Next Generation QX50 Debuted in China

[JohnD]

http://carbuyer.com.sg/news/473-chinese ... initi-qx50

Facelifted and wheelbase stretched 8 cm.

[ArcticBlue]

Interesting - 8cm isn't much ! I wonder if they're going to offer a hybrid powertrain.....

[CDNicecube]

Visually, not that much of a difference at all. A little disappointing....well, at least, our model won't devalue as much as if a brand new, bold, update had come up; this is barely a mid cycle refresh (except perhaps for the 8cm extension)...

[JohnD]

Yes. And a refresh probably means that a completely new model is at least another 2 - 3 years away.

[meanie]

Given the rear seat and storage room (or lack thereof) in our models, I have often bemoaned losing 5 inches in length and 2 inches in wheelbase from my G 37 sedan. That 8 cm on the wheelbase translates into 3 inches, suggesting that overall length should go up 6 inches or so. Add a few tweaks and the option of the hyrbrid powertrain and I think it could be a compelling package. I'm glad they are going up in size rather than down, now if they can keep the weight down....

[XIS]

still damn sexy