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21 Apr 2021, 21:51 UTC ·
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Not exactly the FX successor that Infiniti loyalists expected, the QX55 is different in every respect from its predecessor. The front-biased AWD system and continuously variable transmission are two of the main differences, but The Fast Lane’s Nathan Adlen actually likes this car.
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The exterior design helps Infiniti stand out in the segment, especially the clamshell-style hood and sloping roofline that cuts into the cargo space of the QX55. Nathan also makes a case for the sculpted lines on the side profile, taillights, and a small button that opens the hatchback.
When it comes to driving, sightlines are pretty atrocious because of the shape of the pillars in the back. Nathan likes the continuously variable transmission at the beginning of his review but makes a 180-degree turn at the end of the video, where he says that a torque-converter or dual-clutch automatic would improve the QX55 a lot. He isn’t too big of a fan of the dual-screen infotainment system either, which looks outdated.