(Posted on Mar 15, 2018 at 03:00AM by Jennifer DeRango)
The INFINITI QX50 has just arrived - but it's already making a big impression. This luxury crossover recently snagged the spotlight at the 45th annual Twin Cities Auto Show, stunning critics with its world-first technologies and aggressive design.Â
The premium compact SUV boasts much more than the luxury brand’s newest design language. Two decades of INFINITI engineering has resulted in the world’s first variable compression (VC) engine, which has subsequently made its debut beneath the hood of the 2019 QX50. This class-exclusive motor changes its compression ratio via a seamless and intelligent multi-link system. Occurring in less than one second, the piston contracts to a 14:1 ratio for improved efficiency before extending its reach to 8:1 for enhanced performance.
Intuitive in design and deed, the multi-link VC-Turbo responds according to driver behavior. Aggressive throttling, for example, will result in a full-retraction of the system, while a steady mix of normal input will return constant variations of the compression ratio.
Experience this world-first technology by visiting our showroom and taking the 2019 INFINITI QX50 for a test drive.
