The 2022 Infiniti QX55 just dropped cover as the Japanese automaker’s latest luxury crossover offering. When it goes on sale next year, the new QX55 will rival the Cadillac XT5.
Outside, the new 2022 Infiniti QX55 takes after the Infiniti FX in terms of styling, and comes with a sporty coupe-like roofline and profile. The nose features a double-arch mesh grille, while up top, there are slimline roof rails and a subtle rear roof spoiler.
LED headlamps and tail lamps are standard, and there are glossy black surrounds for the fog lights. The new crossover also comes with standard 20-inch wheels across the range, and is offered with eight different paint options.
Three trim levels are expected, including Luxe, Essential ProAssist, and Sensory. On the tech front, the 2022 Infiniti QX55 offers wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, as well as an optional Head-Up Display.
The new QX55 also offers the brand’s ProPilot Assist tech suite, which adds convenience features like Intelligent Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range and Hold with Steering Assist. Running it all are dual touchscreens for the infotainment and vehicle controls. A standard tinted glass moonroof is up top, while the driver and front-seated passenger will both enjoy the standard heated front seats. Three interior color combos will be offered.
In terms of practicality, the 2022 Infiniti QX55 comes with a sliding second-row bench that moves nearly six inches forward or backward. Cargo room is rated at 26.9 cubic feet behind the second row, and there’s upwards of 38.7 inches of rear-seat legroom.
Providing the motivation is Infiniti’s Variable Compression Turbo powertrain, with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is standard for the U.S. and Canada across all trim levels.
The new 2022 Infiniti QX55 will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada in the Spring of 2021, and is slated to arrive in other markets sometime afterwards, including Russia, the Middle East, and certain Asian markets. Pricing details are expected closer to launch.
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I personally just don’t see Infiniti’s place or Infiniti’s point anymore. They keep rehashing vehicles that either are, or at least look like they are, 15 years old and way behind.
And this thing with all that black plastic, is that supposed to look sporty or rugged? It sure doesn’t look upscale. The only people I know who drive an Infiniti work for Nissan USA here in TN so they have to.
Plastic is the reality of modern cars under 100K. This car is on par with the XT4. The XT4’s interior is nothing to write home about either. Especially for the premium GM luxury brand. To be honest what is the point of Buick and Cadillac with that logic. Infiniti is upscale compared to Nissan. At least Infiniti still has a coupe unlike Caddy. Also, Cadillac and Infiniti are similar in that they both are mismanaged with direction changing so often.
I think the interior looks sporty. I prefer buttons and a classic look. BMW and Infiniti have analog looks that I prefer.
I wonder this hawk-eye plastic seeker people ever had a car in their life or they just like to look at them. These are literally the utility vehicle that suppose to be somewhat utilitarian, not flossing vehicles. Cars don’t keep looking like pristine like in their promotion pictures, even after hundred miles. They easily get smudge and beat up , i prefer hard plastic accent around wheel arches to protect paint of my car from chips. Also those are the most rubbing prone parts of the cars and guess what repairing or replacing small plastic parts are much more wallet friendly than whole quarter panel.
This will sell very well in the CUV segment. Very sleek.
Wow, not that good looking. A few arrogant mid- management dummies will buy one.
For those critical of the design: have you not seen the XT5? I am a fan of Cadillac and had an SRX but when I look at the XT5 I see the same now dated body panels.
I don’t like the design of this. It’s just not my style. But when compared to the XT5 it’s on par design wise. What I really see is a need for a new model XT5 and not a refresh.
This is a Coupe version of the QX50. Isn’t that model in the same class as the XT4?
It’s FWD based with a CVT. Likely have less sales than the QX50 because it’s less versatile. Plus, performance likely won’t be any better than the QX50.
I’d take the XT4 or XT5 over this any day and I had previously owned 4 infiniti’s.
cvt-awd is standard. i think the overall shape looks nice but that grill is a bit much. also that variable compression engine would give me pause.
Looks fine to me. I’m wondering what chassis the new XT5 (if there will be a new one) it will ride on. Would love it to be based on the CT5 chassis.
I really like the Red and Black interior. I wish Cadillac offer a similar combination.
Be careful what you ask for. Outside of the C8, their batting average on 2 tone interiors is pretty low. Can you imagine the wrong parts of the seat the wrong color/contrast? Pretty risky!
2022 ? 2021s are just going to market need to go to a sept-aug model yr or to make models mid yr say 2021.5 limited run more exclusive just saying but if it is hot model and dealers can’t keep them in stock 16 months model yr every one who wants one will get one ” $$$$$ Mark up I come see you in may of 2022 I’m looking at a 2020 gladiator rubicon released may 2019 $10/15k markup as a2020 model every one has there’s now
I was part of a test driving focus group in 2002 for the Infiniti FX35. That “car” felt great just sitting in it. I didn’t get the same feeling from the XT4 /XT5.
Cars are personal things. I really like the XT4. Probably my next ride.
Nice looking, but the variable compression engine set up gives me pause a bit.
The nasty “coupe” roofline on SUVs trend that the German brands created is horrible. This looks like it was in a rollover accident.
Infiniti is lost and they are only milking what they have from an existing beyond aging line-up instead of buying a new gallon of milk.