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 a late model of the first generation, they’re the newest versions of a vehicle that 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 the early model years of the first generation. 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 just over $30,000 on CarGurus.ca 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. It was the SUV's first clean-sheet design since the first generation launched for the 2013 model year under the JX35 name. Based on the Nissan Pathfinder, the new QX60 shared that vehicle’s 3.5-litre V6, nine-speed automatic transmission, and infotainment system. However, it got a cleaner and 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 original 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 Canadian starting price of $55,245. The base Pure trim included 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 monitoring, 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 roughly five centimetres shorter in overall length, 2.5 cm taller, and 2.5 cm wider in track. Headroom decreased slightly in the second and third rows. Legroom decreased significantly (down 10 cm for the second row and 7.5 cm for the third row). Cargo space was also down in some measures, but not by much: 411 litres behind the third row, 1,178 litres behind the second row, and 2,135 litres with both rows folded.
The 3.5-litre V6 remained at 295 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy was estimated by Natural Resources Canada at 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 9.5 on the highway, and 10.8 combined with standard all-wheel drive in Canada. Towing capacity was 2,720 kilograms (6,000 pounds), a significant increase over the first generation.
The three trims above Pure ladled on more options. Luxe added 20-inch wheels, ProPilot Assist (semi-automated driving), navigation, power steering wheel adjustments, a surround-view camera system, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure and blind spot intervention, and front parking sensors.
Sensory came with ventilated and massaging front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, an air purifier and allergen filter, a motion-activated tailgate, a wireless phone charger, adaptive headlights, a head-up display, and a digital rear-view mirror. The Autograph brought the interior to a high level with quilted semi-aniline leather, second-row captain's chairs, and an additional third-row USB port. Base prices ranged from $55,245 to $68,245.
Wireless charging was made standard for 2023. 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 estimated 10.9 L/100 km city, 8.8 highway, and 10.0 combined. A Black Edition Package featured 20-inch wheels, a grille surround and illuminated logo, roof rails, and emblems in black as well as a black interior headliner. A new key fob design was introduced with approach unlock and walkway locking.
The 2026 QX60 featured a new grille and lighting, new fascias, a new Sport trim, a newly available Klipsch stereo, Google-based infotainment, and hands-free driving capability. The Pure trim was eliminated, and the Luxe trim lost its leather upholstery in favour of synthetic materials. There were no changes for 2027.
The 2027 QX60 starts at $67,945 for the Luxe, $70,945 for the Sport, and $78,945 for the Autograph before destination charges and fees. Average list prices on CarGurus.ca at the time of writing ranged from roughly $38,000 for a 2022 QX60 to $65,000 on average for a 2026 QX60.
Infiniti QX60 First Generation (2014–2020)
Infiniti renamed all its models for 2014. Every car started with a "Q," and every SUV began with "QX." When the QX60 launched, it sat beneath the smaller and 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 and 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 14 cm — 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. 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 a Canadian starting price of $43,000. 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, 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-litre 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 13-speaker Bose stereo, navigation, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, 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 estimated by NRCan at 10.9 L/100 km city, 8.7 highway, and 9.9 with AWD. Cargo space was 447 litres behind the third row, 1,155 litres behind the second row, and 2,166 litres with both rows folded. Towing capacity was 1,587 kilograms (3,500 pounds) with FWD and 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds) with AWD.
For 2015, the transmission was 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 mirrors, and modified shapes for the grille and lighting. A redesigned shift lever, a stitched dash, new wheels, 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. A motion-activated tailgate was a new option. Both the hybrid powertrain and the FWD variant were eliminated 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, semi-aniline leather upholstery, and other niceties. The option packages were arranged into trim levels for 2020. There was no 2021 model as Infiniti prepared to launch the second-generation QX60 for 2022.
Average list prices on CarGurus ranged from $5,000 for high-kilometre early-model first-gen QX60s to $30,000 for low-kilometre higher-trim 2020 QX60s at the time of writing.
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