Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Infiniti QX60

The midsized QX60 is spacious, quiet, and well-finished, with

room for seven but without the bulk of a full-sized SUV. It is

based on the Nissan Pathfinder and has a comfortable ride, but han-

dling lacks agility, which makes the QX feel rather lumbering and

hesitant when taking corners. The Infiniti’s 3.5-liter V6 and continu-

ously variable transmission delivered adequate acceleration and

returned a so-so 19 mpg overall on premium fuel. A family-friendly

feature allows access to the third row even with a child seat installed

in the second row. But the second-row seat cushion is very low,

compromising thigh support and forcing passengers to sit with their

knees high in the air. A recent freshening included a bump in power

and an increase in towing capacity. Forward collision warning, auto-

matic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are now standard.

Overall Score 78

Predicted Reliability 40

Owner Satisfaction 20

Road-Test Score 79

Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 05

Base Price: $44,350-$48,150

Body Styles: 4-door SUV

Trim Lines: Luxe, Pure

Drive Wheels: Front, AWD

Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third

Engines: 3.5-liter V6 (295 hp)

Transmissions: CVT

Length (in.)..................... 201

Width (in.) ......................77

Height (in.) ......................69

Wheelbase (in.) .................114

Weight (lb.) ..................4,530

% weight front/rear ...........55/45

Max. Load (lb.) ................1,150

Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .39

Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........5,000

Premium

CR overall mpg ..................19

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Infiniti QX50
The Infiniti QX50 is powered by a 268-hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-
cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. The
variable-compression engine is supposed to deliver the power of a
V6 and the fuel economy of a four-cylinder. But while acceleration
is competitive, we got just 22 mpg overall in our AWD test car. The
fit and finish of the interior is impressive and the cabin is quiet and
roomy. The QX50 has lackluster, but secure, handling. We found the
ride to be mostly calm, but some impacts are stiffer than expected.
The convoluted controls are very confusing and distracting. Infiniti’s
optional ProPilot Assist feature can keep the QX in its lane and
maintain and adjust speed according to traffic which can be a con-
venience in stop and go driving. Standard safety features include
forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
Overall Score 65
Predicted Reliability 02
Owner Satisfaction 04
Road-Test Score 77
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 50
Base Price: $36,650-$45,450
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Essential, Luxe, Pure
Drive Wheels: Front, AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (268 hp)
Transmissions: CVT
Length (in.)..................... 185
Width (in.) ......................75
Height (in.) ..................... 66
Wheelbase (in.) .................110
Weight (lb.) .................. 4,155
% weight front/rear ...........58/42
Max. Load (lb.) ................ 860
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 30.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ..........3,000
Premium
CR overall mpg ..................22 Worse than average
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