INFINITI QX60 2022 Review

The Infiniti QX60 has been fully redesigned and finally enters its second generation for the 2022 model year. The first generation, which had been around since 2014 with minimal changes, was showing its age. After a 2021 hiatus, Infiniti brought back its luxurious three-row SUV with new tech, a modern design, more luxury, and plenty of advanced driver aids. 

One thing that didn't change is the tried-and-true V6; it's a carryover from the previous model but it's now paired to a new nine-speed automatic transmission instead of a CVT. The powertrain provides brisk acceleration and fuel economy on par with competitors. Besides some road noise, the cabin is comfortable, and the third row is large enough for adult-size passengers.

The interior doesn't have the same quality as a BMW or Mercedes, but it's still impressive and on the same level as an Acura or Lexus. High-tech features and advanced driver aids are where QX60 takes a substantial leap forward for the new model year. Standard features include a 12.3-inch central touchscreen, Apple CarPlay (wireless) and Android Auto (cable required) integration, tri-zone automatic climate control, forward collision mitigation and rear automatic braking.

Infiniti's ProPilot Assist system (offering a bundle of advanced driver aids) comes standard on the Luxe trim and worked well during our testing. Optional features, including a head-up display, digital gauge cluster, wireless smartphone charging, seat massagers, and a 17-speaker Bose audio system, add to the QX60's luxury pedigree.

Cargo space is competitive, and so is towing. The QX60 maxes out at 6,000 pounds (all-wheel drive and towing package required). Additionally, the top Autograph trim offers superb luxury and unique features such as a removable rear center console and a black roof with black roof rails.

The QX60 has so much to offer with its much-needed redesign that it's now a strong rival to competitors like the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Genesis GV80.

Which QX60 does MatoCar recommend?

The 2022 Infiniti QX60 is offered in Pure, Luxe, Sensory and Autograph trim levels. Front-wheel drive is standard on every trim, with all-wheel drive available across the lineup. The QX60 is powered by a single engine choice: a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. It's backed by a new nine-speed automatic transmission.

Below are notable features for each trim level:

Pure The base trim is equipped with:

• 18-inch wheels
• Leather upholstery (first and second rows)
• LED headlights
• Panoramic moonroof
• Power liftgate
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated front seats with adjustable lumbar
• Rear parking sensors
• 12.3-inch center touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
• High beam assist

Standard advanced driver aids include:

• Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
• Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

Luxe Includes everything from the Pure trim and adds:

• 20-inch wheels
• Front parking sensors
• 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the QX60 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• 12.3-inch digital driver's display
• Rear side window manual sunshades
• Front ventilated seats
• Power-adjustable steering wheel
• Navigation system

ProPilot Assist is included in the Luxe trim and adds:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Infiniti and the car in front and can react to traffic signs and set speed)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Traffic sign recognition
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
• 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)

Sensory Includes everything from the Luxe trim and adds:

• Massaging front seats
• Upgraded exterior and interior trim
• Upgraded leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Air purifier
• 17-speaker Bose audio system
• Upgraded ambient lighting
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Heated second-row seats
• Power third-row seatbacks
• Hands-free power-opening rear hatch

Autograph Includes everything from the Sensory trim and adds:

• Black roof with black roof rails
• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• 10.8-inch head-up display
• Upgraded leather upholstery
• Second-row captain's chairs
• Digital rearview mirror
• Removable center console
• Tow package (AWD only)

Optional packages for the QX60:

Performance Audio package (Luxe only)

• 17-speaker Bose audio system

Vision package (Luxe and Sensory only)

• Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
• 10.8-inch head-up display
• Digital rearview mirror

Tow package (Sensory AWD only)

• Transmission oil cooler
• Tow hitch, receiver and wiring
• Trailer sway assist (adjusts vehicle brakes to help control trailer movement if a trailer begins to sway)