Handsome and powerful, the INFINITI QX50 is a compact luxury SUV that knows how to attract a crowd. Drivers love the QX50’s upscale interior as much as they love its quick, easygoing performance.
With its bold colors and sleek lines, the 2021 INFINITI QX50 is a stunner. This five-door compact luxury crossover SUV gives off a palpable air of class and style, offering everything from chrome trim to a panoramic sunroof.
Every 2021 INFINITI QX50 is home to a quiet, comfortable cabin that won’t disappoint luxury shoppers. Move up through the trim models, and this crossover SUV becomes more and more luxurious, with options that include quilted leather seating, wood cabin trim, and faux-suede headliner.
This compact luxury crossover is as practical as it is posh. Behind the backseats, there are 31 cubic feet of cargo space for your daily necessities. To haul large items—say, gardening supplies or lengthy sports gear—simply flip down the 60/40-split-folding rear seats to create up to 65 cubic feet of maximum cargo space.
Interior features you’ll love:
With a perfect five-star rating for overall safety, the QX50 is a sturdy family hauler. This year, the 2021 adds to its list of standard safety features, so each and every QX50 trim model can better help you avoid an accident.
Key safety features:
Every 2021 INFINITI QX50 features the same powertrain: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission. The engine’s 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque get the QX50 going with impressive speed. Every QX50 comes standard with front-wheel drive, but sporty all-wheel drive is optional for all five trim levels. Add all-wheel drive to create greater stability on wet pavement and to help keep you from getting stuck on a muddy trail.
Properly equipped, the 2021 QX50 can tow up to 2,000 pounds. In other words, it has enough muscle to easily tow your Jet Ski or small fishing boat to the beach.
This small luxury crossover SUV does an excellent job of blending premium power with reasonable fuel economy. With front-wheel drive, the QX50 earns 26 mpg combined (23 city/29 highway mpg). Since the all-wheel-drive system adds extra weight, it causes EPA ratings to drop slightly, to 25 mpg combined (22/28 mpg).
There are five luxurious QX50 models: Pure, Luxe, Essential, Sensory, and Autograph. Each lives up to your expectations, with more and more in high-end comforts and conveniences as you move up the hierarchy.
With the Pure, the QX50 kicks off its lineup with a reasonable price tag (starting at $38,975), sleek style, and plenty of creature comforts. It’s never short on infotainment features, including helpful Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, which lets you use your phone’s maps app in lieu of navigation.
The Luxe makes life a bit more luxurious, starting with a panoramic sunroof and remote engine start. This QX50 also has a practical side, adding an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Next on the list is the Essential, a QX50 that helps you weather frost (with heated mirrors) and better find your way around town (with standard navigation). If you require a little assistance inserting this luxury crossover into a parallel space, the surround-view parking camera is at your service.
Upgrade to the QX50 Sensory for a little more flash: this little luxury SUV turns heads with its bigger wheels. Inside, you’ll enjoy extra speakers for your audio system and soft leather upholstery.
The top-tier Autograph is the fully-loaded version of the QX50. It adds extra comforts to cool you down, such as ventilated front seats, rear passenger sunshades, and tri-zone automatic climate control. The hands-free liftgate is another nice touch, making it easier than ever to access your cargo hold. The Autograph is also the only QX50 to offer premium white leather with blue Ultrasuede trim, an elegant interior option.
Life happens, but INFINITI’s limited warranty coverage is here to reassure you. Should you experience an unexpected performance issue, your warranty coverage will help you get back on the road in a jiffy. Every QX50 comes with:
The QX50 was fully redesigned for the 2019 model year, so we don’t expect a big overhaul any time soon. Currently, this small luxury crossover delivers a winning combination of premium power, interior comfort, and cutting-edge technology. It’s as competitive as it gets!