Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD at speed.
In the world of midsize SUVs the Infiniti brand has always offered luxury, value and quality. The new Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD is just one of these SUVs and Napleton News had a chance to go road tripping in it. Here’s what we thought of this highline three-row offering.
In a world filled with Fords, Chevrolets, Hyundais and Kias, it’s nice to have an alternative in this wildly popular segment.
Power for the Infiniti QX60 comes from a single offering: A 3.5-liter V6 engine making 295 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. From there, its power hits the pavement via the front- or in the case of our Autograph AWD, the QX60’s optional All-wheel drive system. With the AWD system, towing capacity climbs from 3,500 to 6,000 pounds.
The QX60 is not necessarily frugal with the fuel, nor is it particularly peppy on the fly. But one thing it does well is cruise. The cabin is very quiet, even while the loud pedal is squeezed aggressively.
The one thing to remember about the QX60 is that even though it is an AWD vehicle, it is more of the pavement-oriented variety. That means that although it’s equipped with all-wheel drive, it’s not the vehicle to take on the Baja 1000 or any other off-roading situation, for that matter. This Infiniti SUV shines when the roads get slick, wet and snowy.
There are four trim levels on the Infiniti QX60. These include the QX60 Pure, which is the QX60 in its base form. Still, it’s more than a basic representation, coming with a panoramic moonroof, a multi-mode second row seat with easy access to the third row and a heated steering wheel. The QX60 Luxe steps up with heated and ventilated front seats, Infiniti InTouch with Navigation, ProPilot Assist with Navi-link and a digital around view monitor with moving object detection.
The QX60 Sensory includes unique 20-inch alloy wheels, a Bose Performance Series 17-speaker audio system and gorgeous open pore wood.
Finally, the QX60 Autograph AWD is the top of the heap, with second-row captain’s chairs, a second-row console, a video displaying rearview mirror, a 10.8-inch head up display and a 12.3-inch infotainment display screen.
Since our tester is the Autograph, it is equipped with a two-tone paint scheme that makes it look a bit more stylish than other versions. There’s a lot of bling going on with the QX60. A modified barrel-styled grille is back, as is a fair amount of other brightwork along the edges and the front with its shiny skidplate. Low-profile tires mounted on 20-inch alloy wheels will remind you this is a vehicle that belongs on the road, not the range (or ranch, or off-roading, if you catch our drift).
Stepping into the QX60 is easy enough thanks to a lack of running boards that other SUVs include which are not necessary. While others put them on whether they are needed or not, Infiniti wisely has kept them off. That means less occasions when we will get our pant legs dirty as we did with a recent Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Once we fired up, the QX60 was eager to go. Eager being relative, mind you. It is a decent mover, getting up and going but we sometimes had the feeling that it struggled. This was despite having 295 ponies to call upon when the need arose.
The ride was quiet and controlled from the inside and we enjoyed easy access to the proper seating position. The massaging front seats were a bonus but honestly, we’d love to see a more vigorous massage than what was going on in the seat back and bottom!
The interior of the Infiniti was quiet while underway. It did manage to raise some ruckus when pressed hard, but at the end of the day, it was just the V6 letting us know it was working hard to get us where we wanted to be. Handling was quiet good, despite the height and weight of the QX60.
Overall, we’d rate the Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD as a worthy alternative to the many other midsize SUVs on the road today. You can go with the flow, or you can choose different. The choice is yours!
| 2024 Infiniti QX60 Autograph AWD Specifications | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter V6 engine |
| Horsepower | 295 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @4,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic transmission |
| Fuel Economy (Combined/City/Hwy) | 22/20/25 |
| Suspension F/R | McPherson Strut/Multi-link |
| Turning Circle | 38.7 |
| Also Available | Other trim levels |
| Specs | |
| Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| NHTSA Safety Rating | 5-star |
| Max Seating Capacity | 6 or 7 depending on configuration. |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 inches |
| Overall Length | 198.2 inches |
| Width | 78.0 inches |
| Height | 69.7 inches |
| Cargo Room (Behind 1st, 2nd and 3rd row) | 75.4 / 41.6 / 14.5 cubic feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.8 inches |
| Headroom, 2nd | 37.5 inches |
| Headroom, 3rd | 35.7 inches |
| Legroom, 1st | 40.3 inches |
| Legroom, 2nd | 40.9 inches |
| Legroom, 3rd | 28.0 inches |
| Shoulder room, 1st row | 59.3 inches |
| Shoulder room, 2nd row | 58.3 inches |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row | 55.6 inches |
This post was published on March 18, 2024
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