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Infiniti QX50 II (J55)

Mid-Size Crossover

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Infiniti QX50 II (chassis code J55) is a premium mid-size crossover in production from 2017. It is available with a single turbocharged inline-4 engine that displaced 2.0 liters.

Compared to the original EX / QX50, the Mk2 has a more athletic styling but a smaller engine. Interestingly, Infiniti chose to use a CVT for the relatively heavy vehicle.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, need to think twice before pulling the trigger: the Infiniti QX50 II is hardly the "offroader" that Infiniti would like you to think.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the Infiniti QX50 II uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 53%

Pros

Decent styling
Good interior design

Cons

Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
No longer RWD-based
CVT

What external reviewers found

External score 62%

Pros

Excellent cabin tech
Excellent fuel economy
Impressive infotainment tech
Comfortable to drive
Punchy V6 engine

Cons

Lack of standard safety features
Ridiculously noisy at low revs

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 44% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Infiniti QX50 is the first mass-produced car in the world to feature a variable compression ratio engine. Peak power is 264bhp, and maximum torque a stout 280lb ft that’s consistently available between 1600-4800rpm. The VC-T motor is certainly smooth, although this advantage tends to be overshadowed by its slightly gritty sound at low revs.

Pros

Punchy V6 engine
Impressive infotainment tech

Cons

Ridiculously noisy at low revs

cnet^[2]

Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

The top-of-the-line QX50 Autograph is now a trim level, rather than a special package. Autograph models add standard ProPilot Assist, 20-inch wheels, a head-up display and tri-zone climate controls. Essential models can be further upgraded with an $800 Pro Assist package. As a luxury upgrade, this cabin punches well above its weight class for the money.

Pros

Excellent fuel economy
Comfortable to drive
Excellent cabin tech

Cons

Lack of standard safety features

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References

^ Infiniti QX50 2018-2020 review . [autocar].
^ 2020 Infiniti QX50 review: A good value made better. [cnet].

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