Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs INFINITI QX60

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in a similar traditional SUV styling. It featured a tall hood, broad shoulders, trapezoidal wheel arches, and an upright profile reminiscent of the smaller 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The Grand Wagoneer distinguished itself with a standard black roof, model-specific hood, front fascia, and grille. The grille leaned forward slightly, with laser-etched knurling in the slots, and the wheel centre caps had an acrylic glass covering to protect the “Wagoneer” logo. The vehicle's body-on-frame architecture allowed for independent front and rear suspension, with an aluminum hood and doors, and a composite tailgate to save weight.

Inside, the Grand Wagoneer shared interior-styling features with the Wagoneer, such as an integrated infotainment touchscreen, a large rotary shift knob, and a two-spoke steering wheel. However, it offered more convenience features and higher-quality materials, including 24-way power front seats with memory, massage, lumbar support, and four-way power headrests. Standard heated first- and second-row seats, a heated steering wheel, and optional ventilated second-row seats added to the luxury. Nappa leather upholstery was standard, with higher-grade Palermo leather available, along with aluminum and American Walnut wood trim. Subtle differences like seat controls placed high on the doors and the “Grand Wagoneer” spelled out on the dashboard further set it apart.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 underwent a complete makeover, marking the start of its second generation. The redesign included a new exterior, interior, powertrains, and technologies, paralleling updates to its Nissan cousin, the Pathfinder. The QX60's exterior changes resulted in a dramatic, attractive crossover SUV with a prominent grille, slim LED headlights, and oversized air intakes. The long hood and steeply raked windshield conveyed elegance, while blacked-out pillars created a floating roof effect. The top-of-the-line Autograph trim level featured a contrasting black roof, enhancing this effect. The rear elevation was tasteful, with “INFINITI” spelled out in chrome letters across the liftgate.

Inside, the QX60 felt wide and open, with horizontal lines and layers emphasizing this feeling. The Autograph trim level featured quilted leather upholstery on the seats and dash. A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display sat atop the dash, with a TFT instrument panel delivering crisp graphics. The centre console's controls were simple and intuitive. The QX60 models for North America, originating from the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, displayed high craftsmanship and build quality, as expected from Infiniti vehicles.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 engine, producing 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque. It featured cylinder deactivation for improved fuel efficiency and was paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This setup allowed the Grand Wagoneer to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in approximately six seconds, despite its hefty weight of around 2,900 kilograms. The Grand Wagoneer came standard with four-wheel drive, featuring the Quadra-Drive II system with a two-speed transfer case and electronic limited-slip differential. It also included Jeep’s Selec-Terrain system with five drive modes: Auto, Sport, Rock, Snow, and Sand/Mud.

The Grand Wagoneer boasted a Quadra-Lift air suspension system, standard on this model, which was height-adjustable for off-roading or reducing aerodynamic drag on highways. With the suspension raised, it offered 25.4 centimetres of ground clearance, enabling a 25-degree approach angle, 24-degree departure angle, and 22-degree breakover angle. It could ford up to 60 centimetres of water and was equipped with skid plates for protection. Despite its powerful V8 engine, the Grand Wagoneer was best driven at a stately pace, as higher speeds resulted in a bouncy ride and imprecise steering.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 featured a 3.5-litre V6 engine, naturally aspirated and direct-injected, producing 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. It was paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous CVT, which improved the driving experience with clean and crisp shifts. The QX60's suspension was reworked, using MacPherson struts up front and an independent multilink setup in the rear. It had four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with anti-lock braking and brake assist. The rack-mounted electric power steering assist delivered good feel.

The QX60 provided a smooth, serene ride, with Infiniti effectively taming body roll. It was not designed for aggressive cornering but excelled on smooth highways and suburban streets. Passengers enjoyed comfort in the second and third rows, with generous leg and headroom. The QX60's off-road capabilities were not tested, as it was primarily designed for on-road use.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer offered seating for seven with standard second-row captain’s chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It provided more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than competitors like the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Infiniti QX80. However, space in the front was more limited compared to the Escalade and Navigator. The Grand Wagoneer offered 775 litres of cargo space with all three rows in place and 2,007 litres with the third row stowed. With all rear seats folded, it provided 2,667 litres of cargo space, slightly less than some rivals.

The Grand Wagoneer had a maximum towing capacity of 4,472 kilograms, slightly less than the standard Wagoneer due to its extra weight. It featured a standard sunroof, four-zone automatic climate control, and large storage bins. The standard 360-degree camera system helped mitigate limited forward visibility caused by the hood design.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60, with its three-row configuration, catered to passengers with ample storage, charging ports, and comfort. The front featured a roomy centre console with a smartphone cubby, cupholders, and covered storage. The gear selector's shift-by-wire technology allowed for open space beneath the console for additional storage. The second-row seats slid on rails for easy access to the third row, with the Autograph trim offering captain’s chairs and a removable centre console.

The QX60 provided 411 litres of luggage space behind the third row, expanding to 1,178 litres with the third row folded. With both rows folded, it offered 2,135 litres of cargo space. The QX60 had a towing capacity of 1,587 kilograms, expandable to 2,721 kilograms with additional towing equipment.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer featured a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with 3D graphics, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a McIntosh audio system. It supported simultaneous pairing for two Bluetooth-enabled phones and had a 4G-LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices. Second-row passengers had a 10.25-inch touchscreen for climate control, with an optional rear seat entertainment system adding two 10.1-inch screens.

The Grand Wagoneer used the Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an Android-based operating system and over-the-air software update capability. It had a second screen below the main one for functions like seat massagers, with a row of buttons for quick access to important functions. A separate 10.25-inch touchscreen for the front passenger was available, allowing control of navigation and rear-seat entertainment.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 came with a 12.3-inch InTouch Interactive infotainment system, featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity. It had six USB ports, with seven in higher trims, and a wireless charging pad standard on Sensory and Autograph models. The navigation system was standard in all but the base Pure trim, with map data from TomTom. Infiniti InTouch services offered connectivity features via a smartphone app.

Sensory and Autograph models included a 10.8-inch head-up display and a smart rearview mirror, replacing the passive image with a live camera feed. A nine-speaker audio system was standard in Pure and Luxe models, with a 17-speaker Bose Performance series sound system in Sensory and Autograph.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer had not yet received crash-test ratings from the IIHS or NHTSA. It came with standard safety features like a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. Optional features included intersection collision assist, driver-attention monitor, night vision, traffic-sign recognition, and two levels of driver-assistance systems.

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 also lacked crash-test ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA, but the previous generation received high marks. It featured a comprehensive suite of airbags, including front- and side-impact airbags, roof-mounted curtain side-impact airbags, and knee airbags. Advanced driver assistance systems included forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, predictive forward-collision warning, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, and blind-spot warning.