The ESSENTIAL trim adds optional leather material, optional memory functions for the driver's position, aluminum accents, and a few additional optional and standard features.

2022 INFINITI QX50 - Specs & Features

The 2022 INFINITI QX50 features five different trim level options: Pure, Luxe, Essential, Sensory and Autograph. The new QX50 adds ProPilot Assist and wireless Apple CarPlay to the base model and more standard equipment to the following trim levels.

EPA estimates are 24 mpg city and 30 highway for an all-wheel-drive model, yielding a combined figure of 26 mpg. Front-wheel-drive versions do 1 mpg better in the highway test, bumping the combined number to 27 mpg.

INFINITI Essential Package Leather-Appointed Seating. Integrated Navigation. INFINITI InTouch™ Services, including Amazon Alexa skills. SiriusXM® Traffic with 4-year complimentary trial access.

Where Are INFINITI Cars Made? While some models such as the QX60 and QX50 are manufactured in plants located in Smyrna, Tennessee, and Mexico, most INFINITI cars are made in Japan. However, there are also INFINITI car manufacturing plants located in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Britain.

INFINITI QX50–Made in Mexico: Aguascalientes (COMPAS Plant)

The LUXE trim adds a panoramic moonroof. The SENSORY trim steps up with extra standard features like a Bose® premium sound system and climate-controlled front seats. The SPORT trim adds semi-aniline leather upholstery and heated rear seats, while the AUTOGRAPH trim is top-of-the-line in every way.

Lows Not the sportiest driving experience, falls short on fuel economy, transmission and engine are a loud combination. Verdict Despite luxurious looks and a comfy ride, the QX50 falls short in a highly competitive segment due to an unrefined powertrain.

The LUXE trim adds a panoramic moonroof. The SENSORY trim steps up with extra standard features like a Bose® premium sound system and climate-controlled front seats. The SPORT trim adds semi-aniline leather upholstery and heated rear seats, while the AUTOGRAPH trim is top-of-the-line in every way.

2022 QX50 Essential: Heated and cooled front seats, 16-speaker Bose sound system, navigation, 360-degree exterior camera, and traffic sign recognition.

While some models such as the QX60 and QX50 are manufactured in plants located in Smyrna, Tennessee, and Mexico, most INFINITI cars are made in Japan. However, there are also INFINITI car manufacturing plants located in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Britain.

Who makes INFINITI cars today? INFINITI is still a division of Nissan Motor Co., a Japanese automotive manufacturing company. The brand was officially launched in 1989, around the same time that Honda and Toyota launched their own luxury divisions, Acura and Lexus respectively.