2026 Lexus RX vs. 2026 Infiniti QX60 Comparison

The 2026 Lexus RX and 2026 Infiniti QX60 midsize SUVs represent the bestselling models for their respective brands. Yet the models’ popularity comes about in different ways. The Lexus RX has been a longtime bestseller, but as Lexus continues to build out its SUV lineup, such as with the bigger Lexus TX, the RX no longer crams in an optional third row. Instead, it offers a range of choices, with seven trims and four powertrain options, including a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. The larger QX60 offers three rows of seats but only one engine option. Yet, along with the QX80 full-size SUV, it’s practically keeping Nissan’s luxury brand alive.

How do these vital models for their brands compare for consumers? Here’s an overview.

2026 Lexus RX

The Lexus RX was one of the pioneering luxury SUVs when it launched in the last century. Redesigned in 2023, the fifth-generation RX arrived with a multitude of choices in both features and powertrain options. It only has two rows to seat five passengers, unlike the Toyota Highlander with which it shares a platform. It stands out in a crowded luxury segment that it helped create, with a distinct design that includes a cow-catcher grille and a scalloped profile that sweeps over the wheel arches. The interior doesn’t work as well due to the available 14-inch touchscreen, but classic touches like wood trim and leather upholstery uphold its premium premise. Here are some other highlights.

Lexus RX Highlights

Gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid options: The Lexus RX employs a series of 4-cylinder engines with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) on all but the base RX 350, which has front-wheel drive (FWD) standard. The base RX 350 powertrain is the only one that isn’t a hybrid — it’s a turbo 4-cylinder with a healthy balance of power and efficiency. Although a frugal choice, the 350h hybrid is the least refined, with a lot of engine noise when pushed. The 500h plug-in hybrid is the performance model with a 0-to-60-mph time of less than 6 seconds, while the 450h+ plug-in hybrid is the most efficient of the bunch.

So many choices: Those four powertrain options are spread out across seven trim levels, ranging in price from $51,175 to $73,310 for the loaded 450h+ Luxury. All the options may sound confusing — and expensive — but rest assured, it’s well equipped as standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9.8-inch touchscreen, heated front seats upholstered in synthetic leather, and a slew of driver-assist safety systems.

Interior comfort: Though the RX is about 6 inches shorter in length than the QX60, it has nearly the same amount of 2nd-row legroom as the QX60, at 37.4 versus 37.7 inches. It has less cargo room than the QX60, but fits four passengers comfortably. The plug-in hybrid variants are the quietest.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the RX models near you.

2026 Infiniti QX60

Infiniti QX60 Highlights

Last year, Infiniti phased out its V6 in favor of a more dynamic turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. It has a similar rating of 268 hp and 286 lb-ft but is more efficient, at 24 mpg combined with FWD or AWD. That’s enough power to get this 3-row SUV moving as expected, although it’s best to be consistent with the throttle to avoid hesitations from the numerous gears.

Overall value: Priced from $52,550 to $67,500, the QX60 is one of the more affordable luxury 3-row SUVs, yet its top Autograph trim comes with all the luxury trimmings. It has many of the same standard features as the RX, but adds a welcoming panoramic moonroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen mounted in the dash, and distinct climate buttons that are a bit easier to use than those in the RX. It’s better equipped than the RX for a lower price and adds a third row.

Roomy, practical interior: That third row isn’t the largest in the segment, with only 28 inches of legroom, and is best for grade school kids. Still, the QX60 has some excellent tricks to keep the cabin flexible, whether for families on a road trip or a harried parent pinched into emergency carpool duty. One-push second-row seats enable even the smallest hands to tilt and slide the seats to access the third row. Alternatively, a removable second-row console creates a handy aisle or some space between bickering siblings.

Stellar safety ratings: Whereas the RX misses out on a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2026 Infiniti QX60 earns a Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS as well as a 5-Star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Infiniti equips it with many of the same driver-assist features as the Lexus RX, but unlike the RX, it lacks adaptive cruise control as standard.

Check this week’s Fair Purchase Price or see the QX60 models near you.

Similarities

Both models come equipped with modern conveniences expected in a premium SUV, including large digital displays, USB ports, and all the wireless device charging and connectivity.

Pricing

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2026 Lexus RX vehicles and New 2026 INFINITI QX60 vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.

Specifications

Conclusion

The QX60 does more with more, by having a lower price, more standard features, and more room (with more seats). The Lexus RX has more configurations and options than any rival, not just the QX60, and even its performance model is more efficient than the larger QX60, which is a nice trick. The RX has some advantages of its own in the value category, like hybrid options with low fuel costs and class-leading resale value. The right luxury SUV for you may just come down to how many seats you want.