In photos: 2016 Infiniti QX50 inside and out
The compact crossover segment is hot, and that includes the luxury market, where small SUVs make up 26 per cent of total sales for Canada. The QX50, which accounted for about 20 per cent of Infiniti’s overall sales here last year, is important to the Japanese luxury brand. Infiniti is selling the QX50 based on two main components: performance and value. The standard 3.7-litre V-6 with a class-leading 325 horsepower is not just a smooth performer but a standout in the segment, with others opting for smaller turbocharged four cylinders. Coupled to a seven-speed automatic transmission, the combination delivers smooth and brisk acceleration, though not overpowering. As for value, Infiniti boasts that, at $37,900, the base QX50 is thousands less than its Asian competitors from Lexus and Acura. And with that price comes a moon roof, heated front seats and leather.
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