2015 QX50 Question

[GarnetRedQX50]

I read an article talking about the 2015 QX50 going back to the 3.5L , 297-hp engine for better gas mileage purposes. Do you all know if this is true? It's all good, just interesting to hear about a car maker reverting back to a previously-used engine.

[Audimontreal]

Not true!
2015 model will still offer the same 3.7 engine with 325hp & 267lb ft of torque
To be released around mid of 2014

Redesign is set for the 2016 year model

[GarnetRedQX50]

Oh okay. This was the article I was referring to: http://releasedate2015.com/2015-infinit ... ew-design/

[XIS]

I think the article is jacked up.

It says the name is new for the 2015 model, but it is new for the 2014 model.

The 2014 specs on infinitiusa.com state:
The QX50 is envisioned to stir confidence and respond with a liveliness that will make driving simply fun. With a 325-hp 3.7 liter V6 with 267 lb-ft of torque, you'll notice an unmistakable hint of its potential in the dual-polished exhaust tips.

I can't see them using the smaller engine, unless there is a complete re-design and a smaller/lighter vehicle...like the QX30 concept that might not be a concept too much longer... Infiniti needs to put that out there fast to combat the new smaller Lexus CUV. The Infiniti would look SO much nicer.

[Audimontreal]

Exactly...
With the never ending soaring gas prices especially in Canada where this morning premium is @ a record high of $1.60/l or $6/gal infiniti is well overdue to finally propose a base 2.0t engine just like Lexus who is finally dropping their laughable weak & ancient 2.5 V6....
To follow for sure especially as I read that infiniti will "borrow" benz's expertise in turbocharged engines currently in production...

[XIS]

well my pops got a new Mercedes A45 AMG with the 2.0 turbo. It is super peppy and gets great great gas mileage, but I think the EX is a bit heavier... I think they could make it work and up the mileage a good 10mpg

[meanie]

I read an article talking about the 2015 QX50 going back to the 3.5L , 297-hp engine for better gas mileage purposes. Do you all know if this is true? It's all good, just interesting to hear about a car maker reverting back to a previously-used engine.

Going to the 3.7 engine was way overdue in the states since there is no mileage penalty for the 10% gain in HP. I have a 2011 AWD with the 3.5 and it is rated the same 17/24 that the 3.7 gets. I don't see any benefit to the consumer in going back to the 3.5, unless going hybrid, which isn't offered for the QX50 yet.