The QX50 is a very important model after the localization of the Infiniti brand, and it is also a model with a very high gold content. Why do you say the gold content is very high? There are several important indicators. For the first time in the world, a mass-produced car is equipped with a variable compression ratio engine VC-TURBO. This 2.0T engine can be said to have applied the most advanced technology. Among the joint venture brand models within 500,000 yuan, the interior materials are the most high-end, and the seats are also the most comfortable. Of course, there are many other bright spots. Today we will talk about Dongfeng Infiniti QX50 in detail.
Let’s start with the appearance first. Whether it is a sedan or an SUV, the new generation of Infiniti has a sculptural line.
On the front part, the engine cover adopts a shell shape, and its closing method is different from other brand models. The hood of the QX50 is extended to the body. The advantage is that the seams with the body are very close and detailed, and the overall visual three-dimensional effect is also better.
The trapezoidal grille and the wave-pattern grille are now the iconic design of the Infiniti family. The size of the vehicle LOGO should be enlarged and treated with a mirror surface, which is not only for good looks, but also has a full-speed cruise radar detector inside.
The LED interstellar matrix headlights are equipped with an active lighting system, with a sharp shape, and the standard configuration of the whole series is very real. The two high-end models also have an intelligent far and near beam assist system.
Coming to the side of the vehicle, the waistline is also one of the highlights that highlight the sense of sculpture. 125°folding stamping, the three-dimensional performance is outstanding, and the difficulty of the manufacturing process has also been greatly improved. The waistline is connected to the rear of the car, and the D-pillar also adopts Infiniti’s iconic crescent moon shape. The smoothness brought by the body lines is in place.
20-inch charcoal gray wheels, Bridgestone tire specification 255/45R20, the top model and the second top model are all this wheel size, and all other models are 19 inches.
The rear of the vehicle adopts a multi-layer design with a full shape. The LED taillights and headlights echo each other. After lighting, the recognition is very high. The exhaust has a sports-shaped layout with two sides on both sides.
Let’s go inside the car, where the real gold is. I remember that when it was first released at the Beijing Auto Show, I chatted with car friends. The interior design of the QX50 is layered to the extreme. Every angle, slope, and color matching are impeccable. This also fully reflects that Infiniti’s aesthetic design skills are very solid and powerful. Not to mention the materials used, in addition to high-grade leather, it is the Ultrasuede™ suede imported from Italy, including the surface of the passenger glove box is also covered with leather, which is not available in cars of the same class.
Of course, the wood grain veneer is also made of solid wood, and there is another detail that many riders may not pay much attention to. All the chrome-plated decorative strips are made of aluminum alloy, so that the texture of every detail can be achieved in an extreme state.
The central control display area is divided into upper and lower parts, the upper screen mainly displays navigation information, and the lower screen is the vehicle function setting menu. Although it is not a particularly huge display screen, the overall amount of displayed information and display effect are very good, including the response speed and operation speed are very smooth, without any problems.
A wealth of physical buttons are reserved on both sides of the lower screen, including seat ventilation and heating, air volume of the air conditioner, temperature selection, etc. These physical buttons are the most commonly used and the most convenient to operate while driving.
The only thing that is not so cool is that the instrument panel does not use full LCD. Although this instrument panel looks very beautiful, the LCD display area in the middle is also relatively large, and the amount of information displayed is very complete, but if the full LCD instrument panel can be used If so, the interior of the QX50 is perfect!
BOSE audio needs to be said. Among the three high-end models, all of them use the high-level BOSE with 12 speakers, and the effect is absolutely awesome.
The NASA zero-gravity seat of the QX50 is a highlight, which can be compared with any luxury sedan in its class. The size of the seat cushion, the softness and elasticity of the padding, including the wrapped support of the backrest, and the high-grade semi-aniline leather fabric have all reached a perfect state. Moreover, the pores of the seat are made by hand, the purpose is to meet the requirements of pores of different diameters, and to achieve a balanced state when the contact surface is subjected to different gravity. This level of sophistication, to be honest, is also very difficult for a million-level luxury car.
There is no problem with the front passenger space. With my height of 1.9 meters, there is probably more than a punch in my head.
The seating space in the rear row is indeed not the advantage of the QX50. There are about two fingers on the head and four fingers on the legs. There’s nothing wrong with it for general home use, but compared to the competition, it’s a little bit worse.
The storage of the QX50 is relatively conventional. The cup holders, storage cabinets, and USB ports in the T-shaped area of the central control are all normal. The depth of the armrest box is good, and there is also a USB charging port inside, which can charge the mobile phone. It is normal to put a mobile phone and a few bottles of water in the storage area of the door panel.
The flatness of the trunk is very good, and it is more convenient to store things, but the space is not very large, and there is a gap between it and competitors. The better point is that there is a dark compartment under the floor, the space is okay, and it is good to put some odds and ends, including maintenance tools.
It’s time to talk about the core part of the QX50, the VC-TURBO variable compression ratio engine. 2.0T turbocharged, with a maximum power of 272 horsepower and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. Intelligent switching of any compression ratio from 8:1 to 14:1 can be realized, that is, the coexistence of strong power and low fuel consumption is realized.
The low profile of the engine is sufficient, the start is very easy, and the throttle adjustment is relatively linear without any empty position. In the speed-up phase, as long as the oil is lightly applied, the speed can be brought up quickly. There is no problem with the power reserve in the middle and rear stages, especially in the middle and high speed re-acceleration. The state of this variable compression ratio engine is a bit like a V6 self-priming feeling, very smooth and linear.
What can also bring this smooth feeling is the CVT gearbox, which can simulate 8 gears. Many riders have reported that the CVT is not as powerful as the AT gearbox. Indeed, in terms of the power of acceleration, the CVT is not as direct as the AT, but the smoothness and smoothness of the CVT are absolutely impeccable.
If you want more intense driving, you can choose the sports mode, and the selection button is behind the gear lever, which can be switched at any time. In the sports mode, the overall performance is much more positive, the engine speed remains high, and the power connection of the gearbox is more direct. If it is not particularly “crazy”, the normal standard mode is enough.
The adjustment of the chassis suspension is still more sporty on the basis of satisfying comfort. The suspension support is very tenacious, especially in the case of fast cornering, it maintains the posture of the body better, coupled with the new intelligent four-wheel drive, even if the speed is a little faster, the body will not shake too much, and the wheels Also won’t slip. Of course, in normal driving, this extreme cornering state is unlikely to occur.
The electronic power steering of the steering wheel is highly accurate, and the feedback force is also very uniform. Under normal circumstances, the operation is very easy. If you switch to the sports mode, the steering wheel will become more stable and the steering will be more sensitive.
Finally, let’s briefly summarize the new Dongfeng Infiniti QX50. Regardless of appearance, interior, or power performance, there are big highlights. The engine with the most advanced technology, the luxurious interior, and the comfortable seats can all be compared by leaps and bounds. Although the brand’s popularity is not as loud as that of Mercedes-Benz and BMW, its comprehensive strength can compete with any opponent of the same level.
