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Infiniti · model year 2025
2025 Infiniti QX50
SUV · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
- 143 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #143 of 479 - 10 Infiniti cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 493 - 253 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #253 of 521 - 581 2025 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #581 of 1,273 - 878 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #878 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a small front-wheel-drive SUV with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission. It returns 26 MPG combined, with 23 MPG city and 29 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,150 and tailpipe emissions at 343 grams per mile. It runs on gasoline.
Good to know
- 26 MPG combined gasoline rating
- 29 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel-drive SUV layout
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 23 MPG city rating
- 343 grams of CO2 per mile
- EPA annual fuel cost of $3,150
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small front-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Routes with more highway than city driving
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 makes sense for buyers who want a compact gasoline SUV. Front-wheel drive and the automatic gearbox keep the setup familiar. Fuel use is most favorable on open roads, where it reaches 29 MPG, while city travel falls to 23 MPG. The EPA's $3,150 yearly fuel estimate is the number to budget around. Its 26 MPG combined result provides a basis for comparison with other small SUVs.
What it is
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 is a small sport utility vehicle with front-wheel drive. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine sends power through an automatic AV-S8 transmission.
It is a gasoline model. The body and EPA class both place it among small SUVs.
The numbers
The key figure is 26 MPG combined. That rating blends the QX50's 23 MPG city result and 29 MPG highway result, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.
Its tailpipe output is 343 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual gasoline cost at $3,150. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how much you drive, but the combined rating gives the useful baseline for comparing fuel use.
How it compares
The QX50 is rated at 26 MPG combined. Its 23 city and 29 highway ratings show how the result changes with the type of driving.
Who it suits
The QX50 suits a driver who wants a gasoline SUV with front-wheel drive and a clear split between city and highway economy. It fits someone who values highway mileage more than urban fuel use.
Trade-offs
The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive. Its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine pairs with an automatic transmission rather than a manual.
The 29 MPG highway rating is 6 MPG higher than its 23 MPG city rating. That gap matters if most of your miles are in town.
Verdict
Choose the 2025 QX50 if a small gasoline SUV, front-wheel drive, and automatic shifting match your daily route. Its 26 MPG combined rating offers a simple benchmark, while the $3,150 EPA annual fuel estimate puts the ongoing cost in view. Highway commuters get the stronger 29 MPG figure; drivers in heavy traffic should plan around 23 MPG city use.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 26 MPG
- City MPG
- 23 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,150
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 343 g per mile
- Model year
- 2025
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AV-S8)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What fuel does the 2025 Infiniti QX50 use?
It uses gasoline.
What is the QX50's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 23 MPG city and 29 MPG highway.
How much does fuel cost per year for this QX50?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,150.
Is the 2025 QX50 front-wheel drive?
Yes. This model is a front-wheel-drive small SUV.
What engine and transmission does it have?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic AV-S8 transmission.
How much CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 343 grams of CO2 per mile.
Where can I compare its fuel use with other SUVs?
It is rated at 26 MPG combined.
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