2024 INFINITI QX50 vs INFINITI QX55

If you’re looking for a luxury SUV, consider the 2024 INFINITI QX50 or the QX55. These SUVs dominate the luxury SUV market for good reasons. They include two rows of seats that can fit up to five people comfortably, offer strong driving performance, and are filled with refined and innovative features and technologies. Our team at INFINITI of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is here to compare these visionary SUVs so you can make an informed decision about which one best fits your lifestyle and driving needs.

2024 INFINITI QX50

The new INFINITI QX50 is a luxury SUV with classic SUV styling that is ideal for urban driving and family road trips. INFINITI offers the QX50 in five trims: the Pure, Luxe, Sport, Sensory, and the premium Autograph. The beautifully styled QX50 has classic, refined INFINITI lines that end at the squared-off rear. All trims except the base Pure come with aluminum roof rails to haul rooftop carriers and other gear. INFINITI gives the 2024 QX50 top-notch features that everyone can appreciate.

Interior Features and Comfort

With two rows of seats, the QX50 can seat up to five people, with plenty of room and comfort for everyone. Depending on the trim, you’ll get leatherette, leather-appointed, semi-aniline leatherette, or quilted stitched seating surfaces. The upper trims come with power-adjustable heated front seats, and the top-level Autograph trim has heated outbound rear seats. Depending on the seating configuration, the QX50 can get up to 65.1 cubic feet of cargo space.

Technology and Infotainment

INFINITI’s infotainment system features a dual touch-screen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and plug-in Android Auto smartphone integration. The Sport trim comes with a 12-speaker Bose sound system, while the Sensory and Autograph trims include a premium 16-speaker audio system. Keep your mobile devices charged with the wireless charging device, and stay comfortable with the automatic climate control system.

Safety Features

You’ll feel safe driving the 2024 QX50 with INFINITI’s bundle of driver-assist technologies. Key features of this system include a forward collision mitigation system, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control. Additional driver-assist features include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a lane mitigation system, and automatic high-beam headlights.

Performance and Engine Power

All QX50 trims include a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with an output of 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque paired with an intuitive continuously variable transmission. You can get the trims with front-wheel drive or the optional all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, which comes standard with the Autograph trim. The MacPherson front struts, coil-over shock absorbers, and front and rear stabilizer bars provide agile handling. When properly equipped, the Autograph trim can tow up to 3,000 pounds.

Pricing and Value

Those looking for an affordable luxury crossover SUV will appreciate the 2024 INFINITI QX50’s performance capability, roomy interior, and innovative technology features. The starting MSRP for the QX50 trims include:

• $41,000 for the Pure.
• $43,000 for the Pure AWD.
• $44,300 for the Luxe.
• $46,300 for the Luxe AWD.
• $49,200 for the Sport.
• $51,200 for the Sport AWD.
• $53,500 for the Sensory.
• $55,500 for the Sensory AWD.
• $58,050 for the Autograph AWD.

Adding optional packages and accessories will alter the starting MSRP for each QX50 trim.

2024 INFINITI QX55

The new INFINITI QX55 is a bit smaller than its cousin and is classified as a luxury coupe-style SUV. The 2024 QX55 comes in three trims: the Luxe, the Essential, and the premium Sensory. You’ll notice the difference in exterior styling with the QX55’s sporty lines, deeply sloped roofline, integrated rear spoiler, and roof rails, which are ideal for carrying adventure gear. One of the main features that sets the 2024 QX55 apart from the QX50 is the inclusion of AWD, which comes standard across the lineup. Other key features of the QX55 are included below.

Interior Features and Comfort

Luxury abounds inside the 2024 QX55. This SUV comes with supple leather seating surfaces, power-adjustable heated front seats, and heated rear seats on the Sensory trim. The craftsmanship shines through with upscale materials, such as natural open-pore maple wood, chrome accents, and colorful stitching. You’ll have plenty of room to carry supplies — with the second-row seats folded flat, you’ll get up to 54.1 cubic feet of storage space.

Technology and Infotainment

Drivers and passengers will appreciate INFINITI’s infotainment system and its dual touch-screen displays. You’ll get wireless Apple CarPlay and plug-in Android Auto smartphone integration, a HomeLink universal garage door opener, and a head-up display on the Sensory trim. Loading supplies in the back of the QX55 is a breeze with the power liftgate, and audiophiles will enjoy the 16-speaker premium Bose sound system that comes with the Sensory trim.

Safety Features

INFINITI equips the QX55 with a bundle of driver-assist features, including blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a pre-collision warning with emergency and pedestrian braking, and a lane mitigation system. INFINITI’s ProPilot Assist system comes standard on the QX55.

Performance and Power

Under the hood of all three QX55 trims, you’ll find a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. You’ll appreciate the handling of the 2024 QX55, with its traction-grabbing AWD, continuously variable transmission, stabilizer bar, and front MacPherson struts with coil springs over shock absorbers.

Pricing and Value

The 2024 INFINITI QX55’s ability to travel over light backcountry roads, roomy interior, and high-performance driving experience make it ideal for adventurous drivers. The Luxe has a starting MSRP of $50,150; the Essential has a starting MSRP of $55,100; and the top-tier Sensory has a starting MSRP of $58,650.

Take the 2024 INFINITI QX50 and QX55 for a Test Drive Today

The 2024 QX50 and QX55 are remarkable ultra-luxury crossover SUVs with exquisite exterior styling, refined interior features, and advanced technology features. At INFINITI of Hoffman Estates, Illinois, we invite you to stop by our dealership at 1075 W. Golf Road to see both models and speak with our professional sales team to learn more about them. Once you find the QX50 or QX55 trim to fit your lifestyle, our finance team will find you an auto loan from our top lenders.