2026 Infiniti QX60
Overview
The 2026 Infiniti QX60 looks good, offers plenty of impressive features, and has an attractive starting price, but it doesn’t stack up favorably to the best luxury SUVs in this class. It shares its platform with the Nissan Pathfinder, and those Nissan roots show through a bit too much. A turbocharged four-cylinder provides 268 horsepower, which is merely adequate in moving the QX60 along. All models come relatively well-equipped, but higher-end trims are where you’ll find the most luxurious experience. Features such as a 20-speaker Klipsch stereo, semi-aniline leather upholstery, massaging front seats, open-pore wood trim, and a cabin air purifier are all exclusive to the top Autograph trim. Compared to rivals such as the Acura MDX and the Buick Enclave, the QX60 holds its own, but European options such as the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 both offer more refinement.
What’s New for 2026?
The QX60 undergoes a light styling refresh this year to align it more with its big brother, the QX80. A revised grille design surrounds an illuminated Infiniti logo, while the lower front bumper has been reworked to give the SUV a lower and wider look than before. Exterior lighting elements have been revised, too. The Sensory trim has been jettisoned in favor of a new Sport model, which wears unique exterior styling, 20-inch gloss-black wheels, and special S badging. The rest of the lineup receives more standard equipment than last year’s QX60, including 20-inch wheels across the board. The top Autograph trim gains an updated approach lighting feature that illuminates the grille emblem and the daytime running lights upon sensing the key and activates projectors that broadcast the word Infiniti on the ground on either side of the SUV.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2026 Infiniti QX60 starts at $53,195 and goes up to $68,145 depending on the trim and options.
The Luxe trim is the model we’d suggest. It comes standard with premium features such as a 16-speaker Klipsch stereo system, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, adaptive cruise control, a power-adjustable steering column, remote start, and a 360-degree exterior camera system. Front-wheel drive is standard and will likely be fine for most buyers, but all-wheel drive is available as an option.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The QX60 is powered by a 268-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and comes with a nine-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is optional, but on the QX60, front-wheel drive is standard. During our test drive of the QX60, we found the four-cylinder powertrain to be rather poky, but casual drivers will not find cause for complaint. The nine-speed automatic shifts to the highest gear possible and is reluctant to downshift when you need more power for passing or merging. The ride is stiffer than we expected for what otherwise is a comfy cruiser.