QX50 PURE

The first of the five 2023 QX50 trims is the PURE. Like the other four trim levels, the QX50 PURE gets 268 horsepower from a four-cylinder, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. This engine is paired with front-wheel or all-wheel drive as well as a continuously variable transmission and adaptive steering. On the PURE’s exterior, the QX50 is enhanced with LED headlights, heated side mirrors, 19-inch wheels and a power liftgate. Inside, you can appreciate an 8-inch central display screen, a 7-inch driver’s instrument panel, a dual-zone auto climate control system, keyless ignition, remote engine start, a six-speaker sound system, wireless device charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and simulated leather material. The QX50 PURE and the other trim levels are also smartly outfitted with numerous safety technologies. These include blind-spot intervention, a lane-keeping system, forward collision mitigation, rear automatic braking, lane departure mitigation, a blind-spot sensor, rear parking sensors with auto braking, auto high-beam assistance and adaptive cruise control. For all of the QX50’s trims, a digital key is optional.

QX50 SPORT

The 2023 QX50 SPORT is the mid-level trim, and it is distinguished by more athletic, dramatic touches throughout the exterior. These features include LED foglights, black roof rails, 20-inch wheels with a dark finish, a black grille and other black exterior trim pieces. Inside the SPORT trim, you can also appreciate ventilated front seats, premium leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, upgraded cabin lighting, a standard Bose sound system and a navigation system with traffic data. The SPORT’s safety features are also expanded. In addition to the other safety features offered in lower trim levels, the SPORT has traffic sign recognition, front parking sensors and a surround-view camera system.