2022 Infiniti QX50 review
Infiniti QX50 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Many high-tech features standard
- Many standard comfort and tech features
- Good passenger space and cargo room
Cons
- Outdated infotainment system
- Suspension lacks refinement
- Quirky automatic transmission behavior
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 28 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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The Infiniti QX50 is a feature-packed choice among small luxury SUVs
The 2022 Infiniti QX50 is a five-seat compact luxury SUV that comes with many strong rivals, like the BMW X3, Lincoln Corsair, Mercedes-Benz GLC, and Volvo S60. To its credit, as Infiniti’s smallest and least expensive SUV, the QX50 makes a case for itself as a solid value. All trims are motivated by a 268-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a continuously variable automatic and choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The latter is standard on the range-topping Autograph trim.
On the road, the QX50 performs fine but doesn’t really stand out against its rivals. The ride quality can be bumpier than you expect from a luxury SUV, and the automatic transmission has distracting habits during routine driving that detract from the driving refinement. For the 2022 model year, wireless Apple CarPlay® is standard, as is ProPilot Assist, a partially automated highway driving aid.
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What is new for the 2022 Infiniti QX50?
- QX50 trims have been upgraded with Rear Seat Heaters and Leather & Suede Seats as standard equipment this year.
- The Essential trim now comes with Leather Seats, Memory Seat(s), A/C Seat(s), Heated Steering Wheel, and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.
- The Luxe trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
- The Pure trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The Sensory trim now comes with A/C Seat(s) as standard equipment.
2022 Infiniti QX50 trims
Pure:
- 268-hp, 280-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leatherette Seats
- Power Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- Parking Sensors
- Blind Spot Monitor
- View our Infiniti QX50 Pure inventory
Luxe:
- Includes all features available on the Pure
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Remote Start
- Cruise Control
- Panoramic Sunroof
- CD Audio
- View our Infiniti QX50 Luxe inventory
Essential:
- Includes all features available on the Luxe
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- BOSE Sound System
- Navigation System
- View our Infiniti QX50 Essential inventory
Sensory:
- Includes all features available on the Essential
- 2.0L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Leather & Suede Seats
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Infiniti QX50 Sensory inventory
Autograph:
- Includes all features available on the Sensory
- Rear Sunshade
- View our Infiniti QX50 Autograph inventory
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What We Like
Interior comfort: The QX50 has supportive front- and second-row seating with adult-friendly levels of space. Getting in and out of this Infiniti is also easy due to its not-too-big and not-too-small dimensions.
Standard features: Infiniti gives a boost to the QX50’s argument for being a value-conscious choice by loading in many standard features. In terms of driver aids, these include blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high-beam headlights, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and ProPilot Assist.
Cargo room: People love SUVs for many reasons, and one of the main ones is often cargo capacity. The QX50 has plenty of space for long vacations or bag-intensive errands. There is also a reasonable number of cubbies and storage nooks in the cabin.
What Needs Improvement
Infotainment system: The dual-screen infotainment system is well behind the times. It’s difficult to navigate, the graphics are behind the times, and the lower screen is largely redundant.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Infiniti QX50 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Infiniti QX50 6th out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUVs.
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Essential 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Run Flat Tires
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Leatherette Seats
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
268
Torque (ft-lbs)
280
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16
Wheelbase
110.2"
Overall length
184.7"
Width
74.9"
Height
66"
Leg room
F 39.6"/R 38.7"
Head room
F 40"/R 38.4"
Front tires
P235/55VR19
Rear tires
P235/55VR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2022 Infiniti QX50 FAQ
The 2022 Infiniti QX50 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Essential : 23 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Sensory : 23 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Pure : 23 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Luxe : 23 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Autograph : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Infiniti QX50 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Infiniti QX50 as 5 out of 18 among Luxury Compact SUV
The 2022 Infiniti QX50 has received an average 3.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2022 Infiniti QX50, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2022 Infiniti QX50 Reviews.
The 2022 Infiniti QX50 has a maximum towing capacity of 3000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2022 Infiniti QX50:
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Sunroof(s)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seat(s)
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