Infiniti Suspending QX50 Production Due to Chip Shortage

Infiniti is temporarily halting production of its remodeled QX50 compact SUV due to the ongoing microchip shortage, leaving the brand's dealers short on stock on two important models now.

Assembly of the QX50 at Infiniti's plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, will be suspended in June, Automotive News reports.

An Infiniti spokesperson confirmed the suspension and noted that production of the Q50 sedan in Japan will also be halted next month.

“We continue to work closely with our suppliers and partners to assess the impact of supply chain issues and minimize disruption to our retailers and customers”, the spokesperson said.

The QX50 is Infiniti's best-selling model and accounts for about one-third of the brand's U.S. sales (according to first quarter figures for this year).

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