Compare the 2025 INFINITI QX55 Luxe vs Essential – Frisco, TX

Specs at a Glance

The 2025 INFINITI QX55 is a stylish SUV that combines a sleek exterior with a spacious interior. This small luxury SUV offers a well-balanced mix of performance, passenger space, and features, all powered by a robust engine. With its unique coupe-inspired design, the QX55 also provides more cargo space than many competitors in the same category. If you’re considering the QX55 but keeping an eye on your budget, the Luxe and Essential trims deliver a variety of premium amenities and essentials. Here’s a closer look at how these two trims stack up.

Performance

Both the Luxe and Essential trims share the same powertrain, featuring a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that produces 268 horsepower and up to 280 lb-ft of torque. An automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive are included across both trims, ensuring confident performance.

Appearance

The Luxe and Essential trims boast a coupe-style body design, with subtle differences setting them apart. Both trims come equipped with LED headlights, while the Luxe also includes roof rails, 20-inch wheels, a power liftgate, and heated mirrors. The Essential trim upgrades to adaptive headlights that turn with the steering and adds rain-sensing wipers. Both trims offer two interior color options. The Luxe comes with five exterior paint colors, while the Essential trim offers an additional sixth option.

Features

Seating five passengers, the Luxe and Essential trims vary slightly in their feature sets. Leather upholstery is standard on both trims—a rarity for SUVs starting at the base level. The Luxe includes a sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a dual-screen infotainment system, and a six-speaker audio setup with satellite radio. It also features a wireless smartphone charger, Android Auto, and wireless Apple CarPlay, along with power-adjustable seats for the driver and front passenger.

The Luxe trim also comes loaded with safety features, including lane-keep assist, forward and reverse collision warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot intervention, rear cross-traffic warning, and rear parking sensors. The Essential trim adds extra tech such as front parking sensors, traffic sign recognition, and a surround-view camera system.

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Price is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excluding destination charge, tax, title, license and options. Dealer sets actual price.
* EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.