At a Glance: 2021 INFINITI QX50




The 2021 INFINITI QX50 luxury mid-size crossover is further enhanced this year with additional standard content on more grade levels, including broader availability of ProPILOT Assist driver-assistance features, and additional standard safety features across the model range. A new Mineral Black exterior color is also added for 2021.

October 15, 2020



The 2021 INFINITI QX50 luxury mid-size crossover is further enhanced this year with additional standard content on more grade levels, including broader availability of ProPILOT Assist driver-assistance features, and additional standard safety features across the model range. A new Mineral Black exterior color is also added for 2021.


This year ProPILOT Assist, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Prevention and Blind Spot Intervention are standard on QX50 LUXE and higher grades. New laminated side windows for front-seat passengers quiet the already-calm interior, and new rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags are added as standard equipment.


The QX50’s advanced VC-Turbo engine is the world’s first production variable compression ratio engine , transforming on demand. A breakthrough in combustion engine design, the 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency. It combines the power of a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with enhanced torque and efficiency.


The engine delivers 268 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 1,600-4,800 rpm. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 29 mpg highway for front-wheel drive and 28 mpg highway for all-wheel drive models.


The 2021 QX50 is available in a choice of five grade levels: QX50 PURE, QX50 LUXE, QX50 ESSENTIAL, QX50 SENSORY and QX50 AUTOGRAPH. Each is offered in front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.


Highlights of the 2021 INFINITI QX50 include (bolded items denote new for 2021):


Body

Luxury crossover design inspired by QX50 Concept and QX Sport Inspiration
LED headlights (LED high/low beam)
LED signature daytime running lights
Available Adaptive Front Lighting System
Available LED front fog lamps
Auto on/off headlights
High Beam Assist
Available unique cube design LED headlights
Signature INFINITI-style double-arch front grille
Available heated outside mirrors
Side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
LED taillights
Chrome-finished dual exhaust tips
Rear hatch with integrated spoiler and center high-mount stoplight
Body-colored manual folding and power adjustable outside mirrors
Body-colored door handles with chrome accents and LED welcome lights (front handles)
Available panoramic sunroof with power open/close/tilt and power sunshade
Available aluminum roof rails
Power liftgate
Available Motion-Activated Liftgate
Nine exterior colors: Majestic White (premium color), Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Dynamic Sunstone Red (premium color), Hermosa Blue, Lunar White, Black Obsidian, Mocha Almond (premium color) and new Mineral Black (premium color) 



Engine and Driveline

Front-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system
World-first production VC-Turbo engine
KR20DDET 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
Rated at 268 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 1,600-4,800 rpm
Variable compression ratio – 8.0:1 – 14.0:1
Bore and stroke 84.0 x 90.1 @ 8.0:1 CR; 84.0 x 88.9 @ 14.0:1 CR
6,000 rpm redline
Direct injection + port injection
Available remote engine start
Standard Xtronic transmission continuously variable transmission with manual shift mode
Fuel economy ratings: 23 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined front-wheel drive models; 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, 25 mpg combined all-wheel drive models



Suspension, Steering and Braking

MacPherson Strut front suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower aluminum/steel subframe construction, twin tube shock absorbers, 27 mm stabilizer bar
Independent multi-link rear suspension with monotube shock absorbers, 22.5 mm stabilizer bar
Engine speed-sensitive, power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering system
Available Direct Adaptive Steering system
Power-assisted front and rear vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist
Electronic parking brake
19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/55R19 all-season tires
Available 20-inch silver painted machined finish aluminum-alloy wheels with 255/45R20 all-season tires
Available 20-inch gunmetal color aluminum-alloy wheels with 255/45R20 all-season tires
Available 20-inch black painted and machine finished aluminum-alloy wheels with 255/45R20 all-season tires 
Hill Start Assist
Standard Easy Fill Tire Alert



Interior Features

Luxurious driver-oriented interior with standard leatherette seats
Available leather-appointed seats
Available semi-aniline leather-appointed seats
8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 8-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat
Available heated front seats
Available climate-control seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio and cruise control
Available heated steering wheel
Paddle shifters
Available memory system and position synchronization for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
Driver’s seat power lumbar support (2-way), available front passenger’s seat power lumbar (2-way)
Textured aluminum accents or available open pore Maple wood accents
Available Ultrasuede® interior trim accents
Leather-accented shift knob
60/40 split 2nd row seat with rear seat slide, recline and flat-fold function
7-inch color meter display with INFINITI controller
Electroluminescent gauges with a center display for trip computer and additional vehicle information
INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
Active Noise Cancellation
RearView Monitor
Available Around View® Monitor with front, side and rear-mounted cameras to help with parking including Moving Object Detection, Front and Rear Sonar System
Available head-up display
6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with four USB ports
Available Bose® Performance Series premium audio with 16 speakers, metallic speaker grilles on tweeters
SiriusXM® Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
Available INFINITI InTouch™ with Navigation and INFINITI InTouch™ Services
Standard automatic collision notification and emergency call (trial included, subscription sold separately) 
Infotainment system with INFINITI InTouch™ dual HD displays with upper 8-inch and lower 7-inch VGA LCD touch screens
Apple CarPlay® integration
Android Auto™ integration
SiriusXM® Radio, SiriusXM® Travel Link with 4-year complementary access to weather, fuel prices, stocks, sports and movie times (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® and vehicle information, including music search by voice
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear seat vents
Available Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Available HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
Available enhanced interior ambient lighting
Aluminum front kickplates
Available rear side window sunshades
Laminated front row side window glass 
Wi-Fi hotspot (subscription sold separately) 
Four available interior colors: Graphite, Wheat/Black, Wheat/Brown and White



Safety, Security and Driving Aids

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System&nbsp;
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for outboard occupant head protection
Front driver and passenger knee supplemental air bags
Rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Independent Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Vehicle Security System with remote keyless entry, INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Lane Departure Warning
Available Lane Departure Prevention
Blind Spot Warning
Available Blind Spot Intervention
Rear Automatic Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Available Distance Control Assist
Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection
Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System
Available ProPILOT Assist, with steering assist and Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range) with hold and stop
Available Traffic Sign Recognition



Models and Manufacturing

Five available grade levels: QX50 PURE, QX50 LUXE, QX50 ESSENTIAL, QX50 SENSORY and QX50 AUTOGRAPH – each offered in front-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
Four available packages: Convenience Package, Climate Package (complimentary), Premium White Leather Package and Appearance Package



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