The last QX 60 wasn’t a bad looker, but just like anyone who gets off the sofa and spends some time in the gym, Infiniti’s re-designed QX 60 has a sharper, leaner look for ’22.
What hasn’t changed?
Those soft leather-everywhere interiors that Infiniti is famous for. If you weren’t paying attention, you might think you’re in one of those bespoke six-figure British vehicles.
On the outside, you’ll see a much more tailored look. And at night, I think you’ll really like those thin horizontal taillights.
Another change? No V-8. The QX 60 now has a 295 HP 3.5-liter turbo six and a nine-speed automatic. While continuously variable automatics have improved dramatically over the past few years, those who like to feel the downshift “kick” when you pull out to pass will enjoy this new setup. Plus, you’ve got up to 6,000 pounds of towing power. Power is not an issue.
What hasn’t changed is the QX 60’s “garage-able” size. Roughly a foot shorter than Infiniti’s larger QX 80, the 60 still seats six or seven. Access to the third row is easier with a tilting/sliding second row. And that slightly smaller size makes the QX 60 much more manageable in parking lots.
You’ll roll on 20” alloys, and those in the rear will enjoy a huge panoramic
sunroof, that is, when they’re not surfing down the road, thanks to the QX 60’s Wi-Fi hotspot that lets everyone have it their way.
But it’s in the driver’s seat where Infiniti really coddles you. In addition to your heated and cooled leather and 17-speaker sound, you’ll find heads-up displays and “look-around-the-corner” LED headlamps. Infiniti’s ProPILOT Assist uses a combination of radar and cameras to keep you centered in your lane and at a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. You’ll also appreciate Infiniti’s Intell Key. It almost knows what you had for breakfast. It keeps track of all your favorite settings: locking/unlocking/starting/pre-warming/cooling etc.
Pricing starts in the low $50K. Our AWD Sensory version came in under $61K, including transportation fees, giving us a vehicle that looked and performed like it should be several thousand more.
