2026 INFINITI QX60

Midsize luxury SUVs are all well-rounded vehicles, and there’s not a bad choice on the market today. The 2026 Infiniti QX60 earns its place in the class with impressive styling inside and out, particularly tasteful materials in high-end trims, and a new technology suite including some impressive sound system options. It’s not the right choice if you want a performance vehicle. It’s quite comfortable in traffic and on an open highway, but its 268 horsepower and Nissan Pathfinder bones mean it won’t keep up with more athletic rivals from BMW or Genesis. Buy this one if what’s most important to you is a serene cabin with a touch of artistic flair.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of luxury midsize SUVs, including the Infiniti QX60.

The 2026 Infiniti QX60 sees a styling refresh and new cabin tech. Outside, that means a bigger grille with diagonal strakes inspired by a bamboo forest and narrower segmented lighting. We like the look, especially in the new Deep Emerald shade. Inside, it gains options for 16- and 20-speaker Klipsch audio systems with headrest speakers, Google built-in features, and an invisible hood camera view that makes maneuvering around obstacles much easier.

Every 2026 Infiniti QX60 uses the same powertrain — a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 268 hp, working through a 9-speed automatic transmission. Two trim levels, Pure and Luxe, are available with front- or all-wheel drive (FWD or AWD). Two higher trims, Sport and Autograph, are AWD only.

The QX60 leans into the smoother side of luxury. Its 268 hp are all the power you need in any situation, but if sporty driving is your preference, many competitors offer more. What the QX60 offers is a comfortable ride that’s neither too soft nor too firm, light steering effort, and well-tuned brakes that are neither too soft nor too grabby.

Drive modes seem to change little about how the QX60 behaves. We noticed exceptionally little wind or road noise in the 2026 QX60 – engineers have stepped up sound deadening, and it has paid dividends.

Fuel Economy

AWD editions get 22 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway, for a combined total of 24 mpg. FWD versions get 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, for 24 mpg in combined driving. If you’re on the fence about paying for AWD, note that it’s no more expensive to drive.

Some luxury SUVs differentiate themselves with their performance. Others use their luxurious cabins to stand out from the competition. The QX60 is a great cabin.

Lower trim levels use Infiniti’s TailorFit faux leather, which feels like the real thing but is easy to clean and holds up well over the years. Autograph editions get extra-soft quilted semi-aniline leather.

The dashboard design has artistic flair. Some color combinations include quilted leather panels on the dash and wood trim inlaid with decorative metal accents. It’s lovely.

All trim levels get heated front seats. Move beyond the base Pure trim, and ventilation is included, too.

The second row can be a bench or a pair of captain’s chairs, depending on trim and options, and gets its own separate heating and cooling in either case.

Third-row space is tight for adults, but that’s true of every midsize 3-row SUV. Those who regularly travel with adults in the third row regularly will want to look at full-size SUVs instead.

The QX60 has 14.5 cubic feet of cargo area behind the third row, 41.6 behind the second row, and 75.4 behind the first row. The Lexus TX and Acura MDX have much more.

The 2026 Infiniti QX 60 has roughly the same technology as most other midsize luxury SUVs you might be considering, with a few differences in execution that our test drivers like.

Every trim level gets the same two-screen setup, with a 12.3-inch driver’s display you can configure to display information several ways, and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google’s voice-powered virtual assistant, and wireless phone charging are standard — even on the base trim level.

Many manufacturers today build both screens into one housing, so they look like a single, very wide screen. Infiniti keeps them separate. We prefer that approach. The one-screen looks high-tech, but this way, the steering wheel never blocks your view of anything that matters.

Wireless phone charging is included, but only up front.

Different trim levels offer different sound systems, and sound systems are a reason to consider this car over its rivals. The base Pure trim comes with a 9-speaker system suitable for most needs. Luxe and Sport trims get a 16-speaker system from high-end audio brand Klipsch that is clear and powerful. Autograph editions get a 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system that is even better and includes a feature competitors don’t have yet – turn-by-turn directions and phone calls play only through a speaker in the driver’s headrest, so they don’t interrupt entertainment for passengers. It makes so much sense that we expect the competition to copy it next year.

Safety systems include predictive forward collision warnings that automatically brake to try to avoid an accident and can detect pedestrians. A rear-facing version can also brake the car and includes cross-traffic alert. Blind spot and lane departure warnings are standard on every trim.

Lower trim levels include Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 1.1 system, which can brake, accelerate, and steer under certain conditions if your hands are on the wheel. Autograph editions include version 2.1, which lets you take your hands off under limited circumstances.

2026 Infiniti QX60 buyers have just a single choice to make on powertrain — FWD or AWD. Every QX60 gets the same turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 268 hp, and the same 9-speed automatic transmission.

They’re powerful enough for most situations, but every Lexus TX or Genesis G80 gives you more power.