2021 INFINITI QX50 vs 2021 Lexus NX

2021 INFINITI QX50

2021 Lexus NX

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AUTOGRAPH AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
QX50 AUTOGRAPH AWD	22	28	$53,817	$56,950
QX50 AUTOGRAPH FWD	23	29	$51,313	$54,300
QX50 ESSENTIAL AWD	22	28	$44,226	$46,800
QX50 ESSENTIAL FWD	23	29	$42,336	$44,800
QX50 LUXE AWD	22	28	$41,202	$43,600
QX50 LUXE FWD	23	29	$39,312	$41,600
QX50 PURE AWD	22	28	$37,848	$40,050
QX50 PURE FWD	23	29	$35,958	$38,050
QX50 SENSORY AWD	22	28	$49,234	$52,100
QX50 SENSORY FWD	23	29	$47,344	$50,100

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NX 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 300 AWD	22	28	$36,474	$39,010
NX NX 300 F SPORT AWD	22	27	$38,438	$41,110
NX NX 300 F SPORT FWD	22	28	$37,129	$39,710
NX NX 300 FWD	22	28	$35,165	$37,610
NX NX 300 Luxury AWD	22	28	$42,506	$45,460
NX NX 300 Luxury FWD	22	28	$41,197	$44,060
NX NX 300h AWD	33	30	$37,751	$40,160
NX NX 300h F SPORT Black Line AWD	33	30	$44,096	$46,910
NX NX 300h Luxury AWD	33	30	$43,813	$46,610

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,817

$36,474

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$56,950

$39,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$949 / month

$650 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.3

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Infiniti QX50 is a tech-forward crossover SUV with a plush interior that nonetheless can feel like a wallflower.

The dramatic shape of the 2021 Lexus NX have stayed fresh—and so has its hybrid mileage.

TCC Likes

Attractive curves
Good driver-assist gear
Zippy engine

Attention-grabbing looks
Comfortable seats
Classy interior design

TCC Dislikes

And some versions are expensive
Infotainment is just OK
Weird trim level structure

Surprising road noise
Frustrating controls
The looks may divide

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

71.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

39.6

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.4

38.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

110.2

104.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.9

73.6

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

62.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.6

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

184.7

182.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.1

17.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

39.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

64.4

54.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

31.1

17.7

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/45VR20

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/45VR20

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4178

4050

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

500

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 1600

258 @ 1650

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 5600

235 @ 4800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.85

3.89

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

0.74

4.15

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

6.30 - 6.30

3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

Summary

Vehicle Name

INFINITI QX50

Lexus NX

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

7.5

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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