The Differences are quite Astounding between the " up to 2017 " ( was no 2018 ) and 2019 to Present incarnations of the QX50 as this Thread exemplifies
As the Proud owner of 2016 . . .
Every time I get behind the wheel I feel like I'm Driving a Sport Coupe like . . .This
Built in Japan instead of at Nissan's Mexico Assembly Plant like the 2019 + models . .
On a FMS (
Front
Mid-
Ship Platform ~ with the VQ VHR 3.7 ~ 325 HP ~ behind the Front Axel ) like the 370Z
Having an AWD ~ it is 100% Rear Wheel Drive Biased ~ unless if needed ~ then the Fronts will engage
Sometimes on the Road and I see 2019 + QX50 and see ( Externally ) a better looking modern Crossover than my '08 technology and designed ( freshened for '16 & '17 ) First Generation EX EX35 EX37 QX50
Checking the Trade In Value on the Internet ~ I can get Exactly what I Paid for the car exactly 3 years ago when it had just 6,700 miles on it ( has 28,900 miles now ) which is crazy ~
In part to the weird Market and assuming also due to the Desirability of the 1st Generation with it's Driving Attributes
Prior to the QX50, Drove the Wheels off an '03 First year Nissan 350Z ( only 287 HP out of the 3.5 )
And I gott tell ya guys ~ Short of sitting up a bit Higher in the QX50 . . . .
The Sensation is the Exact Same as the 2 seat Sports Coupe . . .
The Dynamics are all there . . .
Prior to Nissan 350Z, I was never really a fan of any Japanese MFG's Offerings . .
My Time and Miles Spent with the Z changed my mind and prompted the INFINITI Purchase based on:
Reliability, Performance, and Peace of Mind from a Car than can take my driving abuse and still go on mile after mile with no issues or problems besides normal wear items like Tires and Brakes . . .