2016 Infiniti QX50 Base
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- Photo: Pre-facelift Infiniti QX50 (front) by Self-Proclaimed-Car-Enthusiast, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX50 (J50) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI QX50 (J50) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Pre-facelift Infiniti QX50 (rear) by Self-Proclaimed-Car-Enthusiast, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti QX50 3.7 (J50) rear by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Infiniti QX50 Base is a 325-hp 3.7-liter V6 with a 7-speed electronically controlled automatic w/manual shift mode and downshift rev matching and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $34,450 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 325 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The QX50 measures 186.8 inches long on a 113.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,855 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,450 ($46,651 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $35,445 ($47,998 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7L V6 (VQ37VHR), DOHC 24-valve |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 325 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, Continuous Valve Timing Control |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.5 x 86.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed electronically controlled automatic w/manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching |
| 1st Gear | 4.923 (40 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.193 (62 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.042 (97 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.411 (140 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (198 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.862 (229 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.771 (256 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.972 |
| Final Drive | 3.133 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone, aluminum-alloy links, twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, aluminum-alloy links and axle housing, twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Turning Diameter | 37.2 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.3 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.1 x 0.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8-in 8-spoke aluminum-alloy, metallic finish |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8-in 8-spoke aluminum-alloy, metallic finish |
| Tires Front | 225/55R18 (all-season) |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R18 (all-season) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.8 in |
| Width | 71 in |
| Height | 62.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,855 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 53% / 47% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.0 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Infiniti QX50 SW AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Infiniti QX50.
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Infiniti QX50
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Infiniti QX50 (3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 INFINITI QX50. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.