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Variable compression ratio technology represents a breakthrough in powertrain development. The QX50, powered by the VC-Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for powertrain capability and refinement. This uncommonly smooth engine offers customers power and performance, as well as efficiency and economy.
INFOGRAPHIC: INFINITI VC-Turbo Comparison of VC-Turbo technology in high and low compression ration
The Premium Audio Package available on the 2019 INFINITI QX50 features the high-tech Bose Performance Series Sound System, which has 17 speakers and a bold lifelike sound.
INFOGRAPHICS: BOSE Performance Series Sound System
More than 20 years in development, INFINITI’s new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine represents a major breakthrough in internal-combustion powertrain technology. VC-Turbo technology signifies a new chapter in the story of the internal combustion engine – engines are no longer limited by a fixed compression ratio. The ingenuity of VC-Turbo engine technology lies in its ability to transform itself and seamlessly raise or lower the height the pistons reach. As a consequence, the displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). The sophisticated engine control logic automatically applies the optimum ratio, depending on what the driving situation demands.
INFINITI four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine
The QX50 represents the first automotive use of SHF (Super High Formability) 980 MPa high-tensile steel, further strengthening the all-new platform. The high-tensile material can be molded into unprecedented shapes, saving weight and representing a torsional rigidity improvement of 23% over the current QX50. This segment-leading rigidity allows the car to resist flex and vibrations, while reducing the noise transmitted to the cabin.
INFINITI QX50 - Innovation in Automotive Steel
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
Variable compression ratio technology represents a breakthrough in powertrain development. The QX50, powered by the VC-Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for powertrain capability and refinement. This uncommonly smooth engine offers customers power and performance, as well as efficiency and economy.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine Infographic 2
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
INFOGRAPHIC: INFINITI QX50 Exterior Design
As with the exterior, the design of the interior of the QX50 deliberately articulates a sense of advanced human artistry.
INFINITI QX50 Interior Design
INFINITI’s VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first production variable compression ratio engine, was named to Wards 10 Best Engines list for the 2019 model year.
INFINITI VC-Turbo
The QX50 is built on an all-new platform, featuring a front-engine, front-wheel drive (FF) layout. Engineered with flexibility of application in mind, the FF platform sets new standards for refinement, rigidity and interior space in the compact premium SUV segment.
INFOGRAPHIC: INFINITI QX50 - An All-New Platform Engineered Around You
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
Variable compression ratio technology represents a breakthrough in powertrain development. The QX50, powered by the VC-Turbo, is the first production vehicle ever to give drivers an engine that transforms on demand, setting a new benchmark for powertrain capability and refinement. This uncommonly smooth engine offers customers power and performance, as well as efficiency and economy.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine Infographic 1
More than 20 years in development, INFINITI’s new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine represents a major breakthrough in internal-combustion powertrain technology. VC-Turbo technology signifies a new chapter in the story of the internal combustion engine – engines are no longer limited by a fixed compression ratio. The ingenuity of VC-Turbo engine technology lies in its ability to transform itself and seamlessly raise or lower the height the pistons reach. As a consequence, the displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). The sophisticated engine control logic automatically applies the optimum ratio, depending on what the driving situation demands.
INFINITI four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine
More than 20 years in development, INFINITI’s new four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine represents a major breakthrough in internal-combustion powertrain technology. VC-Turbo technology signifies a new chapter in the story of the internal combustion engine – engines are no longer limited by a fixed compression ratio. The ingenuity of VC-Turbo engine technology lies in its ability to transform itself and seamlessly raise or lower the height the pistons reach. As a consequence, the displacement of the engine changes and the compression ratio can vary anywhere between 8:1 (for high performance) and 14:1 (for high efficiency). The sophisticated engine control logic automatically applies the optimum ratio, depending on what the driving situation demands.
INFINITI four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI’s VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first production variable compression ratio engine, was named to Wards 10 Best Engines list for the 2019 model year.
INFINITI VC-Turbo
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI’s VC-Turbo engine, the world’s first production variable compression ratio engine, was named to Wards 10 Best Engines list for the 2019 model year.
INFINITI VC-Turbo
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo Engine
INFINITI's VC-Turbo engine is the world's first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – and it makes its production debut on the new QX50. This unique variable compression technology represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design – the QX50's 2.0-liter VC-Turbo continually transforms, adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with the torque and efficiency of an advanced four-cylinder diesel engine.
INFINITI VC-Turbo engine
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
The INFINITI QX50 is defined by distinctive proportions which set the car apart from its competitors. Influenced by INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language, the all-new QX50 has an elevated, commanding SUV stance and strong character lines.
2019 INFINITI QX50
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