What is the Infiniti QX50?
The Infiniti QX50 is a compact luxury crossover with a raised seating position and a more compact footprint than Infiniti’s larger SUVs. It carried forward the role of the EX when Infiniti adopted its Q and QX naming scheme. The second generation brought a more spacious layout and introduced the VC-Turbo engine, which can vary its compression ratio. Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury marque, launched in 1989.
Generations and engines
The first generation, J50, spans 2013–2017 in European sources and 2014–2017 in North American sources. It continued the compact crossover role of the EX. The second generation, J55, followed from 2018–2019 in the EU and 2019–2025 in the US and Canada. The redesigned model introduced the 2.0 L VC-Turbo four-cylinder in North America. European figures list a 3.0 L diesel producing 175 kW (238 PS), while the North American engine range spans 2.0 L to 3.7 L.
How economical is the Infiniti QX50?
UK and French NEDC figures give a lowest consumption of 8.5 L/100 km. The EPA’s lowest stated consumption is 8.7 L/100 km, alongside a best combined rating of 27 MPG. Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle low is 9 L/100 km. The figures use different procedures: NEDC in the European records, EPA testing in the US and the 5-cycle test in Canada.
Where was the QX50 sold?
The QX50 appears in EU registration figures from 2014 to 2019, with UK and French figures around the change from the EX name. US and Canadian listings cover 2014 to 2025. European versions included petrol and diesel; the listed North American versions were petrol.
Questions and answers
How many generations of QX50 are there?
The model spans two generations: J50, listed as 2013–2017 in Europe and 2014–2017 in North America, followed by J55, listed as 2018–2019 in the EU and 2019–2025 in the US and Canada.
What engines were available in the QX50?
The North American engine range spans 2.0 L to 3.7 L. European figures include a 3.0 L diesel producing 175 kW (238 PS).
What is the QX50’s lowest official consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 8.5 L/100 km on the UK and French NEDC test. The EPA low is 8.7 L/100 km and Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle low is 9 L/100 km.
Did the QX50 replace another Infiniti model?
Yes. The QX50 followed the EX, carrying its compact luxury crossover role into Infiniti’s QX naming scheme.
