(Posted on Apr 8, 2018 at 07:00PM by Jennifer DeRango)
Avengers: Infinity War is slated to hit theaters here in Seattle on April 26 and fans of the American superhero genre are giddy with anticipation. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney, the nineteenth film in this epic series features a new cast member that our dealership can’t wait to see on the big screen.
According to Matthew Mueller of Comicbook.com, the all-new 2019 QX50 is expected to be “... A prominent factor at some point during the film.†The director, Joe Russo gave an interview with Entertainment Weekly where he described the movie’s “90’s heist genre component,†which is sure to have us on edge when the redesigned INFINITI crossover is on the screen.
It’s not surprising that Marvel would include the all-new QX50 in its latest cinematic thrill ride. Equipped with the world’s first production-ready Variable Compression Turbo engine (which we detailed in an earlier post), the SUV delivers sports car performance (268 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque) with eco-minded efficiency (24 MPG city, 31 MPG highway). The motor is bolted to the cylinder head through plasma-transferred wire arc liners, which reduce lag and spool-up time.
We also can’t help but surmise that the 2019 QX50 will show off its suite of driver technologies on the big screen at the end of the month. The brand’s ProPILOT system gives the vehicle semi-autonomous (superhero?) abilities through Forward Emergency Braking, Steering Assist, Advanced Intelligent CC, and Distance Control. We imagine the premium crossover dodging doom all on its own - and we can’t wait to see if we are right.
Stay tuned for more information on the QX50’s Hollywood debut and, in the meantime, stop by to take it for a test drive.Â