If you haven’t studied up on Infiniti’s name changes yet, well what are you waiting for? Previously known as the EX35, the brand’s smallest crossover is now called the QX50. But more than just that, it’s finally grown up.
The Infiniti brand is Nissan’s extension of performance and luxury. They sell 3 crossovers and one big boy SUV, none of which is more diminutive than this – the new 2016 QX50; a small wagon introduced late in 2007 long before the premium subcompact crossover boom had begun. Though it was a little ahead of its time, it was also a little too little inside with cramped rear seats. Infiniti has been vowing to correct that issue for a number of years and now they’ve finally done it.
The wheelbase is now over 3” longer while the QX50’s overall length has increased 4 ½”. The obvious result is more passenger room, with the lion’s share bestowed to those in the 2nd row where knee room is stretched by nearly 4”, now making this space kid and adult friendly. The seats don’t slide or recline and they’re not heated, but when it comes time to haul the flat screen home they split fold via power operated switches from each side of the rear and for added convenience, the seats can also be raised from the front. And with a low load floor and wide hatch, cargo volume is not only easy to access but more plentiful than its key rivals. Need a place to hang your coat? Opt for the Deluxe Touring Package and the hanger is yours.
It’s been nearly 6 years since I’ve driven one of these and much to my surprise other than the increased rear seat room very little has changed.
By TestDriveNow Auto Critic Steve Hammes for SouthFloridaReporter.com
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