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FWD25 MPG
26 MPG LUXE2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG ESSENTIAL2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG SENSORY2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG AUTOGRAPH2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD25 MPG
2022 Infiniti QX50 Performance
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The car-driving public has become used to small-capacity turbocharged engines in this class, and manufacturers like Acura and Audi both use turbocharged 2.0-liter engines in their respective offerings. The QX50 follows the trend with its 2.0-liter turbo powerplant but throws a slight curveball in the form of a variable compression ratio engine (Infiniti calls it the VC-Turbo), which seamlessly alternates between low and high compression in the engine. Sending power to either the front wheels or all four, this powerplant produces 268 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, and the advanced tech supposedly improves efficiency, but most won't care when slogging the kids to school. The QX50 never feels underpowered, but it is far from being a high-performance SUV, with its acceleration specs including a 0 to 60 mph sprint being completed in the mid-six-second range based on independent testing. In terms of towing capacity, the QX50 can haul up to 3,000 pounds in AWD Autograph guise with the optional tow package fitted.2022 QX50 Performance Photos
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Most people won't think twice about the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine under the hood of the QX50; almost every other vehicle in its class has one too, and they all produce more or less the same power outputs. But the engine under the hood of the QX50 is rather unique: it is the world's first production variable compression ratio engine. This means that this engine can change its compression ratio from 8:1 when high performance is demanded to up to 14:1 when economy is called for. Lower compression gives improved performance at the expense of efficiency, while higher compression improves fuel economy but can cause engine knocking when running poor fuel. All of this equates to a maximum power output of 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, which is adequate but far from class-leading in this segment. Power is sent to either the front or all four wheels via a CVT transmission. This engine delivers good low-down power, making the QX50 a pleasure to drive around town in start/stop traffic, but we found that it becomes unrefined under hard acceleration. The QX bundles its powertrain with a world-first active engine mount vibration damping system, which creates quieter operation.2022 Infiniti QX50 Performance Specs
Infiniti QX50 TrimsInfiniti QX50 EnginesInfiniti QX50 HorsepowerInfiniti QX50 TransmissionsInfiniti QX50 DrivetrainsInfiniti QX50 MPG/MPGE PURE2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWDFWD25 MPG
26 MPG LUXE2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG ESSENTIAL2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG SENSORY2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD
FWD25 MPG
26 MPG AUTOGRAPH2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas268 hp @ 5600 rpmContinuously Variable Automatic (CVT)AWD25 MPG