The 2024 Infiniti QX60 Is The Choice For Ritzy Families

If you're shopping for a luxury 3-row SUV and you have kids in child seats, or you're simply looking for a big back seat with a smaller price tag, you should give the QX60 a long look. It's not as dynamic as the MDX, as efficient as the Lexus TX, or as Euro chic as the XC90, but it does one thing better than them all: deal with forward facing child seats. Is that enough? It might be for some.
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[@Sklounst_Actual]

Definitely Infiniti's most competitive car. Plus, the V6 is reliable, and no CVT. Hopefully the rest of the lineup follows suit in the near future.

[@MeliorIlle]

Bring the trim level features list back.

[@DctorSkillz1]

No I don’t feel like it.

[@alwaysiyi272]

I wish Infiniti added a hybrid option or something that offered more power. I personally think that the Nissan pathfinder is 75% of the vehicle that the QX60 is, unless you need the bigger screen, “massaging seats”, and the light up logo, then go with the Pathfinder. I do really like the quilted leather on the dash. It adds a really nice upscale look to the interior. I do have to commend Infiniti on the interior, it looks really good for the price point.

[@zuhairjanbi1887]

So you end paying the same price for spare parts !! Choice is infiniti

[@ajc3731]

As always a very good review and comparison. I bought a 2024 QX60 back in November. It replaced my 2017 Q7. Your comments on both cars are spot on. The issue I had with the newer Q7 was how much the price of the car had gone up in 7 years. The QX60 was the best value in the category. My second choice in the category was the MDX, but I couldn't stand the script controller for the infotainment system. TH QX60 has turned out a good choice for the money and I am pleased with my purchase.

[@gettcouped]

This is probably the vehicle that is keeping Nissan afloat so I really appreciate it. Hopefully Nissan can do a better job on their other vehicles moving forward and make a resurgence. Companies like this, Mazda and Subaru need to be around so we aren’t just swallowed by the Megacorp car brands.

[@KillaninjaFC]

Hi Alex, just want to mention again that Mazda does allow you to use the touchscreen within Carplay/Android Auto while the vehicle is in motion. It's a setting hidden inside the Communications category that's disabled by default, but it's there.

[@mark_u]

Agreed that the QX60 looks far more luxurious than the TX. Damn shame Lexus couldn't even be fashionably late to the three-row luxury midsize crossover party.

[@naveenthemachine]

Because the tx is dead on arrival So much for you saying my Toyota hate is getting extreme because you’re just repeating what I’ve said from the beginning about the tx being dead on arrival when it was unveiled 😁

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan68]

I love the color and can't wait to buy this SUV.

[@Slim1986]

I rather buy the MDX/TX over this

[@naveenthemachine]

I’d rather get the qx60 over the tx hands down. The tx is honestly the worst entry in the segment

[@bfish9700]

TX is hideous and MDX has terrible infotainment.

[@kromahj]

This is way better than TX

[@naveenthemachine]

@@kromahj agreed 💯 In fact literally any other 3 row is better than the tx. The tx is the worst luxury 3 row suv in the segment.

[@CrazyWeeMonkey]

​@@naveenthemachine The TX's hybrid options make it one of the most practical cars in the segment.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

Good job as always ALEX 🔥

[@zigforjustice]

8:19 -- Yep 5 years ago I wouldn't have thought about the value of this feature, but how it's definitely a good selling point.

[@normanli7085]

Looks like the current generation highlander and previous generation RX-L had a baby and came out with this.

[@derek17005]

The value proposition is to get the Pathfinder in platinum trim. The Infiniti base trim Pure is no where well as equipped as the Pathfinder. Also, the Pathfinder's 3rd row is 3 across and not just 2 if that matters to you. Yes, it's a Nissan vs. a Infiniti but alot of what you saw in Alex's video is nearly identical to what you'd find in the Pathfinder.

[@clarkellis7191]

Should also measure cabin noise in 2nd and 3rd rows.

[@BrandonG8Man]

Most of Mazdas new vehicles now permit touchscreen capability for the phone projection at all speeds. You just have to select that in the settings.

[@Ari_G73]

Regarding mazda. Their touchscreen works outside of park with a setting change.

[@yrre7]

Wish it comes with hybrid option.

[@naveenthemachine]

Who in their right mind buys a luxury car for fuel economy? Oh that’s right: NO ONE 😆

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Bentley etc offer hybrids, so I think there is a market for that type of vehicle.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP but those are mild hybrids Second off those hybrids aren’t focused on efficiency. You’re getting them for the extra performance over their base engines

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine mild hybrids like the Q5 PHEV? The Mercedes GLE 450e? The BMW X5 50e? The Bentayga hybrid? Pretty sure those are not mild hybrids, and all material by the OEMs state one of the aspects for them is efficiency.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP ok so you mention those phevs. But those phevs aren’t focused on efficiency. They’re focused on extra power and performance

[@LockNLoad03]

Infiniti has a recall out for their adaptive headlights. When driving at certain high speeds, the Adaptive Front-Light System (AFS) may incorrectly adjust the headlights downward. Also, they are dealing with leaky sunroofs; something that Honda owners are dealing with in the new Pilot as well. Seems to be an issue across many brands.

[@davidcarey4803]

Alex - an interesting video would be you comparing all the manufacturer’s massage seats. Best, worst, time out, etc.

[@princea9615]

I'm interested in the next generation qx80 I think that's gonna be the one to get!

[@nismokid2533]

Great review. Qx60 can jump a curb, while an MDX would drop the bumper. If I’m getting an SUV I want it to at minimum be able to jump a road curb or else I’d just buy a sedan. I feel the QX60 seems like the choice for me.

[@tombrennan6312]

I'm surprised you didn't compare with the Lincoln Aviator which has a rear wheel drive bias, a powerful 3 liter turbo V6 (based on the reliable 2.7), a very nice interior and a great ride.

[@senorgato70]

The legroom numbers for the X5 and X7 are incorrect. The X7 serves up 110.7 inches in total. The X5 with the optional 3rd row serves up 106.4. There is no way the X5 with optional 3rd row gives 112.1 inches and certainly wouldn't provide more than the 10-inch longer X7.

[@magnoliap5824]

I’m considering this in the base model AWD. It checks several items, V6, 18” wheels, bench seat, good cargo room and power folding mirrors. I won’t use the third row so not an issue for me.

[@Tinrs80]

Not sure if was a typo or not but when you was in back of the vehicle it said "AWD" then when you went to the engine scene the graft on the side said " Front wheel Drive " not sure if the Mpg graft represents the difference

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The graphic was a typo. Arg! I’m sorry we didn’t catch that

[@reserva120]

Not sure I can really continue with my life Now!:(

[@wero1986as]

​@@reserva120 😂

[@marcus_313]

Alex why you don't never say anything about the Aviator and GX80 when comparing luxury midsized 3row suv's

[@markuswong]

Redline Reviews started calling every plastic "injection moulded" and now it's spread here. I find it actually quite irritating because it's just an assumption on the basis thay most plastics manufacturered on volume are injection moulded. I'm pretty sure the manufacturing techniques are not confirmed. Also what does the manufacturing technique have anything to do with quality? An extrusion based plastic isn't going to be luxary. It's a plastic. The words "injection molded plastic" is somehow made to imply economy... when it's really just plastic.

[@v____l]

Is there a spare tire in this car, or none like the QX50?

[@grisenskoQc]

I was an really happy owner of a 2013 JX35 and was waiting and hoping for a nice remodeling. I was hoping for a turbo engine.. based on the Q50 biturbo..... or hybrid one... Instead more than 10 years later we got the same 3.5L ... the same car with so little upgrade. * My wife Xc90 T6 feel 10 year in advance technology wise. ** Life is too short to drive the same car for so long. I want Infinity to stay alive... but they need to invest more in R&D. MY G37 was a good car... but had the same engine again!

[@senorgato70]

It's a "pleasant enough" car. Nothing really compelling to draw me to buy it, though. The styling, while handsome, is innocuous and non-distinct. The interior is nice and refined, but again, non-distinct. The MDX's exterior has a nicely aggressive look balanced with refinement. The GV80's exterior is more distinctive. The interior of the MDX shows a bit of creativity and not a design by numbers exercise. The GV80's interior is very nicely furnished and the design is minimalist. And the MDX has the Type-S which is the model to get.

[@TheKingkingg]

Looks awesome

[@damilolaakanni]

How is the GX smaller than the RX, and the TX about the same size as the X7?

[@normanli7085]

Yeah, the new GX is not smaller than the new RX. He likely made a mistake, though the previous generation, the RX was slightly longer. The TX is almost as big as the X7, so he is right about that. It's just a few inches taller and has half an inch more front headroom. Otherwise, the TX has more interior volume and cargo space than the X7.

[@bigd7386]

I have to say the QX60 is closer to the MDX in it's relation to its mainstream counterpart. The TX shares way more obvious things with the GH. The exterior doors are exactly the same as is all of the glass and side styling/body lines. The QX60 shares no exterior panels/styling and has a different roof line than the Pathfinder. So I am perplexed how the QX60 gets so much flack for "looking too much like a PF" when they look nothing alike besides general proportions. You would think Toyota's deeper pockets would have allowed for way more differentiation between the TX/GH. It is clear Honda invested the most in differentiating the models, but I would say Nissan is square in the middle. The only place you'll see shared parts are on the lower portions of the cabin and most obviously the buttons on the steering wheel (huge oversight to say they did so well everywhere else). And Alex, I'm glad you are calling out Lexus on their recent string of lackluster interiors. The designs seem a little cold with such a focus on the large screens. But what bother's me most is that they're all mostly black, no matter what color you select. There are only a few panels that change in color (center of the seats, piece of leather on the doors). That screams major cost cutting for it to be present in all of their recent models.

[@naveenthemachine]

Um I’m the one who originally said Lexus products are dead on arrival In fact I originally called it all over the internet on June 8th that the tx would be dead on arrival and a huge disappointment. I’m so happy all of you including Alex are disappointed with Lexus. I told all of you this was going to happen but none of you listened 😁 Alex hasn’t given me credit for it yet LOL

[@bigd7386]

@@naveenthemachine Dude... you really need to chill. This is really nothing anyone can take "claim" or "credit" for. Its all opinion. And yes I have seen you all over the internet saying the same thing... and its a bit much and overboard. As much as I think the TX is a lackluster product, it is not dead on arrival. It will sell like hotcakes, the GH as well.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@bigd7386 lol I know when a cars bad. Fun fact I’m thinking of writing a blog on the tx. A while back i got to see and drive one at an auto show so i can put my thoughts in detail 😂 Once i give the link you’ll see for yourself why the TX is the worst entry in the segment

[@Evan_Adams]

Needs a sporty line. Just needs more juice. These somehow end up in a LOT kf rental fleets. Good deals on lease tradeins later in life.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Aviator??? Is that not in the same class?

[@bfish9700]

I like the QX60 but I don't like it $10,000 more than palisade or $15,000 more than new santa fe. I'd actually highly consider the MDX if they fix the infotainment.

[@Wasabi9111]

10 yrs ago these were everywhere in my town and now I rarely ever see one. I just checked the sales figures and they have completely fallen off the cliff. I wonder if they’ll recover w this new model.

[@bigd7386]

They ended production of the last gen and skipped a model year, and barely had any on lots (hence the steep drop in sales). It was a hard pill to swallow for dealers, being their top seller. Then when the new one debuted it was production limited due to the chip shortage. They have been producing them at full steam for about a year so the sales should continue to ramp up. But as Alex said, it's back up to #4 in sales in this class.

[@Jabid21]

People got rid of them quickly too. They depreciate super quickly and last gen is riddled with issues with the CVT, transfer case and differential. I can’t even see them on the used car market for sale at over 100k miles

[@sheldonduffy9442]

I do not understand why you aren’t mentioning the Mazda CX-90 as a competitor.

[@meugzy]

Cx90 is a good option .

[@paul8699]

I super appreciate the suburbs impression. How cars drive in the mountains is pretty useless to me.

[@dafightdoc8836]

The trans has problems. Up and down. Yes it will slip into neutral. I got rid of the toyo tires and put continental tires on. Also, the infotainment system has bugs. Glitchy.

[@Vanuatoo]

Acura has better ground clearance. This could be important for some.

[@LongIslandMopars]

I considered it but decided to stay with Acura.

[@seanhershey3390]

Am I the only one that forgets Infiniti is a car company?..

[@abhi4ify]

No u r not 😂

[@chibbyylol]

It’s Infiniti get it right!! But same I notice mostly qx80 though

[@Germancog]

Open your eyes so much qx60 on the road

[@jermainec2462]

They are still relevant in my part of the country. But I feel the same way you feel except with lincoln l o l 😂

[@seanhershey3390]

@@chibbyylol fixed

[@elcabopr]

Your graphic says 2 way lumbar but I can see it has 4 way lumbar. Would that make the seat a 10?

[@watchchat]

I’ve done Infiniti 2X, no more. Acura and Lexus are better options long term…Infiniti value retention is horrendous as is Nissan’s. My 2022 Armada has depreciated so much. Next vehicle is Sequoia , more expensive than the Armada but better build, better value retention.

[@bach858]

I would definitely add Mazda in the mix. It plays in the same league since CX9 to be honest. CX90 is even more refined and can slap QX60 and MDX in the nose.

[@Wasabi9111]

The problem is the lack of interior space of the cx90.

[@bach858]

@@Wasabi9111 definitely more than in xc90, tried both

[@normanli7085]

​@Wasabi9111 the CX90 compared to some of the luxury three row midsize SUVs have similar cargo numbers, but slightly more interior space inside

[@bach858]

@@normanli7085 second row in xc90 is tight. Trunk size ok, but definitely not more space than cx90. CX90 drives incredibly well, upscale inside and very well built. I would definitely throw it into this mix.

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

So many people are just hating Infiniti ... Saying it's ancient. .. Lemme ask you when they offered great cars like the G and rwd cross overs like fx ...did you guys receive it well ..na .... But still ya all buy stupid front wheel drive Lexus croosovers with 4, cylinders for like 80 k and you call them modern .. gimme a break

[@naveenthemachine]

Well said People are just blind to Lexus because they’re sheeps who don’t know anything and they don’t possess any physical senses Infiniti is now much better than Lexus

[@cyrilmatthew2995]

@@naveenthemachine Finally it's good to see someone agreeing with me 😉

[@naveenthemachine]

@@cyrilmatthew2995 that’s what I was thinking of saying. Almost nobody agrees with me as they just think I’m a hater who doesn’t know anything when clearly it’s the other way around

[@AR-tt5cd]

The qx60 needs a red sport trim.

[@jaywho476]

They fixed the rough suspension apparently, my apologies

[@WhoPonders]

more premium than luxury

[@naveenthemachine]

Infiniti is more luxury than Lexus

[@ili.qfiddy]

The TX is way too Grand Highlander for me. It stands out among the SUVs in their current and prior lineups as the ugliest one by far, with the grille being reminiscent of a Grand Highlander owner buying a Lexus style grille off eBay.

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. The Tx is a complete dud. It’s the worst 3 row luxury suv

[@anirudheaswar3020]

lol whatcha doing driving in Milpitas !? 😂

[@TalismanPHX]

Infiniti has virtually zero brand cachet. I see them speeding and weaving through traffic on the interstate, doing an impersonation of "big Altima power" 😂

[@Wasabi9111]

So true. Altima / maxima drivers are always very aggressive. Followed by q50 drivers.

[@Jabid21]

Yeah I see so many G35/37s getting ruined by the fancier Big Altima Energy drivers

[@Tinrs80]

for me its MDX then id look at a QX60 then the TX

[@naveenthemachine]

You should cross the tx off your list. The tx is honestly the worst luxury suv in the segment. Literally any other 3 row luxury is superior to the tx in every single way

[@daweed980]

​@@naveenthemachine literally BS. TX has the most interior cargo volume, reliability and resale value. Try spewing facts rather than erroneous claims.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@daweed980 compared to the wagoneer or Tahoe it doesn’t. Cargo space isn’t any better in the grand scheme of things than a telluride.

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@naveenthemachinethe TX does not compete with a wagoner or Tahoe so why would anyone compare them at all? And the TX is much bigger on the inside compared to the Telluride, it has a lot more legroom, headroom is about the same but it definitely has a lot more cargo space behind the 3rd row and overall volume

[@normanli7085]

​@@naveenthemachine those are mainstream full size SUVs, not Luxury full-size SUV. U wanna compare the luxury full size SUVs to the TX, there's one that has less overall cargo space and u mentioned half the name already: the Grand Wagoneer. So ur argument is invalid because the TX beats the Grand Wagoneer in total cargo volume.

[@sentiencepsn2714]

Styling-wise this thing looks like a Mazda at first glance. That’s not a good sign if you’re still trying to play the luxury game, as Mazda is still a premium (non-luxury) brand.

[@kyolml]

I was at Infiniti dealer next to the Nissan. Can’t tell much difference than the pathfinder, not enough tech and for 60k it got nothing that Telluride don’t have or maybe a bit less stuff like camera and not looking better. Also it’s too small just like pathfinder third row cramp

[@kryptonman11]

Nissan and infinity has ignored their models for so long that not many even consider this purchasing new car. Add to that their jatco cvt transmission have earned horrible reputation that will take a decade to erase.

[@Wasabi9111]

So true. We had a huge fancy Infiniti dealer built 10 yrs ago. It was converted to a fancy Genesis dealer 2 yrs ago. Then I discovered the Infiniti dealer was moved to a tiny dumpy dealership space. I feel bad as I used to be a big Infiniti fan in the 90s.

[@gladdy02]

Infiniti is the Walmart of luxury brands 😅

[@TimMurphree-wt8gg]

I can’t take it anymore. Why does every new car have to have an iPad stuck in the middle of the dashboard like they thought of it five minutes before they manufactured the car. Why not put it into the design so that it doesn’t look like an ugly afterthought. I’m done!

[@Hschlick84]

Easier to install, cheaper to manufacture than having it integrated in the dash.

[@naveenthemachine]

The qx60 comes in slightly below the MDX or telluride or palisade or cx90 But on the plus side, the qx60 absolutely creams the two complete jokes of the segment: the RX and TX. So I’d blindly choose the qx60 over the TX and RX absolutely hands down without question

[@ALMX5DP]

Well at least you're honest about being blinded by bias, lol.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@ALMX5DP but the bias ends up being a fact The qx60 is quite simply a better vehicle over the RX or TX in every category you put it up against the qx60 wins

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachine what does that even mean? Bias is bias, and you've admitted to being blinded by it...

[@daweed980]

Those cars are quite simply better in every way against RX and TX? Not in reliability, mpg, resale value, interior cargo volume (TX), etc. Couldn't be more wrong. If you're obviously biased at least try writing some facts rather than outright BS.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@daweed980 yeah the wagoneer especially is better in every way. It looks better, the interior is much nicer than either the RX or TX, it has much better technology and features. If you care about reliability or fuel economy then you shouldn’t even be shopping for a luxury car in the first place

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

Let me fix your intro: if you’re looking to get something that is still ugly, but not quite bmw ugly, you should consider Infiniti”

[@markb3866]

So out of date. Overpriced Nissan.

[@naveenthemachine]

But this is better executed than you think. There are much worse luxury SUVs in the class than this

[@mikewest6569]

Save yourself 15k and get a Pathfinder Premium, almost identical. But save your money and buy something else because Nissan sucks.

[@seikocitizenwatches]

The Infiniti QX60 is a great luxury vehicle and it’s among the top choices but I’d prefer the new Lexus TX over the QX90.

[@naveenthemachine]

Nah the tx is a far worse vehicle overall than the qx60

[@deepthoughtswithjessica]

The lane assist driving feature is horrible. Was squeezing the wheel with both hands and it kept sounding the alarm for me to put my hands back on the wheel. Hard pass.

[@nicholas6789]

squeezing? you are supposed to tug on it a bit, meaning turn it a little bit in any direction. Squeezing a steering wheel does nothing.

[@james2042]

Squeezing does nothing. It's literally looking for feedback/resistance in the wheel.

[@LetMeCook86]

23 mpg = garbage

[@Splendid_Lad]

Meh. I don’t even know why Infiniti still exists?

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Nissan,sadly, is in a world of hurt. All over the map with nothing that excels.

[@naveenthemachine]

Wrong Nissan is getting better Toyota and Lexus on the other hand…

[@deanhubbard4378]

Nissan's suck

[@Germancog]

What car company you like