New York 2015: 2016 Infiniti QX50 Arrives

by Cameron Aubernon

April 1st, 2015 11:33 AM

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new york 2015 2016 infiniti qx50 arrives

Formerly known as the EX37, the 2016 Infiniti QX50 took Manhattan at the 2015 New York Auto Show.

At a glance, the premium crossover looks like the outgoing model, but a closer look reveals a revised front bumper and grille, LED daytime lights, refreshed side mirrors, and a new rear.

The QX50 is also longer than before, gaining 3.2 inches in the wheelbase and 4.5 inches overall for respective lengths of 113.4 inches and 186.3 inches. The increased length also lends to more interior room, jumping 8.3 cubic feet to 115.4 cubic feet inside. Rear passengers in the second row will notice the increase, thanks to a gain of 4.3 inches of legroom and 3.9 inches of rear knee room. Finally, the crossover is also higher, coming with a ground clearance of 6.9 inches for rear-driven models, 6.5 inches for the version with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.

Power to the back or all four corners comes from a 3.7-liter V6 delivering 325 horses and 267 lb-ft of torque, paired to a seven-speed automatic. Handling is aided by independent double-wishbone front suspension and rear independent multi-link, paired with power-assisted braking, dynamic control and traction control. Available wheel sets include 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum alloys and 19-inch split 5-spoke aluminum alloys.

Other features include: Bluetooth; leather trim; heated front seats; push-button start; optional 11-speaker Bose system; blind-spot monitoring; driver’s seat memory; and Infiniti Personal Assistant, allowing drivers 24-hour access to book hotels and dinner reservations, receive directory assistance and weather forecasts, and more from a team of professional personal assistants.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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CGHill on Apr 01, 2015

This is the only Infiniti currently on my radar, exactly because it's an ancient, atavistic throwback. (Then again, my daily driver is an I30 about to turn sweet sixteen.)

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Swilliams41 on Apr 02, 2015

While its not a huge leap from the outgoing model I am happy Infiniti did not "ugly " up this CUV like their counterparts at Nissan. Anytime I see a new Nissan I wretch a little and look for a "Art and Science" Cadillac to cleanse my visual palate. I remember the first G35 coupe and sedan, clean and graceful styling. Now its bulges everywhere. The old FX35/45 looked like a frog but a cute frog. The Juke....arghhhhhh! I do not get it but I guess they have to change. I am glad post Bangle BMW is coming back to their styling senses. Can we have exciting style without using the ugly stick?

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