Infiniti QX55 Review 2021-2022
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Salon with a surprise for iPhone owners
But in the interior, the difference between the “50th” and “55th” can no longer be found, unless, of course, new combinations of finishes are taken into account. And iPhone owners no longer need a wire to connect their smartphone to the media system – the QX55 is the first Infiniti to wirelessly support Apple CarPlay. True, while this feature is available only in the US, and in Russia it will appear a little later.
Before the eyes of the driver there will be all the same mechanical instrument dials, and a little to the right – two vertically arranged touch displays with a diagonal of 7 and 8 inches. In 2021, in the era of “virtual cockpits” with augmented reality and huge separate touchscreens, analog tidy and a tandem of screens that are not the largest by modern standards already look like a classic.
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Handling and dynamics
Is there anything in common between image and behavior on the road? Let’s check. Under the hood we have a two-liter four-cylinder “aspirated” with a turbine and a variable compression ratio. It is paired with a traditional Jatco CVT. The platform is the same as that of the QX50, but they still worked on the chassis settings. The suspension has been “tightened up”, so that now it feels more elastic, although it practically did not lose in comfort.
The dynamics turned out to be not fantastic, but more than decent – the cross-coupe accelerates to “hundreds” in 7.5 seconds. As expected, there are no problems with control, and the chip in the form of an allegedly missing steering rack makes itself felt only in sports mode – then the car really responds to any microscopic movement of the steering wheel and does it with surgical precision. True, you have to pay for agility on the road, in this case, the expense. The QX55 has a healthy appetite: in the urban cycle, the car consumes 12-13 liters per 100 km with pleasure. On the track, the values will, of course, drop significantly.
And if the Infiniti turned out to be expectedly good on the road, then there was absolutely no desire to drive it into the fields – it simply does not belong there. Although I confess, once I still drove off the road – it was interesting to check the all-wheel drive system. In short, we managed to get out of the mud under our own power – this is a plus. From constant slipping, both the box and the clutch overheat, and the car begins to beg for mercy – this is a minus. But this does not happen instantly, and the electronics behave more than reasonably, so the muddy roads of this handsome man do not frighten.
Is it possible to go off-road?
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Off-road, the QX55 is not a walker. The clutch for connecting the rear wheels is devoid of forced blocking, the angle of entry is negligible (17.4 degrees), and my tape measure denied the claimed clearance of 219 mm – in fact, only 190 mm.
The coupling for connecting the rear wheels is devoid of forced blocking, the angle of entry is negligible, the clearance is 190 mm
The front bumper is very low: about 17 cm from the apron to the ground. The measured clearance to the plastic boot is also small – 19 cm.The front bumper is very low: about 17 cm from the apron to the ground. The measured clearance to the plastic boot is also small – 19 cm.
The interior of the new crossover
Like the exterior, the interior of the new Infiniti QX55 is intertwined with the company’s already presented models. The designers completed the front panel in several stages, thereby dividing the control into zones. The panel itself received leather trim and, depending on the wishes of the buyer, can be black or combined shades. The stitching will be contrasting and, as a rule, white.
Despite current trends and automotive fashion, the manufacturer did not abandon mechanical buttons. The multimedia system consists of two separate displays, which can also display different information. The upper display, regardless of the configuration, will be 8″, but the lower one will be 7″.
A pair of air ducts were placed on the sides of the upper screen, but the lower screen was decorated with climate control buttons, heated and blown front seats, and other functions. The multimedia system of the Infiniti QX55 is based on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It is also possible to synchronize gadgets via Bluetooth.
Emphasizes all this panel audio. If you believe the manufacturer, then 6 speakers will be installed in the basic configuration, and the top versions will receive 16 speakers each. The very same audio system for the Infiniti QX55 will be from Bose. Is this not enough? Then the buyer will be offered 25 speakers as an option, paired with a subwoofer.
The front panel itself turned out to be quite pleasant to the touch and soft. The central tunnel of the Infiniti QX55 will surprise in its own way. On the passenger side, it was slightly raised, placing the washer for selecting the mode of movement and access to the “glove box”. Part of the tunnel on the driver’s side is made a step lower. At the very beginning, a small recess with USB ports, a cigarette lighter and wireless charging.
Further along the tunnel, the engine start / stop button, the gear lever, the electromechanical handbrake button and other buttons. A huge plus is that all this is made of soft matte plastic. Unlike glossy, it will not leave fingerprints (at least not so noticeable), as well as micro scratches.
The very same interior of the new Infiniti QX55 will freely accommodate 5 passengers along with the driver. The front seats have been given a sporty design with thoughtful comfort. Good lateral support, separate headrests and a comfortable fit. In the standard set, the seats received electric adjustment, heating and airflow, and the driver’s seat has a memory for three settings.
As for the second row of seats in the Infiniti QX55, the situation is slightly different. Although the manufacturer talks about comfort, but due to the bend of the roof, a tall passenger (180 cm and above) will hit his head on the rear pillar or on the roof. The manufacturer should have increased the racks, thereby adding more headroom. The second row of seats is designed for 3 passengers, if necessary, can be folded in a 60/40 ratio, thereby increasing the luggage compartment.
The interior trim of the Infiniti QX55 has played a role in the interior design. The buyer was offered a choice of 7 different shades of leather-trimmed interior:
- black and red;
- black;
- black-gray;
- black with aluminum inserts;
- graphite black;
- black and silver.
In addition to the interior colors of the Infiniti QX55, the buyer is offered to choose from polished aluminum inserts (classic gray or black) or wood inserts.
The final interior detail of the 2021-2022 Infiniti QX55 is the driver’s seat. The manufacturer did not experiment with the dashboard, leaving it in a classic style. An arrow speedometer and a tachometer were placed on the sides, and the central part was taken under the color display of the on-board computer.
The steering wheel of the Infiniti Ku X 55 crossover was also made in the style of the latest models of the company. Standard three knitting needles, sits comfortably in the hands and a full list of functional buttons on the knitting needles. The steering wheel itself can be adjusted in height and depth of landing. For the top versions, steering wheel memory for two drivers will be available. Well, inside the new Infiniti QX55, although it looks modern, it has that flashy touch control. Most of the interior details are made with comfort, and not in automotive fashion.
Specifications
If the predecessor was allegedly built on the platform of the Nissan 370Z sports car, this model is naturally based on the classic crossover. Suspension is all independent with MacPherson struts in front and multi-link rear. Infiniti’s handling is facilitated by the Body Motion Control system, which makes the car sportier than its brother – the only difference.
The sporty demeanor is evident in the dampers and anti-roll bars (27mm front and 23mm rear) reconfigured for stiffer performance.
The car was also left with a single VC-Turbo engine, producing 272 horsepower and 380 H * m of torque from a 2-liter displacement. Naturally, in Russia the power will be lowered to 249 tax forces.
The horse will be processed by an 8-speed Jatco CVT, mated to an Inteligent-All-Wheel Drive all-wheel drive system that connects the rear axle through a clutch. The maximum system will give the rear axle 50% of the power.
The dynamics is unknown, but judging by the colleague it will be the same 6.7 seconds. Fuel consumption equal to at least 10 liters in the city will be identical.
The amplifier is electric, and optionally they will install Direct Adaptive Steering 2 with a reduced number of revolutions and not a direct connection with the wheels. This will allow you to choose driving modes, changing the steering stiffness. Plus there will be an individual mode.
From the security systems in the QX55 classic set:
- recognition of road signs;
- recognition of pedestrians;
- blind spot monitoring;
- emergency braking system;
- adaptive cruise control.
The latter will appear in the maximum trim levels. It is able to keep the lane, keep the distance, automatically brake and will not allow you to rebuild if danger is detected in the blind zone.