(Posted on Aug 1, 2018 at 07:07AM by Reanne Derkson)
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the most significant difference. We know it’s easy to get caught up in some of the more headline-worthy aspects of the 2019 INFINITI QX50 — like, say, for example, the proprietary VC-Turbo engine it’s packing. However, don’t automatically gloss over the words “rear sliding bench†on a spec sheet. While it may not seem like a such a great deal, the motion capability of the seating venue not only improves passenger comfort but also allows for increased cargo space.
The QX50 is one of only a few vehicles in its segment category to offer such a feature. Impressively, occupants can enjoy up to 38.7 inches of legroom. That’s sufficient enough for most all riders to be able to cross their legs with ease.
Furthermore, the moving second row also positively impacts the trunk area. In its most extreme position, owners are granted 31.1 cu-ft for stowing their belongings, groceries, or other items. However, the expanse can easily be extended by manipulating the bank to allow for up to 64.4 cu-ft.. Needless to say, with those kinds of numbers it can accommodate up to three golf bags or a whole lot of shopping totes.
Want to come check it out for yourself? Swing by our dealership today and one of our representatives will be happy to show you how it works.
(Posted on Jul 1, 2018 at 03:17PM by Danielle Smyth)
The 2019 QX50 boasts a number of fabulous features, including its blind spot sensor. Perhaps you’ve heard of other vehicles with this technology. You might have a general sense as to what this means without understanding it in full. Here are some basics about the amenity.
INFINITIs with blind spot sensors are working hard for your protection one hundred percent of the time. They boast a device that tracks traffic behind and alongside you. Using ultrasonic or radar on the sides and rear of the SUV, this safety feature keeps tabs on other cars, until they are no longer in your way.
The idea behind this technology is to prevent you from inadvertently moving into a position already occupied by another vehicle. This is all too easy to do when the car is in your blind spot, hence the need for these sensors (and the reason for their name).
You’ll be alerted via an indicator light on your side mirror whenever there is a vehicle in your blind spot. This way, when you check before switching lanes, you’ll know immediately whether or not it is safe to do so.
Intrigued? Stop by INFINITI of Tacoma today and test drive the fabulous 2019 QX50, filled with assistive technologies like blind spot monitoring. You’ll love everything about it!
(Posted on May 5, 2018 at 12:00AM by Reanne Derkson)
Torque is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot in the auto industry as it relates to performance. Like, did you know the 2019 INFINITI QX50 is capable of producing 268 HP with 280 lb-ft of torque? While we understand that HP is in reference to the get-up-and-go factor of a vehicle, let’s take a look at what the latter variable has to do with things.
Picture a lug wrench on a bolt. When you turn that wrench, you’re applying a twisting force that rotates an object. However, according to How Stuff Works, “unlike HP, even if the object doesn't move, torque can still be exerted on it.†This makes sense if we consider our example. If the bolt is already as tight as it can be, we can still exert a force onto the lever regardless of whether or not it is affected.
Okay, so now that we understand what it is, let’s discuss how it’s measured. Using a pounds-feet scale — or lb-ft, for short — the "pounds" relates to the force, while the feet are indicative of the actual length of a lever. So, if you apply 100 lbs of pressure onto an arm that is 1 ft long, the result is 100 lb-ft of torque. Â
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At the end of the day, torque tells us how much work is being done, whereas HP refers to how fast it's happening.
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