Infiniti QX50
| Infiniti QX50 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan Motor Company |
| Also called | Nissan Skyline Crossover |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Model years | 2014-present |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door CUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Related |
Infiniti FX Infiniti G37 Infiniti M Nissan 370Z |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 L V6 VQ37VHR 320 hp (239 kW) |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic (Manual Shift-ability) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 in (2,800 mm) 113.4 in (2,880 mm) |
| Length | 182.3 in (4,630 mm) |
| Width | 71.0 in (1,803 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Infiniti EX |
The Infiniti QX50 is a Compact luxury crossover SUV, successor of Infiniti EX.
GQ magazine named it one of the 10 best luxury SUV's three years in a row.
First generation
Initial release
QX50 (2013-)
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Nanjing Auto Show.[1]
Middle East models went on sale as 2014 model year vehicle. Early models include VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6 (326PS) engine with all wheel drive, 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, DS mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM), and Adaptive Shift Control.[2]
US models went on sale as 2014 model year vehicles. Early models included QX50, QX50 AWD, QX50 Journey and QX50 AWD Journey.[3]
QX50L (2015-)
China model was set to go on sale in 2015.[4]
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 AWD (320PS) | 2013?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
| 3.7 AWD (326PS) | 2013?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 326 PS (240 kW; 322 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
| 3.7 (330PS) | 2013?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
| 3.7 AWD (330PS) | 2013?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0d AWD | 2013?- | 2,993 cc (183 cu in) V6 turbo (V9X) | 238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp)@3750, 550 N·m (406 lb·ft)@1750 |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 AWD (320PS) | 2013?- | electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| 3.7 AWD (326PS) | 2013?- | electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0d AWD | 2013?- | electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
Production
Production of the Chinese models of QX50L at Xiangyang plant in Hubei Province was set to begin in 2014.[7][8][9]
Marketing
Infiniti QX50L was used as the actors' official passenger vehicle for the Where Are We Going? Dad (爸爸去哪儿) television series.[10][11]
2015 update
QX50 (2015-)
Changes include overall length increased by 80 millimetres (3.2 inches), a redesigned grille and front bumper assembly that incorporate LED daylight running lights, optional automatically opened and closed tailgate hatch, optional full panoramic glass roof.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2014 Guangzhou motor show, followed by 2015 New York Auto Show.[12]
Delivery of China model began in February 2015.[13]
US models went on sale as 2016 model year vehicle. Early models included 3.7, 3.7 AWD[14]
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 (330PS) | 2015?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
| 3.7 AWD (330PS) | 2015?- | 3,696 cc (226 cu in) V6 (Nissan VQ37VHR) | 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp)@7000, 360 N·m (266 lb·ft)@5200 |
Transmissions
| Model | Years | Types |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 (330PS) | 2015?- | electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| 3.7 AWD (330PS) | 2015?- | electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
Second generation
QX Sport Inspiration Concept (2016)
It included 21-inch wheels, black and white interior upholstery.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2016 Beijing Motor Show,[15] followed by 2016 Paris Motor Show (with gray body colour, 22-inch wheels in bronze, brown leather interior upholstery, 2.0-litre inline-four variable compression engine with compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1),[16] 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show (with black and white interior upholstery).[17]
QX50 Concept (2017)
It included 2.0-litre inline-four variable compression engine with compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1, front-drive platform.[18]
The vehicle was unveiled in 2017 North American International Auto Show.[19][20][21]
References
- ↑ Q纪元强势前行 英菲尼迪闪耀亮相2013南京车展 Archived February 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "A Uniquely Personal Expression of Style, With Standard 3.7-litre V6" (Press release). Infinitipress.me. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ↑ 2014 Infiniti QX50 Press Kit: Overview
- ↑ 全新英菲尼迪Q50亚洲首演 国产车型公布 英菲尼迪强势出击2013上海车展 Archived August 7, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ 2014 QX50 brochure (Europe) Archived February 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ 2014 QX50 brochure (Middle East) Archived February 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Katy Perry to Perform at Infiniti Brand Festival in China". Infinitinews.com. 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ↑ 英菲尼迪(进口)-英菲尼迪Q50 (2013-04-22). "英菲尼迪2014年国产Q50L/QX50L两款车". Autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
- ↑ Infiniti adds two-liter turbocharged petrol engine to Q50 range Archived February 3, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ 关于《爸爸去哪儿》节目官方用车的声明
- ↑ 英菲尼迪全系SUV车型护航 重量级嘉宾吴秀波现身探班 《爸爸去哪儿》第一季圆满谢幕
- ↑ Infiniti QX50 confirmed for NY debut
- ↑ Infiniti shows latest QX50 in China
- ↑ 2016 Infiniti QX50 First Drive
- ↑ Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration Concept fits perfectly in the QX50's shoes
- ↑ Infiniti's QX Sport Inspiration is still attractive, in Paris, and now gray
- ↑ INFINITI QX Sport Inspiration and Future VC-Turbo Engine Technology Makes North American Debuts At Los Angeles Auto Show
- ↑ Infiniti QX50 concept previews production model with variable compression engine
- ↑ インフィニティ、2017年北米自動車ショーで 「QX50コンセプト」を世界初公開 インフィニティの次世代中型SUVビジョンを示唆 -
- ↑ QX50 Concept: INFINITI’s vision for a next-generation mid-size premium crossover
- ↑ Infiniti's QX50 Concept debuts in oh-so-close-to-production form in Detroit
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