2016 Infiniti QX50 crossover stretches but doesn't reinvent - ConsumerReports.org
Infiniti’s QX50 , formerly known as the EX35, has been a bit of a place-holder of late—an undistinguished small-SUV entry plugging a hole in the lineup. For 2016, the QX50 has been stretched about three inches at the wheelbase, granting more than four additional inches to rear-seat leg and knee room. In other respects, the “new” QX50, due to go on sale this fall, seems little changed. Modest exterior changes for 2016 include LED daytime running lights incorporated into the headlights, LED taillights, and a new styling treatment for the grille, front and rear bumpers, and lower fascias. Plenty of electronic convenience gadgets are optional, including Infiniti’s 360-degree camera system, which is a tremendous parking aid, and power folding rear seats. Up-to-date safety gear available in uplevel packages include blind-spot warning, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and full speed-range adaptive cruise control with forward-collision warning. Whether the new toys and extra rear-seat space can lift the QX50 from the sales doldrums is anyone’s guess. The cargo area behind the rear seats remains very small, and this car faces stiff competition from many newer luxury-brand. Source: www.consumerreports.org
