First impressions with my QX50: ways to improve next version

[itinifniinfiniti]

After having the new to us 2015 QX 50 with premium, navigation and technology for about a week now, some changes that would make the next version much more appealing in my opinion would be:

>power tailgate (surprising that a 2015 luxury vehicle doesn't have this standard)
>sport/economy option for the powertrain ( this works brilliantly in BMW's)
>the side mirrors are too large; makes for a large blindspot
>rain sensing wipers
>more presets for the sound system
>more customization for the LCD dash display (I enjoy seeing the fuel mileage and outside temperature at the same time on the CRV; I know, put the fuel mileage it on the NAV display....)
>not having to reset the mileage/maintenance on both LCD and Navigation displays; why is there more than one?
>roof rack is not the best looking; is there an option to remove these?
>better fuel mileage would be nice
and>better oem tires than the Turanza EL42's; these were not very good tires, most oem are terrible I know...

We are loving the vehicle so far (it is actually my wifes), but this wishlist would make a great vehicle even better. Again this is my personal opinion compared to some of the competition. Anything else I have missed?

[XIS]

I agree with much of your wish list!

>power tailgate - I bet the next version will have it, but really, the 2015 is still the guts of the 2008.
>sport/economy option for the powertrain - YES - great in the mercedes too so that leads me to believe the 2017s should have it as an option
>the side mirrors are too large; makes for a large blindspot - AMEN! When I look at my son's TSX mirrors with the turn signal indicators also, I sure wonder why mine are so YUGE
>rain sensing wipers - not sure I care about this. what's rain??
>more customization for the LCD dash display - Yep.. it is 2016 for crying out loud!
>roof rack is not the best looking - One thing I don't agree with. I think it looks so much better with the rails and cross bars
>better fuel mileage would be nice - I am 'ok' with the mileage of my 3.5 RWD (19-25) and expect the next engine models to be much different like most cars today

Add to your list:
more little storage compartments
paddle shifters
sporty pedals (I installed some already)
better cupholders and better spot for them

[vonscorpio]

2016 QX50 checking in.

>They didn't add power to the lift-back. (not a concern to me) Cool power up/down for the rear seats, which I use often.
>Has sport or normal mode to transmission (no eco mode)
>No rain sensing wipers. (not a concern to me)
>Same (old) software on the nav screen and audio system. (it works, and I guess I should be watching the road anyway) Bluetooth is a bit outdated, but works most of the time with my iPhone 6s.
>I agree with XIS on the roof rack, but to each their own.
>Tires are Continental (not sure model, but good performance out of them).
>Bad news: fuel economy for mixed driving is closer to 16.5 MPG (3.7 AWD) - the onboard computer lies. It exaggerates by 2+ MPGs. (major concern)

All things considered, I really like the car. it is super comfortable and quiet to drive and has tons of power.

I would add one thing to your wish list:
>Give us some towing options please! There's more than enough power to haul a trailer!

[jakenbake]

>power tailgate: I agree. I had this on my RX and I miss it.
>sport/economy option for the powertrain: Our cars do have a sport mode...just no eco mode. I am ok with this though as I can't stand the way cars drive in eco mode.
>the side mirrors are too large: I disagree...The large mirror helps with the blind spots. Unless, you mean that they create blind spots to the front, in which case I would say to raise the seat height.
>rain sensing wipers: I don't need these in the dessert...but I loved having them on my X3 and RX when I lived in Portland. I also added aftermarket rain sensors to my Prius when I lived in Portland and they worked well...You may want to try those out.
>more presets for the sound system: There are 18 presets which is way more than enough for me. However, I wish you didn't have to select ABC and you could just scroll through them all like on Lexus.
>more customization for the LCD dash display: I am guessing they will have this on the new ones since all the other models are either getting or already have full color displays.
>not having to reset the mileage/maintenance on both LCD and Navigation display: I agree...This rubs my OCD personality the wrong way sooo bad!
>roof rack is not the best looking: I actually like the roof rack. Especially with the crossbars on. But if you don't like it, you can remove it.
>better fuel mileage would be nice: Wouldn't it always be nice?
and>better oem tires than the Turanza EL42's: No opinion...I always just replace everything with Michelin anyhow.