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Very happy with this 2016 QX50
Jay Deubel, 04/29/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
69 of 69 people found this review helpful
This is a sports car masked as a crossover or smaller SUV. It handles like my former BMW 335i coupe, but with much more room. The technology is very good, with an amazing camera system named Birdseye view. You can see entirely around the car and when you pull into a parking space you can simply push the camera button and see everything around you, including what's in front of you. The interior is very upscale and the technology is simple to learn. It is much easier that my former BMW and the Mercedes E350 that we currently own. Everything works great including Bluetooth, navigation, phone, voice control and temp control. The gas mileage is not great at about 21 mixed and 24 to 25 on the highway, however, we were looking for performance with luxury options, not an underpowered vehicle with a boxy appearance. This vehicle has styling and turns heads with a flashy dual exhaust and a throaty yet refined sound when you start out or get on it. 0 to 60 is in the low 5's, and passing gear is smooth and powerful. Inside is spacious, especially the back seat with the added space, new in 2016. We are very pleased so far and by reading reviews, we expect maintenance costs to be very low. Lastly, a deeper center console box is needed along with a USB port on the dash instead of in the center console box.
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Excellent Value
John E., 04/21/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
45 of 45 people found this review helpful
I'm relatively new to Infiniti/Nissan. My first Infiniti was a Q50 that I REALLY enjoyed driving. It was quiet (except for the growl during start up and acceleration), incredibly fast, and it looked like a James Bond escape vehicle. For my lifestyle, however, it wasn't very practical as I kayak 4 days a week. Trading off between my Jeep was getting a bit much. I wanted to capture a similar driving experience in an SUV. Considering all vehicle makes, I went back to Infiniti for the QX50. It shares the same 3.7 liter V-6 as the Q60 which I loved, has a rack and the ability to store items in the back. Where the Q60 would jump off the line, the QX50 has a more subtle acceleration. The QX50 will perform when you want it to, though - both in acceleration and handling. The QX50 is also much easier to get in and out of the cockpit of the Q60. If you want a sports car, but your life demands an SUV, the QX50 is a very solid choice.
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LQQX50, 11/26/2019
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful
In a world of ever increasing gutless FWD based "cross-over looking " economy cars flooding the marketplace, the RWD based QX50 is a breathtaking punch in the gut of naturally aspirated fresh air. While most "professional" reviewers will call the EX 35 / EX37 / QX50 aged, dated, stale, tired, long in the tooth, etc.... This Vehicle really is the true pioneer of the explosive crossover segment that is now dominating the automotive street-scape. A decade ahead of its time, the QX50 has the Heart, Soul, Bones, Motor, Platform, Power, and over all Essence of the honored Nissan Z car heritage in a functional everyday package. This is a common theme amongst all the reviews here because it's true. The 3.7 V6 gets it done, and quickly. Segment busting with it's whopping 325 HP, the QX50 is a pure blast to drive. When talking about the '16 & '17 model years, all the automotive press gloats about is the added 4 inches of leg room and 3.2 inches of stretched wheelbase. They all forget to mention that the QX50 smoked the competition in 2016 & 2017; and quite frankly, even smokes the latest incarnation of the 2019 + QX50. So we all know it's sporty and powerful; there are some criticisms to offer if we need to get overly critical. Some say it looks like a "clown shoe". However, to me, it looks like a hot retro quality built Japanese styled shooting brake. A functional sport coupe with the added convenience of a rear doors and auto fold down up rear seats. Some say the technology is dated. It has all around cameras standard, not many other new CUVs do. The 2016's newer grille is an improvement over the '08 to '15 grille for sure, however, it's almost as if Infiniti tried "too hard" to make it look more mainstream crossover as it is bit busy with LED DTR lights and the Silver Accents on the lower facia. A lot is going on there. The QX50 could be quieter inside, but then again, it's a rush to hear the 3.7 doing it's thing, so it's a tradeoff that is livable. The Bridgestone Protenza Tires on the new '19 inch Touring Package Wheels are noisy, and a bit narrow. This is something the can be upgraded when they wear out. It lacks a power tail gate. The touchscreen is smaller by today's standards, but is simple, easy to operate, and rather intuitive. Short of the Porsche Macan, The pre-2019 QX50 IS THE CUV to covet ! Priced right. Impressive Performance. Terrific Handling. Smooth Shifting. ( Sport Mode is fun for longer revs, Manual Mode too if you're so inclined, no paddle shifters, but thats OK ) Quality Built in Japan with tight fit and finishes. It's so Luxurious, Sporty, Comfortable, Nimble, yet Brutish to drive. Standard Stuff Galore: Real Leather. ( still smells new and of a quality leather too ) Standard Moon Roof. ( Larger Panoramic Glass Top would be nice ) Standard Power Folding - both up and down - Rear Seats. Standard Heated Front Seats. Other Observations / Features / Likes - Etc. The Bose Sound System really cranks out the tunes. AWD models are rear wheel biased until the front traction is needed. Excellent color choices, the metallics are deep and brilliant. ( I have Malbec Black which has a subtle deep plum metallic to it ) Just the right amount of Chrome in all the right places to give it a Luxury Vibe. I shopped every used AWD Vehicle in the Mid $20,000 range. The QX50 outdid the competition on so many levels. Was lucky to find a used unit with super low miles, just 6,800. My '16 had a MSRP of $44,000 when new - 3 yrs later was able to purchase at $24,500 Nothing this nice, this powerful, this optioned, in a car, truck, CUV, or SUV, came anywhere as close to the value gotten. I had a Nissan 2003 350Z for 8 years and drove it for 100,000 miles. This QX50 is every bit as thrilling to drive, and excites just the same with every start up and trip taken. Now I can take more that 1 passenger, drive in Ice and Snow, haul more stuff, and still grin ear to ear. The EX35 / EX37 / QX50 is the REAL Deal The True Pioneer of the CUV Movement The Godfather that Started this Whole Sensational Crossover Craze to begin with ! Don't settle for less. Don't overpay for less.
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I LOVE this car! Infiniti has another winner!
Elizabeth Matthews, 02/24/2016
updated 03/01/2021
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
53 of 54 people found this review helpful
I had three Infiniti sedans before, and decided to get a Mercedes C300 AWD just to change things up...well, after 25,000 miles I couldn't wait to get rid of the Mercedes and get back to Infiniti. There were so many things the Mercedes didn't have that Infiniti did--and I am loving this crossover type! It's as fun to drive as the G37X sedans were but it has so much more room inside, and I enjoy sitting up a bit higher. Two years later: I still love this car!!!!! I wouldn't change a thing! Two more years later: I love this car so much that I will drive it until it dies...I'm at 50,000 miles and I hope I never have to get another car!
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Great Crossover
Penelope Quintero, 03/10/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
We were looking for a vehicle that we could keep for many years. Looked and drove MANY crossovers. In the end, we really liked the known reliability and power of the VQ engine. The crossover drives like a fast car, I have no problem passing cars at high speeds and it gets up to speed effortless when entering the freeway. The seats are very comfortable and the interior has more of a "classic" feel to it. Electronics are average, nothing out of the ordinary. Technology is great, parking with the 360 cameras makes the job much easier while having the front sensing brakes gives you peace of mind. At around 10mph, we had a child jump in front of the car unexpectedly and the vehicle stopped automatically. Can not speak of reliability yet but required maintenance mainly includes basic oil changes every 6months and brake flush every 2 years. There are many different options out there but we chose this crossover because of the sporty way it drives, the known VQ engine, and the options it has for the price. We are very happy and will considered buying an Infiniti again in the future. 3.24.17 Update: The only downfall is that the AC developed a wet dirty rag smell like mold. I took it in and they told me there was nothing wrong but they had cleaned it and put some smelly thing on it. It only masked the musty smell but did not fix it. They suggested I turn off the a/c and let the vent blow just air to dry the vents as this sometimes happens. We did research and apparently other people were having the same problem. I don't think it's reasonable to ask me to do something special with the A/C for it to work appropriately especially on very hot days when I really need the A/c to work properly. It's embarrassing to have people in the car when I have to turn it on because of the smell. Besides this though the car is great.
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A sports car marketed as an SUV
bill p, 07/25/2016
updated 01/31/2022
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is a great car priced thousands below the competition. This is our third EX/QX50, and we bought this one for the technology package, and the extra 4 inches in length. The car has not disappointed. You are essentially getting the equivalent of a fully equipped Porsche Macan at essentially half the price. The 0-60 time is just short of the Porsche Cayman. The reviewers are critical of the cramped cabin, outside visibility, dated interior styling and the package pricing. To them I say do they criticize Porsche over a cramped cabin and outside visibility? Have they ever attempted to build a Porsche online, where seemingly even the steering wheel is extra? Package pricing should be a welcome addition. To me simple is better, and that includes the interior styling and lack of complexity. In the QX50, you can actually turn on the radio, and change the volume and the station with one push of the button - how novel. And in comparison with the same class of vehicle, where is the consideration of cost and reliability? This car is not perfect. It now needs a power lift gate and better fuel economy, and the Navigation System needs to work better. We use our $400 Garmin Nuvi instead of the Nav. Also, the power rear seats are a joke. But, all in all, a great car, which we would/and have bought again in a heartbeat. Somehow, Nissan, having been in this segment since the beginning, has not marketed this vehicle correctly, and that is a shame. We’ve since acquired a 2017 which had to be ordered from Japan because the specific color and packages were not available.
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Real sleeper
Mitch, 01/01/2017
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Great small SUV. Fantastic engine and handles like a sports sedan. Very comfortable and plenty big for my needs. Drove the BMW X1 and was completely underwhelmed. This handles better and felt faster - no comparison on the interior......BMW felt cheap. For the money nothing can touch this level of performance and comfort. Only negative is the gas mileage but it is "premium recommended" not "required".....
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Its Just OK
Jeff, 12/29/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
I came out of an Acura RDX and truth be told, this car has it all over the Acura which was cheap all the way. The QX50 is small, so small that you cannot fit two coffee cups in the cup holder at the same time. Size aside its relatively comfortable on trips, the mileage is ok and it drives well, plenty of power and the handling is a strong point. Had it for part of a winter and its pretty good in the snow. Now for the down side: The blue tooth is poor. We have iPhone 6s and the integration is not good at all. If you google this issue with infiniti there are pages and pages of complaints about problems with iPhone integration. Given that there a billion iphones out there, pretty strange. In addition, the voice transmission is poor, very noisy even when you have 4 or 5 bars. The GPS is adequate at best and frustrating at times, to the point where I use my phone and google maps. No data available in addresses that come up in the search menu, that sort of thing, if you abbreviate street or avenue, sometimes it works, sometimes you have to spell out the word, again, not what you expect from a car that touts itself as a luxury suv. Again, its an OK car but, the devil is in the detail and Infiniti needs to work on some of the amenity type things that get under peoples skin. The price was right, the dealer did a good job preparing the car and they treat you very well when you return for service with free loaners etc. All in all, its fine but, some issues for sure
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A Sleeper of an SUV
Lee, 07/31/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Considered all the competition but came back to the 2016 Infiniti QX50. Wanted a strong V6 not a turbo 4 banger (Long Term Reliability!). Seems many are complaining about gas mileage. With just 2,500 miles I am able to get around 16 MPG in town and a solid 26.5 MPG on the highway. Achieved a high of 28.2 MPG on a recent trip. I am using lighter Mobil 1 5W-20 so this may help slightly in the mileage. Great vehicle and value. My regrets is lack of an auto lift gate on the rear also lack of Apple or Android Auto.
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Love my 2016 Infiniti QX50
Lois Sciba, 04/23/2019
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have loved driving the QX50. It has a 3.7 liter, 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Lots of power!! Not the best gas mileage, but that's to be expected with this kind of performance. (The newer QX50 models have a 4 cylinder engine with CVT transmission which I did not like at all.) The interior is nice looking and roomy -- very comfortable leather seats. This is the first time I have ever leased a car, and would buy it at the end of my lease (which is coming up), but the residual price is too high! I have seen this same car for sale at a lower price. Infiniti will not do anything to encourage me to buy this car so I will just turn it in in a couple of months. Boo!!!
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After Driving 15 Different Crossovers
Clint, 06/23/2019
updated 12/26/2019
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have been looking for a good used Crossover I test drove just about everything out there. I finally decided on the QX50 it’s super quick handles great and everything inside and out seems to be made well. After 2 months of looking I found a 2016 with 51k miles one owner clean Carfax and Every Package available from Carvana for 25k Black on Black with 19inch Wheels. Easiest Car buying experience that I have ever had. So I am Super Happy. On another note Insurance is not bad I am 44 with a clean record 1700.00 per year with a 250 deductible .
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Great sporty crossover
Honey Badger, 05/10/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
I was looking for something very specific: the utility of a crossover (not necessarily luxury) while maintaining the sporty quality that makes me happy in daily driving. To get sportier in this segment, you would have to move to the Porsche Macan or the Mercedes GLA 450 AMG, neither anywhere near my budget. For the money, this is the best deal out there, given the specifics I was looking for. Some specific details below. - The expected good: Powerful engine, faster linear acceleration than my previous GTI. I pull out of traffic stops faster than most cars, without really trying; Nice interior feel, comfortable and understated luxury; the AWD is fantastic, the rear wheel traction makes for great handling on dry road, and in rain or snow it makes it easy to drive with minimal adaptation. It feels like you can throw anything at it, and you can take the car anywhere. - The better than expected good: the 360 view camera and the navigation were pleasant surprises, after review complaints about the design being outdated; A ton of room in the rear seats, makes for nice comments from any passengers you take along; Infiniti customer service is so far superb! The dealer over-inflated the tires (actually forgot to lower the pressure after delivery), which, combined with new owner paranoia, made me worried about long term effect on suspensions after driving on it. After just one email, Infiniti promptly extended the suspension, direction and breaks warranty, no questions asked, and followed up to make sure I was happy. Nice change from the VW customer service… - The expected bad: fuel economy is poor, if you drive it in a sporty manner. The V6 begs you to do just that, and expresses its satisfaction nicely with a lively low grunt. I expected this, and can live with it; the Bose sound system: the greatest scam in consumer electronics. I know a lot of people will disagree, because TV said Bose is good, and most people cannot tell the difference between good audio and bloated midrange that distorts well-recorded music and dupes 95% of the population into thinking "it sounds good". - The unexpected bad: less storage space and room around the driver than my much smaller GTI! I adapted to it though; The thing with the overinflated tires on delivery (see above) took some of the new car elation away, but both Infiniti and the dealership have been very prompt to address it. Overall, I am very happy with the purchase. I miss some of the fast turning of a sports hatchback, but the peace of mind driving in any condition, the comfort, satisfying acceleration and smooth highway performance make me forget I'm in an SUV instead of a sporty car. The price makes this car an excellent deal, as all the competitors in this "luxury" small SUV/crossover segment are all both pricier and less athletic! If I were to do it again, I may spring for the extra cost of the Journey package to get the larger wheels, for an even better handling. 6 cylinder rear-biased vehicles are on the way out, and I am happy I managed to get one of these before they disappear.
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Fast, fun, indestructable!
chicago dave, 03/26/2022
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2016 have owned for 6 yrs and 157,000 miles, not a single repair! Just tires/wipers. Vehicle is a blast to drive, I’ve taken it all over the country, great seats and amazing quality inside and out! Technology interphase is is so old but does pair eaasily with iphone. Sound system is great and Blue tooth connection is easy to pair and the mic is super clear. Interior still looks pretty much new, no wear showing on any seats or instruments. Dont worry about cubic space, seats fold down easily, and can accommodate way more than u think. It reallly performs well at all speeds but especially between 60-100mph+ very grippy, has that german car road feel vs the light airy japanese ride. Use manual option, tach up, it’s fast and responsive. Seat heater will burn u and I live in Chicago, never need it more than 50%. Also great in snow mode. Just eats through bad road conditions with ease. Actively looking for a used one for my college daughter. Infiniti crushed it with this quirky looking small SUV. I jad originally gone to dealer to buy a slight used G37x and so glad I opted for this. Planning to get 250-300k miles out of it!
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Practical Transportation
James Kubiak, 01/31/2018
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Dashboard display is outdated and lacks features that are expected in this price range
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80,000 miles and still going strong!
Imanut2, 01/20/2023
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Loving this car! Almost 80,000 trouble free miles with only normal maintenance…a set of tires, a set of brake pads, air filters, regular oil changes and tire rotations, etc. I’ve had to bring it in for warranty work once…for a bad throttle position sensor at just over 50,000 miles. I only buy top tier fuel (usually at Costco) and even the dealer was amazed at how clean the intake, etc was even with 50,000+ miles. I think they were going to try to upsell me a deep cleaning but changed their mind LOL Handling/stopping are very good for an SUV. The 3.7 has proven itself over time to be a rock solid motor, as has the 7spd transmission. Acceleration from a stop isn’t the best due to the mediocre torque (267lb/ft) but once it is moving, the 325hp are very capable making passing, lane changes, etc effortless. I average 21.6mpg with a mix of city/highway driving..not bad considering I’m a ‘spirited’ driver. Fit and finish are great! Seating is comfortable for four adults. Controls are all within reach and easy to use…even the infotainment system once you get used to it. Wish it had paddle shifters, though. And outside noise/wind noise can be a problem at higher speeds. If I have one caveat for others to consider, it would be the lack of cargo capacity…esp for families. For myself it’s not bad as my kids are adults so it’s just my wife and myself most of the time. And even if you have kids, it’ll do a great job most of the time. But if you have kids, leave them at home when you go to Costco, on vacation, etc as there’s not a lot of room in the back with the seats up…esp the way the rear window slopes. Very capable for a two person family or as a second family car. But I think a family of four probably wouldn’t want this as the only family car….after all it is a small SUV. I plan on keeping this car for a long time. Plans are to add a turbo and computer remap to add more hp and definitely bump up the torque. This is a proven drivetrain so it can handle it. Forget those surveys saying reliability is below average, etc. This is a rock solid car that makes driving fun.
2 Leased QX50s For Less Than Price of 1 BMW X3
Allen M Friedman, 07/08/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
The driving experience reminds me of our old 2002 BMW 330. Very comfortable car. Leased 2 of them. Deal was so good that the 2 cost me $100 less a month than my 2014 X3 which I purchased/financed in 2014 and quickly sold the day before picking up the Infinitis.
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The best thing about this car is................
Howard, 12/27/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
NO RUN FLAT TIRES. Otherwise, it is like my G37 with a slightly different body. I would have also bought a QX30 if it came with an manual transmission and regular tires.
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Nice mid size suv
Judi Pannozo, 01/24/2017
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Nice ride. Stylish look. 3 levels of options packages. The rear hatch dos not have any electronics, so if you are a smaller person you cannot reach it to close it. No easy solution.
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Great car if you live in a desert
George F., 02/17/2021
updated 02/24/2022
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Love the car, handling, comfort and style are luxurious. Has a major flaw, sunroof drains will flood and ruin the electronics. The first time this happened drivers side flooded wiping out the electronics for the camera. The car was under warranty and the dealer blamed leaves clogging the drains and wanted to charge me $2200 to repair and replace the drains. When I asked my my service advisor about how to keep leaves out of the drains he smugly remarked, "carry a cover with you and cover the car when you expect rain". Really? That's what I call Luxury! Do a search, these and the Q50's have a seal on the firewall for the sunroof drains that goes bad and causes water to enter. Dealers quote was to repair all the drains and electronics and when I fought them they finally agreed to do it under warranty. Well 1 year later and out of warranty the passenger side is now flooded. Original quote was to replace all but they only replaced the bad one on the drivers side. Check out other used models and smell the mold. Dealers are no better than regular dealers and for the money I think I'll go back to Ford, at least the parts are cheaper and the service writers not so smug. Update: Traded car in while the insane new car market was high. My experience with the dealer and the poor design of the sunroof drains (I love a sunroof) I will never purchase an Infinity again.
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2016 QX50
Dave G., 07/28/2017
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love this vehicle. Maintenance free.
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Lease I will buy out !
andrew g. davis, 11/21/2018
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Elegant styling as nice as any newer car. First luxury experience. Love it.
New roomier QX50
Henry Rudorfer, 08/25/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
2016 QX50 has more room than the earlier versions. More comfortable. Car is brand new but right now very happy. Definitely shop around for the best deal.
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Short Front Seat Bottoms and no power rear hatch!!
FG, 07/17/2017
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
7 of 17 people found this review helpful
I had leased a 2012 FX35 and was very happy with it. When I went to release my next car I would have taken an QX70 hands down. I test drove the QX50 and it is very quick on acceleration but wasn't thrilled with the title comments. The longer I drive it the more those 2 things bother me. I feel like I am falling off the seat and I have only a 32" inseam. I can't imagine if I was taller! The value proposition is poor compared to the others in the segment except for the power and acceleration. The programs changed at Infinity even though the MSRP went up only 2,500 the Monthly payment would have increased 150 per month! Currently I am in a 2016 QX50 for $75 more per month than I was paying for the FX even though the MSRP is about 8,000 less. I can't wait for this lease to be up so I can go into one of the competitors for the same money or less. Lesson learned don't take a car that is quick without kicking the tires. The local dealer I used on Long Island in Suffolk County's service is great but Sales are not so much.
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Mind-blowing performance
Dennis , 07/16/2021
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yes I've read all the negative reviews I have 29,415 on my 2017 all black with the 19-in wheels. The engine has dual intake runners and unfortunately requires two air cleaners. This motor is pure heaven except for the gas mileage. Believe it or not my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine and 270 horsepower gets the exact same mileage on the freeway as this infinity. With the cruise control set I get exactly 21 mpg. The big infinity does better in town than the Jeep. The Jeep gets about 14 miles to the gallon in San Francisco traffic. The infinity gets about I want to say 17 maybe? Who cares I have a garage for both and there they shall remain. I don't have a family so this is kind of like my sporty car. That is I don't trust parking this car in a big parking structure near my office. So the Jeep usually gets driven at least once a week. Back to this car so what if it doesn't have all the bells and whistles. I have a company iPhone and I was shocked to see that it actually displays album cover art but only with the iPhone not with my pixel 3. The 2017 infiniti's QX50 was the last to be made in Japan. And the quality simply shows in the Jewel like assembly. The biggest increase in performance handling was upgrading those horrible factory Bridgestone potenzas which cornered like garbage and in just the body roll was out of control on this car. I just put on Michelin the pilot GT the top of the line performance tire which is the asymmetric tread. My god this car corners! I couldn't believe it is like a different car It literally snaps into hairpin turns and sticks. That all wheel drive is earning its keep. I'm still learning about this car as I go along but you can leave it in DS position on the gear shift that is and then it is actually your sport mode. So it's like sport automatic DS mode. And I turn the tractor control off it's a little button under the dash. Unfortunately it drinks premium fuel but who cares right I drove it to Las Vegas 10 hours and I only had the gas it up once each way the 20-gallon tank is nice. As for the beats I tried putting a subwoofer in but it really messes with the Bose acoustics so I removed it. It was a blowpunk not a cheap powered sub but it sounded horrible. If you listen to rock this radio is not the best however. Put on some DJ magic Mike and feel the bass this car actually beats it has some thump but you have to listen to hip hop to realize it. Rock just kind of lays there I use a built-in Spotify equalizer to handle any acoustical imperfections otherwise I have no complaints zero visits to the shop for anything. The motor has just been marvelous It gets you up to a hundred miles an hour in no time. I'm not sure what Infinity was thinking with the auto assist fold down rear seats. If you're a 6-ft plus driver inevitably the position of your seat will hinder the complete lowering of the backrests that is the headrests will bump into the back of The driver and passenger seats requiring a trip to the passenger driver compartment to manipulate the seats to allow them to come down all the way same with folding them up It looks cool but it really doesn't work Even a stray napkin will prevent them from seating properly I think I've used it once? Yeah this is a true high performance made in Japan opportunity if you can still find one. There's no room for anything in the front. I went on some automotive website and purchased these me sh adhesive backed pockets which on both the driver and passenger side I have fixed parallel with the shift knob so you got room to at least slip your cell phone in there and your friends as well. The glove box is a joke The owner's manual barely fits and I can't fit a screwdriver in there It's funny it's it's what are they thinking. The center console is tiny Well they place the USB outlet in there behind the USB outlet there's at least an square foot of usable space that they neglect to utilize What were they thinking on that. Otherwise the center console is pure heaven. If you fold the drink cup holder down it lowers and is flush with the main console storage compartment and it looks like one piece although it's not it's three separate very well fitting pieces It's just beautifully made and fantastic attention to detail. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles but I'm a simple man and I don't like all that stuff. The illuminated Infinity logo that shines down on the sidewalk adjacent to the courtesy lights is pretty cool I never even knew this car had that feature which you can select in the comfort menu.
Exceptional
Rose , 07/16/2022
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am amazed at the beauty of the QX50, even 6 years later. Just beautiful with a snug grip to the road. Can’t wait to discover all this vehicles does.
Lease car
Alan Saunders, 02/17/2019
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a transition car for Nissan who has had horrific problems lately. CEO jailed in Japan. I would rate it average and would not get another one. pretty mediocre for the brand.Would change that to above average, but as noted it was newly introduced and they forget a power lift gate which is standard everywhere else. They probably corrected that. Past part is acceleration and interior cosmetic touches.
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2016 Qx50 is not a luxury suv/crossover.
Ernesto Cejas, 04/13/2016
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
17 of 57 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2016 Qx50 front wheel drive with Premium package. I also own a 2015 C300 Mercedes Benz AWD. - Bluetooth audio is not standard! Not only that, you need to get the premium package plus to able to get it. They do that to force you to get the navigation with it. Its competitors don't scam you like this. This is a feature that should be standard on all models. - Except the audio system (what is it good for if you cannot connect the music of your phone into the car?), the technology in this car sucks. The voice recognition is slow and unless you pay 2000 for the premium plus package it only works to make phone calls. - Make sure you live close to a gas station because this car does 17/18 combined mpg. Really poor compared with its competitors.
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Classy with Power
Dre J, 09/16/2019
2016 INFINITI QX50 4dr SUV AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Mine is not 3.7, but 2.5 model 6 cylinder AWD with full option. Of course no where near my BMW X5 m version. But for daily driving, short highway, in city, very nice. Tips: turn off anti skid feature, then you can feel extra traction. Interior is better than newer version. Bluetooth is mediocre, sometimes not connected to paired devices. Snow mode works really well. Warranty from infinity is the best. Got rust on 3 wheels, got replacement for free.
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