The 2015 INFINITI QX50 combines a sleek, sculpted, elegant exterior design, exhilarating driving performance and an engaging interior environment. It is offered in four models: QX50, QX50 AWD, QX50 Journey and QX50 AWD Journey, each offering a 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and 7-speed automatic transmission. QX50 AWD models feature INFINITI's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system and heated front seats. Three special equipment packages are also offered: Premium Package, Deluxe Touring Package and Technology Package.
Standard features found on every QX50 include leather-appointed seating, Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, RearView Monitor and eight-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. INFINITI QX50 Journey models add power sliding tinted glass moonroof, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, maple interior accents, power tilt and telescopic steering column and heated front seats (RWD models).
Other available equipment includes Adaptive front Lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights, driver's seat headrest coat hanger, Bose® Audio System with 11 speakers, Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier, power up-folding 2nd row seat, and 19-inch wheels and tires.
Available technology includes INFINITI Hard Drive navigation System, Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system, Around View® Monitor with Front and Rear Sonar System, Lane Departure Prevention system (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning.
Highlights of the 2015 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
- INFINITI-style double-arch front grille
- 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 (Journey models)
- Available aluminum roof rails
- Six exterior colors: Malbec Black, Midnight Garnet, Graphite Shadow, Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian and Moonlight White
Engine and Driveline
- FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
- Rear-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system
- 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 disc brakes (vented front) with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/55R18 tires
- Available 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/45R19 tires (Deluxe Touring Package)
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) and Distance Control Assist (DCA)
- 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 (except QX50 model)
- 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 (QX50) or maple interior accents (QX50 Journey) on all door panels
- 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 2nd row seat with available power remote up-folding (operated from front or the rear hatch area)
- 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 reduce blind spots when parking, Front and Rear Sonar System (Premium Package)
- Available Bose® Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including 2 subwoofers
- Standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)
- Available INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with in-dash single disc DVD audio/video drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth®, NavTraffic, NavWeather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) (Premium Package)
- 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 (Premium Package)
- 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) systems
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)
Models and Manufacturing
- Four available models: QX50, QX50 AWD, QX50 Journey, QX50 AWD Journey
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan