Most of us will look past the QX50 and on to the larger models from Infiniti, but this really is an SUV you should consider when you want a compact luxury SUV to drive. The pricing and power the QX50 offer you give you a vehicle that can easily be much better than the Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5 that your neighbors chose. The Infiniti name doesn’t seem to garner a lot of familiarity until it’s mentioned, but with the QX50 maybe that will chance as more who want good power at a great price look to this amazing vehicle.

There’s room for five inside the QX50 and still plenty of space for some cargo to ride along behind the rear seats. This gives you a vehicle that can fit your friends or family when you want to head out for a weekend of adventure. This also means you have the cargo space to bring home the newly found treasure from the market that you’ve discovered. For 2017 the QX50 brings in more rear legroom and a new 19-inch tire and wheel package, but other than these items this SUV hasn’t changed much at all.

One of the most desirable features of the QX50 is the price. Not often will you find a luxury SUV that starts out at this low of a price. The base price for this SUV is $35,445. The move to the Premium Package is expected for most shoppers and that will have you adding $700 to the base trim. Gaining the advantage of AWD will add another $1,800 and even if you load this SUV up with everything it has to offer you’ll only reach the $45,000 mark, which is exceptional for a fully loaded luxury SUV with the power the QX50 has to offer.

Speaking of the power, this SUV makes use of one of the best engines in this class. The engine is a 3.7-liter V6 that brings you 325 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque. The transmission used is a smooth shifting seven-speed automatic that offers Regular, Sport and Snow modes for the driving conditions you have and need the SUV for. The fuel mileage of this powertrain comes out at 17 city/24 hwy mpg to give you respectable ratings when on the highway where you’ll certainly want to unleash this power monster. This SUV is able to use AWD or you can enjoy the RWD setup that’s standard.

At the base level the QX50 offers you leather upholstery, power adjustable and heated front seats, a moonroof, dual zone climate controls, a rearview camera, push button starting, a six-speaker audio system, an auxiliary port, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and much more. The added rear legroom makes a huge difference in this SUV and you will enjoy the fact that you can carry along as much as 18.56 cubic feet of cargo behind the rear seats to ensure you have everything needed for your outing.

The QX50 gives you a great deal of amazing options to add to the vehicle and that value oriented Premium Package is where you want to start. For the price of this package you will add an 11-speaker Bose premium sound system, a power adjustable steering wheel, aluminum roof rails, an auto dimming rearview mirror, the HomeLink garage door opener and an improved climate system. Other additions you can add include a navigation system, power up rear seats, a bird’s eye view rearview camera, front and rear sonar parking aids, lane departure warnings, blind spot monitoring, forward collision alerts and an intelligent cruise control system.

This is one of the most energetic small SUVs on the market for you to drive. With the power packed in this engine you’ll feel more like you’re driving a sports sedan than an SUV. With this sporty feel, you have steering and suspension systems that are able to support the power and give you the agility and confidence on the road you want to enjoy.

Don’t overlook the QX50 from Infiniti as your next SUV choice. This is a value oriented luxury SUV that offers you the power you want, the ride you desire and the price you can easily afford.