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INFINITI QX50 Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars
Bags, 06/30/2021
2021 INFINITI QX50 ESSENTIAL 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Quiet, responsive, fantastic tech. I love the pro pilot assist. The car "experts" love to complain about the cvt transmission. Don't listen to that crap. You won't be able to tell. Infiniti has done a great job with it. Drive the car. See for yourself. The mileage is excellent. (Update after 1 year+. There have been a few electrical blips.. Lost settings that have to be re entered. … But I'm still a big fan)
Worst vehicle & even worse service and support
1 out of 5 stars
F, 05/02/2022
2022 INFINITI QX50 SENSORY 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
Absolutely worst company to deal with. Leased a new 2021 QX50 Sensory edition. Tons of electrical issues from time changing, hands free phone buttons not working, crash sensors going off for no reason, inTouch would not work, Android auto wouldn't connect, navigationPOI would bring up results from Canada, (live in Texas) ect. So many trips to the service department and nothing could be … done. Dealership said no one had issues like that must be a faulty car. Bought out the lease and talked us into leasing another QX50 Sensory but this time a 2022. 1 week after leased the map screen went black, the radio keeps going out, the safety alerts are going off. Same thing all over again. 4 months of this after 8 months of the same stuff with the 21. Infiniti Consumer Affairs was pointless and useless. Said their hands were tied because no codes showed up on multiple diagnostics. Which is not accurate. Their suggestion was to get a 2nd opinion from another infiniti dealership. Enter Sewell Infiniti. I explained all the issues they checked it out found codes and were directed by infiniti to completely replace the A/V unit (both center screens) in the car. They completed the change I picked it up on Saturday and on Sunday the map screen blacked out and Monday the radio went out again. Basically they can do nothing to fix their own cars and they basically could give a crap less. They have no interest in dealing with their customers or providing any reasonable options whatsoever. There were 6 other brand new 22 models in the service department waiting to have their A/V units replaced too. Completely insane! Just avoid this manufacturer period! These issues have been going on for at least 3+ years over various models and they clearly have no interest or intent to address them.
There Are Much Better Alternatives
3 out of 5 stars
TJ in Seattle, 07/20/2022
2022 INFINITI QX50 SENSORY 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
My wife had a 2019 QX50 that was rear-ended and totaled, so we had to buy a new car. She would have been content to buy another QX50, but we ended up with a much better Audi Q5 for about the same price. The Pros and Cons in the Edmunds review of the QX50 sound right-on to me and were consistent from the 2019 to the 2022. The negatives that bother me most ....CVT engagement at low … speed, loose steering, noisy acceleration, headrest tilted too far forward...all weighed against an otherwise very nice vehicle. Plus, the newer 2022 QX50 was actually a step backwards on its display technology....it may be a higher resolution display, but the graphics are just archaic and the map in particular is awful. The Audi is a much more refined vehicle on all fronts and was an easy choice.
Give it a test drive first!
5 out of 5 stars
Phil, 11/08/2022
2022 INFINITI QX50 AUTOGRAPH 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
I am glad I didn’t let the professional reviews scare me from test driving the QX50. The CVT transmission was not as bad as the reviews stated and I personally thought it was smooth and did not think it was a deal breaker. The cons of the QX50 to me were the odd way of putting it in neutral & not having a spare tire 🛞 having run flats instead. The Pros were the comfort, appearance and … quality of the interior. The acceleration was powerful & surprisingly smooth. The cabin was quiet and the suspension buffered rough Wisconsin roads. Cargo room was great and I love the look of the exterior. My wife and I really like this SUV❤️
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 INFINITI QX50, so we've included reviews for other years of the QX50 since its last redesign.

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Safety

Key safety features on the QX50 include:

  • Back-up camera
  • Blind Spot Monitoring
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Alarm
  • Tire Pressure Warning
  • Stability Control
  • Pre-collision safety system
  • Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating 5 out of 5 stars

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash RatingRating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier RatingRating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsRating
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
RolloverRating
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Acceptable
Roof Strength TestNot Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested



FAQ

Is the INFINITI QX50 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 QX50 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 6.8 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 QX50 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 38 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the QX50 ranges from 31.1 to 31.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a INFINITI QX50. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 INFINITI QX50?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 INFINITI QX50:

  • QX50 now gets standard all-wheel drive
  • Part of the second QX50 generation introduced for 2019
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Is the INFINITI QX50 reliable?

To determine whether the INFINITI QX50 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the QX50. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the QX50's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 INFINITI QX50 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 INFINITI QX50 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 QX50 and gave it a 6.8 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 QX50 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 38 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 QX50 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 INFINITI QX50?

The least-expensive 2025 INFINITI QX50 is the 2025 INFINITI QX50 PURE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $43,000.

Other versions include:

  • PURE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $43,000
  • LUXE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $46,300
  • SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $51,200
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What are the different models of INFINITI QX50?

If you're interested in the INFINITI QX50, the next question is, which QX50 model is right for you? QX50 variants include PURE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT), LUXE 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT), and SPORT 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT). For a full list of QX50 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$345/mo  for QX50 PURE
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