is where the cargo area really shines, thanks to its large size and useful features. There is a lot of room, even if you don’t use the storage space on the floor or fold down the back seat. In this way, the Infiniti does better than its closest rivals. Most SUV owners will find it enough, even though there is less space for small things than there is in the trunk. The LATCH hooks in the middle of the cushions will make it harder to put a child safety seat in.

How much fuel does it use? Even though Infiniti loves to talk about how advanced the QX50’s motor is, we thought it would get better gas mileage. The all-wheel-drive QX50 should get 25 mpg on the highway and in the city together, but on our mixed driving test route, it only got 23.8 mpg. This number is worse than expected and worse than SUVs with four similar engines, like the Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

How much is the QX50 worth? The QX50 isn’t as athletic as the Germans, but it makes up for it with comfort and useful features, which helps to explain its similar price. Be careful when choosing an extra package, as some of them cost a lot. Like other cars in its class, the QX50 has a basic warranty that lasts for four years or 60,000 miles and a powertrain guarantee that lasts for six years or 70,000 miles. There is no free planned servicing like with some other high-end models.

The only thing that needs to be fixed with the QX50’s dynamics is the clutch. Other than that, there’s nothing to worry about. It’s pleasantly strong and won’t back down from a tricky road. It’s not very important to have fun.

You can get the most for your money with the Sport grade, but the outer trim and wheels are dark. You can choose to paint the outside of the car any color you want. It has more features than the Luxe trim, like GPS, Bose music, heated and cooled front seats, and luxury leather upholstery.

Styles of the INFINITI QX50

There are five trim options for the 2024 Infiniti QX50. They are Pure, Luxe, Sport, Sensory, and Autograph. The only engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 268 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard on all trim levels except the Autograph, which has all-wheel drive as standard. There is an option to purchase an all-wheel drive system.