Overview: 2017 INFINITI QX50
Following the success of the 2016 model's redesign, the 2017 INFINITI QX50 once again combines a sculpted, elegant exterior design with an exhilarating driving performance and an engaging interior environment.
The 2017 INFINITI QX50 luxury crossover features an added 3.2 inches to the wheelbase and 4.5 inches to the overall length – versus the 2015 model – providing enhanced second-row legroom and comfort. The new QX50 includes a revised exterior in line with other INFINITI models such as the Q50 sedan. A moonroof is also standard across all grade levels.
These enhancements, initially made to the 2016 QX50, were well-received by consumers – sales of the QX50 jumped 210 percent for the 2016 calendar year, making it the brand's fastest growing model and third-best seller in the INFINITI lineup.
The QX50 is offered in two very well equipped models – QX50 and QX50 AWD with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Optional equipment packages include the Premium, Premium Plus, Deluxe Touring, Technology and new 19-in. Wheel & Tire packages. Each comes equipped with a standard 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 – one of the most powerful engines in its segment – and a 7-speed automatic transmission.
Fluid appearance, unique personality
The 2017 INFINITI QX50 luxury crossover provides a unique combination of a right-sized exterior with a luxurious interior environment and suite of advanced technology features. The QX50's coupe-inspired luxury crossover design – a fusion of coupe and sport utility vehicle – features LED daytime running lights, signature INFINITI-style double-arch front grille and side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals.
With its 186.8-inch wheelbase and 113.4-inch overall length, the QX50 offers 115.4 cubic feet of interior volume. Most of the increase in interior space (versus the previous design) can be felt in the second row of seats – rear legroom grew by 4.3 inches and rear knee room was boosted by 3.9 inches. In addition, ground clearance was raised 0.8 inches – giving drivers a higher vantage point for improved outward vision.
As in previous years, the QX50's wide rear hatch and low load floor make the QX50 a versatile vehicle for everyday and weekend use. The exterior includes many signature INFINITI touches, including large L-shaped headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, available xenon auto-leveling headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), integrated LED fog lights, distinctive LED taillights and a “dynamic arch” profile.
Other exterior features include a high-mounted rear hatchback spoiler with integrated brake light, chrome-finished dual exhaust tips, standard power sliding tinted glass moonroof with tilt feature, sliding sunshade and one-touch open/close and available roof rails. The QX50 also features a standard courtesy light integrated in the driver's outside mirror, which welcomes the driver to the vehicle.
Seven exterior colors are offered for 2017: Malbec Black, Midnight Garnet, Graphite Shadow, Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Moonlight White and Hagane Blue.
Versatile interior designed for personal use
The 2017 QX50's dramatic interior again offers an invigorating and engaging environment, one that is both indulgent and inspiring. The driver-focused cabin layout features an INFINITI signature “double-wave” instrument panel, easy-to-read high-contrast gauges, hospitality lighting with a pin LED light mounted over the center console, and an INFINITI signature analog clock.
The instrument panel also features a 7-inch color display with INFINITI controller for the trip computer and additional vehicle information. The available INFINITI Navigation System includes a 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. Other technology systems include Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).
Comfortable seating is provided by an 8-way power driver's seat and a 4-way power passenger's seat. Heated front seats are now standard on both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models.
Also available are a driver's seat memory system, an 8-way power front passenger's seat and a power remote up-folding feature with dual controls (operated from the front or the hatch area) for the second-row 60/40 split seat. There is also a leather-wrapped shift knob and leather-wrapped steering wheel, which includes controls for audio and cruise control.
All models feature aluminum interior accents, with available maple interior accents. The available Bose® Premium Audio System includes 11 speakers (including 2 subwoofers), an AM/FM/CD in-dash changer and a USB connection port for iPod® and other compatible devices.
The advanced Around View® Monitor (AVM), available with the Premium Plus Package, utilizes four small cameras located front, side and rear to give the driver a virtual 360-degree view of the outside of the QX50 and help aid when parking. The AVM system includes Front and Rear Sonar.
The interior is offered with standard premium leather-appointed seating surfaces, available in three colors – Graphite, Wheat and Chestnut.
Offered at no charge for the first four years of ownership is the INFINITI Personal Assistantä, which provides new INFINITI owners access to a team of professional personal assistants from a registered phone. Information and service requests range from directory assistance and weather forecasts to arranging tasks such as hotel or dinner reservations on the caller's behalf.
Advanced platform and powertrain
Under the QX50's dramatic body is an equally advanced platform and powertrain. The FM (Front Midship) platform helps provide high levels of handling performance. Every 2017 INFINITI QX50 comes with a VQ37VHR 3.7-liter V6 engine rated at 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque.
The engine is matched with a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, DS mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control. QX50 fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway for both rear-wheel-drive models and all-wheel-drive models.
Superb handling is provided by a subframe-mounted independent front double-wishbone suspension with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The rear suspension is an independent multi-link design with aluminum-alloy upper and lower links and axle housing, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.
The Q50 has a vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted steering system. The QX50's standard braking system includes power-assisted front and rear discs (vented front) and standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Also standard is Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS), while an advanced Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) is optionally available.
Available wheel and tire combinations include standard 18-inch 8-spoke metallic finish aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/55R18 all-season tires or 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/45R19 all-season tires, which are offered as part of the Deluxe Touring Package.
INFINITI QX50 AWD models feature INFINITI's Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system, which utilizes an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch. The electromagnetic AWD system responds quickly, helping to minimize wheel slip in adverse conditions.
Standard safety equipment includes an INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS); driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for outboard occupant head protection; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Also standard are 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver ELR only) and front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors, front-seat Active Head Restraints and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system for the rear outboard seating positions.
The QX50 also features advanced Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones to help disperse crash energy around the passenger compartment.
Models and packages
The 2017 INFINITI QX50 is available in two models: QX50 and QX50 AWD, with five option packages available. The Premium Package includes 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 and aluminum roof rails.
The Premium Plus Package adds INFINITI Navigation, Around View® Monitor (AVM), and Front and Rear Sonar System.
The Deluxe Touring Package features 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 second-row seats, and a meter hood with premium stitching.
The Technology Package features Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW).
The 19-in. Tire & Wheel Package features 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/45R19 all-season performance tires.
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