The 2024 Infiniti QX50 Autograph AWD crossover delivers top-notch luxury, tailored design, and an advanced powertrain to a showroom near you. It’s refined for everyday life, filled with premium design touches, and effortlessly capable.
In other words – it’s virtually perfect.
QX50 is also available in Pure, Luxe, Sport and Sensory trims with standard front-wheel drive. Autograph comes standard with .
My tester was powered by a 2.0-liter variable compression turbocharged engine paired with an automatic Xtronic transmission that features downshift rmatching and standard
paddle shifters to help deliver a more engaging driving experience.
The combination delivers 268 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque, and 28 miles per gallon down the highway fuel economy as estimated by the EPA. Towing capacity is limited at 3,000 pounds.
The compact five-seater also includes a generous cargo area that was maximized on a Fourth of July excursion to our beach cabin on Camano Island.
The QX50 commands attention with its sculpted look and muscular proportions, which draw on
several key Infiniti styling cues. For example, the Infiniti ’s double-arch front grille and
crescent-shaped rear roof pillar, along with prominent crease lines along the bodysides and a
sleek roofline, give the QX50 a distinct appearance. Buyers can further personalize QX50 to
their tastes with a choice between 19- and 20-inch wheels, and seven exterior color choices
comprising Hermosa Blue, Graphite Shadow, Slate Gray, Black Obsidian, Dynamic Sunstone
Red, Lunar White ,and Radiant White.
QX50 is equally compelling for all inside, with highly curated interior materials that wrap around
occupants. The second-row of seats slides, allowing for optimizing between legroom or luggage
room, and folds flat to create up to 65.1 cubic feet of cargo space. A standard power lift-gate, with available motion-activated function, eases access to
Comfort and convenience features are supplied in abundance. Personal favorites were the panoramic moonroof with power sunshade, quilted semi-aniline leather appointed seats, natural maple trim accents, navigation system with premium traffic, Bose performance audio system with 16 speakers including tweeters, wireless Apple CarPlay, tri-zone climate control, and WiFi Hotspot.
In particular, the Bose system impressed, as it made the top 400 rock songs of all-time almost sound like live performances as it counted down to No. 1: Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven.
also offers a total of four USB ports throughout the cabin and a standard wireless device charging pad.
The driver assistance package practically drives the QX50. Technology includes ProPilot steering assist, intelligent cruise control with full-speed range, stop and hold; hill start assist, front and rear parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, head-up display and adaptive front lighting. The system is equipped to help ease the driver’s workload in certain driving and can help the driver stay centered within their lane and assists with acceleration and braking – ideal for longer highway journeys.
Infiniti puts even more technology at your fingertips with an extensive selection of advanced safety features that help streamline and simplify almost every trip. Highlights include predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, bspot warning, lane dwarning, rear cross traffic alert, rear automatic braking and high beam assist.
The QX50 receives an overall five-star safety rating by the government and final assembly is completed in Mexico.
Base Price: $59,095
Price As Driven: $61,610
Destination charge is included in base price. Vehicles are provided by the manufacturer. List price may vary at local dealerships.
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