In answer to the obvious query about the Infiniti QX50, yes, they still make it. Formerly recognized as the EX35, it was genuinely 1 of the initial luxury crossovers—it debuted back in 2008—but regardless of the soaring popularity of the category, the EX35-cum-QX50 has been all but invisible on American roads. Maybe the QX50 is as well much of a hatchback and not adequate of an SUV. Or maybe the anemic sales (which are bouncing along at around 200 units per month) are due to the QX50’s cramped rear quarters.
Infiniti should be hoping it is the latter, because it is adding 3.2 inches to the wheelbase of the QX50. Truly, the surgery has already been done—on the Chinese-marketplace version, which has been out for the past 6 months or so. The new, longer QX will not arrive here until this fall, as a 2016 model.
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The wheelbase stretch adds a claimed 4 inches of further rear legroom and a bit much more cargo space, as nicely. Interestingly, it has tiny evident have an effect on on the car’s styling, which seems hardly changed from the current model.
Nor are any substantial mechanical alterations element of the 2016 update. Which indicates the exact same 325-hp 3.7-liter V-6 and 6-speed automatic ought to continue, with a decision of rear- or 4-wheel drive.
In the absence of any other modifications, will the further inches be adequate to raise this model’s stature? Frankly, that seems like a fairly tall order.
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2016 Infiniti QX50 Revealed: Stretched for China, Now Coming to America
