Infiniti Cuts Its Crossover Lineup. What's Left for the Brand?

With recent talk of a Nissan-Honda merger, Infiniti manufacturers have had to make some tough decisions. One change involves their crossovers; the company is cutting its lineup in half, leaving only four models for the 2025 model year. The Indy Auto Man used Infiniti dealership experts from Indianapolis to offer an overview of the lineup.

Infiniti QX55

The first model in the Infiniti crossover lineup is the QX55, based on the slightly larger QX50. In global markets, it competes with such serious rivals as the Audi Q5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe, but Infiniti does not seem to have a chance in this fight. The QX55's interior is quite nice, but the infotainment system retains the dual-screen format that was introduced back in 2017. This year, the company offers three trim levels starting from $50,000: Luxe, Essential, and Sensory. When you consider the power, basic features, and dated instrument cluster, it may seem Infiniti does not justify the price.

All three trim variations of QX55 has a 2 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Each of the three trims uses a continuously variable transmission for all-wheel drive, with a combined fuel economy of about 23 mpg.

Infiniti QX50

The Infiniti QX50 is somewhere between modern luxury and bygone grandeur. The model competes with such market giants as the BMW X3 and Genesis GV70, which are significantly more modern inside, and the Genesis is also noticeably more powerful. Like the QX55, the QX50 was introduced in 2017, but its infotainment system has not received an update. The rest of the interior still looks luxurious, but it is clearly lacking something. The QX50 has an advantage, at least compared to the aforementioned QX55 - price. Buyers can choose from 3 trim levels, and the first of them starts several thousand dollars lower than BMW and Genesis, the main competitors to the Infiniti QX50.

The QX50 model is powered by the same engine: 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. All QX50 trims come standard with AWD and a CVT, which helps it achieve a combined fuel economy of about 2.3 mpg. This engine accelerates from 0-62 mph in 6.5 sec and has a top speed of 140 mph.

Infiniti QX60

Themidsize Infiniti QX60 crossover ranks pretty high. It has been one of the brand's best-selling models for some time now. The crossover offers four trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, and the top-of-the-line Autograph trim level, with a base price of $66,000. All four trim levels come with all-wheel drive and a host of additional features. There is not much to say about the specifications. The thing is, the QX60 used to come with V6, but the 2025 model dropped two cylinders. Now, under the hood of all trims is a 2.0-liter turbo-four with 268 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. Those numbers are decent for a 2.0-liter engine, and it is more fuel-efficient, but it is no longer a V6. With a nine-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, the QX60 gets 10 mpg combined.

Step inside this Infiniti crossover, and you will find a comfortable and fairly modern cabin. At least the infotainment system is better than the QX50 and QX55. Standard equipment can include second-row captain’s chairs, heated and massaging front seats, as well as leather, wood, and metal trim throughout the cabin.