2025 INFINITI QX60

The QX60 is Infiniti’s best-selling vehicle. Makes sense. It’s big enough for most families, while offering a luxury experience at relatively reasonable prices. It also has practical touches like one-touch/tilt-and-slide second-row seats that still work when child seats are installed, and provide easy access to the third row. In addition, we think the QX60 has the right kind of styling for the premium SUV sector.

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

A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine replaces the previous V6. The new Black Edition package for the Luxe trim brings some cosmetic additions. Luxe trim gains the 17-speaker Bose audio system that was previously standard at the Sensory level. And a new key fob brings added convenience.

We recommend the one-up-from-base Luxe with all-wheel drive, which is a popular choice among QX60 buyers. It adds more equipment while keeping the final cost within what could be an acceptable budget.

Top-selling midsize 3-row luxury SUVs include the Lexus TX, Acura MDX, and Genesis GV80. The QX60 starts a little below these.

Before buying a new QX60 SUV, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Resale values are above the class average. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

The main QX60 story this year is the new engine. It’s a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit replacing a V6. It makes a meaty 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. Although the horsepower figure is lower than before, the torque figure is higher by a nominal 16 lb-ft. The thing to keep in mind is that this maximum thrust is available over a wider range of engine speeds compared with the old V6 — in other words, more accessible.

The upshot is that it will be just as capable as the engine it replaces, while returning better fuel economy. However, it still doesn’t quite compete with the Lexus TX (275 horsepower), Acura MDX (290), or Genesis GV80 (300).

Things like all-wheel drive (especially welcome in wintry conditions) and the suspension remain the same. We’ve found that the QX60 turns into corners tidily and tracks through them predictably. The steering is quick, while becoming light at low speeds for easy maneuvering. Braking is strong, stable, and progressive. Even over fairly rough surfaces, the ride remains comfortable, although the 20-inch wheel/tire combination of higher trims won’t handle bumps quite so well. Our only complaint is that the transmission sometimes takes a beat before kicking down a few gears for a foot-to-the-floor pass.

Fuel Economy

The proof of the new engine’s pudding is in the combusting. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the 2025 QX60 achieves 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That’s 2 mpg better than last year’s V6/all-wheel-drive setup. The Lexus TX is a close competitor, just one mile per gallon behind.

In most versions, the Infiniti QX60 has seating for seven over three rows. The exception being the top Autograph trim, which installs a pair of captain’s chairs in the second row, bringing the occupant count down to six but enhancing comfort in that row.

Overall, the cabin provides a pleasant blend of premium and practical. The front seats are supportive and comfortable, and we’re impressed that leather seating surfaces are standard in the first two rows. The Luxe trim’s optional Black Edition package adds a black headliner. The infotainment system is easy to use and has tech like wireless Apple CarPlay.

Another excellent standard feature is the One-Touch second-row seats. The push of a button tilts and slides these seats forward for easy access to the third row. We tested this feature with child car seats in the second row and it still worked fine.

While the third-row seats are easy to get in and out of, there isn’t much room there for adults, with only 28 inches of legroom. We were comfortable in the second-row seats with 37.7 inches of legroom, and we liked having the extra cup holders and storage space in the removable second-row center console of the Autograph trim. We should point out that the Lexus TX has more passenger space in both rearward rows.

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

The QX60 luxury SUV has been around in its present form since the 2022 model year, so chances are we’ve all seen one and formed our own opinions. We think it’s handsome enough to compete in this luxury SUV arena and that the contrasting black roof of the Autograph trim ups the style quotient.

New for 2025, the Black Edition package available with the Luxe trim brings 20-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, and a grille surround of gloss black. Infiniti also adds a fresh paint choice: Harbor Gray.

Infotainment system
A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard across the 2025 QX lineup. The system includes wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wired), wireless charging, satellite radio, and Wi-Fi.

Key fob
This is new for 2025. The QX60 can detect its proximity, then unlock or lock automatically, according to whether the fob is approaching or moving away.

Panoramic moonroof
Every trim of the Infiniti QX60 SUV comes standard with a panoramic moonroof and a powered shade. This contributes to the cabin’s overall airiness and premium feel.

ProPilot Assist with Navi-link
This system controls acceleration, braking, and steering on the highway. The driver sets the speed, keeps their hands on the wheel, and then lets the QX60 SUV follow the road while maintaining a consistent gap to the vehicle in front. Because ProPilot is linked to the navigation system, it anticipates turns and slows the vehicle accordingly. This is standard in all but the entry-level Pure trim.

Dynamic Meter Display
This is Infiniti’s term for a customizable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster coming in the Luxe trim level. It goes well with the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen.

Massaging front seats
These come in at the Sensory level. We’ve found that long trips and/or heavy traffic don’t seem quite as tiring when there’s a bit of self-care involved.

The new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine in the 2025 QX60 is turbocharged to produce 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. The secret ingredient here is variable compression — a feat of extremely complex engineering. Usually, an engine’s compression ratio is a fixed aspect. Being able to vary it allows the engine to square the circle of being powerful enough when asked, yet maximizing fuel economy under lighter loads.

The QX60’s transmission remains a 9-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive the default setup, and all-wheel drive available as either an option with most variants or standard in the top Autograph model.

Infiniti claims a towing ability of 6,000 pounds. The class average is 5,000 pounds.

4-Year/60,000-Mile Warranty

Infiniti has warranties that are a little better than typical. New-vehicle coverage on a 2025 QX60 is four years or 60,000 miles, whichever happens first. This includes roadside assistance with unlimited miles. The powertrain is protected for six years or 70,000 miles. There’s also complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years, regardless of mileage.

Safety Ratings

The QX60 has taken the second-highest accolade of Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It also earned the maximum 5-Star overall score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Standard safety features in the 2025 QX60 include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.