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The biggest news surrounding the new-gen 2019 Infiniti QX50 is the introduction of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder variable-compression engine, or VC-T for short. It is a breakthrough in gasoline propulsion technology that Infiniti hopes will offer an appealing, efficient alternative to those who are still resisting the electrification surge. The EPA mileage ratings have just gone official: The front-wheel-drive QX50 is rated at 24 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 27 mpg combined. All-wheel-drive models are at 24 mpg city, 30 highway, and 26 combined.
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The outgoing 2017 QX50, which has rear-wheel drive and is offered only with a 3.7-liter V-6, is rated at 17 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 combined. We have previously discussed the features and science behind the new 2019 model’s engine in depth. We’ve also had a brief experience of what it’s like to drive a prototype equipped with the VC-T.
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Infiniti used a turbocharger, which has a peak boost pressure of 23.2 psi, to help offset the power difference of a smaller engine. The VC-T offers 268 horsepower at 5600 rpm, and its torque swells to 28o lb-ft at 4400 rpm. The current QX50 offers 325 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 267 lb-ft at 5200 rpm.
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- Under Pressure: The Science behind Infiniti’s Variable-Compression-Ratio Engine
- 2019 Infiniti QX50: Crossover Proportions, Radical Propulsion
- Infiniti QX50: Full News, Reviews, Specs, Photos, Pricing, and More
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The new-age powertrain comes at a cost. The remodeled compact crossover, which rides on a new platform and is much taller and wider than the outgoing model, starts at $ 37,545 for the Pure trim with front-wheel drive. That’s $ 1900 more than the current rear-wheel-drive QX50’s $ 35,645 starting price. Upgrading to Luxe trim bumps the price to $ 40,395, while the Essential trim calls for $ 44,345. All-wheel drive is available on all trims for an additional $ 1800.
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The new QX50 goes on sale in the spring of 2019, but Infiniti is accepting reservations now.
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