![]() ![]() We got the hang of it eventually and it’s about average. That said, the “Infiniti InTouch Dual HD Display” and the navigation system were challenging to use and struggled to find basic locations, like landmark parks and restaurants. The 16-speaker Bose system sounds great and the cabin has an upscale vibe. The black and gray interior is attractive and has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and seats. ![]() The cruise control systems worked well, maintaining distance and speed, though the lane departure prevention was overactive to the point of annoyance. It’s louder at highway speeds than I expected, and the snow and then rain made things worse. ![]() The CVT, unfortunately, numbs the potential of the powerplant, as we noted in our First Drive review last year.Īs far as a road-trip vehicle, the QX55 is a mixed bag. Infiniti invested in this technology and deserves credit for using it across its lineup to deliver performance and respectable fuel economy (25 mpg combined). If you’re looking for a driver, consider any of the German competitors first, though the VC turbo is an interesting engine that has some heart. The steering is light and the suspension is tuned for comfort. Even though the 55 is more rigid than the 50, you’d really need to be an engineer to notice the difference. The QX55 shares Infiniti’s variable compression turbo, which makes 268 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, so there’s no compelling powertrain reason to seek out the coupe version. You need to really like the styling, and this segment includes lookers like the X4, which are more compelling visually than their boxier brethren. That’s the tradeoff and something you’ll want to consider if you’re buying something like the QX55. For more adventures in loading up the QX55, check out this luggage test. On the way there, I could see out the back. For the return trip, we wedged even more stuff in there, including a trash bag filled with laundry and beer from the local brewing scene. I wedged a large Samsonite carry-on (19 inches long, 13.5 inches wide), a massive duffle bag, a box of food and stuff, a case of beer, a sled and a few other things, plus two heavy winter parkas laid over the top. If you need real space, you would opt for the more upright QX50 and its 31.4 cubic feet of cargo room.īut what the hell is a cubic foot, really? Trunks and cargo areas are often as much about shape as they are about raw volume, and the QX55 turned out to be surprisingly roomy. In my mind, they’re more commuter crossovers. Still, the graceful rooflines limit storage capacity for all of these. With 26.9 cubic feet, there’s actually more cargo space than coupe-styled crossovers like the 2022 Audi Q5 Sportback, Mercedes GLC Coupe and BMW X4. More important decisions have been made with less thought, so the next morning I began packing the QX55. The night before we left, in the drive-through line at Culver’s, we decided: “Hey this thing is really nice. Especially for two adults, a preschooler, a golden retriever and all of the things needed for a winter vacation. No slight against this stylish crossover - it’s just not all that big. The 2022 Infiniti QX55 wasn’t our first choice for a long weekend getaway to the frozen shores of Lake Michigan. ![]()
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