The Un-Crossover? | 2022 Infiniti QX55

When I dor inside the QX55 it struck me: we aren't seeing the death of the sedan, we're simply seeing it morh into a high-riding liftback that's lifted-sedan shaped to the casual observer. The QX55 follows the "coupe-like" styling trend we've seen from Europe for a while, which, honestly, just looks like a sedan profile. Like the GLE "Coupe" the QX55 even sports a vestigial "trunk" behind the rear doors. While this QX is unquestionably less practical than the QX50, the form factor honestly makes more sense than a traditional "sedan." But then there's the engine and transmission combo. Oh my.
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[@markvergara]

If the QX55 could get an 8SPD auto and a VR30DDTT, I would buy it tomorrow.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

exactly! I would've went out to get this vehicle. Infiniti is a good Fool for this one!

[@maxshadow...]

And be rear wheel bias until slippage then kick in AWD like the 2017 QX50.

[@zadman49]

On a FWD platform shared with the Altima? How?

[@Nestle245]

Shout out to the 1st gen Infiniti FX35 you shown. It's still a great crossover minus the fuel economy. I still see a lot of those on the road today and they still sound amazing.

[@markmiller3279]

The FX was astoundingly beautiful, like a concept car for the road. It had a reputation for a harsh ride, but for those looks a little suffering would be worth it. Too bad the QX55 isn't quite the same. It's OK looking, but simply not as eye-catching.

[@d.block3148]

Next time just put CVT in the title and save me the trouble

[@rmknicks]

Seriously

[@emadyoussef4092]

I owned 2 Infiniti in the past. I just bought the RDX with tech and AWD, the car is agreesive and a lot of fun to drive. I hope infinti one day comes back to its roots.

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks, Alex! QX55 is a knockout looks wise.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Agreed, but that CVT and circa 2009 interior are deal breakers. For the same price as the QX55 Sensory, you could get an Acura TLX Type S that's similarlly equiped, newer interior, way better performance, and much much more fun to drive.

[@jsfbay1]

@@TheBreakfastLover - While I agree with you, you're comparing apples to oranges. What kills the deal for me is the CVT and the 2-way lumbar. How can a supposed luxury brand vehicle *not* have 4-way lumbar??

[@bfish9700]

It's really just the center stack that kills it. But yeah, totally a deal breaker.

[@naveenthemachine]

I would take the Venza limited over this any day. It’s more luxurious, more efficient, probably more reliable, and it has newer tech like a bigger touchscreen, hud and the frosted sun roof

[@jsfbay1]

@@naveenthemachine - agreed, but I'd say that the Venza isn't as fun to drive as this vehicle if for no other reason than the lack of power. If Toyota puts out a Venza Prime then I'd definitely choose the Venza. YMMV of course.

[@raging_carnut]

That intro always elevates me but Alex keeps me grounded with FACTS AND SPECS.

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

CVT - check Dual Screen - check As an owner of 2011 M37 I feel ashamed for what Infiniti has become...

[@joskjj3625]

Genesis gv70 will put this Infiniti qx55 to shame

[@midengineZ06]

I miss my fx50

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

So you also hate this year's Audis? A two-screen solution is en vogue now. Infiniti was a visionary trailblazer!

[@joskjj3625]

@Maanav Khurana stop following me man Nissan employee, Infiniti outlasting genesis? Nice joke, genesis has far better build quality

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

@@TheUrbanEpicure who told you that that infotainment is better, lol? I wouldn't pick either. No physical HVAC controls is awful design and don't get me started on "premium" piano black plastic...

[@jlwagon]

Nice video. I enjoyed your merch transition/commercial. That's a nice touch.

[@gratefulgirl2079]

I own an FX-35 with 59,000 original miles. It looks like the one pictured here. I love my FX!

[@mykeonthemove]

Practical sedan which is why I keep returning to reviews of this vehicle. I am almost for certain this is going to be my next vehicle.

[@dedreandixon4620]

So, I took my G37S with a 6-speed in yesterday for minor service but turns out they didn't have the part, so they gave me a QX50 loaner. Now... I'm not saying I'd buy one and totally not speaking on the reliability, but for the typical buyer of these things... the CVT is totally fine! I put it in Sport mode and put the transmission in Manual mode and it was not terrible and didn't feel majorly different than other cars I've driven with a conventional auto and pedals. And damn, the thing is quick, and that VC-turbo is torquey! I'd still vote for them to replace the CVT for a conventional auto simply for reputation... but to be honest after driving the thing, from a drivability standpoint for the typical buyer... it's not as big a deal as everyone makes it out to be. If anything stood out as weird for being in a premium car is the 4-cyl engine note... I just feel there should be no less than a V6 in any luxury/premium vehicle. But times are changing... and I can't contest the torque it has over my G37. And I threw it around a corner or two and it took them like a champ. The Active Trace Control almost made it feel like it wanted to oversteer. As far as the interior, it's very nice! Save the section around the drivers' knees, EVERYTHING is cut and sewn and good quality materials. Everything feels solid. And this is a base model I'm in... the top of the line Autograph interior is BEAUTIFUL. The screens are very sharp and responsive. Yes, the top screen is matte compared to the lower screen, but it makes sense from a glare standpoint. People make big deals about these screens when the fact is... once it's set, there not much interaction with them. I had Carplay on the top screen and climate on the lower screen. Perfect. Again, I'd still vote for them to update the UI design and switch to a widescreen format just from an aesthetic POV. But the updates they made are a pretty good improvement over the earlier Q50s I had for loaner cars. I say the QX50 is a conventional auto, a redesigned center stack/console (hated that I didn't really have somewhere to put my phone), and a digital gauge cluster away from being a top contender in this class... all things I thought the QX55 would introduce. But I guess we'll have to wait for a mid-cycle refresh. I'm not giving Infiniti a pass on lagging behind and some hasty decisions and their lineup is in desperate need of a makeover, but after actually driving the QX50, their most recent product, I think the general panning of the brand is pretty excessive. I look forward to their new product, especially seeing the strides that are being made on the Nissan side.

[@frankescobar5802]

Alex thanks for another great review. I am an Infiniti loyalist. I own a QX80 and a 2018 Q50 red sport. Disappointed that Infiniti didn’t provide more engine options like the engine being used in the new QX60 or even the Red sport engine. Also agree on the infotainment system. They are already going with one screen on the QX60

[@DaddyBear1971]

I know exactly what you are talking about with acceleration with the cvt and electric power steering. I have been having a few weird acceleration episodes with my 2020 Forester (that also has a cvt and electric steering)... and you just described it perfectly. I either accelerate too much and have to back off OR accelerate not enough and then try to adjust and over do it. This only happens during mid speed maneuvering through some city intersections. If someone had been in the car with me, they would have asked if there was a problem. Perfect description!

[@dennisgreaving1665]

We like the new 2022 QX55. We have a 2016 QX50 and we still love it, most reliable car we have every owned. We also drove the 2022 Acura RDX and agree with you on most of your opinions. However the 10 speed has noticeable delays when downshifting, which was disappointing. The QX55 has one of the best CVT transmissions we have seen. We had one in our older Murano and we again loved it. The new CVT is very responsive, including downshifting and the simulated upshifting is very nice. It is not just sound, you can see the tach adjust for each of the gears presented. The mid-price Acura RDX is around $46K and includes factory NAV; the mid-price QX55 is around $47K and does not include factory NAV. Both require upgrades to the next model to get the heated steering wheel, between $5K-$6K additional. In the QX55 you then also get factory NAV, leather and more. We very much like your reviews, keep up the good work. BTW, can you find out if the QX55 is in actual current production? There was a 5 month delay late last year.

[@lukemenezesdasilva3450]

Dear Infiniti, If u love ur two screen set up so much; make the top screen a 10incher place the AC vents horizontally below it and put ur other screen at an angle below the vents( another 10incher) and der ya go......u got urself an absolutely amazing product. And Kudos to ur exterior designer🔥

[@RAPTOXCORE]

They need to dich the cvt and use the new pathfinders Transmission . The cvt has done more to hurt the campany then any benifits a cvt may have.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

No. Outside of enthusiast circles, hardly anyone knows what a CVT is, let alone that Nissans and Infinitis use them. The newer ones feel like conventional torque converters and are durable. CVT breakages were hugely exaggerated, few people were so badly affected that they shun the brands now.

[@markmiller3279]

@@TheUrbanEpicure Even Consumer Reports gives Nissans with the CVT poor reliability ratings, and if you dig into the details, it's mostly transmission problems that drag the reliability ratings down. Otherwise, the vehicles are pretty average.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

@@markmiller3279 Nah, you're just another "car bro", gladly regurgitating convenient and popular half-truths. Nissan's CVTs of old had may have had slightly elevated failure rates, but virtually all were replaced for free under special warranty. The newer ones are perfectly reliable and actually not bad. I am not saying CVTs are great transmissions or that Nissans are great cars, I am just tired of ignorant fools perpetuating long-debunked myths.

[@omgitsme435]

Lol this interior is from a decade ago.. They're nuts if want 57k for this thing..

[@100200songlin]

Not to mention a cheap cvt for a supposedly premium vehicle. I’ll take a 6 speed auto over cvt any day.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Tbf Lexus has old interiors a well, but definitely better transmissions!

[@naveenthemachine]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 how about the Venza hybrid limited

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@naveenthemachine It's the exact opposite lol. The transmission is worse as it is an eCVT but the interior is more modern. What's bad about the interior is that buttons and nobs of the infotainment system are gone compared to the RAV4

[@naveenthemachine]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 they are only gone if you get the 12.3 inch screen. If you get thr base 8 inch screen you get knobs and hard buttons

[@TheRagsimus]

After watching your videos for over 2 years now I think I finally have an t shirt idea for you “Amber > Red” or “Give me Amber lights!!!” 😀

[@edgar116611]

Looking forward for your complete all new Tucson review.... the preciseness in dimensions and data is remarkable

[@tri3pleagent]

The Q50 is probably more fun to drive.

[@swanblake]

I can tell you from personal experience neither is fun to drive because of the CVT taking its time to talk to the engine. Plus its fwd based unlike a BMW Genesis, ect

[@trent7080]

@@swanblake Q50 doesn't have a CVT and its RWD, What are talking about?

[@rizocars6115]

@@swanblake 🤣🤣🤣 wtf is this guy talking about, probably haven't even been in a q50

[@neubauerjoseph]

@@swanblake have you driven both? They are both fun to drive.

[@2004cyrus]

@@trent7080 lol okay I have one of these. It’s not a CVT and it’s a 2017 and it’s RED. The next generation shown here uses a CVT. This one is also FWD. I have the V6 which was discontinued when this generation adopted a 2.0L Turbo

[@swanblake]

Great, honest take Alex. Very well done review. Compromised SUV with a bad powertrain combo. CVT with that engine just makes the engine feel like it has to think about what it is doing for a second or two. With an eight speed auto would fix this and make it feel like a luxury car.

[@deerock8870]

I beg to differ , fix gear auto transmission always hunt for gears CVT transmissions , when in motion , respond quicker . Look at the comparison between the maxima and the Avalon .

[@damilolaakanni]

@@deerock8870 torque converter automatics might hunt for gears depending on how it's tuned, or how you're using it, or how many gears the transmission has. I drive a car with a five speed automatic and it doesn't hunt for gears at all.

[@swanblake]

@@deerock8870 simply wrong. You have infinite adjustments to a CVT and just 8 gears in a modern transmission with two to tree overdrive. Drive a ZF 8 speed and learn a little.

[@bobshoemak1161]

@@deerock8870 beg to differ, CVTs are variable and constantly adjusting. Automatics are much better and less rubber bandy. I get that you have only owned a Toyota so you have no idea what you are talking about, but let's not talk about things you have no idea about.

[@leonkirby9294]

I had a 2007 FX45. I loved that car. Loaded. And that V8. Amazing. It was totaled in a flood but if it were not I would still have it today.

[@burtrichardson2308]

Love the QX55 purchased two of them!

[@J_Starr007]

I love the way this looks and even though I'm a sedan guy, I'm definitely a fan of the coupe-truck craze was thinking about it for my next lease but the performance is seriously lacking, I can't believe they put a CVT VC-Turbo in this when the Q50 3.0t engine would've been perfect in this... I still hope it does good though it's sexy asf!!! Great review.. 👏🏾👌🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@dretech]

I never like the crossover couple look but I gotta admit, this infiniti looks great!

[@diamondd2778]

Awesome looking car! Shame they dont sell em in Australia anymore!

[@anydaynow01]

The cars are slowly evolving back into the old family carrier from when I grew up, the estate / stationwagon. Bringing down the over all height will allow better fuel economy and how many folks really need that extra ride height. I like the two screens and agree with you it would be nicer if they were designed to be right next to one another and not be restricted in their content. I've gotten used to cvts and variable compression for a turbo engine, they are a lot better now than when they were released.

[@Anthony-ku8yi]

Just got this car. No complaints at all, like more than my qx50

[@nijaitheleakerunderminerof4144]

Nice exterior but I dunno why they put cvt transmission and the outdated interior in this beautiful car i wish they'd would've have been not to put cvt and updated interior that will be awesome

[@ronaung]

Alex, love your reviews. As a dog owner who likes to put my doggie in the cargo area, would you comment on the cargo load floor height in your reviews? I’d be shopping for a new car in the next 2 years. I’d like to learn how easy/difficult for my dog to jump in-and-out, especially for older dog like mine.

[@dominictsang]

the RDX is an "excallent" value

[@2004cyrus]

Oh yes excellent

[@2004cyrus]

Except for their Android based infotainment

[@markmiller3279]

@@2004cyrus Being based on Android is not the problem. The terrible controller is.

[@Alex-pn5bk]

i love infiniti’s exteriors. Interior is meh . cvt makes it a no go. plus reliability concerns of that engine.

[@ichinichisan]

1:33 The Vehicle Size overlay causes a "Lorem ipsum" to wander around the C-pillar and quarter glass.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Infiniti has some very strong rivals. Lexus, Acura, Audi, Genesis, and Mazda all want a slice of the pie. Even the lower cost entry level lower quality Mercedes Benz look similar.

[@midengineZ06]

What happened to RWD/AWD Infiniti? CVT needs to go!

[@2004cyrus]

This is a FWD based with standard AWD

[@seang3538]

Anything Infiniti/Nissan is a NO GO with that CVT

[@brenrob7403]

Funny that the Rogue has better infotainment than this, but it looks good and it'll sell, just dump the two screen setup!!!

[@stevee8318]

The upper trim levels of the Rogue have a better interior, period, than this.

[@Playb0ymari]

This isn’t a new model. It’s a play on the QX50 which is why everything is the same. They’re working on real new products already

[@mitchellc2723]

I would have expected this to be compared to things like the Cadillac XT4 instead of those sedans.

[@caglioso]

Wow, Infiniti is really out here pushing a 2022 “luxury” vehicle with a 2009 interior. The lack of effort is astounding.

[@12pm59]

I could never see Infiniti as a luxury vehicle

[@mlodyme3675]

As 2018 Q50S owner, this vehicle is disappointing on some many accounts. The engine/trany is a joke in this price category and no improvement in the infortaintment - same antiquated design and cheap feeling buttons! Someone needs to be nuts to pick this over audi, bmw, volvo, lexus, acura etc.

[@caglioso]

@@mlodyme3675 lol exactly! I genuinely don’t understand who is buying these vehicles.

[@tahsin28]

This is the point where alex's titles start to becomes horrible. He's taking his philosophy that sedans evolved to crossover a bit too seriously/

[@rosgoncharuk2403]

Couldn't get past that without rolling my eyes...

[@noahboy6349]

All they did was change the exterior to a coup. Besides that it’s the same boring QX50 with an outdated gauge cluster and troublesome Jatco CVT transmission. Your money would be better spent on a 2021 Acura RDX or Lexus NX300.

[@Hana2736_]

I drive the Altima VC-Turbo and absolutely love it. If this car feels as quick as the Altima does, I would love to own one. Alex, do you know if the car shows navigation directions in the gauge cluster with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay? My Altima will only do it for the factory navigation.

[@naveenthemachine]

No it won’t show directions in the gauge cluster for CarPlay or AA

[@2004cyrus]

This does feel quick

[@2004cyrus]

This does not

[@anthonyharipersaud6862]

It’s a cvt...but it’s kinda fast I guess. I have high hopes for the qx60

[@andyb8005]

Still trying to understand the logic of having the complexity of a variable compression engine that only provides average performance and gas mileage?

[@hereigoagain5050]

Another great review. I hate the names for the trim levels because they are meaningless. Why would Luxe be below Essential? Who knows what Sensory means?

[@2004cyrus]

I agree 1000% and wish automakers would go back to DX LX EX or something like that! I can’t keep up anymore.

[@DavekayBSC]

These cynical "coupe UVs" are not sedans. They offer absolutely nothing over something like a Kia Stinger, VW Arteon, Audi A7, etc, other than ride height. Which if you want that fine, but the reason why I don't buy SUVs is because I explicitly DO NOT WANT that. I don't want the handling ruined, and I don't want the driving position to feel like I'm sitting in a dining room chair. I would like to see a lot more practical lift-back sedans like the Arteon and A7, because those are definitely more practical than a traditional 3-box shape, *without* spoiling the rest for completely unnecessary ride height.

[@gbgary]

not bad but I'm tired of crossovers. why get one when you can get Kia Stinger? lots of power AND cargo space. best of all it doesn't look like a jelly bean.

[@naveenthemachine]

For 57K if I had to choose I’d get the charger scat pack

[@CumBrianFries]

Why buy a crossover? Uhh... more ground clearance? A Kia Stinger is fun and all until you meet a pothole or a concrete parking block.

[@gbgary]

@@naveenthemachine 57k? my '19 Stinger GT was $31. it has lots of space because of the hatch back and I see KZbin vids of Stingers beating Scat Packs all the time.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@gbgary Ok so clearly my price was way off haha. I think the Kia is quicker because the stinger has AWD. But isn’t the scat pack wide body just as fast as the stinger GT? Plus the charger has a better transmission. The ZF 8 speed

[@gbgary]

@@CumBrianFries either way you could be looking at a tire, wheel, or alignment, depending on circumstances...but I was speaking about utility, fun, and looks, compared to a small crossover. not accident hypotheticals.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

This will never be a sedan, it just won't.

[@sergebasque8460]

It all depend what kind of driver you are, in my area infinity on there lot a QX50 Essential with tech packages for $48650 Canadian. Hermoso bleu exterior color. Acura have a RDX -APEC 2021 low mileage 19545 km asking price $48999 decision? Thanks Alex for your content 😀

[@chengyoujiang6076]

Change transmission to 9AT and redesign the infotainment system, then I'm gonna consider.

[@joepeluso3864]

I like the 2 screen layout, easy to use and doesn’t look like they stuck the screen on the dash after the car was finished. Also I like the DAS, its quick when you want it to be and relaxing when you just want to cruise.

[@damilolaakanni]

Manual mode in a car that has a CVT? Hilarious😁😅😆😂. They should just use the ZF nine speed automatic transmission from the pathfinder in all their fwd models.

[@rmyAddison]

Close doesn't count. I owned 3 straight Infiniti's; G37 IPL, QX50, Q50 Red Sport, after reliability issues with Jag and BMW. The QX55 interior is just dated, and CVT is a deal breaker for me. I bought a 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, everything I was hoping the new QX55 would be, no comparison. To me Infiniti has lost their way, and Genesis is coming on strong..........

[@ogjk]

Great review Alex but based of what I have seen this is not worth the infinity price premium I would just shop the Rouge instead if I was looking at this catagory.

[@2004cyrus]

You are correct Jack! Rogue is better than this Infiniti

[@stevee8318]

The upper trim interiors on Toyotas, Mazdas, and Hondas blow the QX55's interior out of the water. And consider the QX55 has a CVT and a variable compression engine and still only manages fuel economy in the mid 20mpg range. What on earth is going on at infinit? Have they given up?

[@naveenthemachine]

The Venza limited or the high end rav4 or even the rav4 prime eat any qx55

[@alpappalardi7044]

Infiniti in the last 10 years has this fetish for too many display screens . I had just one a 2010 G37x S . A very nice car. But Nissans downfall over that time has shown in just about every review. Hopefully they can turn things around. This was a good detailed review on this suv

[@robertporter1984]

Im a Major Nissan Fan here but honestly disappointed in the Power Plant and CVT in a Luxury car like this.

[@damilolaakanni]

I prefer the look of the QX50 to this.

[@jonmcclure10]

Alex, did you mention that Nissan/Infiniti/ (owned by the French Co. you know who) and they are in big time financial trouble. In 2019 they had $400,000,000 in operating losses, laying off workers, closing down facilities and Carlos Ghosn's misdeeds and the company are having great difficulty. Alex does a good job looking at vehicles and I for one liked his 2022 MDX review and after driving all the luxury SUV's just bought the Acura and it is like he said terrific in so many ways... Great total remake and if you checked out Acura's sales they are breaking all sales records and making wonderful cars of all types. Same with their Honda division. Buying a new car or two like us, is a big deal and if a company is on the edge, maybe you should really look at companies that are doing things well!

[@2004cyrus]

He doesn’t get into all of that old news that’s for the consumer to look into. Most people have known about that. They don’t care and they buy these cars or they don’t.

[@InvestBetter.]

As long as it has the same played-out interior as the Q50, and it doesn't remind me at all of the RWD FX, I'm good.

[@alanhorn8253]

It is hard to imagine that too many people would prefer this to the Q50, QX50 and also to their Acura counterparts. Slicing the pie this thin will likely starve the sedans out of the lineup and send those buyers elsewhere

[@etbadaboum]

I'd love to consider it as as practical sedan because I'm sick of the SUV trend

[@garrettw99]

If you turn up the volume you can hear a grinding noise when he “upshifts” 12:33 This is a car for the rental fleet and lease specials

[@anthonyharipersaud6862]

That’s the lane departure warning it vibrates the seat or steering wheel

[@garrettw99]

@@anthonyharipersaud6862 ah, I was thinking that was a possibility

[@pbentsonable]

The dual screens inside is just sad and gross. Outside is way better than inside. When will they learn? How are they still in business?

[@2004cyrus]

I sell them. They died years ago IMO. I started in their hey day

[@dygardion9130]

The outside is a knock out The interior, mainly that dated infotainment plus the cvt is a killer.... Acura needs to revive the ZDX!!!

[@AFCompany]

They are

[@stanleybrown8916]

I really don't think the RDX buyer is the same as looking at the QX55 buyer... perhaps if you said ZDX I would definitely agree... RDX is definitely = QX50 lateral... My opinion I believe only GLC and X4 and X6 are equal cross buyers.... Alex, I feel your either bias to Acura or perhaps marketing for Acura... Its constant... Your the best person I know on line except for Sarah Hunter who is knowledgeable and informative, with pleasure to watch in the car media.

[@goetzliedtke]

Stylistically, it reminds me of he Mustang Mach E.

[@PhuongTran-pg4ui]

What’s the price?

[@bigdoggy6650]

Love this vehicle

[@paulstein9258]

Can’t comment on the Infiniti CVT. My new Venza is CVT. Can’t tell by driving it. Can be fooled into thinking it’s a smooth 10 speed.

[@faywhite7886]

Why would you want this over X3/X4, GLB/GLC, Q3, RDX, etc?

[@naveenthemachine]

Idk why you’d want this over a Venza limited

[@faywhite7886]

@@naveenthemachine facts. I'm sure there are more.

[@joskjj3625]

Dont forget the Lexus nx,genesis gv70,alfa romeo stelvio,Volvo xc60 and Lincoln corsair those options are also far better than Infiniti

[@2004cyrus]

Looks only

[@markmiller3279]

The Europeans don't have the best reliability records, but I'd definitely take the straightforward little Q3 over this. The RDX, sure - though it doesn't excite me much it has no major weaknesses beyond the infotainment, which I don't care about that much. Give me enough steering wheel controls to navigate through music and I'm happy. It's the Genesis GV70 I'd be most tempted by, as it's pretty, a good value, and has no obvious weaknesses.

[@h3e44]

They put the CVT in Infiniti? Com on now Nissan lawd

[@jtomtl]

Humm, a crossover/wagon style?

[@DavidDLee]

If I was shopping this segment, the RDX hands-down.

[@xDDLFxD]

Genesis GV70, hands down.

[@kristians2704]

Mercrdes GLC hands down (or GV70)

[@2004cyrus]

You are right David! Me as well.

[@markmiller3279]

@@xDDLFxD Agreed, I'd have the much prettier GV70. It's hard to see any major way it isn't better, except to badge snobs (who don't like Infinitis, either).

[@your_royal_highness]

They used to make good cars. I leased them almost exclusively for over 20 years. Then they went to a lousy four cylinder (after having one of the best six’s) and what really killed it for me was the drive by wire and the incredibly awful CVT. Oh and the switch to front wheel bias on AWD. No mas, no mas. I did a quick build out while listening to this: $57k for this???

[@neualgo_systems]

New Mazda CX--50 with AWD and 2.5T just PUNKED the QX55 ;-) Who in the heck would pay mid 50s to low 60s for this with only 2.0T and a CVT (UUGH)??? This QX55 looks fantastic but the PRICE and DRIVETRAIN are out in left field when you go see a new CX55 Turbo Premium Plus for $43k LOADED!

[@bc67]

Audi fills the gaps created by run-flat tires and the CVT with their Q5 sport back. It's a shame too because this car is a looker and it could be a solid Japanese competitor if not for those features.

[@geo5106]

The double screens look incohesive, lazy, and dated. Infiniti continues to show lack of direction for car interiors.

[@clegz2]

The backup camera on this “2022” model is hideous for that price range

[@bigdoggy6650]

Infiniti for me

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

Did you heard about that closed oil pipeline? Do you think the gas prices will go sky high because of this?

[@2004cyrus]

That will be history in a few more days

[@rmknicks]

Meh. Dated Interior and a CVT. Poor Inifniti.

[@aballz622]

maybe if they didn't put a CVT in it...

[@PaulHo]

I still gush, to this day, when I see an FX, first or second gen.

[@markmiller3279]

The First Gen one will sure make my day if I see one. It's just a beautifully taut, simple design that looks muscular and elegant. The Second Gen is very good, if not quite as spectacular. I wish this had copied the old FX more faithfully than they did.

[@nathanchambers985]

All the whiners about CVT's have most likely never driven a car with a CVT. They have assigned opinions based on what others have said. Majority of owners with CVT's love them. Car Reviewers are the reason manufacturers started putting fake shifts,which hurt the performance of the transmission,in CVT's. Customers weren't complaining about a lack of shifts.

[@Tinrs80]

Alex i owned a 2017 Altima and traded for a 2019 Altima Platinum with the VCT. I found it took a long time to get used to where to put my foot for smooth Acceleration in both cars. At the end i did learn the • sweet spot • but took a long time in the One with the VCT. Sadly last year after owning the 2019 Altima someone rear ended me and it was totaled after i had just gotten used to it. lol. but your right.. its very yo-yo and hard to get used to where you put your foot.

[@justinfontaine5539]

I wonder how many units across their line up they have not sold because of the CVT. i bet its a ton. Bad marketing decision

[@viki6or]

Same price as an f pace...

[@zaitcev0]

I commented on Alex' videos for years to the tune of "BMW X6 is a sedan" and finally Alex saw it, although sadly not with the BMW that is taller than the squished sedans of 1970s.

[@derekwright5722]

Interior design looks soooo dated compared to the exterior...wtf were they thinking?

[@mlosuno402]

Sedans aren’t dead. Automakers killed them in favor of higher profit margins from bigger vehicles. Crossovers are not sedans. Please stop saying things that aren’t true 🤦‍♂️

[@mrsj1417]

Automakers didn't stop MAKING sedans; people stopped BUYING them as much as crossovers. Ford stopped making them. However if your statement were true you wouldn't be able to still buy all the Camrys, Accords, 3-series, Avalons, Civics, and so on as you want. There was no big conspiracy "hey let's just forget sedans and FORCE people to buy huge SUVs". (For that matter, CRVs and RAV4s aren't that big). Please stop saying things that are stupid (and aren't true).

[@mlosuno402]

@@mrsj1417 Look at the Chevy Cobalt for an example of what I’m saying. Who was going to buy that for any reason other than it being all they could afford? Look at the Toyota Echo. The Fiesta sedan was ugly AF. I’m not saying this started recently. Automakers have been purposely driving people from sedans to crossovers and SUVs. And when I say automakers killed sedans I’m not saying that there aren’t any sedans left. Kia and Hyundai especially are killing it with theirs. The Camry and Accord will probably never go anywhere. Luxury brands haven’t abandoned them because the higher price tags help justify them. I’m saying automakers (not all of them) have not put the same effort into keeping sedans as up to date as they have with SUVs and crossovers. At least some of the sedans that died were allowed to languish into obscurity. Also, pointing out that the CRV and RAV4 aren’t that big also kind of further proves my point. Look at Ford. They’re moving to a crossover/SUV/truck only lineup apart from the Mustang. The Fiesta had a base MSRP of about $15-16k. The even uglier Ecosport now sits at the bottom of their lineup and starts just shy of $20k for not all that much more space. With minimal effort Ford just made sure that anyone wanting one of their vehicles will have to spend several thousand more dollars meaning greater profits for them.

[@2004cyrus]

Your statement feels a little contradictory. You say sedans are dead and then say automakers killed them. So are they dead or killed or not? I say they sales are a small part of the product mix but Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Volvo and others produce sedans and some are doubling down on them. Seems like the domestics have pulled back mostly but that’s all. Chevy has a couple, Ford has the Mustang here, and you know the rest.

[@2004cyrus]

@@mrsj1417 I said all of that then scrolled down to see your even better comment!

[@2004cyrus]

@@mlosuno402 I don’t think you said even half of that in your initial statement

[@DM-xt3rl]

I wish all of these auto experts would stop picking on the Acura touchpad infotainment pad……….I for one think it is miles better than a touch screen interface. Many of them are too far from the driver for easy comfortable operation a la the Genesis GV80. As with any new vehicle there is a learning curve with the functions. Once you get use to the Acura Touchpad it becomes like muscle memory and is far safer and faster to use than the touch screen set up.

[@ncvwrx2759]

I think it's misguided to compare the QX55 to a stablemate sedan. QX55 is front wheel based drivetrain, Q50 is rear wheel drive based; Maybe the QX55 is style-forward, but arguing that it's a replacement for a sedan is just off. Manufacturers keep trying to divide their SUV pie as much as possible, and thats fine... Infiniti might just be killing off their own sedan by giving the mass public the QX55, but hopefully the enthusiast buyer will still see value in the Q50.

[@jaytaylor629]

Very good looking vehicle, however, that interior really pulls it down like a bag of concrete. If Infiniti ditched the CVT and updated their interior, I guarantee this car, and the entire range in general, would sell twice or thrice as many vehicles. It's a shame because Infiniti does make some nice looking vehicles, it's just the quality isn't quite there.

[@djowsvideos]

Practical sedan!!! Hehehe

[@scottw2731]

I think lots of guys here have the wrong idea. Infiniti QX50 does not appeal to car enthusiast men. It is now targeting the niche market of soccer mom. My wife bought a red QX50 and another friend's wife also got one last year. The interior design might look a bit dated but if you look up close you find second to none materials quality in this price range. Of course only in higher trims levels like sensory or above. I find 9 out of 10 QX50 drivers woman in their 30-40s. Guess most don't care transmission nor horsepower.

[@joskjj3625]

Meh I’d rather get a gv70, just my personal opinion

[@jsfbay1]

Me too but I'm still waiting for pricing on the GV70.

[@aidanyt7856]

“I’d rather buy a car that isn’t for sale” wut

[@joskjj3625]

@@aidanyt7856 i didn't say i was going to buy it didn't i? If i did feel free to correct me and when it goes on for sale im pretty many will agree with my comment on how genesis products put Infiniti to shame, case and point this product, Infiniti claims its a "fx successor", fwd and a cvt doesn't sound like a fx successor, what does sound like a fx successor is not from Infiniti but from genesis which is the gv70 which is on a rwd platform and has an actual automatic transmission and better yet the gv70 has a far more modern interior than the excuse for luxury Infiniti qx55, quit being salty

[@charlesk4831]

Qx50

[@martinmartin5904]

Kaiser Traveler of the early 50s were tall with a hatch so nothing new for this 21st century .

[@caliboyrob]

Not sure why Infiniti would replace the QX50 with the same interior

[@markmiller3279]

It's not a replacement, it's an alternative with a "coupe" body style. Almost all luxury car makers are offering these oddball chopped models alongside their regular boxy crossovers. Basically, crossovers for people who don't like the station wagon styling. It started with the BMW X6.