2022 INFINITI QX60 vs 2022 Nissan Rogue

Infiniti gave the QX60 a complete makeover for the 2022 model year, including a new exterior design, a new interior, new powertrains, and new technologies. These elements of the redesign paralleled similar updates to the QX60's Nissan cousin, the Pathfinder—both SUVs used the Nissan D platform. The QX60’s origin story began with the 2013 JX, renamed in 2014 as QX60 when the Infiniti brand’s naming conventions shifted to “Q” for cars and “QX” for SUVs. The new QX60 marked the start of the crossover’s second generation of production.

Exterior changes to the QX60 yielded a dramatic, attractive crossover SUV. The new front was startling, with a prominent grille, slim LED headlights, and oversized air intakes flanking the grille on each side and below. The long hood and steeply-raked windshield conveyed elegance from the side, and the roof appeared to float above the cabin, thanks to blacked-out pillars. Inside, the QX60 felt wide and open, with horizontal lines and layers emphasizing this feeling. The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display sat proudly on top of the dash’s center, perfect for keeping the driver’s eyes close to the road. The QX60 models in the United States originated at the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, displaying a high level of craftsmanship and build quality.

The Rogue had been in the Nissan lineup since 2007. A redesign for the 2013 model year cemented its place as a top seller, putting it in a back-and-forth duel with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Last year’s transformation reworked the Rogue’s slightly cute styling into a more grownup look, and the 2022 model carried on with no new flourishes.

The new Rogue displayed several exterior design features in common with other current-generation Nissan vehicles, especially the recently reworked Pathfinder. It had a version of Nissan’s V-motion grille up front, flanked by multi-level LED headlights, with daytime running lights above the main headlight. The floating roof, an illusion assisted by the dark supporting pillars, added to the sleek look, and the slightly bulging liftgate finished off the body nicely. Inside, the Rogue followed the current design trend of a layered dash with distinct horizontal layers. The center console was a highlight, thanks in part to adopting an electronic gear selector lever. The 9-inch center infotainment display floated proud of the dash, up near the driver’s eye line where it should be. Nissan’s attractive and comfortable Zero Gravity bucket-style front seats fit nicely into the Rogue, and a roomy second row had good legroom and ample space for two adults, or three in a pinch.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 delivered a superior driving experience with its new nine-speed automatic transmission, replacing the outgoing CVT. The nine-speed shifted cleanly and crisply, keeping the revs building and dropping subtly along with acceleration and deceleration. Infiniti’s familiar 3.5-liter V6 engine, naturally aspirated and direct-injected, cranked out 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque using premium unleaded fuel. The EPA estimated fuel economy at 21 mpg city/26 mpg highway/23 mpg combined for FWD models and 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway/22 mpg combined for AWD examples. Infiniti reworked the QX60’s suspension, which used MacPherson struts up front and an independent multilink setup in the rear. The QX60 delivered a smooth, serene ride, with generous leg and headroom in the second and third rows.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue benefited from chassis improvements made in 2021 and got a jolt of energy from its new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine. The engine had three cylinders arranged inline and made 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, an increase of 11 percent over the 2021’s 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine horsepower produced, and 24 percent more torque. The EPA estimated the Rogue could achieve 30 mpg city/37 mpg highway/33 mpg combined when running on regular unleaded fuel. The Rogue’s automatic transmission was still a CVT, but the gear ratios it covered were substantially wider, making the SUV take off from the line with more authority and respond more readily in passing situations. The Rogue’s chassis and suspension easily handled the new engine and transmission’s lively character, delivering a smooth, controlled ride quality with minimal body roll.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 catered to all of its passengers, with storage throughout the cabin, charging ports, and plenty of comfort. The roomy center console had a cubby for smartphones, two big cupholders, and covered storage under the armrest. The second-row seats rode on rails, easily sliding fore and aft to share space between the rows. The QX60 could hold up to 14.5 cubic feet of luggage behind its third row. Folding the third row flat opened 41.6 cubic feet of space, and with both rows of seating folded, 75.4 cubic feet of cargo space became available. The QX60 came with a 3,500-pound towing capacity, expandable to 6,000 pounds in specific models equipped with the $900 towing package.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue offered bottle holders in the door, cupholders in the console, a glove compartment, a center console bin, a tray beneath the center console, cubbies in the dash, and more. Rear-seat passengers had storage options in the doors, in the seatbacks, and in the center armrest, and they got USB-A and USB-C charge-only ports for their devices. The second-row seat was a 60/40 split reclining bench. The Rogue could swallow 31.6-36.5 cubic feet of luggage (depending on configuration). Folding the second row flat provided a generous 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 came with full LED headlights, running lights, taillamps, and center high-mounted stop light (CHMSL), with available adaptive front lighting with auto-leveling. The latest version of Infiniti’s 12.3-inch InTouch Interactive display came with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity. An AT&T WiFi hotspot was standard and capable of connecting up to seven devices. Six USB charge points (seven in Sensory and above models) lived throughout the cabin. Autograph models came with a standard color 10.8-inch head-up display. A nine-speaker AM/FM audio system was standard in Pure and Luxe models, while a 17-speaker Bose Performance series sound system was available in Luxe and standard on the Sensory and Autograph.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue’s 2021 makeover came with a technology upgrade, which carried over to the 2022 model. On the upper trim levels, the most significant upgrades were to the vehicle’s screens: a new 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a 9-inch center infotainment touchscreen, and a 10.8-inch head-up display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were standard features, with wireless Apple CarPlay available on upper trim levels. ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s hands-on driver-assist technology, was available and integrated with the navigation system on models with ProPilot Assist with Navi-Link. Nissan’s Intelligent Key continued to evolve, allowing the front and rear doors on both sides of the vehicle to be unlocked by tapping twice on the button on the rear door handle.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 came with all of the expected standard safety features and systems, including an impressive collection of airbags. Shoppers got front- and side-impact airbags, plus roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags with rollover sensors for all three rows. There were also driver- and front-passenger knee airbags, second-row side-impact airbags, and front central seat-mounted airbags. Advanced driver assistance systems included forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, predictive forward-collision warning, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, rearview camera, rear sonar, and blind-spot warning. ProPilot Assist was standard on all trim levels except Pure.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue featured the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety technologies across all trim levels. Standard safety features included automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking. The Rogue had ten supplemental airbags and extended crumple zones for passive safety. ProPilot Assist combined steering-assist and adaptive cruise control to help control acceleration, braking, and steering in heavy traffic and on the open road. The 2022 Nissan Rogue received a four-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the 2021 Nissan Rogue a Top Safety Pick+ rating.