Infiniti QX55 made its dramatic debut as the newest face in the automaker's compelling and capable cast. The QX55 takes the award-winning and innovative Variable Compression Turbo powertrain and launches into an exclusive design direction for luxury SUV buyers. The Infiniti QX55's racy roofline and silhouette draw deeply from the automaker's heritage with the Infiniti FX, which was also a design-focused SUV that attracted buyers who wanted expressive vehicles that didn't sacrifice luxury for looks. The QX55 follows that same spirit, updated for a new generation of discerning, tech-savvy buyers.
The new Infiniti QX55 pairs unapologetic style with inspired dynamics, a spacious, decadent cabin, and connectivity for owners. Infiniti's new star performer will be offered to customers in the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, Russia and select markets in Asia.
For customers in the U.S. and Canada, the QX55 is equipped with Infiniti's Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system as standard on all grades, wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, dual touch screens for infotainment and vehicle controls, sliding second-row seats, and a larger cargo area than other similarly styled, premium coupe SUVs. An available Head-Up Display and Infiniti's advanced ProPILOT Assist can support the QX55's driver with leading convenience features. The SUV is already at the leading edge of style - it's also the only premium SUV coupe available from a Japanese luxury automaker.
Carefully crafted, calm and inspired interior
Complimenting a bold exterior was always going to be hard to do. The Infiniti QX55 rewards drivers and their passengers with a captivating and connected driver-centric interior.
The wide stage afforded by a low dash gives the driver and passengers excellent outward vision, and the standard power sliding tinted glass moonroof bathes the decadent, tailored interior in natural light. Owners can select an interior color combination that complements their style with up to three available color combinations: Graphite, Stone/Graphite, and the stunning Monaco Red/Graphite. Leatherette interior upholstery is standard in the QX55 LUXE, and all grades are equipped with heated, ergonomically designed, "zero gravity" front seats that help reduce physical fatigue by minimizing pressure on the back and hips of occupants. Assembled with precise stitching, the leatherette, leather, or premium semi-aniline leather appointments give a tailored appearance to the interior with a crafted feel and add to the luxurious cabin, regardless of grade.
Dynamic powertrain, confident handling
The groundbreaking and world's first mass-production variable-compression 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine powers the QX55 and produces a competitive 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque thanks to its innovative design. The VC-Turbo engine consistently varies its compression ratio between 14:1 and 8:1 to deliver high-efficiency driving or confident power low in the rev range, depending on need. The key is a patented multi-link system that can imperceptibly raise or lower the pistons' stroke during operation to suit nearly any driving situation. A turbocharger produces better fuel economy and better response compared to a naturally aspirated engine.
Paired to the VC-Turbo engine is a seamless Continuously Variable Transmission that features "shift-by-wire" technology, eschewing the requirement for a mechanical transmission linkage and ensuring driver inputs are transferred almost instantaneously when shifting in manual mode. In conjunction with paddle shifters and Infiniti's Drive Mode Selector, the driver is empowered with multiple drive modes to change the driveline's character, including shift points, steering force, and engine mapping. Standard, ECO, Sport, and Personal modes offer control and personalization depending on circumstances.
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