There was the Infiniti FX. Now there’s the Infiniti QX55. Considered the spiritual successor of the beloved crossover of the premium automaker’s past, the QX55 is designed to deliver comfort and style as the smallest SUV in the company’s portfolio.
The Infiniti FX was in production for three generations from 2003 to 2017. In its first two generations it was known as the FX, but the name later switched to the QX70 when the automaker redid its nomenclature to the current form.
At the QX55’s front is the company’s signature double-arch grille that consists of an origami-inspired mesh pattern. On either side of the grille are standard LED headlights. The car’s design lines flow from the hood and front fenders, across the doors, and over the rear wheels. All QX55 models come standard with 20-inch wheels.
At the back is an cleanly designed tailgate. The crossover’s digital “piano key” taillights combine 45 separate LEDs in a single housing to create a light signature, like that was seen most recently on the Infiniti QX60 Monograph.
Infiniti has given the QX55 a fresh logo that houses the power liftgate release. Hyundai and Volkswagen models have similar design.
Every QX55 features the company’s VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine under the hood. It is paired with a continuously variable transmission that makes 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard on models sold in the U.S. and Canada.
Drivers will be able to choose from the QX55’s four drive modes: Standard, Eco, Sport, and Personal.
Buyers have the option of getting leatherette, leather, or semi-aniline leather appointments for the QX55’s seats.
The interior of the QX55 has a dual-screen center stack, InTouch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, multiple USB inputs, and Android Auto compatibility. The top screen is eight inches and the bottom is seven inches. A 16-speaker Bose audio system is available.
The 2022 Infiniti QX55 will be sold in three grades: Luxe, Essential, and Sensory. It will arrive on U.S. shores in the spring of 2021.
