The upcoming 2021 Infiniti QX50 will continue to dominate in the middle-size SUV segment. The new model will arrive next year, and it will come with some improvements according to the latest news. Also, this crossover offers an attractive design that is borrowed from the recently showed QX Sport Inspiration Concept.
The cabin will be also redesigned, and QX50 will introduce more standard features and better quality. Under the hood, the manufacturer will use new engine technology that will provide better consumption. Like the predecessor, the new one will come with the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
2021 Infiniti QX50 Exterior Changes, Colors
The upcoming 2021 Infiniti QX50 will get mid-cycle refreshment. The new generation of QX50 will look more attractive and modern. The front honeycomb grille now provides a sportier look with Infiniti badge in the middle. Headlights are high shaped and use equal LED strips as before.
Dimensionally, the QX50 will remain the same. The new model will provide proper ground clearance of 8.6 inches. From the side, the new 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are installed. Also, customers can option more significant 20-inch rollers on the QX50 Essential trim. Black Obsidian, Graphite Shadow, Chestnut Bronze, Lunar White, Liquid Platinum, and also Hermosa Blue are colors that will be in the offer.
Interior Updates
Like before, the cabin of the 2021 Infiniti QX50 will be luxurious. This model provides one of the most attractive designs on the market. This year some changes will happen and the manufacturer will add more quality materials and techs.
QX50 Pure that is the standard trim will offer a power tailgate, 8-way-power front seats, dual-zone climate control, Forward Collision Warning, automatic emergency braking, twin-screen setup with 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/satellite radio audio system with Bluetooth and a USB input.
Luxe trim will add a power-operated panoramic moonroof, blind-spot monitoring and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal garage-door opener. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are still not in the offer. As before, the Infiniti QX50 offers great cargo space. 38.7 inches of rear-seat legroom and up to 65.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity with rear seats lowered.
New Engine Technology, Better Efficiency
Under the hood, the upcoming 2021 Infiniti QX50 will continue to offer the same powertrain as before. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is available and this powerful Turbo gasoline engine can produce 268 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. This engine is available with a CVT transmission. FWD is the standard setup, with AWD optional.
On top of that, this crossover is very quick. It runs from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds. The exact fuel consumption rate is not available at this moment. However, according to the officials, the new model will provide 20% better efficiency than before. The current model offers EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/31 mpg (FWD), 24/30 mpg (AWD).
2021 Infiniti QX50 Price and Release Date
The company’s best selling SUV Infiniti QX50 crossover will introduce a new engine technology and more standard equipment. So, thanks to that, it will cost slightly more than before. The starting price for the standard model is $40,000.
Furthermore, the price is high, but this SUV comes with lots of premium amenities and luxurious. The upcoming QX50 will go on sale at the end of 2020 as the 2021 model.