2019 Infiniti QX50 Will Look Just Like the Concept
First previewed as a concept at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti will show the production 2019 QX50 next week in Los Angeles.
The latest teaser image gives us a look at the upcoming crossover’s front end, with thin headlights featuring four square-shaped LEDs. The stylish concept will feature a design consistent with the rest of the automaker’s lineup, and it will likely introduce Infiniti’s 2.0-liter VC-T four-cylinder engine, a turbocharged gasoline powerplant with a variable compression ratio. According to Infiniti, the VC-T engine features the power of a six-cylinder engine while returning fuel economy of a four-cylinder engine. Look for it to generate around 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque in the QX50.
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Overall, don’t be surprised if the QX50 looks like a smaller version of the QX60 when it debuts at the 2017 L.A. Auto Show. Along with being the first model to feature the VC-T engine, the new QX50 will be the first model to wear the latest evolution of Infiniti’s Power Elegance design language.
If you are a fan of the concept’s design from earlier this year, you will be pleased to hear Alfonso Albaisa, Infiniti’s executive design director, has confirmed that almost 90 percent of the exterior design will carry over to the production model.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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