Comparing the 2025 Infiniti QX50 and QX55: Key Differences and Similarities!
Comparing the 2025 Infiniti QX50 and QX55: Key Differences and Similarities!
Posted on November 13, 2025
At Myers INFINITI, we’ve got both the 2025 QX50 and QX55 in stock, and they share a lot: the same engine, many safety and tech features, and INFINITI’s luxury finishes. But they also offer distinct vibes. The QX50 is for folks who want a versatile SUV with room, comfort, and everyday usability. The QX55 leans towards style and a coupe-inspired look sleeker roofline, sportier presence for those who want flair without giving up comfort. Below are the side-by-side comparisons.
Engine & Performance
Both the QX50 and QX55 use the same 2.0-litre VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine, delivering 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. That means either model gives you strong acceleration, responsive behavior, and plenty of power for highway passing or merging, especially helpful on Canadian freeway on-ramps in winter. Both have all-wheel drive as standard, which improves grip in snow, rain, or slick conditions. Transmission is a continuously variable automatic (CVT) with paddle shifters for more direct control. Where they differ mostly is in feel the QX55, due to its coupe-like roofline, has slightly different aerodynamics and visual sharper stance, which may shave a little off space in rear headroom but give more style.
Interior Space & Cargo
When it comes to interior design, the QX50 wins some points for versatility. Because of its more traditional SUV shape, it offers more cargo capacity behind the rear seats and a bit more overall room. The QX50’s rear seats are comfortable for passengers, offer features like heated seating, ventilated front seats in higher trims, and a power liftgate in many trims. The QX55, while still spacious and luxurious, trades a bit of that cargo flexibility for style the roofline slopes more, so rear head room is a bit reduced and the cargo area is somewhat smaller. But in both, INFINITI has done a good job with materials: semi-aniline leather or leather appointed seating in higher trims, dual-zone or multi-zone climate control, and upscale finishes. For someone who carries gear, groceries, or family stuff often, QX50 might be more practical. If you care more about looks and making a statement, QX55 delivers.
Exterior & Design
Visually, the QX55 stands out. It’s the sportier, coupe-like version sharper roofline, more aggressive stance, design touches like darker trim, sportier wheels, and athletic cues. The QX50 is a more traditional SUV in appearance, which many prefer for its more upright glass and more head room and visibility. Both models offer LED lighting, standard AWD, well-appointed wheels, and luxury styling cues. If you’re someone who wants the design to turn heads but still wants the comfort of an SUV, QX55 is your pick. If you want a commanding view, more practicality and easier ingress/egress, QX50 may serve better.
Safety & Driver-Assistance Features
Safety is strong and largely shared between them. Standard forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, predictive forward collision warning, and high beam assist are included or standard in many trims. Both have parking sensors, available 360-degree surround cameras (Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection in higher trims), and driver assistance such as ProPILOT® Assist — helping with steering, braking, and keeping centered in lane on highways. For Canadian weather, the AWD plus these safety systems (especially for winter driving, icy roads, snow) make either model dependable. But QX50’s higher roof gives slightly better visibility; QX55 trades off some rear head clearance and view for the style.
Infotainment & Connectivity
Infiniti has equipped both models with a suite of infotainment and connectivity features. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, dual-screen architecture in some trims, Bose® premium audio in higher trims, navigation, heated steering wheel, remote start, keyless entry, and INFINITI InTouch® services with a multi-year subscription come with both. Higher trims add things like ambient lighting, upgraded sound systems, leather appointed seating, more advanced driver displays, and enhanced interior design touches. The difference is often in the “feel” — QX55 adds more flair inside to match its exterior styling, while QX50 focuses a bit more on comfort and passenger space.
Wheels, Tires & Ride
Both the QX50 and QX55 offer trims with 19-inch and 20-inch wheel options. The QX55 tends to standardize sportier wheel designs, darker trim, and wheels that emphasize style. Tires are all-season as standard, with heated mirrors, windshield wiper options, etc. Because of its roofline and slightly stiffer design cues, the QX55 might feel a bit firmer, especially over rough roads, but still very comfortable. QX50 has ride qualities that may be a touch softer and more forgiving if you regularly deal with bumps, potholes, snowy roads, or mixed surfaces around Ottawa and area.
Which One Should You Pick?
If you want a luxury crossover with space, comfort, practicality especially for family duties, gear, and frequent passengers the 2025 QX50 is likely a better match. It gives you upright space, roomy cargo, and all the tech you need. If you’re drawn to style, a more aggressive look, and don’t mind a slightly sacrificed rear headroom for that bold presence, then the 2025 QX55 brings that coupe-SUV feel without giving up the fundamental Infiniti value in performance and safety.
Reserve your 2025 INFINITI QX50 or QX55 Today
Both the 2025 INFINITI QX50 and QX55 deliver strong performance, luxury finishes, and advanced safety and infotainment systems. Neither is a compromise they simply appeal to different priorities: practicality vs. style. At Myers INFINIT, we have both models in stock, so you can experience side by side what you prefer. Whether you want comfort, cargo, bold design, or the full feature package, stop by, test drive, and let us help you decide.