World’s First Production Ready

VARIABLE COMPRESSION TURBO ENGINE

Have It All

Like two engines in one, the 2019 QX50's 2.0L world’s first production ready VC-Turbo Engine automatically transforms at key moments during your drive to provide optimal performance and efficiency. The first of its kind to be publicly available, the exceptional design of QX50's VC-Turbo is the result of 20 years of INFINITI engineering and innovation. Need the response of a performance engine? The VC-Turbo instantly adapts to your commands. Want to maximize fuel economy? The engine adapts again, giving hybrids a run for their money. Have it all, for every journey.

Build
8:1

Compression Ratio
 for More Power

14:1

Compression Ratio
 for More Efficiency

Power
Efficiency

 



Wards Have Ranked QX50’s VC-Turbo as One of the Best Engines

WARDS HAS RANKED 2019 QX50’S VC-TURBO AS ONE OF THE BEST ENGINES

2019 QX50’s world’s first production ready VC-Turbo engine has been named one of Wards’ 10 Best Engines of 2019

2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Active Torque Rod

ACTIVE TORQUE ROD

Quiet Strength

The first of its kind in the world, the 2019 QX50's Active Torque Rod helps eliminate engine noise and vibration during acceleration. Positioned on the upper engine mount, Active Torque Rod can isolate and dampen engine harshness and noise by counter-balancing vibrations. Enjoy smooth engine operation, even during acceleration.

2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Materials 2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Materials 2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Materials 2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Materials

SHF980

1.2GPA

980

780

THOUGHTFUL MATERIALS

Balanced Control

INFINITI’s all-new suspension platform is purpose-built with select metals to provide the best combination of strength, weight and safety potential. Using a world-exclusive 980Mpa tensile strength steel, the platform affords the QX50 a solid foundation for ride comfort, noise reduction, balanced handling and passenger protection.

2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Direct Adaptive Steering

DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING™

Directional Precision

Imagine, you’re driving on a bumpy road – but your steering wheel remains comfortably still. By using an electronic connection between the wheels and the steering wheel, INFINITI’s exclusive Direct Adaptive Steering™ technology eliminates the constant movement of traditional mechanical designs. The system can automatically adjust and digitally enhance steering input from the driver up to 1,000 times per second – limiting driver fatigue and providing incredible precision and control, and a unique, customizable feel for the road.

2019 INFINITI QX50 | INFINITI Luxury Crossover | Expansive Style

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

Power Where You Need It

Intelligent AWD instantly adapts to changing conditions. Wheelspin, throttle, and speed are monitored and up to 50% of the available power can be sent to the rear wheels for better traction. When AWD isn’t needed, the front wheels get 100% of the power for more responsive road performance.