Infiniti broke ground in the sport-utility vehicle market with its 2002 introduction of the FX35, a sloped-roof sporty model that looked more like a coupe than an SUV.
The FX helped create the now ubiquitous crossover segment, as it was among the first SUVs to be designed on a unibody car chassis rather than that of a body-on-frame truck design.
FX was based on the rear-drive chassis of the Nissan 370Z sports car, which also served as the underpinnings for the Infiniti G35 sedan and coupe.
For 2013, the FX became the QX70 when Infiniti introduced its new QX nomenclature for SUV models, and then the QX70 was quietly discontinued after 2017.
Now, the FX design concept has been revived for the all-new 2022 Infiniti QX55 five-passenger sport crossover, with the sleek falling rear roofline that gives it the same kind of coupe silhouette.
This time, the new coupe-crossover is closely based on the Infiniti QX50 five-passenger crossover, which has the same underbody – but not the sporty roofline.
Three QX55 trim levels are offered in its inaugural year, and all come standard with Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. They are the base Luxe ($46,500, plus $1,025 freight); midlevel Essential ($51,600); and top-of-the-line Sensory ($57,050), the model we tested for this report.
That compares with a price range of $36,950 to $56,850 for the 2021 QX50 (no 2022 prices have been announced yet). The QX50 Luxe AWD model is $43,500, while the Essential AWD is $46,700 and Sensory AWD $52,000.
Of course, the biggest difference between the original FX and QX70 compared with the new QX55 is that the QX55 comes on the front-wheel-drive chassis of the Nissan Pathfinder, which is probably why Infiniti chose to give all QX55 models the standard all-wheel drive. Fans of the FX/QX70 would be expecting rear-wheel drive at the least.
As with the QX50, the new QX55 comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission, which is surprising considering that Nissan has just introduced a 2022 Pathfinder SUV that has ditched the CVT for a conventional nine-speed automatic. But the QX55 does come with paddle shifters to simulate manual shifting.
Under the hood of all trim levels of the QX55 is the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine as that comes in the QX50, rated at 268 horsepower and 280 foot-pounds of torque.
The QX55 is slightly longer than the QX50 – 186.3 inches vs. 184.7. The wheelbase is the same, at 110.2 inches.
Weights are similar, as well – 4,065 pounds for our QX55 Sensory tester, compared with 4,127 for the QX50 Sensory AWD model.
Interior features include wireless Apple CarPlay, dual touch screens for infotainment/navigation and vehicle controls, sliding second-row seat, and a larger cargo area than other similarly styled premium coupe-like crossovers – 26.9 cubic feet behind the rear seat, or 54.1 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded down.
Our tester came with the Head-Up Display and Infiniti’s advanced ProPILOT Assist, both included on the Sensory model.
Outside, there is a distinctive double-arch mesh grille, and on our Sensory model, there were 20-inch dark-painted, machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels, with all-season run-flat tires.
We had the premium Slate Gray exterior paint ($695), and a Monaco Red semi-aniline leather interior with black natural maple wood accents.
A power moonroof and roof rails were standard, along with automatic, cube-design LED headlights, LED signature daytime running lights, and LED front fog lights.
The motion-activated power tailgate provided easy access to the cargo area. There was a heated, leather-wrapped power tilt/telescopic steering wheel; enhanced ambient interior lighting; rain-sensing windshield wipers; reverse tilt-down, heated outside mirrors; intelligent key with pushbutton start and remote start; self-dimming rearview mirror; three-zone automatic climate control; power-adjustable heated and cooled front bucket seats, with power lumbar adjust; memory for the driver’s seat, mirrors and steering column; active noise cancellation; and acoustic front window glass.
There is room for up to five people in the new Infiniti QX55 crossover for 2022, including two in the front bucket seats and three in the rear bench seat.
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The rear seat had slide, recline and fold-flat features. But rear seat leg and knee room are limited, especially with larger people riding in front with the bucket seats pushed back on their tracks.
Our infotainment system included a Bose 16-speaker premium audio setup, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay/Android auto connectivity, navigation with MapCare and Premium Traffic-plus, and Infiniti InTouch services.
The ProPILOT Assist system brought steering assist, intelligent cruise control, and traffic-sign recognition. We also had Hill Start Assist; front and rear parking sensors; Around View camera system, with moving-object detection; distance-control assist; and adaptive front lighting.
Among included safety features were high-beam assist, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, rear cross-traffic alert with rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning and intervention, and lane-departure warning and intervention.
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Extras on our test vehicle, besides the premium paint, included the Lighting Package ($925), with welcome lighting and illuminated kick plates; Cargo Package ($350), adding reversible cargo mat, cargo blocks, console net, cargo net and black-film rear bumper protector; and a Lifestyle Hitch ($450).
Cabin quality was enhanced through the use of premium materials and craftsmanship, and the active noise cancellation and better insulation provided a quiet ride even on some rough pavement.
Driving the QX55 is like being behind the wheel of a sport sedan. Performance is quite decent, thanks to the turbo engine. Although it runs on gasoline, it has the torque and fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder diesel engine.
EPA ratings are 22 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. The tank holds 16 gallons of gasoline, and unleaded premium is recommended but not required.
On the mechanical side, our QX55 came with electronic stability control with traction control, Nissan’s Easy Fill tire alert, four-wheel antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, and an electronic parking brake.
The Infiniti infotainment/navigation system includes voice control, Bluetooth phone and audio, satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, AM/FM radio with CD player, and four USB ports. There is a dual display system with upper eight-inch and lower seven-inch LCD touch screens.
Safety features also included the front and rear seat-mounted side air bags; knee air bags for driver and front passenger; front and rear side-curtain air bags with rollover sensors; and child-seat tethers and anchors for the rear seat; and independent tire-pressure monitoring.
The QX55 has easy-to-read gauges, hospitality lighting, and, of course, the standard Infiniti analog clock. There is a seven-inch color display with Infiniti controller for the trip computer.
Total sticker price for our QX55 Sensory model was $60,495, including freight, premium paint and options.
The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III have appeared regularly in the Express-News since 2000. Contact him at chambers@auto-writer.com or on Twitter @gchambers3.
2022 Infiniti QX55
The package: Midsize, coupe-like, premium, five-door, five-passenger, turbocharged four-cylinder, gasoline-powered, all-wheel-drive crossover utility vehicle.
Highlights: This is Infiniti’s new sporty crossover for 2022, reintroducing the sleek coupe look of the former FX models. It has a long list of standard or available amenities and high-tech features.
Negatives: CVT rather than conventional automatic transmission; no engine upgrade available for sportier performance.
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder.
Transmission: Continuously variable automatic with paddle shifters.
Power/torque: 268 HP/280 foot-pounds.
Length: 186.4 inches.
Curb weight range: 4,015-4,065 pounds.
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Cargo volume: 26.9 cubic feet (behind second seat); 54.1 cubic feet (second-row seat folded down).
Side air bags: Front seat-mounted; roof-mounted side-curtain for both rows.
Electronic stability control: Standard.
Fuel capacity/type: 16 gallons/unleaded premium recommended (but not required).
EPA fuel economy: 22 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined
Major competitors: Acura RDX, BMW X3, Audi Q5, Lincoln MKC.
Base price range: $46,500-$57,050, plus $1,025 freight.
Price as tested: $60,495, including freight and options (Sensory AWD).
On the Road rating: 8.5 (of a possible 10).
Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail; actual selling price may vary.
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