There's an increase of 51
hp over the previous model, and the addition of an active twin clutch, allows power to be distributed individually to the rear wheels, offering efficient performance when the ground doesn't want to cooperate.
Not exact matches
Overall power output stands at 268
hp (200 kW) and 280 lb - ft (380 Nm), while fuel efficiency is announced at 27 mpg US combined for the front - wheel - drive
model (26 mph for the all - wheel - drive variant), a 35 % improvement
over the
previous QX50 V6.
It produced a maximum power of 320
hp between 5,500 and 6,500 rpm, a 20
hp improvements
over the
previous model.
Nevertheless, the new coupe should have a performance edge
over the
previous generation, thanks to its new engines — a naturally aspirated 158 -
hp 2.0 - liter four - cylinder (in LX and LX - P
models) and a 174 -
hp 1.5 - liter turbo four (EX-T, EX-L, and Touring).
A cynic may argue the upgraded 1.5 - litre turbo engine is a little understated, too, in that it makes just 205
hp and 180 lb - ft of torque, which aren't huge jumps
over the
previous naturally aspirated
model.
The engine's peak output and torque are up 30
hp and 9 lb - ft, respectively,
over the
previous model.
[13] As a result, it produced 109 PS DIN (80 kW; 108
hp) or 125 PS SAE at 6,000 rpm, an increase of 3 PS DIN (2 kW; 3
hp)
over the
previous model, [13] and significantly more torque.