Following the success of the 2016 model's redesign, the 2017 INFINITI QX50 once again combines a sculpted, elegant exterior design with an exhilarating driving performance and an engaging interior environment.
The 2017 INFINITI QX50 luxury crossover features an added 3.2 inches to the wheelbase and 4.5 inches to the overall length – versus the 2015 model – providing enhanced second-row legroom and comfort. The new QX50 includes a revised exterior in line with other INFINITI models such as the Q50 sedan. A moonroof is also standard across all grade levels.
These enhancements, initially made to the 2016 QX50, were well-received by consumers – sales of the QX50 jumped 210 percent for the 2016 calendar year, making it the brand's fastest growing model and third-best seller in the INFINITI lineup.
The QX50 is offered in two very well equipped models – QX50 and QX50 AWD with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Optional equipment packages include the Premium, Premium Plus, Deluxe Touring, Technology and new 19-in. Wheel & Tire packages. Each comes equipped with a standard 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 – one of the most powerful engines in its segment – and a 7-speed automatic transmission.
Additional standard features found on every QX50 include leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor, eight-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a power sliding tinted glass moonroof.
Other available equipment includes an Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights, maple interior accents, driver's seat headrest coat hanger, Bose® Audio System with 11 speakers, Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier, power up-folding second-row seat and 19-inch wheels and tires.
Available technology includes the INFINITI Navigation System, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Around View® Monitor with Front and Rear Sonar, Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) and Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning.
Highlights of the 2017 INFINITI QX50 include:
Body
- Coupe-inspired luxury crossover design, a fusion of coupe and sport utility vehicle
- Sporty proportions with a long hood, short overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars
- LED daytime running lights, signature INFINITI-style double-arch front grille, side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, side sills
- 113.4-inch wheelbase, 186.8-inch overall length
- INFINITI L-shaped headlights and fog lights with optional xenon headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), thin LED taillights
- Chrome-finished dual exhaust tips
- Rear hatch with integrated spoiler and center high-mount stoplight
- Courtesy light integrated in driver's side-view mirror
- Standard power sliding tinted glass moonroof with tilt feature, sliding sunshade and one-touch open/close
- Available aluminum roof rails
- Seven exterior colors: Malbec Black, Midnight Garnet, Graphite Shadow, Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Majestic White and Hagane Blue
Engine and driveline
- FM (Front Midship) platform
- 3.2-inch longer wheelbase versus the 2015 model (113.4 inches versus previous 110.2 inches)
- Rear-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
- VQ37VHR 3.7-liter V6 engine rated at 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque
- 7,500 rpm redline
- Standard 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, DS mode, Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)
Suspension, steering and braking
- Subframe-mounted independent front double-wishbone suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links, high-performance dual-flow path shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
- Independent multi-link rear suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, high-performance Dual-Flow Path® shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
- Vehicle speed-sensitive, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering system
- Power-assisted front and rear vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/55R18 all-season tires
- Available 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/45R19 all-season tires
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
- Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Interior features
- Luxurious driver-oriented interior with standard premium leather-appointed seating
- 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, 4-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat
- Standard heated front seats
- Available memory system and position synchronization for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
- Available driver's seat power lumbar support (2-way)
- Textured aluminum accents or available maple interior accents
- INFINITI signature “double-wave” instrument panel
- INFINITI signature analog clock
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio and cruise control
- Available INFINITI Voice Recognition (VR) for HVAC, audio and navigation
- Leather-wrapped shift knob
- 60/40 split second-row seat with available power remote up-folding (operated from front or the rear hatch area)
- 4.3 inches of additional rear seat legroom and 3.9 inches of additional rear knee room (versus 2015 model)
- 2.7 cubic feet of additional cargo room, 8.3 cubic feet of increased total interior volume
- 7-inch color display with INFINITI controller
- Electroluminescent gauges with a center display for trip computer and additional vehicle information
- INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
- Standard RearView Monitor
- Available Around View® Monitor (AVM) with front, side and rear-mounted cameras to help with parking, Front and Rear Sonar System
- Available Bose® Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including 2 subwoofers
- Standard SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- Available INFINITI Navigation System with in-dash single disc DVD audio/video drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth®, NavTraffic, NavWeather (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- Available INFINITI Voice Recognition (VR) for audio and navigation
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier
- Three available interior colors: Wheat, Graphite and Chestnut
Safety and security
- INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for outboard occupant head protection
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Vehicle Security System (VSS) with remote keyless entry, INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
Models and manufacturing
- Two available models: QX50 and QX50 AWD
- Five available packages: Premium, Premium Plus, Deluxe Touring, Technology and 19-in. Tire & Wheel
- Assembled at Tochigi, Japan