2023 INFINITI QX55 Essential

The QX55 is Infiniti's coupe-styled compact SUV, a sleeker take on the QX50 that trades some cargo space for a sloping roofline. It's a comfortable cruiser that handles city streets and highways with ease, though the ride is a touch firmer than the QX50's. Inside, you get a dual-screen infotainment setup and supportive seats, but rear headroom is tight for taller passengers. Standard ProPILOT Assist brings adaptive cruise and lane centering, and the top trims add a surround-view camera and wireless phone charging. The Essential is the middle trim, adding a surround-view camera and wireless charging over the Luxe while skipping the Sensory’s upgraded audio and semi-aniline leather. Its 2.0L I4 makes 268 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with a automatic transmission and all-wheel drive; you’ll get 25 mpg combined in mixed driving.