WHICH CAR LED THE 2018 BOSTON MARATHON?

April 30, 2018

The Boston Marathon is a great event that deserves a proper car to lead it forward. INFINITI is proud that the 2019 QX50 had that honor this year. The luxury crossover began the race, just ahead of the runners.

This has been designated as a Year of Service by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), the race’s traditional sponsor. INFINITI joined them in highlighting the good works of organizations and volunteers that serve people in need every day. The Semper Fi Fund was singled out for special recognition, and its volunteer Deb Kerr rode in the QX50 as it led the race.

The Semper Fi Fund takes care of injured military members. INFINITI donated $10,000 as part of its commitment to the BAA Year of Service.

Why was the 2019 QX50 a good pick for such a major marathon? The crossover is the first to have a VC-Turbo engine. Using variable compression ratio, INFINITI engineers have devised a powertrain that can regulate how much power it needs in a given situation. When you need to go faster, there’s plenty of horsepower. When there’s a challenge, a high torque rate sets the wheels in motion. However, when power isn’t needed, the engine knows how to cut back, preserving energy and fuel. It’s a good match for frugal owners and driving enthusiasts alike.

Engineers and designers have remade the QX50 with an all new architecture and a sleek aerodynamic exterior. Each nip, tuck and air inlet or outlet has a purpose that serves to make the vehicle more handsome and more wind resistant. The new look uses integrated doors to blur the lines between metal and glass on both sides. A higher stance raises the driver’s perch and provides 8.6 inches of ground clearance.

Another way the QX50 stands apart is through technology. The forward collision warning remains the only one with predictive capability. When a system can see further ahead, the driver has a better chance of avoiding a collision.

A new technology, the ProPilot, combines the forward collision warning and autobrake with the features of the lane departure system. On the interstate, the QX50 driver can call upon the system to do the driving. The lane keeper maintains the crossover’s trajectory while the cruise control slows down if traffic slows down. Of course, it also speeds up again when traffic allows. Only INFINITI has this futuristic technology on its crossovers today.

The finish line is in sight. Find the 2019 INFINITI QX50 now at INFINITI of Scottsdale.

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