Remember the epochal Infiniti FX (S50) of 2002, which was the first to set the auto industry a trend for coupe-crossovers, which are still popular today? The second generation FX came out in 2008 and changed its designation to QX70 in 2013. A paradox: such a fashion model was discontinued back in 2017, since then Infiniti has had a gaping gap in the fast-growing coupe-crossover segment, but now the Japanese brand has returned to the niche with the new QX55 model.
In terms of aggregate, the novelty is a close relative of the Infiniti QX50 crossover. Up to the middle pillar, the body of the cross-coupe is completely identical to the QX50 in terms of steel stamped parts, but the rear part of the “fifty-fifth” is original. There are littered rear pillars and a sloping roofline. In front, an aggressive sporty mood is set by its own bumper group - with a huge radiator grille and air intakes. The base now provides 20-inch wheels instead of 19-inch ones.
The length of the QX55 is greater than that of the "donor" - 4732 mm versus 4693 mm, but the height is less - 1622 mm versus 1678 mm. Thanks to this, the car is perceived as more squat and dynamic. Width (1903 mm) and wheelbase (2800 mm) remained the same.
The Infiniti QX55 is not a direct successor to the FX/QX70 (it was larger at 4859mm).
Inside, there are almost no changes compared to the QX50: one can only recall additional colors for interior trim and a slightly reduced trunk volume (761 liters versus 895).
The same goes for technology. The same 2.0 VC-Turbo engine (272 hp and 380 Nm) is installed on the Infiniti QX55, which is remembered for its unique compression ratio change system (varies from 8:1 to 14:1). Transmission - Jatco CVT with torque converter. The drive is full (based on a multi-plate clutch).
Cross-coupe received a slightly modified suspension. Thanks to new springs and shock absorbers, as well as larger anti-roll bars, it was possible to achieve more precise handling.
Pricing for the Infiniti QX55 has yet to be announced.
Infiniti returns to crossover coupe segment with new QX55
