Infiniti redesigns QX60 crossover for 2022, adds a 9-speed automatic

As with the erstwhile generation, front-wheel thrust is the modular mode, but all-wheel thrust is disposable crossed the committee for $2,000 extra, but connected the apical model, wherever it’s $2,900.

While past year’s QX60 (2020 model; determination was nary 2021) came successful lone 2 trim levels, the caller 2nd procreation mentation is offered successful 4 trims: Pure (base terms $46,850, beforehand drive; $48,850, all-wheel drive); Luxe ($52,900; $54,900); Sensory ($56,350; $58,350); and Autograph ($60,350; $63,250).

Although the 2022 QX60 is mostly new, it does transportation implicit the erstwhile model’s usually aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 direct-injection gasoline engine, inactive rated astatine 295 horsepower and 270 foot-pounds of torque.

But there’s nary carry-over with the transmission. Infiniti, Nissan’s luxury brand, has introduced a nine-speed automatic to regenerate the erstwhile generation’s continuously adaptable transmission, conscionable arsenic Nissan did with the caller 2022 Pathfinder, upon which the QX60 is based.

On our Autograph AWD tester, this caller transmission shifted astir imperceptibly done its scope successful the aforesaid mode a CVT does, and ever astatine seemingly the close point. There are steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters for those who privation to take erstwhile to displacement gears, which allows for adjacent sportier driving.

We had plentifulness of powerfulness from the V-6 engine, with capable pickup for regular passing and mild hill-climbing. We did not effort immoderate steep upland roads, and did not effort towing a trailer.

The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive has nonstop coupling that automatically transfers up to 50% of disposable powerfulness to the rear wheels erstwhile instrumentality slippage begins. No operator involution is needed.

The wide look of the caller QX60 is sportier and much stylish than before, though a spot boxier. Inside, the QX60 has a more-premium appearance, but is amazingly akin to its Pathfinder archetypal cousin.

Nissan designed this caller Infiniti exemplary to person a sportier driving experience, arsenic well, with the trade-off being a spot stiffer ride. Those of america who bask crisp handling and a sturdy suspension volition admit that, but those who privation a cushier thrust mightiness not. I’ll spell with the sportier handling implicit a smoother thrust immoderate day, to a point, of course. 

Fuel system has improved conscionable slightly, with EPA ratings of 21 mpg city/26 highway/23 combined for front-drive models, and 20/25/22 for all-wheel drive.

All 2022 QX60 models travel with the caller 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch Interactive Display, which features wireless Apple CarPlay and USB-based Android Auto compatibility.

Standard are leather first- and second-row seats, a panoramic moonroof, powerfulness liftgate, and rear parking sensors. The Autograph exemplary comes with the plusher quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery.

All models besides travel with heated, eight-way power-adjustable “zero gravity” beforehand seats with powerfulness lumbar adjustment. The driver’s spot has a dual-occupant representation that includes the extracurricular mirrors. 

The second-row seat spot comes with a 60/40-split-fold feature, on with a one-touch merchandise for entree to the two-passenger third-row seat, adjacent with kid information seats successful spot successful the mediate row.

Base Pure models travel with 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Rear Automatic Braking, Blind Spot Warning, six USB ports including complaint points successful each 3 rows, LED headlights and taillights, and tri-zone automatic clime power with headliner-mounted aerial vents supra the 2nd and 3rd rows.

On the Luxe model, determination are 20-inch wheels, slimline extortion rails, a 12.3-inch Infiniti Dynamic Meter Display, enhanced ProPilot Assist strategy with Navi-link, navigation, an Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, Lane Departure Prevention, Traffic Sign Recognition, distant motor start, and climate-controlled beforehand seats.

With the Sensory model, extras see massaging operator and beforehand rider seats, heated second-row seats (outboard positions), a power-return for third-row seats, precocious clime power with Plasmacluster aerial purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter, wireless smartphone charger, motion-activated powerfulness liftgate, achromatic open-pore ash wood trim, enhanced interior ambient lighting, illuminated footwear plates, and Bose Performance Series audio with 17 speakers.

There is an further USB larboard successful the 3rd row, for a full of 7 passim the interior.

Our Autograph exemplary has it all, with specified further features arsenic the upgraded leather seats with opposition stitching; dual second-row captain’s chairs successful spot of the three-seat bench; a removable second-row console; a 10.8-inch head-up show with dual free-form mirrors, Smart Rear View Mirror; Adaptive Front Lighting; and color-contrasting achromatic extortion and extortion rails.

With all-wheel drive, the Autograph exemplary tin tow trailers weighing up to 6,0000 pounds. It comes with upgraded transmission cooling and a hitch receiver. Otherwise, modular towing capableness is 3,500 pounds.

Available connected the Luxe exemplary is an upgrade from the modular nine-speaker audio strategy to the 17-speaker Bose Performance Series dependable strategy ($900).

The Vision Package ($1,500) is disposable connected Luxe and Sensory models, bringing the Adaptive Front Lighting, 10.8-inch head-up display, and Smart Rear View Mirror.

On Sensory models with all-wheel drive, the Tow Package ($900) adds a hitch receiver, wiring, and upgraded transmission lipid cooler, which raises the towing capableness to the 6,000 pounds of the Autograph AWD model.

 Of the disposable exterior colors, 3 are disposable astatine nary other cost: Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow and Glacier White. For $695 extra, determination are Mocha Almond, Mineral Black, Warm Titanium, Moonbow Blue and Grand Blue. And for $900, determination is the “super premium” Deep Bordeaux color.

Autograph models person exclusive modular two-tone exterior paint, combining Graphite Shadow, Warm Titanium, Moonbow Blue, Deep Bordeaux, Majestic White oregon Grand Blue with a high-contrast achromatic roof. Our tester had the Moonbow Blue, which outgo the other $695, and was the lone enactment connected our vehicle.

Interior colors see Graphite and Sandstone leather; Saddle Brown is disposable connected Sensory and Autograph trims, and was included connected our trial vehicle.

Originally called the JX, the QX60 – introduced for 2014 -- is Infiniti’s lone three-row crossover, though the marque besides offers the QX80, a large, accepted truck-based SUV with 3 rows of seating.

The QX60 is based connected the architecture of the Pathfinder crossover, and some vehicles are produced successful the Nissan assembly works adjacent Nashville, Tenn. The motor comes from Nissan’s powertrain installation astir 80 miles southeast of Nashville.

There is 14.5 cubic feet of cargo abstraction down the 3rd seat, astir the aforesaid arsenic successful a midsize sedan. With the 3rd spot folded down, that abstraction opens up to 41.6 cubic feet, and with some rear seats folded, it expands to 75.4 cubic feet.

Total sticker terms for our 2022 Infiniti QX60 Autograph all-wheel-drive exemplary was $64,970, including freight and the premium paint.

The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III person appeared regularly successful the Express-News since 2000. Contact him astatine chambers@auto-writer.com oregon connected Twitter @gchambers3.

2021 Infiniti QX60

The package: Large, five-door, six- oregon seven-passenger, V-6 powered, front- oregon all-wheel-drive premium crossover inferior vehicle.
Highlights: Completely redesigned for 2022, this is Infiniti’s three-row crossover, and it’s among the champion successful its class. It has plentifulness of power, luxury, information and high-tech gadgetry.
 Negatives: Sportier handling brings a spot rougher thrust than before; interior is not arsenic quiescent arsenic earlier astatine road speeds.
Engines: 3.5-liter V-6, usually aspirated, gasoline.
Transmission: 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters.
Power/torque: 295 HP/270 foot-pounds.
Length: 198.2 inches (198.7 with beforehand licence sheet bracket).
Curb value range: 4,393 to 4,655 pounds.
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Cargo volume: 14.5 cubic feet (behind 3rd seat); 41.6 cubic feet (third-row spot folded); 75.4 cubic feet (both rear seating rows folded).
Towing capacity: Up to 6,000 pounds.
Side aerial bags: Front seat-mounted, roof-mounted side-curtain for some rows, standard.
Electronic stableness control: Standard. 
Fuel capacity/type: 18.5 gallons/unleaded (premium recommended but not required).
EPA substance economy: 21 city/26 highway/23 combined (front drive); 20/25/22 (AWD).
Major competitors: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Lincoln Aviator, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90. 
Base terms range: $46,850-$60,350 (front drive), $48,850-63,250 (all-wheel drive), positive $1,025 freight.
Price arsenic tested: $64,970, including freight and premium overgarment (Autograph AWD).
On the Road rating: 9.3 (of a imaginable 10).

Prices shown are manufacturer's suggested retail; existent selling terms whitethorn vary.