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2022 INFINITI QX55: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for 2022 is the arrival of the QX55 itself: this is the model's all-new first year. It launches as a coupe-roof companion to the QX50 with standard AWD on every trim.
About the 2022 INFINITI QX55
1st generation QX55, first year (all-new for 2022).
Infiniti positions the QX55 as a style-led luxury crossover coupe for drivers who want something more expressive than a traditional small SUV. The brand leans on its fastback shape, quiet and upscale cabin, standard AWD, and strong feature content rather than hard-edged performance. Its core appeal is getting standout design and everyday usefulness in one vehicle, with more rear-seat and cargo practicality than many rival coupe-style luxury crossovers.
The 2022 QX55 is positioned as a style-focused luxury crossover, with the LUXE trim covering the main comfort, connectivity, and safety features. ESSENTIAL steps up to leather, cooled front seats, Bose audio, navigation, and a surround-view camera, while SENSORY adds richer leather, wood trim, a head-up display, and a driver-assistance system with adaptive cruise control and steering help.
What changed, by category
Structural
INFINITI introduced the QX55 as a distinct model alongside the QX50, marking the start of the QX55's first generation.
Styling
The QX55 uses a coupe-like fastback roofline and its own body and cabin package, giving it a more dramatic shape than the QX50.
Powertrain
Every 2022 QX55 has a 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive.
Tech
Dual-screen infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto are standard throughout the 2022 lineup.
2022 INFINITI QX55 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 54.1 cu-ft | 54.1 cu-ft | 54.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Was there a 2021 INFINITI QX55?
No. The 2022 QX55 was the model's first year and the beginning of its first generation.
How is the 2022 INFINITI QX55 related to the QX50?
The 2022 QX55 is a separate coupe-roof companion to the QX50. It has a more sloped, fastback-style roof and its own body and cabin package.
Does every 2022 INFINITI QX55 have all-wheel drive?
Yes. All-wheel drive is standard on every 2022 QX55, along with a 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission.
What trims make up the 2022 INFINITI QX55 lineup?
The 2022 QX55 lineup consists of LUXE, ESSENTIAL, and SENSORY. LUXE covers the core features, ESSENTIAL adds major comfort and technology upgrades, and SENSORY is the most richly equipped version.
What does the 2022 QX55 ESSENTIAL add over the LUXE?
The 2022 QX55 ESSENTIAL adds leather seating, cooled front seats, Bose audio, navigation, a surround-view camera, a heated steering wheel, and memory settings for the driver's seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.
2022 INFINITI QX55 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 INFINITI QX55.
4.2
2022 INFINITI QX55
(191 reviews)
“Great styling and great performance. Wonderful vehicle. Wish it did not require premium gas.”
“Fun to drive, sleek look and features (top of line model). Dashboard is surprisingly not digital, and Android must be plugged in to mirror... disappointment.”