The INFINITI QX50 and the Audi Q5 embody the spirit of commanding attention through understated elegance and thoughtful design. Their sleek, chiseled lines and dynamic colorways speak volumes through their refined details. Complementing crisp LED headlights, the QX50 and the Q5 offer a painter's palette of rich, vibrant hues. The Audi Q5, however, lacks a notable, popular color.

Not only is the Dynamic Sunstone Red an exclusive color to the QX50, but its tri-coat clear metallic finish acts as a protective barrier from the elements while the metallic hues shimmer and burst like solar flares. The signature crescent-cut D pillar arches enhance this sense of constant motion. The gentle wrap-around look of the taillights propels you and your QX50 toward every next adventure.

After a long day at work, remote-activated approach lights guide you to the QX50 and the Q5, offering a warm welcome in the dark. However, the QX50 goes a step further with its optional puddle lights , thoughtfully illuminating potential hazards to ensure your arrival is as seamless as it is stylish.

Step inside the cabin, and you'll discover that luxury is more than design—it's about creating a space that engages the senses and elevates every moment. The INFINITI QX50 and the Audi Q5 feature meticulously crafted interiors, seamlessly blending tactile materials, elegant trims, and thoughtful details that transform every drive into an experience to savor.

Both luxury SUVs provide buttery-soft seating and the option for climate-controlled seats, ensuring a refined and relaxing journey. Yet, the QX50 sets itself apart with unique advantages tailored to a modern, discerning lifestyle:

• Vegan leather upholstery: Savor luxury while aligning your commute with eco-conscious values.
• Dynamic interior accents: For those passionate about performance, the QX50 offers an exclusive red interior option, bringing bold energy to the cabin—a contrast to the Q5's more subdued neutral tones.
• Sliding rear seats: Rear-seat passengers can adjust and recline their seats for a personalized experience, delivering enhanced comfort for long trips.

These features reflect the QX50's commitment to balancing sophistication with thoughtful design, creating a cabin that feels as dynamic and forward-thinking as you.

Staying connected is effortless with the INFINITI QX50’s and the Audi Q5’s technology-forward features. Both SUVs offer wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, granting access to your favorite playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks

But connectivity doesn’t stop at entertainment. Sync your calendar, send and receive audio text messages, and ensure you’re always in touch, even on the go.

The INFINITI QX50 takes it further with standard features like a wireless charging pad and an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot. Say goodbye to cords as you keep your phone charged and enjoy the ability to check emails or surf the web from a parked position. These thoughtful additions turn the QX50 into your mobile command center, wherever your journey takes you.

The INFINITI QX50 and the Audi Q5 reduce driving fatigue with advanced driver-assist features that simplify your time on the road. The QX50's ProPILOT Assist suite includes Steering Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control, using cutting-edge technology to maintain a safe following distance and keep your vehicle centered within its lane. While the Q5 offers a comparable system, the QX50 delivers these features intuitively.

Navigation is another standout area where the QX50 shines. Its advanced features include:

• Real-Time Traffic Display: Avoid delays with up-to-the-minute traffic updates.
• Real-Time Weather Display: Stay ahead of changing weather conditions.
• Voice-Activated Navigation System: Get hands-free, precise directions to your destination.

While the Audi Q5 provides similar navigation capabilities, these features are standard on the QX50 Sport AWD trim. In contrast, the Q5 requires a premium Audi Connect NAV subscription.

Turbocharged engines bring efficiency and excitement to the INFINITI QX50 and the Audi Q5. Each SUV delivers a spirited performance, but the QX50 proves that not all turbo engines are created equal, offering a more engaging and dynamic commute.

The difference becomes even clearer regarding transmissions. The Audi Q5's 7-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth gear shifts, while the QX50's continuously variable transmission (CVT) redefines responsiveness. Unlike traditional gear ratios, the CVT continuously adjusts throttle response and vehicle output to match driving conditions and patterns. The result? A smoother, more responsive feel and potentially better fuel efficiency, as the engine exerts less effort than conventional transmissions.

Practicality meets elegance with the INFINITI QX50 and the Audi Q5, offering features that simplify everyday life. The QX50's Motion-Activated Liftgate ensures effortless cargo access. With your hands full, all it takes is a wave of your foot under the bumper to watch the liftgate glide open—no fumbling for keys required. While convenient, the Q5's power tailgate still requires you to press a button on the key fob, adding an extra step.

Beyond convenience, these SUVs cater to an elevated lifestyle. Imagine loading up the QX50 with fresh finds from a farmer’s market or storing weekend luggage in its versatile 61.5-cubic-foot cargo area—all with ease and style.

In comparison, the Audi Q5 offers a polished experience but leans more traditional in its approach. The QX50's innovation and its effortless usability set a new benchmark for luxury SUVs, making it a companion as forward-thinking as you are.