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2019 Infiniti QX50 (Essential AWD)
DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Front-engine, AWD
annoyance. To be fair, we’ve had similar
ENGINE TYPE Turbocharged I-4,
issues with other automakers’ parking
alum block/head
sensors going off randomly, too. But still.
VALVETRAIN DOHC, 4 valves/cyl WORKS FOR YOU...
One feature that received almost
DISPLACEMENT 120.2-121.9 cu in/
universal praise, though, was Nissan’s 1,970-1,997cc OR YOUR MONEY BACK !
suite of driver assist technologies. I COMPRESSION RATIO 8.0-14.0:1
mostly used Distance Control Assist, but POWER (SAE NET) 268 hp @ 5,600 rpm
the steering assistance that’s paired with TORQUE (SAE NET) 280 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
the QX50’s adaptive cruise control is also REDLINE 6,000 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 15.5 lb/hp
one of the best in the industry. That said,
TRANSMISSION Cont variable auto
Throttle Out host Zack Counts thought
AXLE/FINAL DRIVE RATIO 5.85:1/2.24:1
it might almost be too good. “Mostly, it’s
SUSPENSION, Struts, coil springs,
just good,” he said, but “occasionally it’s FRONT; REAR anti-roll bar; multilink,
frightening in that it’s competent enough coil springs, anti-roll bar
to woo the driver into daydreams.” If the STEERING RATIO 14.6:1-21.1:1
system encounters a situation it can’t TURNS LOCK TO LOCK 2.6
handle, that could be a big problem. So no BRAKES, F; R 13.0-in vented disc;
12.1-in vented disc, ABS
texting while cruise-controlling, OK?
In terms of maintenance costs, the WHEELS 7.5 x 20-in cast
aluminum
tires proved to be the most expensive
TIRES 255/45R20 101Y (M+S)
part. Replacing a single tire after I hit a Bridgestone Ecopia H/L
literal fork in the middle of the road cost 422 Plus RFT
$357.48, more than we spent on dealer DIMENSIONS
service for the entire year. A little more WHEELBASE 110.2 in
than a week later, a screw punctured that TRACK, F/R 64.4/63.8 in
same tire. Thankfully, it was covered L X W X H 184.7 x 74.9 x 66.0 in
GROUND CLEARANCE 8.6 in
under warranty, so we only had to pay
APPRCH/DEPART ANGLE 17.2/23.9 deg
labor costs. Since the display control unit
TURNING CIRCLE 36.4 ft
was replaced as part of a recall, our only
CURB WEIGHT 4,163 lb
other costs (aside from gas) were the two WEIGHT DIST, F/R 58/42%
service visits every 7,500 miles, totaling a TOWING CAPACITY N/A (3,000 lb w/ Tow pkg)
shade under $200. The closest analogues SEATING CAPACITY 5
in our recent long-term fleet are the 2017 HEADROOM, F/R 40.0/38.4 in
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4Matic ($50,405 LEGROOM, F/R 39.6/38.7 in
as tested, $1,000.43 for two service visits) SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 57.9/57.1 in
and the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace 35t R Sport CARGO VOLUME BEH F/R 64.4/31.1 cu ft
($64,743 as tested, $0 for maintenance). TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
In the end, I didn’t exactly grow to
0-30 2.4 sec
love the QX50, but I did learn to appre-
0-40 3.6
ciate it. The QX50 looks great, and its
0-50 4.9
combination of comfort and driver assist 0-60 6.6
technology made it a fantastic daily driver 0-70 8.6

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LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.84 g (avg)
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BASIC WARRANTY 4 years/60,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 6 years/70,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 years/Unlimited miles
FUEL CAPACITY 16.0 gal
REAL MPG, CITY/ 21.0/29.7/24.2 mpg
HWY/COMB
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 24/30/26 mpg
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.
ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 140/112 kW-hr/100 miles This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.74 lb/mile
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