QX60

Make
Infiniti
Segment
SUV

Though there are several fresher models in the automaker's lineup, the QX60 remains Infiniti's best-selling vehicle. This is surprising given the outgoing QX60 arrived back in 2012, then badged as the JX35. After nearly a decade, the 2022 Infiniti QX60 is here, bringing a total refresh to a model that sorely needed it. This second-generation QX60 arrives riding on the same Nissan D platform used by the recently updated Pathfinder.

With fresh styling, a luxurious interior, and tons of new technology, the 2022 QX60 looks ready to burst into the three-row luxury SUV segment. While this new model seems like a huge improvement over the outgoing generation, it won't be without some stiff competition in this space.

Revamped Styling

Previewed by the QX60 Monograph Concept, the new QX60 is a bold departure from the dated current model. Infiniti says its new design language combines "powerful athleticism with harmony and simplicity." The sleek headlights and taillights give off a premium appearance, as does the origami in the grille. Infiniti's new Moonbow Blue color accentuates the QX60's flowing lines, while the available two-tone black roof visually lowers the body. 20-inch alloy wheels fill the arches with a stylish machined finish.

Dimensionally, it's easy to see the Nissan Pathfinder's body peeking out from the QX60's skin. Both cars share a 114.2-inch wheelbase, and the overall lengths are within an inch of each other. The QX60 is significantly wider than its mainstream sibling at 86 inches, but the two share a 69.7-inch height.

Pathfinder Power

The all-new QX60 isn't quite as fresh under the hood, where it uses the same 3.5-liter VQ series V6 found in the mainstream Pathfinder. Infiniti has tuned the engine to produce more power on premium fuel, so the QX60 produces 284 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torque compared to the Pathfinder's 284 hp and 259 lb-ft of torque.

The outgoing continuously variable transmission is replaced by a new nine-speed automatic transmission sourced from ZF. This new transmission improves the towing capacity to 6,000 pounds, a 20% increase. Front-wheel drive is the standard drivetrain, but an advanced all-wheel-drive system is available optionally. Fuel economy figures are not yet available, though they should be similar to the Pathfinder's 23 mpg combined.

An Interior From This Decade

The cabin in the last QX60 felt like it was designed in the early 2010s before technology truly took over the dashboard. Borrowing and improving upon technology from Nissan, Infiniti crafted a cabin that belongs in 2021. An all-new 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch infotainment system replaces the outdated unit, now packing wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. A secondary 12.3-inch Dynamic Meter Display sits in front of the driver and can be paired with a 10.8-inch head-up display. Nissan's flagship ProPILOT Assist with Navi Link is available on certain trims.

Though the technology is borrowed from Nissan, Infiniti made a valiant effort to differentiate the QX60's interior. The top Autograph trim level introduces quilted semi-aniline leather, open-pore wood, and soft ambient lighting. To give the cabin an airy feel, a panoramic moonroof comes as standard equipment.

Practical For A Family

The QX60 provides three rows with seating for up to seven passengers, or six with the Autograph's second-row captain's chairs. Infiniti will offer massage seats with heating and ventilation in the front row for the first time, while the second row still gets available heating plus a cool one-touch access button to enter or exit the third row. Infiniti hasn't released interior dimensions for each row, but we assume they will be close to the Pathfinder, and the company claims the numbers have improved over the outgoing QX60.

As for cargo capacity, the QX60 offers 14.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 41.6 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 75.4 cubic feet with the second row folded. Under-floor storage further increases the QX60's cargo-hauling capability.

Pricing And Competition

Pricing for the 2022 QX60 will come later, though we expect it to rise from the outgoing model's $44,350 starting MSRP. If Infiniti can keep the price close to $45,000, it will undercut rivals like the Acura MDX, Genesis GV80, and Lexus RX-L. Though the FWD-based QX60 likely won't scare off the European competition, it should continue to offer a premium value alternative for buyers who want a comfortable three-row SUV. The 2022 QX60 arrives at US showrooms in late 2021.