After seeing some slight similarities between the
first 2018 QX50 prototype spotted a few days ago and the QX50 Concept from
Detroit, we now get to peek a tiny bit under the vinyl.
The overall shape is similar, but we already knew to expect a more "domesticated" look once Infiniti
transitioned from concept to production car.
The rest of the crossover is as heavily camouflaged
as the one we saw previously, the only difference being the headlights and the
wheels, which still have that same twisty single-spoke design, although for
some reason Infiniti felt like covering them up on this particular test car.
The QX50 will feature a sculpted
appearance, with a shoulder line that curves downwards at the rear. It also
gets a muscular bonnet, with sharp creases extending upwards from the A-pillar
to the grille - similar to the QX30. In addition, the taillights seem to have a
thin horizontal design, a bit like those on the Jaguar F-Pace.
Under the bonnet, the Japanese automaker has hinted
at using their new 2.0-liter VC Turbo unit, packing a target output of 272 PS and 390 Nm of torque. It should provide the QX50 ith
V6-like performance, while being a lot more fuel efficient.
The 2018 Infiniti QX50 could debut at this year's
Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and once it hits the streets, it will have
to face a great number of highly capable premium compact SUVs, such as the
Mercedes GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Volvo XC60, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Jaguar F-PACE,
Lexus NX, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and Porsche Macan.
Cr : Carscoops
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