INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400 2022 Review

The second-generation Q60 is showing its age against European rivals, but the Infiniti is still one of the sharpest-looking models in the luxury coupe segment. It's also one of the most affordable. The Q60 is the coupe version of the Q50 sedan and has one of the lowest starting prices in the brand's lineup, just above the QX50 SUV.

If the Q60 drove as well as it looks, it'd be a riot to drive. But it doesn't. The majority of owners will be pleased with how it rides and responds to driver input, but those wanting a sharp-handling back road carver should look elsewhere. The Q60's base engine offers plenty of grunt, and the optional Red Sport 400's power is impressive. Those in colder climates will appreciate the premium coupe's optional all-wheel-drive system offered on all trims.

The Q60 has some stiff competition — rivals include the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe. The Europeans cost more, but they also have more to offer. Still, the high value proposition means the Q60 shouldn't be overlooked.

Which Q60 does MatoCar recommend?

The 2022 Infiniti Q60 is available in Pure, Luxe and Red Sport 400 trim levels. A turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque powers the Pure and Luxe. The Red Sport 400 packs a more powerful version of the same engine, offering 400 hp and 350 lb-ft. A seven-speed automatic is the only transmission choice. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.

Pure The base Pure trim comes well equipped with features that include:

• 19-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Keyless ignition and entry
• Dual center touchscreens
• Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
• Android Auto integration (cable required)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-folding and heated mirrors
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front seats

The Pure trim comes with one advanced driver aid:

• Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)

Luxe The Luxe adds extra comfort and tech features, including: 

• Sunroof
• Leather upholstery
• Ambient lighting
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• 13-speaker Bose audio system
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Q60 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Adjustable side seat bolsters
• High beam assist

Advanced driver aids in the Luxe trim include:

• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Q60 and the car in front)
• Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

The optional Essential package for the Luxe trim adds:

• Power-adjustable steering wheel
• Driver's seat position memory (includes seat, side mirrors and steering wheel settings)
• Cabin air purifier
• Navigation system

Red Sport 400 Besides a more powerful V6 engine, the high-performance Red Sport 400 adds:

• 20-inch wheels
• Performance tires (rear-wheel drive only)
• Upgraded brakes
• Adaptive suspension
• Sport front seats
• Contents of the Luxe's Essential package
• Transmission shift paddles

The optional ProActive package for the Red Sport 400 adds more driver assistance and safety features, such as:

• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
• Direct adaptive steering (electronically enhances steering feel and response)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)