The Infiniti QX50 is getting an equipment makeover for 2022 as the crossover gains wireless Apple CarPlay and a newly standard driver assistance system. The entry-level QX50 Pure starts at US$ 39,000 which is an increase of US$ 1,050. However, that’s more than offset by additional standard equipment as the crossover now comes with ProPILOT Assist which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering technology. Additional changes are limited, but the crossover gains a newly standard auto-dimming rearview mirror and USB Type C charging ports for rear passengers. Furthermore, the Intelligent Key now works on the rear doors and the rear door handles are now outfitted with LED welcome lights.
The QX50 Luxe climbs US$ 850 and now starts
at US$ 42,350. Despite the increase, there isn’t much new besides an updated
Appearance Pack age which costs US$ 1,200 and adds black mirror caps, a body color
rear diffuser, and 20-inch wheels with a black and machine finish. The package
also adds a black mesh grille, black fender accents, a black liftgate finisher,
and a graphite headliner. Moving up the trim ladder, the QX50 Essential
increases US$ 2,100 to begin at US$ 46,800. However, it’s much better equipped as the
crossover now features heated / ventilated front seats, a heated steering
wheel, and a 16-speaker Bose premium audio system.
One step up is the US$ 51,500 QX50 Sensory,
which gains luxurious features that used to be reserved for the range-topping
Autograph trim. Highlights include perforated semi-aniline leather upholstery,
heated second-row seats, and a motion-activated power liftgate. The model also
gains Ultrasuede accents and four-way power lumbar support for the front
passenger. Lastly, there’s the US$ 56,950 QX50 Autograph. It largely carries over,
but the 2022 model is now offered exclusively with all-wheel drive.
Regardless of which trim is selected, all
QX50s are powered by a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine that develops
268 hp and 379 Nm of torque. It’s connected to a
continuously variable transmission, which can be paired to an all-wheel drive
system for an additional US$ 2,000.
