2016 INFINITI QX50 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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If size was the problem for the Infiniti QX50, the solution is now at hand. For 2016, Infiniti’s sort-of crossover, sort-of wagon will grow in all dimensions, but most importantly in length. However, if the QX50’s issue was that it was too much of a car and not enough of a wagon, Infiniti is headed the wrong way, because this new 2016 QX50 will look even more like the Q50 sedan from which it was derived. The problem we refer to is sales. There haven’t been many, starting back when this vehicle was called the EX37, before Infiniti changed every vehicle name to a string starting with Q.

The new 2016 QX50 will have much more rear legroom for passengers. The length of the new QX50 increases by 4.2 inches and the wheelbase by 3.2. Folks that have seen and sat in the new car say the extra length is all to be found behind the driver's and front passenger seats, where it was needed. This being a wagon or crossover of sorts, children may be involved in the vehicle’s mission. Not having to move up the front seats to carry them around will be welcome to owners. Infiniti says the increase in knee-room in back is 3.9 inches. This might be just the ticket to get shoppers to commit.

Infiniti also increased the ground clearance of this sort-of crossover. However, with only 6.5 inches, the AWD QX50 has way less than vehicles like the Subaru Outback (with 8.7 inches), which are marketed as rough-and-ready soft-roaders that love to blast through snow. You may want to wait until the plows have made a pass before heading out in your QX50.

Infiniti’s 3.7-liter V6 engine carries over for the 2016 QX50, as does the 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. The engine has 325 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, as this non-turbo engine is responsive and powerful. The transmission is hassle free, unlike some double-clutch-type transmissions offered by its German competitors. For a wagon this size, that's a lot of power to put to use on the way to a pee-wee hockey game on a slippery winter morning.

The 2016 QX50 is available with either rear- or all-wheel drive. The Infiniti system uses an electromagnetic clutch to determine where and when power is needed.

Inside the 2016 Infiniti QX50, the design is all about the driver. Infiniti’s double-wave instrument panel will be familiar to anyone who has been in a Q50 or other Infiniti recently. The analog clock is still there, too. Thankfully the maple accent interior trim is optional, and aluminum is standard. The 7-inch color display is modern and has up-to-date features available such as real-time navigation and weather updates. Integrated Android and Apple functionality is not offered in this vehicle yet.

Four packages can augment the two QX50 trims (Base and AWD). Infiniti’s Around-View is offered as part of the QX50 Premium Plus package. This system uses multiple cameras to give the driver a 360-degree view around the vehicle when backing up or parking. Other package options include Bose premium audio. Premium Plus adds DVD navigation and front and rear sonar. The Deluxe Touring Package increases tire diameter to 19 inches from 18. Beware such moves on any vehicle that will be driven in the snow-belt, though, as lower-profile, taller tires are not kind to ride comfort, nor are they as durable over potholes. This package also adds a power passenger seat up front and power fold-up rear seats.

The important package for families, this being a station wagon, is the Technology Package. This is the one that adds active safety systems. Included are forward-collision prevention, intelligent brake assist, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning. Adaptive cruise control comes with this package as well.

Look for the new 2016 QX50 to find a place on Infiniti dealer lots next to all the other cars and crossovers also starting with Q sometime in late 2015.

Published May 31, 2022 by John Goreham

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by Joe T
Apr 24, 2024
Nice looking car, great history of performance, mileage ok. Price moderate. Apr 24, 2024
by Ron C
Jan 17, 2024
Had it since it had 5200 miles, six years it will be in the end of next month. Other than regular maintenance mechanics said it needed idler arms at 70 K. Vehicle now has 83K. Does not have large enough storage for driver and passenger upfront. Plenty of power with the 3.7 engine.Jan 17, 2024
by Lennard N
Jun 02, 2023
I think overall its Great! Nothing can compare to this car.Jun 02, 2023

2016 INFINITI QX50 Pricing

Original MSRP
$34,450 to $35,850
Price range
$11,812 to $13,976
Average price on CG
$12,267
YoY price change
$13,860 to $12,267

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.13

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.13 · Locking differential: center

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps · Battery: maintenance-free

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: polished aluminum · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 27 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 8

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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