The 2018 Infiniti QX50 has been revealed in a single image ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles motor show next week.
The single frontal image doesn’t offer any surprises, looking very much like a toned-down version of the QX50 concept revealed at the Detroit motor show earlier this year (below).
Set to rival the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, the second-generation Infiniti QX50 will feature the world’s first variable-compression petrol engine, said to offer diesel-rivalling fuel economy while offering class-leading performance.
Likely to be the flagship powerplant, the 2.0-litre variable-compression turbo four has outputs rated at 200kW and 390Nm, making it comparable to the outgoing car’s 242kW/361Nm 3.7-litre aspirated V6.
According to Nissan’s head powertrain engineer, Shinichi Kiga, the V-CT-powered QX50 should accelerate from 0-60mph (0-96km/h) almost one second quicker than its four-cylinder rivals.
In addition to the class-leading performance claim, the company says the 2.0-litre mill should improve fuel economy by 27 per cent compared to the V6.
The new engine will be mated as standard to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).
We’re yet to see what the rear and interior look like, so stay tuned for an update once the QX50 is fully revealed.
Australia
We’re waiting to hear back from Infiniti’s local division regarding the QX50’s Australian introduction. We’ll update once we have those details.
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