All-New 2022 Infiniti QX60 review// This or the Pathfinder?

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new Infiniti QX60 mid-size, three-row luxury SUV. The QX60 is a big seller for Infiniti, which makes this new 7-passenger SUVan important model in their lineup. Gone is the CVT, Infiniti has moved to a 9-speed automatic transmission with improved torque delivery and response, it shifts quickly and smoothly. The 3.5L V6 engine with 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque is carried over from the previous model. Standard AWD in Canada but both FWD and AWD options on all four trims in the US.This Infiniti has improved fuel economy, an upgraded suspension and steering, a quieter cabin, a more comfortable drive, less body roll and standard towing capacity of 3500 pounds. The top two trims can tow 6,000 pounds, which is enough to tow a 22-foot Airstream.The QX60 has a bold front bumper, black grille, unique digital piano key LED headlights and is the first Infiniti to offer two-tone styling with an available all-black roof. The rear features an all-new wrap around glass treatment creating a clean and simplistic design. Our test model is the Sensory trim, one below the top trim. It comes with 20” alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, chrome accents, silver roof rails, a motion activated liftgate and a panoramic sunroof. The QX60 offers an inviting and warm cabin with a saddle brown leather interior and a black open pore ash wood trim in our test model. Infiniti says, every detail of the QX60’s interior was well thought out including, the placement of its controls to make it a user-friendly experience. Infiniti embarked on a global two-year study to find the most pleasing materials at touch points and brought those surfaces and textures into this SUV. The zero gravity seats with an available massage feature in the front row are comfortable and plush for long trips and the second row has a standard bench seat, available captain’s chairs. The QX60 offers more passenger space now, the hip to heel room has increased with an extra 1.5” in the second row and almost half an inch in the third for a more natural seating position. Getting into the 3rd row is easy with a one touch second row and you don't have to remove your car seat, the seat pitches and slides forward. There’s 14.5 cubic feet of space behind the 3rd row and you also get 1.91 cubic feet of under floor storage. The QX60 comes with a redesigned infotainment system with a 12.3” touchscreen. The display can also be controlled at the centre console. The base trim offers plenty of standard features if you don’t want to make the stretch to the higher trims including, a panoramic sunroof, power liftgate, leather seats, driver seat memory, power driver and passenger seats, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, wireless Apple Carplay and wired Android Auto. One up from the base model is the Luxe my “best value” trim, it gets you the 12.3” digital driver display, ProPilot Assist with Navigation and 20” wheels. In the US, you also get ventilated front seas on this trim. The top two trims come with head up display, motion activated liftgate, heated second row seats, ventilated front seats (Canada), a wireless charger and Bose sound system. The top trim has captain’s chairs with a removable centre console and perforated quilted seats with contrast stitching.

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[uniquestion]

If there is an award for the "Most improved automobile of the year, " Infiniti QX60 would win it by far...

[VijayPrasanna]

I own JX35 (2013 version of QX60) since fall of 2012 for almost 10yrs now and have 90k miles on it. The original JX35 has only 265hp and the most hated CVT. However, I found it very comfortable, luxurious, low maintenance and reliable in these yrs and consider it a perfect family hauler. In these yrs have driven upto 900 miles on a single day with kids and found it to be very sturdy, reliable, quiet and feature rich (it has touchscreen, entertainment screens on seat back, 360 view camera). I am now shopping around to replace it and below are some observations. The 2022 model QX60 has addn features like HUD, side mirror indicators, better infotainment, digital rearview, auto-hold, better engine hp and better transmission. 2022 MDX comes close second but still lacks touchscreen, 360 view (only available in advanced trim), digital rearview, positioning of air vents, lack of it on third row and interiors not as luxurious as new QX60. MDX being a performance SUV, you can hear tire noise in the cabin. I won't compare Infiniti's reliability with Hyundai/ Kia. Kia/ Hyundai has a reputation for engine fires and so many recalls. 6 months back there was a recall on fire hazard on parked vehicles and advised owners not to park in garage or near other cars (imagine it) and last week there was recall on seat belts blasting and throwing sharpnels (??). Also, while test driving Palisade, there was some rattling noise and drive was not smooth around 70mph. Agree that Pathfinder has similar specs but definitely not as luxurious and comfortable as QX60 (much nicer interior materials, better tuned, much quieter and better ride quality). BMW X7 is fantastic but can be high maintenance and not as reliable as Infiniti (I own a BMW sedan, so know a bit on maintenance) on long drives. In my view, QX60 ranks as top 3-row luxury, SUV which is comfortable, reliable and low maintenance . Hope this helps, but please do your own research.

[lane]

Infiniti looks like it’s waking back up from the dead. QX60 appears promising, updated, luxurious, and bulky. The infotainment system is user friendly with its touchscreen. Its interior is spacious and modern with the technology; though the trunk space could be improved like the MDX but that storage space beneath is still good. This vehicle honestly looks like a love child between a Range Rover and a Lexus. We’ll have to wait to see how well this luxury vehicle scores with car reviewers like Edmunds. Wonder how well its engine reliability will be as well. Nonetheless, this is a great step forward for Infinti. Great review as always you two!

[magellanmax]

Nissan/Infiniti is back with a vengeance! The reshuffle of their lineup is making selections among different brands very hard right now. Love it!

[haciendadad]

I really enjoy your reviews! Just the right length and you don't go through every little detail, you talk about the stuff we care about. I also like the format of the information provided, and you guys make a really good team!

[migy]

Hi Zack and Andrea. You two are great at picking out the subtle ergonomic quirks that buyers would come to resent. Nowadays it seems user interface issues are more important than mechanical specifications when choosing a vehicle. ✌️

[jasonbrown]

Love your reviews. Would enjoy more with the inclusion of your “nightlife” segments. Interior/ambient lighting is of great interest and for me can be a differentiator when other vehicles in the class are competitive.

[daraung]

Great job on this video. Good quality. Good pace on the review also. Some video just drags. All talk and no show. This video kept the a steady stream of information flowing. Great show and tell video with just the right amount of banter.

[naughtysauce]

I've always said Infiniti's are always the better looking style wise out of all the Japanese brands, it's just their interior just couldn't keep up. Looks like that's changing now.

[Emmett]

A good review as always, with a good job of positioning this Inifinty versus the Pathfinder and its head to head competition. The Infiniti is definently more attractive than the MDX. And nice outfit, Andrea.

[genzigzag]

Thanks for sharing Andrea and Zack! Huge improvement over the last generation... Infiniti really needs to ditch the awful fake exhaust styling element.

[Asifalirahman]

This is the best review I've had in a long time. Keep up the god work.

[sassaidi]

It seems like a great suv. I would pick it over my MDX BUT 2 things that are major negatives for me: 1. Premium fuel (wrong direction here, should be perhaps a hybrid suv). 2. No option to switch the chrome plaguing this SUV to black.

[CindyLooExtraOo]

Thanks for a great review as always, Zack and Andrea!

Question— I took this for a test drive and found it to stutter a little coming from a full stop around town.

Also on the highway, when at 70mph and needing to go around someone, there was a full 1 second delay after pressing the gas pedal before the power kicked in. Did you experience anything like that? I almost wonder if my tester wasn’t tuned or warmed up. It still had some wrapping from the factory.

[carll]

Love you guys! Just get a CX9 Signature… nicer interior, every option etc. considering it was first sold in 2016 it’s still relevant today and compares well with these. When the new CX-90 shows up and if priced right maybe the one to get. Anyway I ordered a CX9 Signature and getting it in Sep 2022. Best value and luxury imo.

[gavinfrank]

Hi Andrea & Zack
I'm looking to get a premium SUV and after going through various brands have it down to Lexus RX, infiniti qx60, BMW X3 and genesis GV70 all 2023 models. Which do you think would be the best pick . I'm leaning towards gv70 but if it a reliable brand ?

[mooz]

How would you rank it compared to the Grand Cherokee L with the V6 (Limited I would say)? Better, similar, worse?

[ivypk]

What a cool review! You answered all my questions! Love the dynamic between the two of you. Idk if your intention is to deliver an informative message in a funny way but you do! That exhaust gots to go. Didn't realize it until you pointed it out 😬 MDX S looks way sharper and meaner. Luxury vs sporty on these two but MDX S turbo at 17mpg city is no bueno right now with the rising gas prices. Real world that could be 14mpg city. Yikes.

[ZERO_SVN]

Very nice review and comparisons. I'm looking to upgrade from a Nissan Murano. I was not looking for a 3 row SUV (only driving 2 people around most times) but the QX55 disappoints and the QX60 is so much better. That exhaust styling is a detriment though. I'll probably hold out another year to see if that changes, or aftermarket part comes out. Perhaps a drop in price once too. Great car.

[carlig]

Great review as usual. I test drive this model and drove the Autograph trim and loved it. What I did not love though is the $15k markup the dealer on it. $10k on the Sensory models. All due to high demand...Insane!