Infiniti to Debut QX50 Concept in Detroit

The upcoming Detroit auto show will mark the debut of the Infiniti QX50 Concept, a precursor to an all-new luxury mid-size SUV.

Design-wise, the QX50 Concept is a follow-up to the 2016 QX Sport Inspiration and shows how Infiniti is bringing its 'Powerful Elegance' design language to a production model.

The concept car features what Infiniti calls a “cabin-oriented” design, with muscular lines intended to create an appearance that is both dynamic and practical.

Inside, the cabin is driver-centric without forgetting the passengers, unifying the design style with an exterior that is both modern and dynamic, yet meticulously crafted. The interior of this concept car also demonstrates the desire to create new design standards.

The QX50 Concept will also showcase Infiniti's autonomous driving technologies. Since the Japanese automaker wants to focus on driver intervention, its philosophy is that all autonomous driving systems ensure that the driver remains in full control of the vehicle.

In other words, the system will act as a “co-pilot,” taking on tasks like navigating the highway or monitoring surrounding vehicles. The QX50’s autonomous driving assistance systems will preview a suite of technologies that Infiniti will equip its future production models with.

In addition to this concept, Infiniti also brought to this year's North American Auto Show its super-efficient VC-Turbo turbocharged engine technology. This engine was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show and is the world's first engine with a variable compression ratio, delivering 268 horsepower and 390 Nm (287 lb-ft) of torque.

The North American Auto Show - NAIAS 2017 will take place from January 8 to 22 in Detroit, USA.

According to Dan Tri