2025 INFINITI QX55

Price Range: $50,150 - $58,650

Below Average

6.8

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2025 QX55 is a sportier and more stylish cousin of the QX50, and it makes a good first impression with sharp looks and a surprisingly spacious cabin. The driving experience is a letdown, though, as is real-world fuel economy. Overall, we think there are better choices for a coupe-style crossover SUV.

#11 out of 11

Small luxury SUVs

18 Owner Reviews

Pros

Pro:Many premium features included as standard
Pro:Above-average cargo space compared with other coupe-style SUVs

Cons

Con:Inconsistent power delivery
Con:Some interior parts feel substandard
Con:Stale infotainment graphics and low-resolution camera for a luxury vehicle
Con:Available adaptive steering feels overly disconnected

What’s new

The QX55 is unchanged for 2025
Part of the first QX55 generation introduced for 2022

5 Colors
3 Trims
1 Package

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2025 INFINITI QX55 Review

by Mark Takahashi

rating written by Kurt Niebuhr

Overview

The 2025 Infiniti QX55 is the coupe-like adaptation of the more conventional QX50, making it the smallest SUV in Infiniti's lineup. The swooping rear roofline tapers to the tail, giving it a more streamlined silhouette, but as is the case with most fastback-style SUV variants, there are some sacrifices to be made. You'll lose around 15% in cargo capacity and lose at least an inch-an-a-half in rear passenger headroom. Most shoppers attracted to the sportier shape should be fine with these drawbacks, but the price may be a bigger obstacle. The QX55 costs several thousand dollars more than the QX50, so you're essentially paying more to get less.

Edmunds spotlight: Odd driving manners

Infiniti's variable compression engine uses an ingenious system that promises the efficiency of a smaller engine and the power of a larger motor when called upon. Unfortunately, neither is fully realized with the QX55, and pairing this system with the continuously variable transmission results in inconsistent acceleration and inelegant lurches. The adaptive steering system is another point of contention, as it lacks feedback and makes the driver feel disconnected. Combined with a soft suspension tuning, the QX55 is a far cry from a sporty SUV. We suggest checking out our Expert Rating below for the full story.

Competitors to consider

We think there are better choices for a small SUV than the 2025 QX55. The recently redesigned BMW X2 is a shining example that delivers the kind of performance this Infiniti only aspires to. The Mercedes-Benz GLA should appeal to shoppers seeking a more luxurious ride and it's also more pleasant to drive. While you might think you'd have to shell out more money for these German rivals, the opposite is true. Both undercut the QX55's price by a sizable margin.

Which QX55 does Edmunds recommend?

The midrange Essential trim gets our recommendation. For a rather reasonable price, it adds several desirable features to the base Luxe trim, including ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera and a premium Bose audio upgrade.

Compare 2025 INFINITI QX55 trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

INFINITI QX55 models

The 2025 Infiniti QX55 small SUV is available in three trim levels: Luxe, Essential and Sensory. There's just one powertrain, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque mated to a continuously variable transmission. Every QX55 is all-wheel-drive. Feature highlights of each trim level include:

Luxe
Starts you out with:

20-inch wheels
LED headlights
Roof rails
Heated mirrors
Power liftgate
Sunroof
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable front seats
Dual-screen infotainment system
Six-speaker sound system with satellite radio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (wireless functionality for CarPlay)
Wireless smartphone charging

Standard advanced driver assist systems include:

Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Forward and rear collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the QX55 and the car in front)
Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
Infiniti's ProPilot Assist (enhanced lane keeping assistance and adaptive cruise control functionality)
Automatic high beams

Essential
Adds more luxury features, such as:

Adaptive headlights (they swivel as you turn) with distinctive design
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Power-adjustable steering column
Driver's seat memory settings
Heated steering wheel
Heated and ventilated front seats
16-speaker Bose premium sound system
Navigation
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the QX55 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front parking sensors
Traffic sign recognition

Sensory
This top-shelf QX55 trim includes all of the above features as standard equipment, plus:

Hands-free liftgate (wave a foot below the bumper to open it)
Premium leather upholstery
Tri-zone automatic climate control with air filtration
Heated rear outboard seats
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Build Your 2024 QX55

At a Glance:

5 Colors
3 Trims
1 Package
$50,150starting MSRP

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INFINITI QX55 Owner Reviews

4.4

5(72%)

4(11%)

3(5%)

2(5%)

1(7%)

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

QX55 Sensory

Arnold Glassberg, 01/20/2022

2022 INFINITI QX55 SENSORY 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

After looking at half a dozen other cars I knew this was the one as soon as I set eyes on it. Curbside appeal and interior are great and then driving it sealed the deal. Now, after three months I am finally getting to understand how most of the advanced electronics operate. Just blows me away - a truly intelligent car. I have owned three Infiniti vehicles in the past without any …

Infinite compliments

Mark , 07/26/2022

2022 INFINITI QX55 SENSORY 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

Purchase this vehicle for my wife’s birthday she is a lover of the Infiniti this is her third one. Infiniti has been a very reliable vehicle with no problems from the previous two so to purchase this QX 55 was a great choice with all the great looks and comfort. We have no complaints and love the ride it gives along with room that’s there when we need it😎

Eye catcher

Meg of NY, 06/16/2023

2022 INFINITI QX55 SENSORY 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

Love my Qx55 sensory trim in graphite gray , I had it for 18 months and so far so good , luxurious and fuel efficient without compromising the SUV style

Definite Step Up From QX50

Zrom, 06/12/2022

2022 INFINITI QX55 ESSENTIAL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo CVT)

Moved from a 2019 QX50 to the QX55. While the look of the vehicle was what first drew my attention, the drive quality is far superior to the QX50. Infiniti must have done some tweaking as the transmission is much smoother and the engine seems to deliver more power. The two tone leather is very pleasing to the eye and the seats are comfortable. I don’t share the criticism of the dual …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 INFINITI QX55, so we've included reviews for other years of the QX55 since its last redesign.

2025 INFINITI QX55