2026 Infiniti QX60

Standard (and only) powertrain across all four trims (Pure, Luxe, Sport, Autograph) is the 2.0L VC-Turbo I4 rated at 268 hp @ 5,600 rpm.

Peak torque of the 2.0L VC-Turbo is 286 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm; unchanged across trims.

Mid-pack for a mid-size luxury three-row; the VC-Turbo four-cylinder's ~268 hp is asked to move ~4,600 lb of vehicle.

Multiple 2026 reviews call the VC-Turbo 'buzzy under load' and a step back in smoothness versus the outgoing V6; mid-range torque is decent but NVH and character disappoint at this price point.

9-speed automatic (replaced the pre-2022 CVT in the last redesign) generally shifts crisply and stays out of the way; occasional low-speed hesitancy noted, but no drone or hunting.

Rated at 6,000 lbs when properly equipped — strong for the mid-size luxury three-row set (matches Explorer/Aviator/GV80 and beats most compact luxury SUVs).

Intelligent AWD is optional on Pure and Luxe and standard on Sport and Autograph — widely available with modern electronic torque-split, but no low range or dedicated terrain modes.

Pavement-oriented luxury three-row: on-road-tuned Intelligent AWD, no low range, no skid plates or lockers, modest ground clearance (~6.9 in), no off-road trim. Snow/light gravel is the ceiling.

Single powertrain across the entire QX60 range — the 2.0L VC-Turbo with 9-speed AT. No hybrid, PHEV or EV variant offered in the US, and the previous V6 was dropped.

EPA rates the 2026 QX60 AWD (volume trim) at 24 MPG combined; FWD also lands at 24 combined. Powered by Infiniti's 2.0L VC-Turbo I4 (268 hp) with a 9-speed automatic — a carryover of the 2025 powertrain change from the prior V6.

EPA city rating of 22 MPG for both drivetrains. Trails hybrid mid-size luxury SUV rivals (Lexus RX 350h at 37 city, Lincoln Aviator PHEV) by a wide margin.

EPA highway rating of 27 MPG on AWD, 28 MPG on FWD. AWD is the volume drivetrain in the LUXE/LUXE+ mix.

18.5-gallon fuel tank at 24 MPG combined yields ~444 miles theoretical range on a tank; highway-biased driving pushes closer to ~500 mi.

At EPA's 15k mi/yr methodology on premium fuel (~$4.60/gal recent EPA baseline), 625 gal/yr × ~$4.60 ≈ $2,875. Dealer monthly-cost quotes of $237–$243/mo corroborate roughly $2,850–$2,916/yr.

Infiniti recommends premium unleaded (91+ octane) for optimal performance on the VC-Turbo 2.0L; the engine will run on regular but with reduced output. No E85 or diesel option and no home-charging pathway since there's no electrified variant — squarely in the premium-recommended tier.

The third-generation QX60 (2022-onward, same structure for 2026) earned a 5-star NHTSA overall rating with 5-star frontal, side, and rollover ratings; no structural changes for 2026 are expected to alter the result.

The current-generation QX60 earned Good ratings in most legacy IIHS tests and was a Top Safety Pick in early years, but under the updated moderate-overlap-front (rear passenger) protocol it rates only Acceptable and it is no longer TSP-eligible under 2025/2026 criteria.

Infiniti's Safety Shield 360 is standard on every 2026 QX60 trim including base Pure — AEB with pedestrian detection, BSM, RCTA, lane departure warning, and high-beam assist. Full ProPILOT Assist with adaptive cruise and lane centering is standard from Luxe upward, but the underlying ACC and LKA are on every trim.

IIHS front crash prevention testing on the current-generation QX60 rated the vehicle-to-vehicle system Superior and daytime pedestrian detection Advanced; nighttime pedestrian performance is competent but not class-leading.

Blind Spot Warning with Blind Spot Intervention and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are standard on every 2026 QX60 trim. Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection is standard from Luxe upward, adding a low-speed exit safety layer.

ProPILOT Assist's Intelligent Lane Intervention is smooth on well-marked highways, but reviewers describe centering as slightly reactive with occasional wander in curves compared with newer Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 or Honda Sensing 360 implementations.

ProPILOT Assist offers full-speed-range adaptive cruise with stop-and-hold and integrated lane centering, refined and predictable in traffic. ProPILOT Assist 2.0 with Navi-link on Sensory/Autograph adds route-based speed adjustment for curves and exits.

The 2026 QX60 offers no hands-free driving mode; ProPILOT Assist requires steering-wheel torque. Infiniti does not offer a Super Cruise/BlueCruise-equivalent hands-off system in any current model.

LED reflector headlights are standard; adaptive LED projectors are standard from Luxe upward. IIHS rated volume trims Acceptable and top trims Good on the current generation, with high-beam assist standard across the range.

Rear-quarter visibility suffers from thick D-pillars and the rising beltline typical of the segment, and third-row headrests intrude on the rearward sightline. Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection compensates well at low speeds but does not resolve the highway blind spot.

Second-row LATCH anchors are marked and reasonably accessible, and the second-row captain's chairs tilt-and-slide with a child seat installed for third-row access. Rear-door openings are wide, but the third row is tight for a rear-facing seat.

Volume Luxe trim seats seven with a second-row bench; captain's chairs option drops to six.

Front headroom is generous for the class; panoramic moonroof (Luxe and up) trims it slightly.

Front legroom sits at the top of the mid-size SUV band.

Second-row headroom is near the top of the SUV band.

Second-row legroom is competitive with premium three-row rivals like MDX and Aviator.

Third row offers 28.8 in legroom and 36.6 in headroom — kid-friendly with easy access via the one-touch second-row slide that works with a child seat installed, but adults fit only for short hops.

Behind-second-row volume is average for a three-row mid-size SUV; smaller than Telluride/Palisade but competitive within the luxury three-row set.

Max cargo volume trails class leaders like Pilot and Telluride but is in line with Aviator and MDX.

Deep console bin, twin-glovebox layout, and useful door pockets meet the mid-size luxury norm, but there are no standout innovations like frunks, in-floor storage, or Pro Power-style features.

Well-cushioned front seats with wide range of power adjustment; semi-aniline leather with quilted diamond stitching, massage, and heat/ventilation on Autograph. Second-row captain's chairs draw praise; some reviewers cite flatter cushions on the bench.

Composed, absorbent ride tuned for comfort; softens broken pavement well but body motions are less tightly controlled than the Aviator or XC90 over undulations.

Acoustic front-door glass and active noise cancellation on higher trims keep highway wind and road noise well suppressed, though not to the level of Lexus RX or Lincoln Nautilus.

Tri-zone automatic climate, heated front seats and steering wheel standard on Luxe and up; ventilated front seats, heated second row, and massaging front seats available on Sensory/Autograph. Remote engine start with pre-conditioning standard.

Base PURE FWD opens at $51,200 (before destination) per Infiniti's launch release; adding the ~$1,395 destination fee puts the entry price around $52,600. Mid-pack for mid-size luxury 3-row SUVs — undercuts Audi Q7/Volvo XC90/Lincoln Aviator but stickers above Acura MDX.

LUXE AWD is flagged as the Most Popular configuration by KBB — it adds the Klipsch 16-speaker audio, ProPILOT Assist, 3D Around View Monitor, climate-controlled front seats and heated 2nd row. AWD adds $2,100 over LUXE FWD; with destination the volume trim lands just north of $60k. SPORT AWD ($62,190) and AUTOGRAPH AWD ($66,690) climb higher.

Above segment median. Infiniti's dealer network is thin and hourly labor rates are premium-luxury even where content overlaps with Nissan Pathfinder mechanicals. CarEdge pegs 5-yr scheduled maintenance at ~$7,196 with an above-average $639 annual repair figure from RepairPal, so combined 5-yr outlay lands around $7.5–8k.

Weak retention — Infiniti's brand equity trails Lexus/Acura/Genesis in luxury residual forecasts, and 3-row luxury SUVs generally shed value faster than 2-row midsize competitors. Forecasts span CarEdge's 37% to KBB's ~49%; blended forecast around 42%, well below the top of the class.

Standard Infiniti new-vehicle basic coverage — matches BMW/Mercedes/Audi/Lexus/Acura at 4 yr and edges most on the 60k mileage cap (vs. 50k). Trails Genesis's segment-leading 5-yr/60k basic.

6 yr/70k powertrain sits at the low end of the luxury pack — matches Acura but trails Lexus (6/70) tie and Genesis's segment-leading 10-yr/100k. Meaningful gap vs. Korean rivals given QX60's mid-pack reliability outlook.

No standard complimentary scheduled maintenance — the Infiniti Premium Care plan is a paid add-on, not bundled with purchase. Owners do get 4-yr/unlimited-mile roadside assistance with the basic warranty, an Infiniti Personal Assistant concierge trial, and a short SiriusXM/connected-services trial. Well behind BMW/Mercedes/Volvo/Cadillac programs that include multiple years of scheduled service.

$60,485 volume-trim price minus its estimated resale value after 5 years (42% retained, or about $25,404) leaves about $35,081 in depreciation. Add the projected $7,500 in 5-year maintenance and repairs, and owning this vehicle for 5 years costs about $42,581 in total.

Consumer Reports and J.D. Power ratings for the current-generation QX60 have generally landed near or slightly below segment average, reflecting new-generation growing pains with the 9-speed transmission and infotainment.

Infiniti has consistently landed mid-pack in J.D. Power VDS and CR brand rankings — behind Lexus, Acura, and Buick but ahead of most European luxury brands on long-term dependability.

Current-generation QX60 (2022+) has accumulated multiple NHTSA recalls including transmission software and seat/interior components, typical for a redesign but not systemic powertrain or safety failures.

The 3.5L V6 is derived from Nissan's long-proven VQ family with a strong high-mileage track record, and the ZF-derived 9-speed automatic replaced the previous CVT — a durability upgrade with generally solid reputation.

The 2022 redesign brought class-competitive materials — quilted semi-aniline leather, real open-pore wood, and aluminum trim in higher trims — with reviewers noting Autograph interiors as a genuine luxury step-up over the previous generation.

Assembly quality is generally solid with tight panel gaps and no widespread rattle complaints, though it does not reach the class-leading initial-quality benchmarks of Lexus RX/TX or Lincoln Nautilus.

Infiniti operates roughly 200 US dealerships — a materially thinner footprint than Lexus, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Acura, and service satisfaction scores have trended average in recent J.D. Power CSI studies.

Shared Nissan Pathfinder underpinnings help mechanical parts availability and keep some repair costs in check, but Infiniti-branded interior/exterior trim carries luxury markup and dealer-only sourcing.

All 2026 QX60 trims share the same 12.3-inch center touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital cluster; no larger screen offered.

2026 refresh replaces Infiniti's older InTouch stack with Google Built-In on a 12.3-inch display — reviewers cite quick response, clean layout, and native Google Maps as a major step up from the QX60's previous system.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto both standard on every 2026 QX60 trim (Pure through Autograph) — best-in-class availability.

Google Assistant + Google Maps run natively in the head unit with always-updated maps and natural-language commands — one of the strongest OEM voice/nav pairings on the market.

Base Pure gets a 9-speaker system; Luxe/Sport step up to a 16-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere; Autograph tops out with a 20-speaker Klipsch including front-headrest speakers — a strong premium ladder new for 2026.

12.3-inch fully reconfigurable digital instrument cluster standard across every trim — crisp graphics and multiple layouts.

Google Built-In platform delivers OTA updates to infotainment, maps, and Google services; Infiniti markets seamless OTA software updates, though evidence for full-vehicle module updates (like Rivian/Tesla) is limited.

MyINFINITI app provides remote start, lock/unlock, locate, and status; functional but not class-leading and no digital-key/phone-as-key offered.

Five USB-C ports across all three rows plus wireless phone charging standard from the base Pure trim — abundant device power for a three-row family SUV.

Intelligent Key with proximity entry and push-button start standard; hands-free power liftgate and remote engine start via app included on volume trims; no phone-as-key.

3D Around View Monitor with Invisible Hood View, moving-object detection, and eight fixed viewpoints is standard from Luxe up (Pure gets rear camera only) — high-resolution and well-reviewed.

10.8-inch color HUD is exclusive to the top Autograph trim — not offered on Pure, Luxe, or Sport, so most buyers can't get it.

Signature family feature: second-row captain's chairs (Luxe and up) tilt-and-slide for third-row access with a forward-facing child seat still installed — genuinely rare in the segment. Wide door openings, easy-access LATCH anchors, and 40.1 in of second-row legroom make daily kid loading painless; only the tight 28.8 in third row keeps this from a benchmark score.

5-star NHTSA overall and Safety Shield 360 (AEB with pedestrian, BSW, RCTA, LDW, rear-occupant alert) standard on every trim including base Pure — strong safety proposition at family-friendly price points. Held back from a top score by an Acceptable IIHS updated moderate-overlap rating (no current Top Safety Pick status) and ProPILOT Assist being locked behind the Luxe trim rather than standard.

Tri-zone climate, heated second-row outboard seats, five USB-C ports across all three rows, wireless charging, and up to a 20-speaker Klipsch system make multi-hour trips easy on kids and adults alike. Second-row 39.6 in headroom and 40.1 in legroom are spacious; 41.6 cu ft behind row two swallows a family's road-trip gear even with the third row up.

Composed, absorbent ride, quiet cabin, light steering, and ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise + lane centering standard from Luxe upward make the QX60 a relaxed daily companion. The 2.0L VC-Turbo behaves smoothly in low-load city driving, though reviewers note it turns buzzy under harder acceleration and the 9-speed auto occasionally hunts.

24 MPG combined on premium unleaded, no hybrid/PHEV/EV variant offered — one of the weakest per-mile cost profiles in mid-size luxury 3-row where Lexus TX Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator PHEV, Volvo XC90 T8, and Mercedes GLE 450e all provide electrified alternatives. EPA-methodology annual fuel cost lands around $2,900.

At ~198 in long and a 39.3 ft turning circle, the QX60 is average for the mid-size 3-row set — manageable in the suburbs, awkward in tight urban lots. 3D Around View Monitor with Invisible Hood View (standard Luxe+) helps meaningfully; base Pure gets only a rear camera, which drags the volume-trim score.

6,000 lb max tow rating with the towing package (3,500 lb standard) is middle-of-pack for mid-size luxury 3-row — matches Aviator/BMW X5 range but trails GLE (7,700 lb) and full-size luxury SUVs. The 268 hp turbo four handles light-to-moderate loads but lacks the low-end grunt of a V6 or diesel for heavy hauling; cargo bay is family-SUV-sized rather than work-tool-sized.

Semi-aniline leather, wood trim, and quilted seats are luxury-oriented rather than wear-friendly, and no rubber-floor or fleet-spec configuration is offered. Shared Pathfinder underpinnings give some real-world durability grounding, but the QX60 has no fleet or work-duty reputation to draw on and the VC-Turbo's long-term abuse tolerance is unproven relative to a pushrod V8 or PowerBoost hybrid.

No onboard AC power outlets, no bed obviously, no factory upfit ecosystem, and interior surfaces are premium materials rather than washable. Roof rails and a tow hitch cover the basic haul-a-bike-rack and pull-a-small-trailer cases, but the QX60 has essentially no jobsite provisions — it is a family luxury SUV, not a work vehicle.

Well-cushioned power seats (heated/ventilated on Luxe+, massage on Autograph), a quiet cabin with acoustic glass and active noise cancellation, ~444 mi cruising range, and ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise + lane centering make it a genuinely relaxing highway tourer. Not as isolated as a Lincoln Nautilus or Lexus RX and the buzzy turbo intrudes under load, keeping it out of benchmark territory.

Intelligent AWD is available across the range, 6,000 lb towing handles a small camper or boat, and roof rails support a rooftop tent or bike rack — plenty for gravel-road adventure. Ground clearance of ~6.9 in and low-profile crossover tires keep it out of true off-road territory; no terrain-response drive modes or dedicated off-road package are offered.

75.4 cu ft max cargo and 41.6 cu ft behind row two swallow normal road-trip gear well, and second and third rows fold flat with a power-fold option on Autograph. Roof rails and Class III hitch expand carrying options — solid flexibility, though behind space-class leaders like Pilot (87+ cu ft) or Telluride and lacking a frunk or in-floor storage tricks.

Comfort-tuned three-row luxury SUV with secure but unremarkable dynamics; body control is composed for daily use, but there is noticeable body roll and modest grip compared with an Audi Q7 or Genesis GV80. Sits close to Acura MDX (65.8) in feel.

Electric power steering is accurate on-center and well-damped but has little feedback and a light, isolated feel that matches Infiniti's comfort mission rather than a sport brief.

Pedal is firm and progressive with predictable modulation; stopping distances are unremarkable for the class but there are no reported fade or grabbiness issues.

The 3.5L V6 is smooth once rolling, but the ZF-sourced 9-speed automatic is criticized for occasional low-speed hesitation and abrupt downshifts, muting drivability compared with the segment's best 10-speeds and dual-clutches.

V6 is quiet and refined at cruise with good vibration isolation; it becomes audibly thrashy under hard acceleration but is not intrusive in normal driving.

Manufacturer curb-to-curb turning diameter for the 2026 QX60 is 38.7 ft, mid-pack for a mid-size three-row luxury SUV.

Commanding SUV seating position with generous seat and wheel adjustment, easy ingress/egress, and a well-organized dash; sightlines are good forward but the C-pillar and third row create modest rear blind spots.

The QX60 is deliberately tuned as a comfortable family hauler rather than a driver's SUV — pleasant and quiet, but without the character, sound, or eagerness that enthusiasts recommend.

Base PURE at $51,200 includes 20-inch alloys, dual 12.3-inch screens with Google built-in, wireless charging, five USB-C ports, full LED lighting, and TailorFit seating — content that costs thousands more on Mercedes GLE or Audi Q7.

Edmunds explicitly notes value is the QX60's strongest case, undercutting Mercedes GLE and Audi Q7 by roughly $10k while matching most content; refinement gap keeps it from a class-leading grade.

Four well-spaced trims (PURE, LUXE, SPORT, AUTOGRAPH) from $51,200 to $68,040 with FWD/AWD availability — reasonable spread, though a single 268-hp VC-Turbo powertrain (no hybrid or PHEV) limits flexibility versus GLE/X5.

QX60 is Infiniti's volume leader with sales up 64% YoY in Q1 2026 and 45% of brand sales, though absolute volume still trails segment leaders like Acura MDX and Lexus RX.

Infiniti brand carries a neutral-to-below-average image versus German and Japanese luxury peers — a declining dealer footprint and unclear brand direction hurt resale and aspirational appeal even as product improves.

Aggressive current offers: 0% APR for 60 months on SPORT/AUTOGRAPH, 1.9% APR on PURE/LUXE, up to $6,000 cash back, and leases from $449/mo — strong buyer-side value even if it signals slower turn.

Third-generation platform launched for MY2022 received a comprehensive 2026 refresh — QX80-inspired grille with illuminated 3D emblem, dual 12.3-inch Google-built-in displays, and Klipsch audio upgrades keep the design current.

Split verdict: IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star are class-leading, but Edmunds' 5.7/10 test verdict and U.S. News' #15 Luxury Midsize SUV ranking flag ride and refinement gaps versus rivals.