2016 Infiniti QX50

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Rating7.4

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Compact SUV
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$34,450 - $35,850
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

The V6 engine offers enormous torque throughout the rev range

Substandard fuel economy than its rivals

Revised exterior design

Sedan-like handling for its size

The cargo area is very small for an SUV

Expanded standard features list

Quite affordable in its class

Interior design looks outdated

The rear seats get more legroom

Specs & Features

$35,850

price

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.7L 6cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 is a proud member of the compact SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Acura RDX, the Audi Q5, and the Cadillac XT5. Spread across one trim, the QX50 starts off at a base price of MSRP $34,450 and carries on to $35,850. Its 3.7L V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 5.5 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 3855 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the QX50 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 20 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 6.9 inches.

Buying Advice

The QX50 is Infiniti’s shot at snatching buyers from the praiseworthy contenders in its class. Offered in a single trim option, it adds dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat, a four-way power front passenger seat, heated front seats,

60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, cruise control and a lot more. On top of that, we also recommend the Premium Plus package which includes touchscreen navigation system, voice controls, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system and Bluetooth streaming audio.

Trims

    Base
    $34,450 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,450- $35,850

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.38

Horsepower

325 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

267 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

Capacity

5

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$35,370- $43,520

Gasoline

7.73

279 hp @ 6200 rpm

252 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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$40,900- $57,700

Gasoline

8.2

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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$33,700- $40,700

Gasoline

7.64

200 hp @ 5100 rpm

207 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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$45,250- $57,800

Gasoline

8.7

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$38,950- $46,800

Gasoline

8.59

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$34,965- $38,465

Gasoline

7.89

235 hp @ 4800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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$33,260- $48,950

Gasoline

7.96

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$21,795- $29,870

Gasoline

7.93

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

150 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$38,950- $40,950

Gasoline

8.09

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.3 sec--
    5.1 sec13.6 sec156 mph
    6 sec-93 mph
    2016 BMW X4

    Ranked #3

    6 sec15.2 sec130 mph
    2016 BMW X3

    Ranked #4

    6.6 sec15 sec123 mph
    6.7 sec13.2 sec122 mph

    2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      17 mpg24 mpg20 mpg20 gal.340/480 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg19 gal.399/532 mi.
      2016 BMW X3

      Ranked #2

      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.7 gal.371.7/495.6 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg24 mpg17.4 gal.382.80/487.20 mi.
      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg15.5 gal.310/449.5 mi.

      2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        186.8 in.71 in.62.7 in.6.9 in.113.4 in.
        192.4 in.75.4 in.66.6 in.6.9 in.111.2 in.
        184.4 in.73.7 in.65 in.5.4 in.105.7 in.
        184.3 in.82.6 in.63.9 in.7.8 in.110.5 in.
        2016 BMW X4

        Ranked #4

        184.3 in.74.1 in.63.9 in.8 in.110.6 in.
        2016 BMW X3

        Ranked #5

        183.8 in.74.1 in.66.1 in.8 in.110.6 in.

        2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18.6 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi Q3

          Ranked #2

          16.7 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.48.2 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.71.6 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.
          25.2 cu.ft.97.9 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.-53 cu.ft.
          2016 BMW X4

          Ranked #6

          17.7 cu.ft.104 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.

          2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            83.3 cu.ft.18.6 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.-
            53 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.53 cu.ft.-
            31.2 cu.ft.32.7 cu.ft.66.9 cu.ft.-
            41.3 cu.ft.26.1 cu.ft.76.9 cu.ft.-
            54.6 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.54.6 cu.ft.-
            2016 BMW X4

            Ranked #6

            51.8 cu.ft.17.7 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.-

            2016 Infiniti QX50 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3855 lbs.1205 lbs.3855 lbs.
              5291 lbs.1510 lbs.4112 lbs.
              4409 lbs.1563 lbs.3854 lbs.
              2016 Audi Q3

              Ranked #3

              4400 lbs.1874 lbs.3494 lbs.
              2016 Audi Q5

              Ranked #3

              4400 lbs.1047 lbs.4079 lbs.
              2016 BMW X3

              Ranked #5

              3500 lbs.910 lbs.4030 lbs.

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