Infiniti QX55 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated

The final 2025 Infiniti QX55 came in three grades: LUXE ($50,150), ESSENTIAL ($55,100) and SENSORY ($58,650), before the $1,350 destination charge. All three share a 268-hp 2.0L VC-Turbo, a CVT and standard AWD, so the differences are equipment, not performance.

Previous QX55 trim levels: QX55, final model year (2025)

The 2025 QX55 was unchanged from 2024. Infiniti says QX55 production concluded in 2025.[1][2]

Infiniti QX55 QX55, final model year (2025) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2025, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
LUXE$50,150excl. $1,350 destination (2025 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • 20-inch wheels, ProPILOT Assist, heated front seats
  • Wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
[1]
ESSENTIAL$55,100excl. $1,350 destination (2025 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • Around View Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition, navigation
  • Climate-controlled front seats, Bose Performance Series 16-speaker audio
[1]
SENSORY$58,650excl. $1,350 destination (2025 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • Semi-aniline leather, open-pore maple trim, head-up display
  • Motion-activated liftgate, heated rear seats, enhanced ambient lighting
[1]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Infiniti pricing source.

Previous QX55 trim levels: QX55 launch (2022 model year)

The QX55 launched in spring 2021 as a 2022 model with standard AWD, 20-inch wheels and wireless Apple CarPlay on every grade. Infiniti's release lists ESSENTIAL at $51,600 in a footnote also attached to SENSORY; the body text gives SENSORY as $57,050, which we use.[3]

Infiniti QX55 QX55 launch (2022 model year) trims in ladder order with 2022 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
TrimBase MSRP (2022, USD)EnginesKey standard equipment
LUXE$46,500excl. $1,025 destination (2022 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • Base model at launch
[3]
ESSENTIAL$51,600excl. $1,025 destination (2022 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • Navigation, perforated leather, climate-controlled front seats
  • Around View Monitor, heated steering wheel, Bose 16-speaker audio
[3]
SENSORY$57,050excl. $1,025 destination (2022 MY); AWD standard
  • 2.0L VC-Turbo inline-4 (268 hp, 280 lb-ft), CVT
  • Semi-aniline leather, open-pore wood trim, tri-zone climate
  • Motion-activated liftgate, ambient lighting
[3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from an Infiniti pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What trims did the 2025 Infiniti QX55 come in?

LUXE ($50,150), ESSENTIAL ($55,100) and SENSORY ($58,650), before $1,350 destination. AWD is standard on all three.

What does the QX55 ESSENTIAL add over LUXE?

Around View Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition, navigation, climate-controlled front seats, rain-sensing wipers and Bose 16-speaker audio, for $4,950 more.

What does the QX55 SENSORY add?

Semi-aniline leather, open-pore maple trim, a head-up display, a motion-activated liftgate, enhanced ambient lighting and heated rear seats.

Do QX55 trims have different engines?

No. Every QX55 uses the 268-hp, 280 lb-ft 2.0L VC-Turbo with a CVT and AWD.

How much was the QX55 at launch?

The 2022 QX55 started at $46,500 for LUXE, with ESSENTIAL at $51,600 and SENSORY at $57,050, before $1,025 destination.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Infiniti for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

  1. 2025 INFINITI QX55 pricing starts at $50,150 (Jul 9, 2024) — INFINITI USA Newsroom (usa.infinitinews.com)
  2. INFINITI closes 2025 with record QX80 sales and segment-leading growth (Jan 5, 2026) — INFINITI USA Newsroom (usa.infinitinews.com)
  3. All-new 2022 INFINITI QX55 primed for showtime (Feb 16, 2021) — INFINITI USA Newsroom (usa.infinitinews.com)

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