2023 Infiniti QX60

Pros

• Sufficient passenger space
• The cabin is quiet and made from high-quality materials.

Cons

• Handling and speed could be better.
• The front seats could be more comfortable for a high-end SUV because the ride can sometimes be too stiff or soft.

The QX60’s V6 engine makes an excellent sound when running and has smooth power. The QX60 went from 0 to 60 mph on our test track in 7.4 seconds. This put it in the middle of the pack. Everyday driving with the nine-speed automatic transmission is smooth and almost silent, but it can shift slowly when you need more power. We eventually turned off the feature because it caused the engine to start up jerkily at stoplights.

The QX60 could be better regarding how it handles. As the QX60 turns, it feels big and heavy. Also, the steering could be more precise and make you feel like you have little control over the car. The Acura MDX and the Audi Q7 are more fun to drive than the cars they compete with.

The inside of the QX60 is quiet, which is one of the things that makes it a luxury SUV. The only time the Infiniti makes noise is when there is a light breeze. The climate control system is another good thing about the QX60. The device is easy to use and understand, and it has air vents on the roof to help people in the second and third rows breathe. Our top-level Autobiography test vehicle had front seats that could be heated and cooled, as well as second-row seats that could be heated.

The front seats of the QX60 are both cosy and high-end. But after a while, you’ll notice that they could be more encouraging, and the boosting could be much more substantial. The seats in the second row are also complex and flat. On the other hand, the bumpy ride is the most unpleasant part. The QX60 is always smooth and balanced, but it is too stiff when it hits something and too soft when it’s going fast.

The QX60 is easy to get into because it has wide doors and, for an SUV, a low ride height. Taller drivers might find the instrument panel a little soft, but a comfortable steering wheel and many seat adjustments make it easy to find a comfortable driving position.

The rest of the QX60’s interior is also very high-end. The controls are set up in a way that makes sense.  The second row has a lot of legroom for four on a bench or two in captain’s chairs. However, adults in the third row may have to give up some of that space. The size of the QX60 can be scary in tight spaces, but the available surround-view camera system and digital rearview mirror are both beneficial and make up for the small rear window. There aren’t many blind spots because there’s a lot of side glass and big mirrors outside.

The 12.3-inch screen in the middle responds quickly to taps, but the way the menus are set up and some of the graphics look simple for a luxury car. Apple CarPlay lets you connect your phone both wirelessly and through a cable. On the other hand, Android Auto only enables you to connect via USB. The QX60 has many charging ports for the first and second rows of seats. The 17-speaker Bose sound system sounds suitable for a high-end system.

The voice controls could be better for a luxury SUV, and they can’t understand natural speech like many other systems can. Today, there are a lot of high-tech tools to help drivers, and most of them work well. In our tests, however, the adaptive cruise control was too cautious, causing the QX60 to slow down in traffic when it didn’t need to.

The QX60 has the same storage space as other SUVs in its class. Even though the QX60’s 14.5 cubic feet of space behind the third-row seats are a little less than some of its competitors in the class, it can still hold its own once the third-row seats are folded down (the Acura MDX offers 18.1 cubic feet). The trunk under the floor in the back is a valuable feature.

There are few places to store things inside the QX60, but there are plenty of places to hide your valuables. The centre console and door pockets look nice because they are lined with felt. In the QX60 we tested, the captain’s chairs were added to the second row, and there was enough storage space in the retractable console between those seats.

The maximum towing capacity for the QX60 is 6,000 pounds with optional towing equipment. The Lincoln Aviator and Mercedes-Benz GLE, also competitors, can tow more weight (7,700 and 6,700 pounds, respectively), but they do so at a higher price.

The all-wheel-drive QX60 gets 22 mpg on average, which is about average for the market, according to the EPA. On our 115-mile test route, our all-wheel-drive Infiniti got 21.3 mpg, a little less than we expected but still better than some of its thirstier competitors.

The Infiniti QX60 is a good value as a three-row midsize luxury SUV because it is well-equipped and nicely finished. The materials’ fit, finish, and quality is outstanding for an Infiniti and this very competitive class. It costs about the same as the Acura MDX and usually less than similar European SUVs like the Audi Q7.

The QX60 comes with a four-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a six-year/70,000-mile powertrain warranty, a little better than average for warranty coverage. There is free roadside assistance for four years or 60,000 miles, but no free maintenance exists.

The Infiniti QX60, more of a high-end station wagon than an SUV, has enough room for up to seven people to sit comfortably. The QX60 is comfortable and well-equipped, and it can compete with more expensive cars like the Mercedes GLE and Audi Q7 based on price alone. Since it has less refinement than some of its more expensive competitors, the QX60 might feel slow compared to other three-row SUVs that feel more responsive and refined.

The QX60 is hard to understand because it looks like the Nissan Pathfinder, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade. They all do the same work and cost about $10,000 less than the Infiniti. The QX60 is in hazy no-land mode because of this. Man’s man’s

Infiniti has yet to say much about the 2023 QX60, but we don’t think it will be very different from the 2022 model. If something changes, we’ll change our advice, but based on the model from last year, we recommend the Luxe trim. The QX60 is a good value because it has more convenient features than the Pure trim and is less expensive than the top-of-the-line Autograph model.

Infiniti Qx60 Models

The Infiniti QX60 comes in four trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, and Autograph. Every model comes with front-wheel drive as standard, and an all-wheel industry is an option for every model. A 3.5-liter V6 engine with 295 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque and nine-speed automatic transmission power, the QX60.