(Posted on Jul 15, 2018 at 08:11PM by Kiera Dailey)
With their elegant style and top-of-the-line tech, INFINITI vehicles are highly regarded for their beauty and brains. But a recent partnership with the Mongolian Institute of Paleontology and Geology and the Hong Kong Chapter of The Explorers Club proves that this luxury fleet has its fair share of brawn as well.
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The Explorers Club is known for making history. They were the first to visit the North and South Poles, and they uncovered the ocean floor. This adventurous trend continues now at their camp in the Gobi Desert, where they, along with the Institute, have uncovered a number of important fossils: including a very rare primitive horned dinosaur in Bugyn Tsav.
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Where does INFINITI come in? Until recently, paleontologists would survey land by foot. For this 20-day expedition, however, a fleet of 2019 QX50s took them far and wide to prospect the topography. Throughout the experience, the hardy vehicles were subjected to sandstorms, boiling summer temperatures, and treacherous terrains.... and they endured all of this with ease.
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The 2019 QX50 gets its power from the first-of-its-kind VC-T engine, which yields class-leading performance (268 HP) and superior economy (24 city/30 highway). A brand new suspension damping control system affords drivers a steady ride; and, when paired with a minimum ground clearance of 8.6-in., it also allows them to roll over every obstacle.
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With revolutionary tech and engineering, INFINITI is also in the business of making history. It’s no surprise that the Institute and Explorer's Club chose the luxury vehicle company as their partner.
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Learn more about the brand new 2019 QX50 and schedule your test drive at INFINITI of Tacoma in Fife, Washington today!Â
(Posted on Jul 10, 2018 at 10:15PM by Kiera Dailey)
With the reveal of the first-of-its-kind combustion engine, the auto world is already charmed with the new 2019 INFINITI QX50 - but that isn’t the only thing this luxury crossover has going for it.Â
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The midsize SUV is the first production model in the world with front and rear side members made from Nissan’s Super High Formability Steel (SHF). This state-of-the-art material boasts a superior tensile strength of 980 megapascals and accounts for 27% of the vehicle’s construction. The durable metal has remarkable pliability that allows companies to create parts that are much thinner than conventional ones, according to Green Car Congress.
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These advancements promise a future of lighter vehicles that can be made without sacrificing strength and safety. Though parts created with the new material are much thinner than those made with standard steel, they maintain the ability to absorb energy during collision.You’ll also notice an improvement in torsional rigidity, which means reduced noise in the cabin and an overall resistance to flex and body vibrations.Â
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While the SUV only sees a nominal weight loss (less than 100 lbs.) over its predecessor, there is a reported 30% increase in fuel economy. The 2019 QX50, with a combined 26 mpg (24 city/30 highway), surpasses the 2017 model and its 20 mpg combined (17 city/24 highway).Â
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This is all in line with the initiative announced by Nissan to lower CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 40%. We’re certain to see more INFINITI models made with SHF down the road. Â
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Curious to see how the 2019 INFINITI QX50 handles on the road? Stop by our dealership today to set up a test drive.
(Posted on Jun 20, 2018 at 12:00AM by Reanne Derkson)
The 2019 INFINITI QX50 is many things. It's a class-defying crossover, a host for the world’s first production-ready compression ratio engine, and the most advanced carrier to ever hit Washington’s roads. So, it should come as no surprise then, that on top of all that, it is also as aerodynamic as a sports utility vehicle can be.
As a key to the CUV's refined design, engineers placed particular focus on streamlining the exterior. The result is a six percent improvement on the drag coefficient over previous generation models. It currently earns 0.32 in the Cd department, which is significantly lower than even many performance cars.
This impressive stat can be attributed, in part, to the sleek body shape. A clamshell hood that flows effortlessly into the slanted A-pillars and an enclosed undercarriage encourage effective airflow over, around, and under the QX50 with minimal turbulence. Meanwhile, the bumpers and wheel arches were intentionally created to feature multiple slits that serve as inlets and outlets that assist in the efficient movement of currents through the vehicle openings.
Want to learn more about the QX50 and its breathtaking (pun intended!) architecture? Swing by our dealership today!