2016 INFINITI QX60 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$42,600 to $44,400

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Luxury can mean different things to different people. The old definition usually involved lots of interior space and leather appointments. These days, it means the latest high-tech entertainment and safety features, and the ability to drive smoothly over just about any surface. With the 2016 Infiniti QX60, however, you can have both the old and new "luxury" attributes in one fetching 7-passenger midsize luxury SUV.

The QX60 is a relative newcomer to the luxury world, and, along with the Q50 sedan, it represents the first two models that began their life cycle with Infiniti’s new nomenclature: all Infiniti sedans now all start with Q, followed by a number, and all crossovers and SUVs start with QX, also followed by a number. As such, the QX60 slots between the QX50 crossover wagon and QX70 performance SUV. Its packaging and position in the lineup give it the feel of a really upscale, really sporty minivan, comparable to the likes of the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90.

The QX60 rides on the same platform as the Nissan Pathfinder, but the Infiniti takes styling, luxury, and technology to new heights. Like other models in the Infiniti lineup, the QX60 features a flowing, elegant aesthetic. The beamy front grille is framed by two sharply raked headlights, and from there a flowing character line runs all the way back to the fluid taillights. The swooping design to the rear window pillars breaks up the upper part of the vehicle and gives the QX60 a sense of speed and motion even when at rest.

The 2016 QX60 sports some several subtle yet meaningful changes. Visually, there are some minor tweaks to the front fascia. Less chrome results in a cleaner overall look. And out back, an added rear bumper diffuser gives the QX60 a racier appearance. There are also now additional alloy wheel options from which to chose.

The QX60's flowing aesthetic continues into its cabin, where the driver will find a design that's reminiscent of a sports car but still delivers premium appointments and ample leg, head, and shoulder room to all seven passengers.

The center console features both hard-button toggles and a comprehensive touchscreen system; drivers can use either interface to access the various infotainment components and driver's settings. Some of the option packages include updated interior materials, and a triple-zone climate control system is now available. A Theater Package adds seat-back monitors with a remote and headphones to keep the little ones occupied on long trips, while the Maple Accents Package provides an upscale interior wood-inlay look that adds to the QX60's luxury feel.

The 2016 QX60 is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 sending 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque through a continuously variable transmission. Front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) are both available. EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2016 QX60 have not yet been announced, but seeing as the drivetrain is carried over from 2015, it should achieve fuel numbers of 21 mpg city/27 highway with FWD and 19/26 with AWD.

A hybrid QX60 is also available, featuring a 2.5-liter inline four paired to an electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. The hybrid returns fuel economy of 25/28.

Mechanically, the 2016 QX60 now features liquid-cooled active engine mounts, a new suspension system, and a revised steering system, all geared towards a smoother ride in all conditions.

The QX60 is also available with the latest high-tech safety equipment, including forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection (the first time Infiniti has offered this technology). It is also available with predictive forward collision warning, which can tell if you're in danger of colliding with the car in front of you, or even if the two cars ahead of you are about to get in a fender-bender, giving you an extra split-second of braking time.

Pricing on the 2016 Infiniti QX60 has not yet been announced, but should remain about the same as on the 2015 model. That means a base price of around $43,000, with an additional $1,400 or so tacked on for AWD. The hybrid will start closer to $50,000.

From its intelligent AWD to its opulent seating, the Infiniti QX60 is the ideal upscale family vehicle, no matter the conditions or the terrain. You’ll most likely take it out as a daily driver or an attractive family hauler, but it's nice to know that if the road is hazardous, the QX60 has the AWD and collision avoidance technology to keep you safe.

George Kennedy
Published May 31, 2022 by George Kennedy
From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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by Debra J
Nov 23, 2024
Great great car worth the price and the money Nov 23, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 31, 2024
I Like the interior. Great on price. Missing v8 motor.Jan 31, 2024
by Anonymous
Jan 16, 2024
Its a very good family car, and I highly recommend that you buy it for your family, which is what you needJan 16, 2024

2016 INFINITI QX60 Pricing

Original MSRP
$42,600 to $44,400
Price range
$11,504 to $12,679
Average price on CG
$11,504
YoY price change
$12,679 to $11,504

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: manual leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: .63 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: dual level · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo net · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Locking differential: center

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 18.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent

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