2025 Infiniti QX55

Single 2.0L VC-Turbo four-cylinder rated at 268 hp across all trims; no higher-output option offered for the coupe-styled QX55.

Peak torque of 280 lb-ft from the variable-compression 2.0L turbo; identical to the QX50 with a single powertrain across trims.

Standard AWD adds a small weight penalty over the FWD QX50; instrumented tests land in the mid-6-second range and carry over unchanged for 2026.

The VC-Turbo delivers strong mid-range shove but reviewers flag a coarse note under load and low-load turbo lag masked by the CVT — respectable in isolation but not class-leading against inline-sixes and hybrids in the compact luxury field.

The XTRONIC CVT is the QX55's most-criticized dynamic trait — recurring reviewer complaints about drone under acceleration, rubbery response, and a disconnected feel versus the 8- to 10-speed autos in Q5, X3, GV70, RDX, and XT5.

Rated for 1,500 lbs when properly equipped — modest for the segment and notably lower than the mechanically similar QX50 (3,000 lbs), reflecting the coupe body's positioning as a style-first crossover.

Intelligent AWD is standard on every QX55 trim (Luxe, Essential, Sensory) with active front/rear torque distribution — a step above the QX50 in default AWD coverage — but there is no low range, no terrain-select modes, and no torque-vectoring rear axle.

Pavement-first coupe-crossover: roughly 8.4 in ground clearance, no skid plates, no lockers, no terrain-select or hill-descent hardware, no off-road trim, and a low-riding fastback profile that further limits departure angle.

One and only one powertrain: the 2.0L VC-Turbo gas I-4 with CVT. No hybrid, PHEV, or EV variant — a notable gap versus Q5, XC60, NX, RDX, GV70, and XT5 rivals that all offer at least one electrified option.

EPA-rated 25 combined MPG across all QX55 trims — coupe-styled sibling of the QX50 uses the identical 268-hp VC-Turbo 2.0L I4 with CVT and standard AWD. Below segment norm for compact luxury SUVs, where hybrids and efficient turbo-fours reach 28-30 combined.

EPA-rated 22 MPG city. VC-Turbo 2.0L I4 with CVT and no hybrid assist trails segment leaders (Lexus NX Hybrid, Lincoln Corsair GT PHEV, Audi Q5 hybrid) in stop-and-go driving.

EPA-rated 28 MPG highway — modest for a compact luxury SUV given the VC-Turbo's variable-compression tech was designed to boost highway efficiency. The coupe roofline gives no meaningful aero advantage over the QX50 in EPA testing.

16.0-gallon tank × 25 combined MPG yields ~400 miles per fill-up. Middling for a gas-only compact luxury SUV — hybrid rivals routinely clear 500 miles per tank.

EPA lists ~$2,750/yr fuel cost at 15,000 mi/yr — high because premium gasoline is required and combined efficiency is only 25 MPG. Roughly $700-$1,000/yr worse than hybrid-equipped compact luxury rivals.

Infiniti requires premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane minimum) for the VC-Turbo 2.0L across all QX55 trims — 91 is required, not merely recommended, per the owner's manual. That adds ~$0.50/gal versus regular. No E85 or diesel option; no plug-in charging to offset fuel stops.

NHTSA has not assigned an overall star rating to the QX55 in any model year through 2025 (carryover to 2026). Only a 4-star frontal-crash result exists; side and rollover components were not published, so no composite overall was calculated.

Mixed IIHS crashworthiness results — Good in moderate overlap front, Acceptable in the updated side test, and small overlap driver-side not tested. No Top Safety Pick award for any QX55 model year.

Every trim (LUXE, ESSENTIAL, SENSORY) gets a comprehensive standard suite: Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Blind Spot Warning with intervention, Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Automatic Braking, High Beam Assist, and ProPILOT Assist. This exceeds most Compact Luxury SUV rivals where BSM or ACC often gate to upper trims.

System includes Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (uses radar to monitor two vehicles ahead), a step above basic AEB. IIHS has not published a front-crash-prevention (vehicle-to-vehicle or pedestrian day/night) grade for the QX55, so credit is limited to the specified capability rather than tested outcomes.

Standard Blind Spot Warning plus Blind Spot Intervention (active steering nudge) and standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking on every trim — a stronger baseline than most Compact Luxury SUV rivals, which typically ship alert-only BSM.

ProPILOT Assist provides lane centering plus adaptive cruise on the highway and is standard on every trim, but reviewer commentary consistently rates it as competent rather than class-leading — smoother than early lane-keep systems yet more prone to occasional wander than the best premium centering (BMW, Mercedes).

Standard Intelligent Cruise Control with full-speed-range stop-and-go integrates with ProPILOT Assist steering support for capable single-lane highway assist. Refined for the segment but lacks the added-value features (route/curve speed adaptation, lane-change assist) offered by BMW/Mercedes counterparts.

The QX55 offers no hands-free highway system — ProPILOT Assist requires steady hands-on-wheel input. Infiniti has no BlueCruise/Super Cruise/FSD analog in market, and none was announced for the QX55 before it was discontinued after 2025.

LED headlights standard with High Beam Assist across the range; adaptive front lighting arrives on ESSENTIAL and above. IIHS has not published a headlight rating for the QX55, and the base LUXE trim lacks the adaptive/curve-following behavior that typically earns Good ratings.

Fastback coupe roofline and thick D-pillars materially compromise rear and rear-quarter sightlines, a common critique in reviews. Camera compensation helps — Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection is available from ESSENTIAL, and blind-spot monitoring plus rear parking sensors are standard — but the volume LUXE trim lacks the 360° camera and shows the coupe's visibility deficit most clearly.

Rear legroom of 38.7 in is respectable for a compact-luxury coupe SUV, but the sloping roofline eats rear headroom and the smaller rear door aperture (versus the boxier QX50) makes installing rear-facing seats and reaching lower anchors modestly harder. Three-across seating is tight in width.

The QX55 is a two-row compact luxury coupe-SUV with a 60/40 split rear bench, seating five across all Luxe, Essential, and Sensory trims. Corrects prior placeholder that listed seven seats (which appears to have been carried over from the three-row QX60).

The QX55 comes standard with a moonroof on every trim, so the with-moonroof measurement is the volume-trim reference. Front headroom is competitive but lower than the QX50 without-moonroof spec.

Front legroom is identical to the QX50 sibling and sits just below the compact-luxury SUV normalization band. Prior placeholder of 43.1 in was substantially overstated.

The sloped coupe roofline is the QX55's core styling trade-off — rear headroom drops by more than an inch versus the QX50 with moonroof. Taller adults will feel the pinch.

Same sliding second-row bench as the QX50 preserves class-competitive rear legroom despite the coupe styling — the wheelbase and rear-seat mechanism carry over unchanged.

The QX55 is strictly a two-row, five-passenger coupe-SUV — no third row is offered on any trim. Prior placeholder implied a token third row that does not exist.

The sloped rear glass and lower liftgate opening cost the QX55 roughly 4.5 cu ft behind the second row versus the QX50, putting it near the bottom of the compact-luxury SUV segment for practicality.

Maximum cargo with rear seats folded sits below the compact-luxury SUV normalization band — a direct consequence of the coupe roof and shorter cargo bay. Prior placeholder of 94.8 cu ft was drastically overstated.

Interior is functionally identical to the QX50 — standard center console bin, decent door pockets, and a covered forward tray with USB power. Competent but nothing standout like an underfloor trunk or party-trick compartments.

Same well-cushioned front seats as the QX50 with power adjustment and heat standard on every QX55 trim; semi-aniline quilted leather on Sensory. Reviewers note comfort for shorter drives, though bottom cushions can feel flat on long stints.

Compliant, comfort-tuned ride carrying over from the QX50, but every QX55 rides on 20-inch wheels (vs 19s on lower QX50s), which introduces a bit more impact harshness over broken pavement. Not segment-leading, and body control lags sharper-handling German rivals.

Acoustic windshield glass and thick sound insulation deliver above-average highway isolation, though the VC-Turbo four-cylinder gets vocal under hard throttle and 20-inch wheels admit a touch more road noise than the QX50.

The QX55 skips the QX50's base Pure trim, so heated front seats, dual-zone auto climate, power liftgate, and moonroof are standard across the lineup. Ventilated fronts, heated rear seats, and heated wheel arrive on Essential/Sensory. Slightly richer than the QX50 baseline but rear climate remains basic.

Base Luxe AWD trim MSRP $50,150 for the 2026 model year, plus estimated $1,195 destination charge consistent with Infiniti's 2025–2026 pricing.

Essential AWD is the typical volume trim on Infiniti luxury coupe-SUVs — adds Bose audio, navigation, and Around View Monitor most buyers spec. Listed at $55,100 MSRP before ~$1,195 destination.

Nissan/Infiniti VC-Turbo drivetrain and mature platform keep scheduled maintenance moderate for a luxury brand; below-average total for the compact luxury SUV segment.

Infiniti brand suffers heavy depreciation; the QX55's coupe-SUV niche and shared powertrain with the slow-selling QX50 depress residuals below the segment floor.

Standard Infiniti new-vehicle limited warranty covers 4 years/60,000 miles — a year longer than the 3/36 mainstream benchmark but shorter than Genesis/Jaguar's 5-year term.

Infiniti powertrain coverage is 6 years/70,000 miles — average for luxury but well short of Genesis (10/100k), Mitsubishi, or Hyundai's 10-year offerings.

Infiniti Premium Care includes 3 years of complimentary scheduled maintenance plus complimentary valet service for maintenance visits, alongside 4-year roadside assistance and connected-services trials — solid but shorter than BMW's 3-yr/36k and less lavish than Genesis's valet-pickup program.

$56,295 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (37.4% retained, or about $21,054) leaves about $35,241 in depreciation. Add the projected $3,692 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $38,933 in total.

QX55 shares the QX50's VC-Turbo/CVT drivetrain and infotainment; Consumer Reports has trended around average for the QX50 line, and J.D. Power quality scores for Infiniti compacts have been mixed rather than top-tier.

Infiniti has trended mid-pack in recent J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Studies (occasionally slightly above segment average), while Consumer Reports typically places the brand in the middle of luxury rankings — not a top-5 dependability brand.

The current QX55 generation has had a modest number of recalls (fuel pump, backup camera, seat belt-related campaigns shared with QX50) but nothing systemic or fire/powertrain-catastrophic. Typical activity for a low-volume luxury compact.

The VC-Turbo 2.0L variable-compression engine is mechanically complex and unproven at high mileage, and Nissan/Infiniti's Jatco CVTs carry a lingering durability question mark despite recent improvements. Not a red-flag drivetrain, but not a proven long-life family either.

Reviewers generally praise the QX55's quilted leather, contrast stitching, and semi-aniline upgrades on higher trims, though hard plastics remain in low-touch zones and the dual-screen layout looks dated versus newer luxury rivals. Competitive-to-good for the price, not class-leading.

Assembly quality is solid with tight panel gaps and consistent trim, and initial-quality reports for the QX55/QX50 line have been generally acceptable. No pattern of rattles or misalignment complaints in recent reviews.

Infiniti runs roughly 200 US dealers — meaningfully thinner than Lexus (~240), BMW, Mercedes, or Audi — and dealer-service satisfaction ratings have been middle-of-pack. Coverage is adequate in metro markets but sparse in some regions.

Parts availability is normal for a mainstream luxury brand thanks to Nissan platform sharing, but the VC-Turbo engine and specialized CVT can push out-of-warranty repair bills above typical luxury-compact levels. Aftermarket support is limited compared with German rivals.

QX55 shares the QX50's dual-screen InTouch layout — an 8.0-inch upper display for infotainment stacked over a 7.0-inch lower touchscreen for climate/vehicle functions; upper-screen diagonal is small versus segment norms.

The InTouch dual-screen system is functional but widely criticized as laggy and less intuitive than segment leaders (Lexus NX, Audi Q5, BMW X3); split layout requires reaching between two panels for common tasks.

Wireless Apple CarPlay is standard on most trims, but Android Auto remains wired-only — an asymmetry that hurts against rivals offering both wireless.

Built-in navigation is offered on upper trims, but the voice assistant is a legacy embedded system; reviewers recommend using phone projection instead of the native experience.

Optional Bose Performance Series 16-speaker system on the top Sensory trim is a genuine strength and one of the better-tuned premium systems near this price; base six-speaker audio is only adequate.

The cluster uses a hybrid analog gauge layout with a central color info display rather than a full-digital reconfigurable cluster — behind Audi Virtual Cockpit, BMW Live Cockpit, and Mercedes MBUX peers.

QX55 platform predates Infiniti's OTA rollout; updates are largely dealer-service, with limited (if any) whole-vehicle over-the-air capability.

MyINFINITI app handles remote start/lock/locate and basic scheduling but requires an ongoing InConnect subscription and lacks digital-key functionality; UI is basic compared with BMW/Mercedes/Audi apps.

USB-A + USB-C ports in both rows with wireless phone charging available on Sensory; no household AC outlet, and USB-C count trails newer luxury rivals.

Intelligent Key with push-button start, remote start via key fob and app, and available motion-activated hands-free liftgate — solid coverage; no phone-as-key.

Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection (360° camera) is a QX55 strength — clear image, standard on upper trims and available lower in the range; front/rear sonar is standard on volume trim.

No head-up display is offered on any QX55 trim — a notable omission versus BMW X3, Lexus NX, Audi Q5, and Volvo XC60.

Same sliding 60/40 rear bench and 38.7 in rear legroom as the QX50 keep car-seat access reasonable, but the coupe roofline drops rear headroom to 36.9 in (vs QX50's 38.4) which pinches taller rear-facing seats, and cargo behind row 2 falls to 26.9 cu ft — thin for a stroller-plus-groceries load.

ProPILOT Assist is standard across every QX55 trim (Luxe/Essential/Sensory) with AEB, pedestrian detection, BSW, RCTA, rear AEB, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, LDW/LKA, and rear-door alert. Backed by NHTSA 5-star overall on the shared platform; absence from the 2026 IIHS TSP list keeps it out of the top tier.

Acoustic windshield keeps the cabin quiet at cruise and dual-zone climate is standard, but the sloped coupe roof cuts rear headroom to 36.9 in (adults feel it on multi-hour trips) and max cargo of 54.1 cu ft makes four-passenger luggage a squeeze. No rear climate zone or rear entertainment.

Comfort-tuned chassis, ProPILOT Assist standard (stop-and-go ACC + lane centering), and heated front seats standard across the lineup make daily driving relaxed. Standard 20-inch wheels add some impact harshness over broken pavement versus QX50, and the coupe C-pillar cuts over-the-shoulder visibility a touch.

Same 25 combined MPG (22/28) with premium-fuel requirement as the QX50 makes per-mile cost meaningfully higher than segment hybrids (Lexus NX Hybrid, Lincoln Corsair GT PHEV, Audi Q5 hybrid all 28-30+ combined on regular). Insurance mid-pack in the mid-$2K/yr range. Not a cheap commuter.

Compact-luxury footprint (~186.6 in long, 74.9 in wide) and Around View Monitor with moving-object detection make urban parking manageable. Rear visibility is compromised by the sloped fastback and thick C-pillar more than on the boxier QX50; ~38 ft turning circle is average.

Infiniti does not publish a factory tow rating for the QX55 — aftermarket hitches are typically limited to ~2,000 lbs. No bed, five-seat two-row layout, and just 54.1 cu ft max cargo (below the QX50) leave even less room for work duty. Genuinely not a work vehicle.

Luxury interior with soft-touch surfaces and quilted semi-aniline leather on Sensory is aimed at pampering, not abuse. Shares the VC-Turbo/CVT with the QX50 including its variable-compression complexity concerns, and the QX55 has essentially no fleet/commercial presence.

Four basic cargo tie-downs, no factory 120V outlet, no upfit ecosystem beyond generic aftermarket roof racks. Cargo floor is carpeted rather than washable and the sloped tailgate opening restricts loading tall gear.

Quiet cabin (acoustic windshield, thick insulation), comfortable front seats with available massage on Sensory, and ProPILOT Assist reduce highway fatigue. ~400 mi range on a fill (16.0 gal × 25 mpg) is solid for a gas SUV; 16-speaker Bose available. Standard 20-inch wheels shave a bit off the polish versus rivals like the Volvo XC60 or Audi Q5.

Intelligent AWD is standard on all QX55 trims, but ~7.0 in ground clearance, no off-road drive modes, no factory tow rating, and only 54.1 cu ft max cargo — down on the QX50 — limit adventure utility. Handles gravel and bike-rack duty; nothing more.

60/40 split-folding rear bench (no 40/20/40 pass-through) and just 54.1 cu ft max cargo — 11 cu ft down on the QX50 and near the bottom of the compact-luxury SUV segment. Sloped fastback restricts tall/bulky items; hitch is dealer/aftermarket only, roof rails available.

Shares the QX50's chassis and AWD system with modestly firmer sport-oriented tuning to match the coupe styling, but reviewers describe handling as soft, sleepy, and less composed than segment leaders like the X4, Macan, or GV70. Body control is adequate; grip is unremarkable.

Electric power steering is light and vague with little feedback; reviewers report the available adaptive steering feels disconnected and requires constant highway corrections. Sport mode adds weight but no communication.

Ventilated front / solid rear disc brakes deliver progressive pedal feel and adequate stopping performance shared with the QX50 platform; no fade issues reported but distances are mid-pack for the class.

The 2.0L VC-Turbo (268 hp / 280 lb-ft) offers strong low-end torque, but the paired Xtronic CVT is the QX55's persistent refinement weak point — reviewers cite jerky simulated shifts, inconsistent part-to-full throttle transitions, and rubber-band feel under hard acceleration.

CVT drone under load is the QX55's most-cited refinement complaint — the engine holds high RPM during acceleration, producing coarse, buzzy sound atypical of a luxury coupe SUV. Isolation at cruise is acceptable.

Curb-to-curb turning diameter of 36.4 ft is above-average for the compact luxury SUV segment (band 34–42 ft) and a genuine city maneuverability strength.

Front seating position and control layout inherit the QX50's strengths — broad adjustment range and physical HVAC controls — but the fastback coupe roofline noticeably compromises rearward visibility and over-the-shoulder sightlines versus the QX50 or upright rivals.

Despite the coupe styling suggesting sporting intent, the QX55 is characterized as style-over-substance — clunky CVT, numb steering, and firm-but-busy ride keep it firmly in the appliance bucket versus genuinely engaging picks like the Macan, Stelvio, or RDX A-Spec.

Base LUXE trim comes reasonably equipped with standard AWD, power moonroof, heated leatherette seats, dual-screen 8.0/7.0 in InTouch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay, ProPILOT Assist 1.0 (adaptive cruise + lane centering), and full ADAS suite (AEB, BSW, RCTA). Competitive rather than generous — Genesis GV70 and Acura RDX include more standard tech and premium materials at similar base prices.

Poor value proposition — starting near $58K and pushing $70K loaded for a 268 hp 2.0L VC-Turbo tied to a CVT that reviewers consistently criticize as a segment-worst drivetrain. Rivals Genesis GV70 (turbo 6-cyl option), BMW X4, Audi Q5 Sportback, and Mercedes GLC Coupe deliver stronger powertrains, more polished interiors, and better resale for similar or lower money.

Narrow lineup: three trims (LUXE, ESSENTIAL, SENSORY), all AWD-only with the identical 2.0L VC-Turbo + CVT — no engine, drivetrain, or performance-variant choice. Adequate to walk buyers up a price ladder but no meaningful configuration flexibility vs. rivals that offer multiple engines and RWD/AWD.

Slow seller — QX55 US volume runs in the low-thousands per year, well behind Audi Q5 Sportback, BMW X4, Mercedes GLC Coupe, and Genesis GV70, and it drags on a shrinking Infiniti dealer footprint. Trajectory has been declining since launch.

Infiniti has faded from its 2010s peak — brand perception now trails Lexus, Genesis, and the German three, with a contracting dealer network and lingering questions about the brand's long-term US commitment. Image is neutral to weak rather than aspirational, hurting resale and cross-shopping.

One of the few consumer bright spots: slow sales and aging inventory drive aggressive Infiniti lease specials, loyalty cash, and dealer discounts on the QX55, routinely landing thousands off MSRP. Buyers who negotiate typically clear real money off compared with tight-pricing German rivals.

Current generation launched for 2022MY on the aging QX50 platform with no meaningful refresh since; sibling QX50 has been pulled from the US market and QX55's future is uncertain pending a rumored QX65 replacement. Buyers face imminent-replacement / discontinuation risk that hurts resale.

Consistently placed at or near the bottom of compact luxury coupe-SUV comparisons — reviewers praise the exterior styling but pan the CVT drone, cramped coupe-roof rear seat, dated infotainment, and value equation. No major awards (no NACTOY, 10Best, or Top Pick recognition).