2020 INFINITI QX50: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The biggest change for the 2020 INFINITI QX50 is a stronger standard safety package, with blind-spot warning, lane-departure warning, rear automatic braking and other driver aids fitted across the lineup. It is an equipment update rather than a redesign.

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About the 2020 INFINITI QX50

2nd generation, second model year after the 2019 redesign.

INFINITI positions the QX50 as a style-forward luxury crossover that mixes standout design and upscale materials with real family usefulness. Its core pitch is a roomy, flexible cabin, a sliding rear seat, a quiet interior and the brand’s VC-Turbo engine, which aims to blend strong power with good fuel economy. Compared with many rivals, the QX50 leans more toward comfort, interior space and design detail than sporty handling.

The 2020 QX50 ranges from the well-equipped PURE to the more comfort-focused LUXE and tech-oriented ESSENTIAL, all with the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The new SENSORY adds leather seating and a 16-speaker Bose audio system, while the new AUTOGRAPH tops the range with upgraded leather, a head-up display and lane-centering highway assistance.

What changed, by category

Safety

Lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams and rear parking sensors become standard across the lineup.

Tech

A new dual-screen infotainment system pairs an 8-inch upper display with a 7-inch lower touchscreen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard on every trim.

Styling

New SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH trims expand the upper end of the lineup with richer cabin materials, distinctive lighting and additional luxury equipment.

2020 INFINITI QX50 specs and features by trim

Feature	2020 INFINITI QX50LUXE5 in stock	2020 INFINITI QX50PURE1 in stock	2020 INFINITI QX50SENSORY1 in stock	2020 INFINITI QX50AUTOGRAPH0 in stock	2020 INFINITI QX50ESSENTIAL4 in stock
Engine	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Transmission	Automatic, Xtronic CVT	Automatic, Xtronic CVT	Automatic, Xtronic CVT	Automatic, Xtronic CVT	Automatic, Xtronic CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
MPG City	23 mpg	23 mpg	23 mpg	23 mpg	23 mpg
MPG Highway	29 mpg	29 mpg	29 mpg	29 mpg	29 mpg
Horsepower	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp	268 hp
Torque	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Trunk/Cargo	31.1 cu-ft	31.4 cu-ft	31.1 cu-ft	31.1 cu-ft	31.1 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in	38.7 in
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Adaptive Headlights
Alarm System
Blindspot Sensors
Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Lane Departure Warning
Active Lane Keep Assistance
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers
Rear View Camera
360 Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Heated Mirrors
LED Headlights
Memory Exterior Mirrors
Panorama Moon Roof
Roof Rails
Entertainment & Electronics
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
Smartphone Interface
Subwoofer
Comfort & Convenience
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
Cooled Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Integrated Garage Door Opener
Interior Ambient Lighting
Leather Seats
Memory Driver's Seat
Memory Front Seats
Memory Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Rear Window Shades
Remote Start
Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Wood Interior Trim

How the 2021 INFINITI QX50 compares

The most important change for the 2021 INFINITI QX50 is broader standard driver-assist technology, with ProPILOT Assist and related highway aids added to LUXE and higher trims. This is a light equipment update, not a redesign or powertrain change.

See the full 2021 changes

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest change to the 2020 INFINITI QX50?

The biggest change is that more safety features become standard on every 2020 QX50. These include lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic high beams and rear parking sensors.

Does the 2020 INFINITI QX50 have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes. Every 2020 INFINITI QX50 has standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through an updated system with an 8-inch upper display and a 7-inch lower touchscreen.

Which trims were added to the 2020 INFINITI QX50?

SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH were added for 2020. SENSORY emphasizes leather, premium audio and advanced lighting, while AUTOGRAPH adds the most upscale cabin materials and driver-assistance equipment in the lineup.

Was the 2020 INFINITI QX50 redesigned?

No. The 2020 QX50 carries over the engine, transmission and basic structure introduced with the 2019 redesign. Its changes focus on standard safety equipment, infotainment and two new upper trims.

What does the 2020 QX50 add over the 2019 model?

The 2020 QX50 adds a broader standard safety package, updated dual-screen infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and new SENSORY and AUTOGRAPH trims. The turbocharged engine and basic vehicle structure remain unchanged.

2020 INFINITI QX50 Reviews

What owners are saying about the 2020 INFINITI QX50.

3.9

2020 INFINITI QX50

(231 reviews)

5 stars (73)

4 stars (86)

3 stars (53)

2 stars (17)

1 star (2)

“Be aware that a QX50 Infinti does not have a spare tire and the run flat tires will leave you on the side of the road if you get a nail in one. Found out the hard way.”

LFLinda F.
2020 INFINITI QX50 Autograph AWD

“Beautiful and comfortable overall vehicle with functional cargo passenger seating and cargo space”

ALAdam L.
2020 INFINITI QX50 Essential AWD

“Love the vehicle, however, do not like the paint on it. Scratches very easily and does not seem sustainable for New England weather and roads.”

AWAshley W.
2020 INFINITI QX50 Luxe AWD