Comparison - Infiniti QX55 Essential 2022 - vs - Ford Explorer ST-Line 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
52,625
Updated: 
17 Apr 2021
$
46,600
Updated: 
21 Aug 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2022
Total Seating: 
5
6
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.00gals
17.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Hermosa Blue
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Dynamic Sunstone Red
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Slate Gray
#4A5F6A
Liquid Platinum
#D0D0D0
Graphite Shadow
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Color: 
Stone Blue Metallic
#3C516B
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
#FDFFFB
Atlas Blue Metallic
#0741D6
Iconic Silver Metallic
#C7CAD0
Carbonized Gray Metallic
#4F453E
Agate Black Metallic
#303030
Forged Green Metallic
#374448
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
#E60E28

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Smooth ride for its size
New engine software and hardware smooth out the driving experience
Many premium features included as standard
Good cargo space compared with other "coupe" SUVs

Cons
Roofline cuts into rear headroom
Some interior parts feel substandard
Stale infotainment graphics and low-resolution camera for a luxury vehicle
Significantly more expensive than related QX50

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Many standard safety features
Cushy, supportive seats

Cons
Disjointed ride and handling
Unrefined transmission
Outdated infotainment system

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.30L
Torque: 
280ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
310ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
268hp
at 5 600rpm
300hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
yes
Side view Camera: 
yes
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
360-degree camera
adaptive cruise control
Intelligent Key with Illuminated Push Button Ignition
12 Volt outlets in center console, rear of center console and cargo areas
Around View® Monitor
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Adaptive Cruise Control
Keyless Ignition
Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
Rear Parking Sensors
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
186.30in
198.80in
Width: 
85.10in
78.90in
Height: 
63.80in
69.90in
Ground Clearance: 
7.90in
Front Track: 
64.40in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
Wheel Base: 
110.20in
119.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.90
40.70
Rear Head Room: 
36.90
40.50
Front Leg Room: 
39.60in
43.00in
Rear leg room: 
38.70in
39.00in
Front Hip Room: 
55.60in
59.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.90in
61.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.80in
59.10in
Rear Shoulder room: 
57.10in
61.90in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
54.10cu.ft
87.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5300lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
26.90cu.ft
18.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
21.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
22.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4021.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power windows with illuminated switches and front-window one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse feature
Power door locks with automatic locking feature
Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leather-appointed seating
Dark aluminum interior trim accents
Driver 2-way power lumbar support
8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats
2-driver memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
Climate controlled front seats
6 -Way Power Passenger Seat
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Leatherette
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Passenger Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40-split folding rear seatbacks
Rear seat slide, recline, and fold flat function
Folding center armrest
Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats
Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control
Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson strut with coil springs over shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link, stabilizer bar
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system
Front sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extenders
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Three Zone Climate Control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto™
16-speaker Bose sound system
Streaming audio via Bluetooth® wireless technology
SiriusXM® Radio with Advanced Audio Features 3 month complimentary trial
USB Connection Ports (Type-A and -C, charging in console and one for second row)(w/ iPod® Interface)
1 Subwoofer(S)
12 Total Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Bang & Olufsen Premium Brand Speakers
USB Connection
USB With External Media Control
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Moonroof with power open/close/tilt
Roof rails
Integrated rear spoiler
Privacy Glass
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Rear window defroster
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20-inch
20 In.
Wheels more: 
Painted Alloy Wheels
Temporary Spare Tire
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Rear disc brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot Warning
Predictive Forward Collision Warning
Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Automatic Braking
Vehicle Security System (Hood and Rear Liftgate Sensors)
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Emergency Braking Preparation
Post-Collision Safety System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
4-Wheel ABS
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Options

Packages: 
ProASSIST package
Equipment Group 250A
Outfitters Bike – FrontLoader
Outfitters Cargo – MegaWarrior
Outfitters Cargo – SkyBox
Class IV Trailer Tow Package
Smoker's Package
Exterior Options: 
License Plate Bracket
Dual Panel Moonroof
Splash Guards
Wheel Lock Kit
Roof-Rail Crossbars
Roof Rails
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Floor Mats W/Carpet Mats
Dual-Headrest DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System
Cargo Area Management System
2nd Row Bench
Cooler Bag W/Adjustable Carrying Strap
Cargo Organizer - Large
Cargo Mat
Cargo Organizer - Standard

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony, leatherette/sueded microfiber
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