2017 INFINITI QX50 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 City / 24 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

325

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Cynthia M

Qx50: a great value for the money.

Powerful engine with lots of pickup to get on the freeway. Seats comfortable up to two hours but not after 2+ hours. The radio could be updated more. It is old technology which is disappointing. Overall I love the car. Smooth ride and it is eye catching.

Valerie T

Wonderful. SUV - Infiniti QX50 TEST DRIVE ONE TODAY!

I love the ease of driving, handles good , picks up speed in less than 60 seconds from zero to 100, low maintenance, only thing I've been out of pocket is oil change, tire rotation, it also has a program option so you don't have to use your garage door opener

Victoria M

Easy transitional vehicle.

I wanted a small SUV and the qx50 is perfect! Spacious inside and I am still taller than the whole vehicle! The front seats are extremely adjustable, which makes it nice depending on my back pain that day. The back seats are nice because of how easy it is to install a car seat. Or booster seat for my friends kids. This was the best transition from a sedan to an SUV.

Beth L

It is very dependable and very comfortable.

Fun to drive, sporty & fast! Car handles well. It is the perfect combo of luxury & utility. I love my qx50.

Gracie P

The basic and accessories on it is great.

Easy to get in and out have 96 year old mom it is perfect for her to comfortably sit. Love that it is a little higher off ground than sedan. Great acceleration. Spacious trunk when seats let down for extra boxes. I am an artist and I transport my art. Mileage is good. I live the sleek look of it.

Nancy C

Easy to keep up, rides smooth.

It is attractive, drives smoothly, and has a luxurious interior. It is dependable and the size is just right for my needs and lifestyle. It is a very affordable luxury vehicle.

GABRIELLA O

Very powerful, dependable and luxurious car for decent price.

Infiniti handles very nicely, it has a very powerful engine. The interior is very luxurious, quality materials are used, and it is very comfortable. The cabin is a bot small, but it is ok for a compact SUV. It does consume a lot of gasoline, but given the engine size that is expected. The all around cameras to help with parking is amazing and very helpful. You can actually see the whole car from a top view when parking.

Chris B

3 years going strong without one problem! Love my Infiniti qx50!

Well-made car with minimal problems (if any) with leather and sunroof that comes standard. Always remember to use premium gas for best engine performance. There is plenty of room in the back for golf clubs, groceries, luggage without having to fold the seats down. The only complaint is the design of this old body style sits a little too low which is why the redesigned it and raised the stance higher.

Negative Owner Reviews

Cathy B

Great car for little people.

The qx50 is very small. I previously owned a qx60 which had plenty of room. There are many features that I wish I had like heated steering wheel, automatic closing trunk, car starter. The car handles well. The trunk is pretty small. I would not recommend this car if you have tall children as I do. My husband does not fit it in either. Overall I would not choose the qx50 again.

Jessica Z

It has good pickup and is fast if you are looking for that in a SUV

It's fast but not roomy in the back. Technology could be better.

Chris C

The Infiniti qx50 is an amazing vehicle and I would highly recommend it!

This vehicle is very roomy and fit a family of five with no problems. The issue I have had is with the sunroof, but the dealership fix with no issues. Great gas mileage and good handling. I would absolutely buy this car again. The drive is very smooth.

Seung K

The performance is great. It runs smooth on the road

It's a great car. It runs really nice with the V6 engine. My only problem with it is that you can't play music using the built-in Bluetooth

Bryan S

2017 Infiniti qx50 review.

The car has really good acceleration, power comes in smoothly and evenly. There are no sharp jerks when the cars shifts between gears. The seats in the front are really comfortable to sit it. You don't really feel the bumps and unevenness of the road when driving. The back seats are comfortable but when driving over bumps one gets bounced around a fair bit. The car is more centered around the driver than passengers. The audio system in the car is really good. There is little static and you can control the music setting very well. The Bluetooth is sometimes is spotty and well say it's connected when it really is not.

Bonnie W

Love infinity. The best feature of this vehicle is 'safety'.

The third row seating is really only for children under 4' tall. Awkward to get in and out. Performance is great and it has been a very reliable vehicle. I call features creature comforts and all models have a lot. I have not had any problems of any kind and have never had to have it serviced for anything other than normal maintenance, ie oil changes etc.

INFINITI QX50 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

RWD

325 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

AWD

325 HP 20 MPG 5 Seats

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2017 INFINITI QX50 Owner Reviews

4.39

51 Reviews

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5 stars

53%

4 stars

35%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1 star

Angela H on June 27, 2021

A luxurious car experience.

I love my car, it is good on gas which is a plus considering it takes premium. However the car is reliable and dependable. A good car for getting around the city and nearby locations, keep in mind infiniti’s do burn a lot of oil. I definitely love my Infiniti.

Karen P on April 13, 2021

Great car and fun to drive.

Needs bigger console other than that I love it. It is great on gas and so much fun to drive. I have had no major issue other than air conditioning and I have a full warranty so it was covered. Great car and looks good as well. Love it so much my husband has an infinity as well.

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Pros from Owners

Val T.

AWD with 360 back up camera view, sunroof, heated leather seats, 2 driver memory seat position and other safety features, such as abs keyless engine start, Bluetooth and iPhone connectivity, navigation system, radio and CD players.

Cons from Owners

Val T.

Small trunk space. High gas consumption per mile, so it is not fuel efficient and not environmentally friendly. There are not too many cons left. Compact size overall. It is a decent vehicle overall, sleek design.

Ranks #12 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2017 INFINITI QX50 has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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4.39

Ranks #8 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2017 INFINITI QX50 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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24 MPG

Is The 2017 INFINITI QX50 A Good Car?

Yes. It is big enough to fit stuff, such as furniture in but small enough to navigate traffic in the busy city

robin F.

How Reliable Is The 2017 INFINITI QX50?

Yes it is reliable. I've owned it for almost three years and so far the only issue I've had it the backup camera quit working for a couple weeks. However it corrected itself.

Tina M.

Is The 2017 INFINITI QX50 A Good Value?

Mine is a lease. I pay $359 per month for 39 months. I believe I am getting my money's worth considering I didn't put a lot down.

Des L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2017 Infiniti QX50 towing capacity?

Answer: The 2017 INFINITI QX50 is equipped with a powerful base 3.7-liter V-6 engine that offerS325 HP and 267 lb-ft of torque. You can enjoy up to 3,000 pounds of towing capacity if equipped with the upgraded AWD and...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety