Built to offer minivan levels of interior space and luxury-grade comfort, the Infiniti QX60 is a midsize three-row SUV that's currently marketed as a step below the flagship, body-on-frame QX80. Introduced for 2014 as part of Infiniti's then-new brand strategy, the QX60 was a renamed JX35 which was brand-new for 2013 and designed to compete with the Acura MDX and the Volvo XC90. It was based on the Nissan Murano and shared mechanicals and many electronics with other Nissans including the Quest and the Pathfinder.
Heavy on driver-assistance features that were rare or unavailable on competitors, the first-generation QX60 offered a lot of car for the money. The second generation ramped up design and interior quality to better match German SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE. A two-row, crossover coupe version based on the QX60, called the QX65, is covered separately, as is the QX60 Hybrid, which was available in the first generation from the 2014 through 2017 model years.
Infiniti QX60 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Infiniti QX60 years are the best?
For pure value, a 2019 or 2020 QX60 is the best choice, as this vehicle had been in production since 2012. Reliability, comfort, space, and safety were very good. The infotainment, however, was dated when new and has aged badly, although features are comprehensive. For buyers with a higher budget, the second-generation QX60 is leagues ahead in styling and technology.
Which Infiniti QX60 years are the worst?
Avoid early model years of the first generation, as transmission failures and poor drivability from the CVT are common.
Is an used Infiniti QX60 a good deal?
Yes. With an average list price of $29,000 on CarGurus at the time of writing, the QX60 is a great value for a seven-passenger luxury SUV. Just avoid the first few model years.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Great ride quality
- Impressive technology
- Standard advanced safety features
Cons:
- Poor fuel economy
- Uninspired driving dynamics
- CVT failures
Infiniti QX60 Generations
Infiniti QX60 Second Generation (2022–present)
After skipping the 2021 model year, a new QX60 returned for 2022 with the SUV's first clean-sheet design in a decade since the first generation, under the JX35 name, launched for the 2013 model year. Based on the Nissan Pathfinder, the new QX60 shared its 3.5-liter V6, nine-speed automatic transmission, and infotainment with Nissan but took a cleaner, sharper exterior design and a dramatic and uniquely upscale approach with its new interior, which featured large sections of quilted leatherette, fine stitching, and sleek controls.
A 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto was a big departure from the QX60's non-touch, dial-operated display. The third row did not receive genuine leather upholstery in this generation, but more features became standard for the QX60's starting price of $46,850. On the base Pure trim were a panoramic moonroof, rear parking sensors, a power tailgate, eight-way power heated front seats with driver's memory, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear emergency braking, blind spot monitors, six USB ports spread across all rows, LED headlights, front knee airbags, a nine-speaker stereo, and Infiniti InTouch Services for remote app control.
The body retained the same wheelbase, but it was two inches shorter in overall length, an inch taller, and an inch wider in track. Headroom decreased slightly in the second and third rows. Legroom decreased significantly (down four inches for the second row and three inches for the third row). Cargo space was also down, but not by much—14.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 41.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and 75.4 cubic feet with both rows folded. The 3.5-liter V6 remained at 295 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy was EPA-estimated at 20 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined for AWD trims and 21 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined for FWD. Towing capacity was 3,500 pounds with FWD and 6,000 pounds with AWD—a significant increase over the first generation.
The three trims above Pure ladled on more options. Luxe added 20-inch wheels, roof rails, ProPilot Assist (semi-automated driving), navigation, a surround-view camera system, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keep assist, remote start, and ventilated front seats. Sensory came with heated second-row outboard seats, an air purifier and allergen filter, power third row seats, a motion-activated tailgate, illuminated sill plates, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting, and a 17-speaker Bose stereo. The Autograph brought the interior to a high level with quilted semi-aniline leather, a head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, captain's chairs, and adaptive headlights. Base prices ranged from $46,850 to $63,250.
Wireless charging was made standard for 2023, along with a frameless rearview mirror and new accent colors for the lower bumpers, and three years of scheduled maintenance was included. There were no changes for 2024. For 2025, Infiniti replaced the V6 with a turbocharged inline-four with less power (268 hp) and greater torque (286 lb-ft), while retaining the same maximum tow rating. Fuel economy improved to an EPA-estimated 22/28/24 (FWD) and 22/27/24 (AWD). A Black Edition Package featured black 20-inch wheels, grille, emblems, and a black interior headliner. A new key fob design was introduced with approach unlock and walkway locking, and the Bose stereo was made standard on the Luxe trim.
The 2026 QX60 featured a new grille and lighting, new fascias, a new Sport trim, two Klipsch stereos, Google-based infotainment, and hands-free driving capability. More colors and trims were added, including Deep Emerald paint. Leather upholstery was removed from the Pure and Luxe trims in favor of synthetic materials. There were no changes for 2027.
The 2027 QX60 starts at $57,290 for the Luxe, $62,390 for the Sport, and $67,585 for the Autograph. Average list prices on CarGurus at the time of writing ranged from $31,900 for a 2022 QX60 to $48,700 for a 2026 QX60.
Infiniti QX60 First Generation (2014–2020)
Infiniti renamed all of its models for 2014. Every car started with a "Q" while every SUV began with "QX". When the QX60 launched, it sat beneath the smaller, sportier QX70 (formerly FX) and the full-size QX80 (formerly QX56). It was positioned above the QX50 (formerly EX). When the QX70 was dropped after 2017, the subcompact QX30 arrived that same year and lasted through 2019, when the compact QX50 was redesigned. In this period, the QX60 was entirely unchanged.
While the QX60's curvy, soft exterior and flowing interior were a common (and satisfying) design theme throughout the Infiniti lineup in 2014, this crossover had standout features that still hold up to today's expectations. The second row seats slid fore and aft by 5.5 inches—a big deal in and of itself. Combined with its accordion-style folding mechanism and wide rear door openings, the third row was easily the most accessible and spacious in the class. There was so much room for the second row to move and fold that a child car seat could stay installed in that second row and still allow generous space for passengers to enter or exit the third row.
Infiniti was also among the first brands to offer rear emergency braking at a time when forward emergency braking was uncommon. Infiniti's Around View Monitor was another big ticket tech item. They were the first surround-view cameras that debuted on the FX several years earlier and, on the QX60, they included moving object detection, which used the camera's image and the blind spot radar to detect people and cars at the rear of the vehicle. Even the filters for the climate control were advanced. An anti-allergen filter used grape seed polyphenols while an air ionizer refreshed the air. This was years before such filters would become common in luxury cars.
The interior was well-appointed at the starting price of $42,100. Leather for all three rows, power heated front seats, tri-zone climate, a proximity key with push-button start, one-touch up/down for all windows, a rear-view camera, Bluetooth, USB port, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a sunroof were all standard. So were LED taillights, bi-xenon headlights, a power liftgate, power-folding heated mirrors, fog lights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Every QX60 had a 3.5-liter V6 with 265 horsepower, 248 pound-feet of torque, a continuously variable transmission, and either front- or all-wheel drive. A manual shift mode and a sport mode could mimic the gears of a conventional transmission.
Optional features included a 15-speaker Bose stereo, navigation with SiriusXM traffic and weather, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, rear emergency braking, forward automatic emergency braking, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, maple wood trim, rain-sensing wipers, and 20-inch wheels. A telematics system called Infiniti Connection, similar to OnStar, was also an option.
Fuel economy was EPA-estimated at 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined for FWD trims and 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined for AWD. Cargo space was 15.8 cubic feet behind the third row, 40.8 cubic feet behind the second row, and 76.5 cubic feet with both rows folded. Towing capacity was 3,500 pounds with FWD and 5,000 pounds with AWD.
For 2015, a black and tan interior color scheme was added along with three new exterior colors. The transmission was also reprogrammed to simulate a conventional automatic in all driving modes, not just in sport mode. A mild exterior refresh for 2016 added new LED running lamps, LED turn signals in the side view mirrors, and modified shapes for the grille and lighting. A redesigned shift lever, a stitched dash, new wheels, two new exterior colors, revised tuning for the steering, and an updated forward collision alert were also part of the changes.
The engine gained 30 hp and 22 lb-ft for 2017 (for a total of 295 hp and 270 lb-ft) due to a new direct injection system, a higher compression ratio, and reduced friction. A larger 8-inch display in the instrument panel was standard, while the optional rear entertainment also gained larger screens and an HDMI port. High-beam assist, auto-dimming side-view mirrors, and a motion-activated tailgate were new options. Rear-Door Alert, a reminder to check the back seats for items or people, was added for 2018.
Trims were revised with new names for 2019 and known as Pure and Luxe. Blind spot monitors, automatic emergency braking, and predictive forward-collision warning were made standard. A new ProASSIST Package bundled additional safety equipment. Another Limited package added contrast stitching and semi-aniline leather upholstery, along with gray seat belts and other niceties. There were no changes for 2020.
Average list prices on CarGurus ranged from $8,800 for a 2014 QX60 to $17,500 for a 2020 QX60 at the time of writing.
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