Infiniti Now – so to speak…
The ’22 Infiniti QX55 is now reaching North American showrooms. For US consumers, the Nissan sub-brand had a new digital reservation program that allowed shoppers to buy their car. QX55 has – it’s claimed – “generous” standard equipment, including wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility, 20-inch wheels, and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for $46,500 MSRP to start.
The QX55 is the only compact “coupe” crossover available – it’s just a fastback version of the old four-door QX50 – with a VC-Turbo engine that changes compression ratio to deliver better fuel economy or power, as the driver wants. It has three trim levels – LUXE, ESSENTIAL and SENSORY, in marketing babble.
“The early reactions to the INFINITI QX55 have been incredibly positive,” gushed Jeff Pope, group vice president, Infiniti Americas. “We exceeded our goals (unstated – editor) for reservations in just a few weeks, which means to me that the bold QX55 is already turning heads.”
LUXE models have a power-sliding tinted glass moonroof, “ergonomically designed” and heated front seats, dark aluminum interior trim accents, Active Noise Cancellation, and the now de rigueur active safety features: Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Rear Automatic Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. A 4G LTE connection that offers Wi-Fi connectivity for up to seven devices.
Every QX55 is powered by a 268-horsepower 2-liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired to a Continuously Variable Transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and manual mode. It’s the old QX50 engine. A Drive Mode selector has customizable settings that “can engage drivers or blend into the background, when needed.” Infiniti’s dual-screen InTouch system with 8-inch upper and 7-inch lower touchscreens put entertainment and information at the driver and front passenger’s fingertips.
The 2022 Infiniti QX55 ESSENTIAL compact has InTouch Navigation, leather-trimmed perforated seats, climate-controlled front seats, an “Around View Monitor” with Moving Object Detection, a heated steering wheel and Bose Performance Series premium audio with 16 speakers – starting at $51,600 MSRP 1.
A ProASSIST option adds cube design LED headlights, an adaptive front lighting system, and more driver-support features including Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist, Blind Spot Intervention, and Lane Departure Prevention.
A ProACTIVE option includes Traffic Sign Recognition; Direct Adaptive Steering; and a Head-up order cialis online Display; and goes even further with the innovative ProPILOT Assist system that supports the driver with Steering Assist5 ; and Intelligent Cruise Control with full speed range, stop and hold2 .
The top 2022 INFINITI QX55 SENSORY spares little and starts at $57,050 MSRP3. It includes all of the aforementioned features and adds supple semi-aniline leather-appointed seating, natural open-pore wood trim accents, tri-zone automatic climate control, a motion-activated liftgate, and stunning interior ambient lighting await daring new owners.
Eight exterior colors are available including Majestic White, Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Mineral Black, Black Obsidian, and Hermosa Blue. Two standout shades are offered: Dynamic Sunstone Red and Slate Gray, which punctuate the QX55’s available palette.
Inside, Graphite and Stone leather- and semi-aniline-appointed seating surfaces are available. The optional combination of stunning Monaco Red and Graphite semi-aniline leather-appointed is equally expressive and organic for bold QX55 SENSORY buyers.
The arrival of the all-new 2022 INFINITI QX55 begins a product overhaul for the luxury automaker. An all-new INFINITI QX60 three-row crossover will join later in the year with several new products on the horizon4 . (Infiniti QX50 Concept to Debut at 2017 NAIAS, Infiniti VC-T – Variable Compression Engine Production Ready?,)
For customers interested in a virtual purchasing experience, more information is available through Infiniti Now, an initiative aimed to provide consumers with a 1-on-1 personal digital shopping tool connected directly to retail product experts. Participating retailers can help INFINITI customers with everything from browsing and learning about the line-up to scheduling a test drive, getting their financing in order and purchasing all from the comfort of their home. Further information on Infiniti Now can be found here.
Footnotes
- Starting MSRP at $51,600 for 2022 INFINITI QX55 ESSENTIAL. All prices are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options. Retailer sets actual price.
- Intelligent Cruise Control uses limited braking and is not a collision avoidance or warning system. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
- Starting MSRP at $51,600 for 2022 INFINITI QX55 ESSENTIAL. All prices are Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options. Retailer sets actual price.
- 2022 INFINITI QX60 not yet available for purchase. Expected availability late 2021.
Infiniti today announced the appointment of Jose Roman as new Global Head of the brand effective July 1st, 2023. Roman, will concurrently serve as senior vice president (SVP), Global Sales Nissan Motor Co., reporting to Asako Hoshino, executive vice president (EVP) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, based in Yokohama, Japan. The 56-year-old holds a post graduate marketing degree from the San Francisco de Quito University and a Civil Engineering degree from Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador.
Roman replaces Peyman Kargar, who departed Infiniti in April, returning to Renault in his native France, after a three-year assignment leading the brand in Japan.
A native of Ecuador, Roman is currently corporate vice president (CVP), president and managing director (MD), Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) & Nissan Importers Business Unit (NIBU). He joined Nissan in 2012 and brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience, gained while working in markets including Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Japan.
In his most recent position, Roman played role in the consolidation of the brand’s sales leadership in Mexico and led the successful implementation of Nissan’s global transformation plan, Nissan NEXT within the country. During his tenure, Nissan achieved its 15th consecutive year in the top market position in Mexico, with the complete renewal of its product portfolio and the introduction of Nissan’s innovative e-POWER technology to the region.