Infiniti’s crossover lineup will soon welcome a new
sports utility coupe model dubbed QX55. How soon? Summer of 2020. The
Japanese automaker released this brushstroke image of the vehicle, which shows
a sloped roofline said to have been inspired by that of the first-generation
FX.
This news comes hot on the heels of the automaker’s
special ‘Edition 30’ model lineup reveal, which takes place at Pebble Beach,
honoring Infiniti’s 30th anniversary. So if you used to love the FX
(later dubbed QX70), then you might want to start getting excited for this new
model, even though its “55” designation means we can expect a compact
crossover, rather than something mid-size like the discontinued FX/QX70.
If that turns out to be the case, then the QX55 will
serve as a direct rival to the likes of the BMW X4, Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and
perhaps even the Porsche Macan. While there’s no mention of pricing as of right now, we expect the
QX55 to cost a little more than the all-new 2019 QX50, which retails from US$ 36,650, yet can run you as high as US$ 45,450 if you go for the top of the range
Essential AWD spec.
