2022 Infiniti QX55 | Review & Road Test

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There is quite a bit of this that will feel a bit familiar, but that doesn’t include the looks. Take it all in, and you can use your eyes to review it. This is Infiniti’s jump back into the fastback SUV segment they’re staking a claim on inventing with the amazing FX.

My opinion, this is kind of a hot little number. Especially in Infiniti’s version of candy apple red. You can see it’s got more of a sporty fastback look, which is very hot in the luxury SUV segment now.


And with a competitive set like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, Land Rover Evoque, and Audi Q5 Sportback, you’d better be looking pretty dope. Wow, that’s a tough group of adversaries.



All -wheel drive comes standard on the QX55.

Overall the ride feels comfortable as you’d expect, nay hope in a luxury people mover. Standard mode feels like a great road trip setting.


In Eco mode, the throttle mapping gets pretty stingy, as you’d expect, but in sport, it gets a zippy quality to it. You can feel the suspension firm up a bit. I really feel a difference between the drive modes and that’s a great thing. With some manufacturers, they’re too subtle.


The steering feels a little light for someone looking for true performance or sporty driving chops. That being said there are different steering settings and it firms up. I’ve got it in Dynamic+ and that really firms things up which I like a lot.


The brakes get the job done very well, which is really what you want, right?

And around turns, well, that extra grip with the all-wheel-drive actually puts power down with confidence. And the turning radius is awesome. This thing feels like it's just spinning around its center axis. The QX55 is a solid, and enjoyable ride.



The drive train in the QX55 is also familiar. It gets a CVT, which you know my feelings about, but the one Infiniti and Nissan employ is genuinely improving with each new iteration. The 4-cyliner variable compression turbo engine is one we’ve seen and liked. It makes good power, (268 horses) and except for a little lag doesn’t disappoint when you’re looking for a boost of get up and go.



The place where I see the QX55 struggle the most is in the drivetrain department. If they’re going up against the BMWs and Mercedes this just lacks the performance, and refinement, and even elegance that those guys have. Even with additional sound dampening materials in the cabin, it can be quite loud.

But you are paying a lot less, so for the styling that could be a sacrifice you’re willing to make.

For a truer sporty driving experience, another transmission option from Infiniti would have been nice.


One area where the QX55 does kick butt is safety and technology, which is great because visibility is a little tough with the sloped roof and thick C-Pilar.


VO: ProPilot Assist comes on the second-highest trim, called the Essential ($51,600) On that trim level you also get LED headlights, navigation, leather seats with heating and ventilation, and some premium sound equipment from Bose.


The highest, Sensory trim, comes in around $57,050 and gets your open-pore wood trim, tri-zone climate control, and a motion-activated liftgate.

The base Luxe trim gets you a ton of things standard, which you’d expect to pay a lot more for in a competitor.

Let’s start with this dual-screen 8- and 7-inch setup that also features standard wireless Apple CarPlay.

Other standard equipment (Base Price: $46,500) includes a power moonroof, heated front seats, active noise cancellation, and a bunch of active safety features including forward emergency braking, rear automatic braking, land departure warning, and rear cross traffic alerts.

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So one consideration on an SUV with a roof that slopes like this is interior space. I’m feeling good upfront, and even in the back seat, I don’t get a super cramped feeling. I like the recline in the seats a lot.

Cargo space seems pretty voluminous. Infiniti claims it’s class-leading.


It’s small in stature but the QX55 swings big. If a more luxurious SUV is something you’re looking for, then Infiniti has made your decision a little bit tougher. Dancers and funky music not required.



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