No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Infiniti QX50 Review As with most things in the world, the 2025 Infiniti QX50 luxury SUV will get old over time. When the second-generation QX50 came out in 2019, its unique variable compression engine and eye-catching appearance got a lot of praise. It has been surpassed by more modern competitors that offer better performance while still keeping an equally appealing style after six years. It was hoped that its new variable-compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine would make it more powerful and fuel-efficient, but those hopes still needed to be fulfilled. The QX50 is a nice-looking, comfortable car that will save you a lot of money if you compare it to other high-end SUVs. Fair isn’t good enough in this class, though. We suggest that you look at cars like the fast Genesis GV70, the new BMW X3, and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Class, which is making a comeback. What's New? This year, the QX50 range is smaller because the top-of-the-line Sensory and Autograph trim levels have been removed. However, all is not lost, as the rest of the models now come standard with all-wheel drive. Pros and Cons Pros Stylish and eye-catching exterior design. High-quality cabin materials and sophisticated styling. Enjoyable, quiet ride for daily driving. Cons Lacks Sportiness. Powertrain is inefficient. Long overdue for a refresh?. Engine, Transmission, and Performance For the 2019 model year, the QX50 was redesigned and now has a four-cylinder turbocharged engine with variable compression, which is called VC-Turbo. When the engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT) work together, they make 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is now normal, but in the past, you could choose front-wheel drive instead. When going fast, the engine smoothly changes from high compression to low compression while moving slowly. People who want a really fast shift will be let down, even though it’s never exciting when the pedal is pressed down hard. Unfortunately, when the throttle is pushed hard, the CVT makes the engine even louder, especially in cities. Infiniti puts comfort and luxury first, so the ride is smooth and comfortable on both freeways and rough roads. The steering wheel reacts quickly and with little effort, even though it can’t talk to the road very well. The Infiniti’s soft brake pedal doesn’t always work, which is a shame. During several bad stops in rush-hour traffic, this makes the QX50’s nose slump forward. To stop from 70 mph in an emergency, it only took 164 feet in our test. Safety Two of the many driver-assistance features that come standard with every QX50 are lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist. The following are important safety features: Automated emergency braking and conventional forward collision warning. Blind-spot detection and back cross-traffic alert are standard features. Adaptive speed control and stop-and-go technology come as standard. Internal and External Cargo Capacity A 12-speaker Bose sound system, ambient lighting, and plush leather seats can all be added to the QX50. But these fancy features are only available on the top-level Sport trim level. The 2019 QX50 in our long-term test fleet has a big back seat with reclining seats. This is normal in all QX50s, which have a cool and quiet interior. The QX50 can hold 65 cubes of stuff in the trunk when the 60/40 split-folding rear bench is folded flat and 31 cubes of stuff behind the back seat. We could fit nine carry-on bags with the seats up but 22 with them down. The power liftgate that opens when you move it is standard on all trims except the base. It makes lifting easier. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG Even though it had a so-called breakthrough engine that was supposed to make it more powerful and use less gas, our test car was less fuel-efficient than it was said it would be in real-world tests. The QX50 with all-wheel drive gets about 22 miles per gallon in the city and 28 miles per gallon on the highway. The VC-Turbo engine should be more fuel-efficient than regular engines, so it’s a letdown that these estimates are about the same as those for the Acura RDX and Genesis GV70. On the other hand, the BMW X3 should get 27/33 mpg in the city and on the highway. As part of our strict testing program, we put our newest all-wheel-drive QX50 through its paces on our 75-mph fuel economy route. In real life, it got 27 mpg, which was less than the highway estimate. Infotainment and Connectivity The stacked dual touchscreen navigation system will make some customers dislike it more than others. It made us even more mad that this interface is the only way to get to the heated steering wheel and special drive-mode settings. We liked the familiar volume knob better, but the rotary controller on the middle panel can only control the top screen. All of them come with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot that you have to pay for. Our test car has three USB ports up front and several 12-volt outlets, one of which is in the trunk. Range, Charging, and Battery Life The QX50 with all-wheel drive went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, just like the Acura RDX. The Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and the Genesis GV70 took 5.6 seconds to get there. Price and How to Choose We suggest upgrading to the Sport trim because it has more features and costs less than other supported models. The price includes 20-inch wheels, luxury leather seats with air conditioning, GPS, a Bose audio system, and a camera that can see in all directions.
