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2022 Infiniti QX50 review

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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  • Outdated infotainment system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

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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.

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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
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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

Customer ratings

3 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

4
Excellent

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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Infiniti QX50 features and specs

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Pure 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels

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 41"/R 39.1"

Front tires

P235/55VR19

Rear tires

P235/55VR19

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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