Infiniti’s QX55 joins lineup for 2022 as newest take on sporty FX concept

FX was based connected the rear-drive chassis of the Nissan 370Z sports car, which besides served arsenic the underpinnings for the Infiniti G35 sedan and coupe.

For 2013, the FX became the QX70 erstwhile Infiniti introduced its caller QX nomenclature for SUV models, and past the QX70 was softly discontinued aft 2017.

Now, the FX plan conception has been revived for the all-new 2022 Infiniti QX55 five-passenger athletics crossover, with the sleek falling rear roofline that gives it the aforesaid benignant of coupe silhouette.
This time, the caller coupe-crossover is intimately based connected the Infiniti QX50 five-passenger crossover, which has the aforesaid underbody – but not the sporty roofline.

Three QX55 trim levels are offered successful its inaugural year, and each travel modular with Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. They are the basal Luxe ($46,500, positive $1,025 freight); midlevel Essential ($51,600); and top-of-the-line Sensory ($57,050), the exemplary we tested for this report.

That compares with a terms scope of $36,950 to $56,850 for the 2021 QX50 (no 2022 prices person been announced yet). The QX50 Luxe AWD exemplary is $43,500, portion the Essential AWD is $46,700 and Sensory AWD $52,000.

Of course, the biggest quality betwixt the archetypal FX and QX70 compared with the caller QX55 is that the QX55 comes connected the front-wheel-drive chassis of the Nissan Pathfinder, which is astir apt wherefore Infiniti chose to springiness each QX55 models the modular all-wheel drive. Fans of the FX/QX70 would beryllium expecting rear-wheel thrust astatine the least.

As with the QX50, the caller QX55 comes with a continuously adaptable automatic transmission, which is astonishing considering that Nissan has conscionable introduced a 2022 Pathfinder SUV that has ditched the CVT for a accepted nine-speed automatic. But the QX55 does travel with paddle shifters to simulate manual shifting.

Under the hood of each trim levels of the QX55 is the aforesaid turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder motor arsenic that comes successful the QX50, rated astatine 268 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque.

The QX55 is somewhat longer than the QX50 – 186.3 inches vs. 184.7. The wheelbase is the same, astatine 110.2 inches.
Weights are similar, arsenic good – 4,065 pounds for our QX55 Sensory tester, compared with 4,127 for the QX50 Sensory AWD model.
Interior features see wireless Apple CarPlay, dual interaction screens for infotainment/navigation and conveyance controls, sliding second-row seat, and a larger cargo country than different likewise styled premium coupe-like crossovers – 26.9 cubic feet down the rear seat, oregon 54.1 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded down.

Our tester came with the Head-Up Display and Infiniti’s precocious ProPILOT Assist, some included connected the Sensory model. 
Outside, determination is simply a distinctive double-arch mesh grille, and connected our Sensory model, determination were 20-inch dark-painted, machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, with all-season run-flat tires.

We had the premium Slate Gray exterior overgarment ($695), and a Monaco Red semi-aniline leather interior with achromatic earthy maple wood accents. 

A powerfulness moonroof and extortion rails were standard, on with automatic, cube-design LED headlights, LED signature daytime moving lights, and LED beforehand fog lights. 

The motion-activated powerfulness tailgate provided casual entree to the cargo area. There was a heated, leather-wrapped powerfulness tilt/telescopic steering wheel; enhanced ambient interior lighting; rain-sensing windshield wipers; reverse tilt-down, heated extracurricular mirrors; intelligent cardinal with pushbutton commencement and distant start; self-dimming rearview mirror; three-zone automatic clime control; power-adjustable heated and cooled beforehand bucket seats, with powerfulness lumbar adjust; representation for the driver’s seat, mirrors and steering column; progressive sound cancellation; and acoustic beforehand model glass.

There is country for up to 5 radical successful the caller Infiniti QX55 crossover for 2022, including 2 successful the beforehand bucket seats and 3 successful the rear seat seat.

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The rear spot had slide, recline and fold-flat features. But rear spot limb and genu country are limited, particularly with larger radical riding successful beforehand with the bucket seats pushed backmost connected their tracks.

Our infotainment strategy included a Bose 16-speaker premium audio setup, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay/Android car connectivity, navigation with MapCare and Premium Traffic-plus, and Infiniti InTouch services.

The ProPILOT Assist strategy brought steering assist, intelligent cruise control, and traffic-sign recognition. We besides had Hill Start Assist; beforehand and rear parking sensors; Around View camera system, with moving-object detection; distance-control assist; and adaptive beforehand lighting.

Among included information features were high-beam assist, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking, blind-spot informing and intervention, and lane-departure informing and intervention.

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Extras connected our trial vehicle, too the premium paint, included the Lighting Package ($925), with invited lighting and illuminated footwear plates; Cargo Package ($350), adding reversible cargo mat, cargo blocks, console net, cargo nett and black-film rear bumper protector; and a Lifestyle Hitch ($450).

Cabin prime was enhanced done the usage of premium materials and craftsmanship, and the progressive sound cancellation and amended insulation provided a quiescent thrust adjacent connected immoderate unsmooth pavement.

Driving the QX55 is similar being down the instrumentality of a athletics sedan. Performance is rather decent, acknowledgment to the turbo engine. Although it runs connected gasoline, it has the torque and substance ratio of a four-cylinder diesel engine. 

EPA ratings are 22 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. The vessel holds 16 gallons of gasoline, and unleaded premium is recommended but not required.

On the mechanical side, our QX55 came with physics stableness power with traction control, Nissan’s Easy Fill tyre alert, four-wheel antilock brakes with physics brake-force organisation and brake assist, and an physics parking brake.

The Infiniti infotainment/navigation strategy includes dependable control, Bluetooth telephone and audio, outer radio, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, AM/FM vigor with CD player, and 4 USB ports. There is simply a dual show strategy with precocious eight-inch and little seven-inch LCD interaction screens.

Safety features besides included the beforehand and rear seat-mounted broadside aerial bags; genu aerial bags for operator and beforehand passenger; beforehand and rear side-curtain aerial bags with rollover sensors; and child-seat tethers and anchors for the rear seat; and autarkic tire-pressure monitoring.

The QX55 has easy-to-read gauges, hospitality lighting, and, of course, the modular Infiniti analog clock. There is simply a seven-inch colour show with Infiniti controller for the travel computer.

Total sticker terms for our QX55 Sensory exemplary was $60,495, including freight, premium overgarment and options.

The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III person appeared regularly successful the Express-News since 2000. Contact him astatine chambers@auto-writer.com oregon connected Twitter @gchambers3.

2022 Infiniti QX55

The package: Midsize, coupe-like, premium, five-door, five-passenger, turbocharged four-cylinder, gasoline-powered, all-wheel-drive crossover inferior vehicle.
Highlights: This is Infiniti’s caller sporty crossover for 2022, reintroducing the sleek coupe look of the erstwhile FX models. It has a agelong database of modular oregon disposable amenities and high-tech features.
Negatives: CVT alternatively than accepted automatic transmission; nary motor upgrade disposable for sportier performance.
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder.
Transmission: Continuously adaptable automatic with paddle shifters.
Power/torque: 268 HP/280 foot-pounds.
Length: 186.4 inches.
Curb value range: 4,015-4,065 pounds.
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Cargo volume: 26.9 cubic feet (behind 2nd seat); 54.1 cubic feet (second-row spot folded down).
Side aerial bags: Front seat-mounted; roof-mounted side-curtain for some rows.
Electronic stableness control: Standard. 
Fuel capacity/type: 16 gallons/unleaded premium recommended (but not required).
EPA substance economy: 22 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined
Major competitors: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC. 
Base terms range: $46,500-$57,050, positive $1,025 freight.
Price arsenic tested: $60,495, including freight and options (Sensory AWD). 
On the Road rating: 8.5 (of a imaginable 10).

Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail; existent selling terms whitethorn vary.