New INFINITI QX50 multi-tone interior inspired by luxury resort hotel

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NASHVILLE – The interior of the all-new 2019 INFINITI QX50 boasts a unique inspiration. The INFINITI design team created the on-trend, multi-tone color combination for the available Autograph interior inspired by the look and feel of luxury resort hotels.

The designers wanted a forward-thinking interior and to provide drivers with a luxury experience every time they entered their QX50 mid-size crossover. For the unique color combination, the design team drew inspiration from the experience one would have walking into a luxury resort beachfront hotel. Starting with warmer color tones, the rich chocolate brown replicates wood applications in the resort and the surrounding trees, followed by a creamy off-white representing the sand on a beach. The highlights of a cooler dark navy blue on the center console, reminiscent of the ocean water, strike the proper balance between warm and cool, creating a comfortable, yet invigorating environment.

The QX50 interior is in line with modern design trends. In response to consumers' continued embrace of color, designers are recognizing the need to show more color in their collections, according to the Pantone Color Institute. Highlighting a more multi-faceted color story, the three main colors of the QX50 Autograph interior are very similar to color tones at the forefront of this year's PANTONE® Fashion Color Trend Report 2018. A creamy Pantone color, called Coconut Milk, represents the classic mainstay of a white and/or off-white, while a rich chocolate color titled Emperador adds strength and substance and Pantone's classic navy-like Sailor Blue anchors the palette – just as the dark blue Ultrasuede® application does on the QX50 interior.

"The quest to find the perfect fit of materials, colors, forms and ergonomics have driven our designers and engineers to create the best interior INFINITI has ever produced," said Karim Habib, Executive Design Director, INFINITI Motor Company, Ltd. "The unrivaled interior space, carefully curated application of colors, high quality materials and advanced craftsmanship make the cabin as welcoming and comfortable as it is luxurious. The QX50's asymmetrical layout and calm, controlled atmosphere is designed to meet different needs of the driver and passengers."

The all-new QX50 interior is finished in supple leathers, tailored stitching and genuine........

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How many QX70 owners are planning to test drive one?

Doesn’t matter there’s not enough of us to sway them from their path.

They probably already sell 10 times as many QX60 s as the best year of FX//QX70 numbers anyway.
 
I brought my FX in for the long overdue airbag recall, and while they changed it out I asked to test drive the QX50.

They wouldn't let me on the freeway with it, so my impressions are just from a quick drive around the block, but my observation as follows:

- nice ride, smooth and composed, typical modern car. Very insulated, little steering or road feel.
- the 4-cylinder/CVT drivetrain feels powerful enough, but again, no freeway driving.
- dual-screen infotainment is terrible. Audio quality was mediocre, but the test car did not have the upgraded system.
- no Apple CarPlay/AndroidAuto? In 2018? In a luxury vehicle? Come on now...

Frankly, it feels like most other contemporary Crossover/SUV's (QX60/Murano/Highlander etc.) I've driven over the past few years, solid and competent, but unexciting and ultimately forgettable. However, if I'd never owned an FX, I'd probably be perfectly happy with it!

When my FX finally gives up, I doubt I'd replace it with a QX50. Logical choices would be the Macan/Cayenne or the F-Pace, but those are a little too snooty for me.
 
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