2020 Infiniti QX50 | MotorWeek Road Test
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- It’s not very often that a truly new engine technology comes along. But, when the Infiniti QX50 arrived last year, it brought along the world’s first variable compression ratio engine along with it. But apparently that and other additions were not enough. Now Infiniti has even more changes to further boost its appeal.
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Why is everyone complaining about the CVT? We got 189k miles on our 2012 altima coupe and have had 0 issues with motor and transmission. Have yall owned cvt's before? Dont sound like it.
Man a Nissan CVT? Coupled to some advanced unproven new variable compression engine? That’s a hard pass from me.
Nissan CVT. Sounds like a ticking time bomb. If my wife bought this car I would have an over under bet on whether the engine blows up for the transmission goes out first.
I own the 2019 QX50:
Cons:
•After 30K miles the engine begins to run very loud and sounds like it’s growling every time you touch the gas.
•The technology is very old and android like. However they finally added Apple car play which is a +.
•Multiple recall issues, thankfully the warranty still covers it.
Pros:
•The back of the exterior is beautiful.
•A ton of amenities and features for comfort of passengers.
•Responds quickly to any driving inputs.
•Performs well in all weather, including snow.
•Fuel is ok. With current gas prices ($3.00) takes about $60 or so to fill up with the premium gas requirement.
Must be that variable compression LOL
A CVT in a premium brand? Nissan has sadly given up on Infinti.
I'd lease the heck out of this car. CVT is a deal breaker
World to Nissan:" Your cvt transmissions suck. Grow up and install a reliable 8 speed conventional transmissions."
Nissan:" This is the first we've heard of this...."
The VC engine was barely half-baked when it came out last year and it appears that Infiniti hasn't bothered improving it at all and combine it with a CVT and you've got the worst powertrain in the segment.
debt. The Cadillac with its 237hp is better? I think this is better and its not bad. People say its the cvt making it so slow but the rdx has a 10spd and more hp and is slower than this lol.
Crapco Jatco CVT: An Ultimate deal breaker
That engine and JATCO CVT are a long term reliability NIGHTMARE
Just hearing the sequences of what has to occur in order for the VC to operate...🤯🤯🤯🤯
Nightmare, to put it mildly.
I had a 2000 Q45 that lasted me for 17 and a half years. V8, excellent transmission. Reliable like a Camry.
The old days of Infiniti...
@@Jkp564 no luxury vehicle has a CVT and I wouldn't call Infinity luxury anymore.
@@barrygoldwasser5449 my uncle had 1 also but it had its issues. Not less so than any new infiniti these days. For reference I have 300k on my altima with cvt and its been fine but I doubt the q45 would've been more reliable lol..
All that fancy new motor tech for a run of the mill 26mpg.
Lol right it's a gimmick
lmaoo
Damn that white on black looks good
They discontinued the beloved FX for this.
This replaced the ex35 and ex37. I have a 2008 ex35 with the 3.5L. Can run laps around this 2020 turtle.
They didn't replace the fx for this.
@@nicoargca at a 6.2 0-60 its not much quicker even though its down almost 60hp but this seems much nicer. I did drive the ex35 and it actually drove much better than I thought it was goimg 2 drive but I understand going 2 the fwd chasis isn't doing it any favors in the passion dept.
They replaced the old FX with this crap?
Final nail on the coffin? Really a cvt in this?! NO THANKS!
Agree about the interior being disappointing for the class. Rode in a new Maxima recently as an Uber, and its interior was heavily shared with this INFINITI.
It’s a luxury SUV that we drove. It includes an engine, 4 doors and many other pleasantries like rubberized tires and painted exterior.
My car has four wheels which make it look like many other cars out there.
basshead I think it being yours it what makes it special though
My car is very luxurious inside it has seats so you don’t have to stand while you drive and it has windows so you can see. It’s great automakers include these features in their product
Bryce yeah it’s nice to see Infiniti including transparent glass with motors to lower and raise them
not going to be rebuilding any of these engines ! High stressed 4 cyl engines can be poor for resale.
I thought I’d like this more but it just seems a little dull compared to other luxury crossovers
Dull, compared to which for the price?
I can't believe they put a CVT in an Infiniti!!! Who signed off on this??? It's really not a bad vehicle. Groundbreaking engine tech and improved interior appointments make desirable, but that CVT is a nightmare. Come on Nissan/Infiniti...you're better than this!!!
Well that’s what we thought
Nissan/Renault
My 2019 is nice but not being able to retrofit Apple CarPlay is inexcusable
I also have the 2019 and agree. Looking to do it after market at a car shop. The Infiniti dealer recommended that when I asked if they could update the software.
Exactly. It’s just one year apart. Not like 5 years. Especially it’s already so late at this time. It’s just ridiculous. I love infiniti but this move make me lose interest for future
Nice review short and simple not like other reviews 23 min way too long
Can’t wait to see if they fix the issues in the later year models
So, for $38,000 for a base, you have to deal with a computer constantly moving the timing chain, which will snap every 20-40k miles due to the added stress, a CVT which will give out long before you reach 50k, and an interior so drab and uninspired that a scion tc looks like a better purchase. Or, you can get a 4wd nissan frontier pro4x, for $4,000 less. I know where my money is going.
Yes we know where you’re going to put your money in A lada
Ugh premium. I'll never buy another with that. What a pain
Same!
The old EX35 and old QX50 was so much better than this.
Tim Joseph it’s gone from a worthy Porsche Macan competitor when it had the 3.7 RWD drivetrain to something thats barely better than a Nissan Rogue
Love the QX50!
As is the case with the Q60, this is a beautiful design let down by the details demanded in the luxury class. I really will never understand why Nissan has such an extreme penchant for CVTs! They DO NOT belong in a vehicle with luxury ambitions. Audi had to learn this the hard way, and did they ever.
I could even forgive most aspects of the ok(ish) interior, given that it is unique to Infiniti and the design is modern, save for the unnecessary dual-screens(Ram and Tesla clearly show how cleanly two screens integrate into one). All of that said, Acura just nails it with the RDX, especially the A-Spec, whereas Infiniti still seems to be suffer an extreme identity crisis: Is it a premium Nissan or a luxury pretender?
But honestly I think the infiniti has a nicer interior than the rdx.
I do like the brand. I owned a FX35 for 13 years. For this model I think they need to bring in some new colours as what they offer now are a bit boring. Cheers!
qx70在中国也是最美suv
I think it’s time for cancel culture to take hold of CVT transmissions from Nissan.
Sure, CVT IS better for fuel economy, but I would rather lose 1 mile per gallon if it meant not having to spend $6,000 on a replacement transmission every 40,000 miles.
300k on my cvt altima. They've been improving alot and there aren't really any known issues even with people over 40k miles now. Its been out going on 3 years
“....interior just felt like an upscale Nissan...” that’s what it is, basically.
And then RDX basically a Honda and a Lexus basically a Toyota an Audi basically a Volkswagen give me a break dude
What Do You Dr., Sir a Lamborghini
I guess we'll get them at deep rebates when they dump them on mass bcs of low or no sales.
Autoline Network reports that Infiniti brand is going away, and will be nothing more than a nameplate on loaded-up Nissans.
What is the maintenance going to be like on an engine as complicated as that? Like, when the vehicle is 10yrs old? Junked. BEV is going to crush it.
great review!
Absolute disappointment on all fronts, power train and interior.
It looks ok outside.
Unsellable. Infiniti is done.
And trust me, they have a soft spot in my heart, I owned a Q45 for 17 years.
Totally agree!
I have a 2011 M37 that is reliable, fun, fast, comfortable and beautiful to look at. She has over 170,000 miles and drives like new, never had an issue whatsoever.
It's a total shame that now Infiniti is the polar opposite of what they used to be and lost their quality.
Too bad because they really did have a good thing going for a while. 😕
I love Nissan/Infiniti
Well it is a high end Nissan! 😂
It’s basically the Infiniti version of the Nissan Murano!
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName This is smaller than the murano
That engine is gonna be hell to work on when it does need repair and costly smh why fix something that's not broken.
Is this VCE tech from Renault’s trash bin?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"renaults TRASH BIN" lmaoo😂😂😂
The interior looks the same as my Rogue
Not true The infinity is far more luxurious put your glasses on
Love it
2021? mpg?
CVT garbage ☹️
I cri everytiem...
Why are SUV starting to look like a Mazda cx
Answering the question: how do you make a Nissan even less reliable?
Lmao! I wonder if Nissan/Nissan Plus (Infiniti) reads these hilarious, but true comments?
Dual screens..smh
The new Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe are going to beat the heck outta this thing.
B Robertson And what do you Drive sir Rolls-Royce silver shadow
Ben Lisi nope. Infiniti is an overpriced Nissan with a few upgrades that aren’t worth the extra skrilla.
pokerfred68 I have a 2019 Infiniti QX 50 sensory package oh I love it I have been an infinity fan for 18 years and five leases the cars never let me down it’s a beautiful luxurious SUV I couldn’t have picked a better suv. Better than the GLC Mercedes and better than the RDX I drove both and the lease prices was within $30 a month I’m glad I took the infinity
Ben Lisi no doubt lease prices are low, can’t move them, according to local salesman at Infiniti. Nissan Murano Platinum...better value, V6, same CVT (not a fav and has issues), equal luxury, save 10k. My point is the Koreans are now passing many competitors with high quality safe vehicles with better warranty and priced to move. Infiniti used to have a jump on the tech, now they have fallen behind along with Lexus. Infiniti best be luxurious for the price premium. Lease better than buy, that would be a huge loss of cash. Once warranty is up, those CVT’s and variable compression engines could be a potential nightmare...like in the reviewed QX50.
pokerfred68 Yes, even a Nissan Murano is better than this Infiniti crap! Just shows how nice Nissans are to even justify buying an Infiniti. The QX50 is basically the Murano
Wonder what the qx55 is gonna do?
Probably more CVT bullshit
Beautiful!
The interior is not that luxurious. It looks like an upscaled Nissan. Nothing to write home about. I left Infiniti for poor customer service from corporate concerning major "known issues" that were NOT covered fully by their limited warranty. I'm waiting for the New Genesis GV80 to make the comparison between the two. From recent press, why would anyone set out to buy something that on the near horizon to be called "Nissan Plus" instead of Infiniti?
FWD, built off of the Altima platform? CVT transmission? OMG! This screams cost-cutting at it's best (worst). Pass!
Not sure what you're waiting for the Genesis is a better value
What's your point.. Lexus is just over priced Toyota.. Acura is overpriced Honda.. at the end of the day Infiniti is same .. no one is very different.
Tom Aracic true, more or less true bro
Yes, please keep waiting for the GV80....then buy it immediately. Don't even bother wasting time comparing it with Infiniti....there is no comparison. You might pay $5-$10 more but it's still way worth it. I'm waiting for the GV70 myself. I don't need the bigger vehicle. I currently have an XC40 and utterly love it, and the lease is up this coming May. GV70 should be in US dealers by April.🤞🤞
Looks great but no way I’d buy that engine tech with Nissan’s terrible CVTs. No thank you
that junk cvt ruins this car, but ironically lexus ux (hybrid) uses cvt, but the rx 450h uses 8 speed automatic. this fancy new engine combined with the junk cvt still cannot beat lexus ux fuel economy @ 38 mpg combined, and the lexus rx450h with an 8 speed auto still have a better fuel econ at 28 combined.
CVT = BOO!
WOW no wonder Infiniti is dying. This is a totally nothing vehicle.
Where is the 2021 qx60
My guess: Delayed due to the development of low cost cheap plastics, Covid, and the next graduating class of design engineers (R&D) from the local community college. Or better yet, trying to figure out a way to disguise the Versa to pass it off as the new QX60. Lol!
This is why Nissan is going under
Infiniti has been busy destroying their brand
VC engine? Jatco CVT? PASS!!!!
Dnt ever buy anything automotive that hasn't been long term tested.
Cvt?
yes'm
This vehicle could benefit from a diet!
Still boring and that CVT sucks. Infiniti will be gone soon I hope, they are lost..
Upgrade to a dct and we will talk
Infiniti has really lost its way. Unproven noisy engine, not that efficient and a crummy transmission. No thanks.
I mean it aveaged 26mpg. How much mpg is something supposed to average with almost 270hp?
@@occckid123 mine average 22.5 mpg.
@@zksstalstawidlo9015 well then you should drive easier and maybe idle less and maybe u do more city.
Amazing like you 👍🏻
Infinity won't not survive another year.
Upgrade to 4K cameras
Thumbs up for John Davis
As for this glorified Nissan? 👎
This is garbage!
CVT, and front wheel drive!
The Genesis Gv80 is rear wheel drive, 8 gears.
Now I see why Infiniti is going down the tubes.
Most people want rear wheel drive in their Luxury vehicles. Definitely not a CVT.
Somebody needs to lose their job for this crap!
Dead brand
FWD 👎, Aso the entertainment center looks boring and outdated still.
slow car
Another 'premium' brand...🥱 Save the money 💰 and get the Nissan rogue...😉