Source of Production: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Assembly Plant Location: Tochigi, Japan
| ENGINE | |
| Type | VQ37VHR 24-valve |
| Orientation | Longitudinal |
| Cylinders / configuration | V6 with resin-coated pistons |
| Block / head composition | Aluminum-alloy / Aluminum-alloy |
| Displacement | 3.7 liters / 3696 cc |
| Horsepower | 325 @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 267 @ 5,200 rpm |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 95.5 x 86.0 |
| Compression ratio (:1) | 11.0 |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,500 rpm |
| Induction system | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder with continuous valve timing control |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Emissions system | Stainless steel |
| Exhaust | Single system with two flexible couplings |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Electronic ignition system | S |
| Starter rating | 12 volt |
| Alternator | 12V – 130 AMP |
| DRIVETRAIN | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Drive configuration Rear-wheel drive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive |
S - |
- S |
| Transmission type | 7-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching | |
| Snow Mode function | S | |
| Gear ratios (:1) | ||
| 1st | 4.923 | |
| 2nd | 3.193 | |
| 3rd | 2.042 | |
| 4th | 1.411 | |
| 5th | 1.000 | |
| 6th | 0.862 | |
| 7th | 0.771 | |
| Reverse | 3.972 | |
| Final drive ratio (:1) | 3.133 | |
| BODY, SUSPENSION AND STEERING | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Body type | Corrosion resistant and high strength steel unibody construction, aluminum-alloy hood | |
| Front suspension | Subframe-mounted independent double-wishbone, aluminum-alloy upper and lower links, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar (27.2 mm) | |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link design, aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar (22.2 mm) | |
| Steering type | Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable assist | |
| Steering ratio (:1) | 17.1 | 16.8 |
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft.) | 37.2 | 38.8 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) 18-in. wheels | 3.06 | 2.85 |
| Steering wheel | 3-spoke leather-wrapped | |
| Manual tilt | S | |
| Manual telescopic | S | |
| Power tilt | O | |
| Power telescopic | O | |
| 2-driver memory | O | |
| Cruise control/audio switches | S | |
| Bluetooth® switches | S | |
| BRAKES | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Front: 12.6-inch x 1.3-inch power-assisted, vented disc | S | |
| Rear: 12.1-inch x 0.6-inch power-assisted vented disc | ||
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) | ||
| 4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ||
| Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) | O | |
| WHEELS AND TIRES | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Wheels | ||
| 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy, metallic finish | S | |
| 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy | O | |
| Tires | ||
| 225/55R18 all-season | S | |
| 245/45R19 all-season | O | |
| Spare tire T165/80D17 (under cargo floor) | S | |
| EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Halogen headlights with auto on/off | S | |
| Xenon HID headlights with auto on/off and integrated LED fog lights | O | |
| Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) | O | |
| Body-color power-folding outside mirrors | S | |
| Heated outside mirrors | S | |
| Driver's side courtesy lights | S | |
| Reverse tilt-down mirror | O | |
| Body-color front and rear bumpers | S | |
| Chrome grille, side window moldings and door handles | S | |
| Laminated UV-reducing windshield | S | |
| One-touch power sliding tinted glass moonroof with tilt feature, sliding sunshade and one-touch open/close | S | |
| Aluminum roof rails | O | |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches unless noted otherwise) | QX50 | QX50 AWD | |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 | ||
| Overall length | 186.8 | ||
| Overall width | 71.0 | ||
| Overall height | without roof rails with roof rails |
62.7 63.5 |
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| Front track width | 60.4 | ||
| Rear track width | 61.0 | ||
| Minimum ground clearance | 6.9 | 6.5 | |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) | 0.33 | ||
| Angle of approach (degrees) | 18.2 | 17.9 | |
| Angle of departure (degrees) | 20.7 | 20.8 | |
| Breakover angle (degrees) | 16.1 | 16.0 | |
| Trunk liftover height | 29.2 | ||
| Step-in height front/rear | 16.2/16.2 | ||
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | Front | Rear |
| Head room | 38.7 | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room | 54.8 | 55.0 |
| Hip room | 52.9 | 49.4 |
| Knee room | 26.2 | 25.5 |
| Leg room | 44.3 | 35.3 |
| INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | QX50 | QX50 AWD | |
| Leather-appointed seats | S | ||
| Driver's seat | 8-way power, man. lumbar | S | |
| 2-way power lumbar | O | ||
| 2-driver memory | O | ||
| Heated | S | ||
| Auto entry/exit assist | O | ||
| Passenger's seat | 4-way power | S | |
| 8-way power | O | ||
| Heated | S | ||
| Rear bench seat | 60/40 split, fold-down seatbacks | ||
| Power remote up-folding | O | ||
| Aluminum accents | S | ||
| Maple interior accents | O | ||
| Single sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders | S | ||
| Full-color Vehicle Information System | w/ 7-inch display | ||
| Trip computer | S | ||
| HomeLink® Universal Transceiver | O | ||
| INFINITI Navigation System | O | ||
| Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) | S | ||
| Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) | O | ||
| Rear heating ducts under front seats | S | ||
| Rear HVAC vents | S | ||
| AUDIO SYSTEM | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| 6-speaker AM/FM/CD w/ auxiliary audio/video input jacks | S | |
| USB connection port for iPod® and other compatible devices | S | |
| 11-speaker Bose® Premium Audio System with 2 subwoofers, AM/FM/CD-DVD | O | |
| Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | O | |
| Voice Recognition (VR) | O | |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | S | |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Cruise control with steering wheel switches | S | |
| Distance Control Assist (DCA) | O | |
| Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) | O | |
| Power windows with front one-touch auto-up/down with auto reverse feature | S | |
| RearView Monitor | S | |
| Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Front and Rear Sonar System | O | |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | |
| INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push-Button Ignition | S | |
| Dual-level locking front seat center console w/ armrest, 2 cup holders, CD storage and 12-volt DC power outlet | S | |
| 2nd row center folding armrest | S | |
| Coat hanger on headrest | O | |
| Cupholders | 4 | |
| 12-volt outlets | 2 | |
| Locking glove compartment | S | |
| CAPACITIES | |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Passenger compartment volume (cubic feet) | 115.4 |
| Cargo volume (cubic feet, w/2nd row seats up) | 18.6 |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 20.0 |
| Engine oil (qts.) | 5.1 |
| Engine coolant (qts.) | 9.6 |
| CURB WEIGHTS | QX50 | QX50 AWD | |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | Front | 2,025 | 2,171 |
| Rear | 1,830 | 1,849 | |
| Total | 3,855 | 4,020 | |
| Weight distribution (% fr/rr) | 53/47 | 54/46 | |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,883 | 5,071 | |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES (Actual mileage may vary) |
QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| City | 17 | 17 |
| Highway | 24 | 24 |
| Combined | 20 | 20 |
| SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) | O | |
| Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | O | |
| INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags | S | |
| Front-seat Active Head Restraints | ||
| 3-point ALR/ELR (driver ELR only) front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors | ||
| 3-point rear seat belts (ALR/ELR all positions) | ||
| Shift interlock system | ||
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | ||
| Zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones | ||
| Child safety rear door locks | ||
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) | ||
| Power window lockout button | ||
| Steering wheel lock | ||
| Remote keyless entry system | ||
| Vehicle Security System | ||
| INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System | ||
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | ||
| PACKAGES AND OPTIONS | QX50 | QX50 AWD |
| Premium Package: Bose® Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including 2 subwoofers; Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier; dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; entry/exit assist for driver's seat and steering wheel; outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature; auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver; Maple interior accents; power tilt and telescopic steering column; aluminum roof rails | O | O |
| Premium Plus Package: INFINITI Navigation System with color touch-screen display, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics, NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather Information and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® wireless technology; Around View® Monitor (AVM); Front and Rear Sonar System | O (Req. Premium Package) | O (Req. Premium Package) |
| Deluxe Touring Package: 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/45R19 all-season performance tires; High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights; 2-way power driver's seat lumbar support; coat hanger on driver's seat head restraint; 8-way power passenger's seat; power up-folding 2nd row seats; meter hood with premium stitching | O (Req. Premium Package) | O (Req. Premium Package) |
| Technology Package: Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg.) | O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg.) |
O – Optional
S – Standard
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