1/23/2024 0 Comments Infiniti qx60 autograph![]() That said, at least Nissan/Infiniti dropped the old continuously variable transmission for a nine-speed automatic. Either the QX50's variable-compression turbo four or the Q50 sedan's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter would be a big improvement. I wish Infiniti had taken the opportunity to turbocharge the QX60, both to improve performance and distinguish its three-row from Nissan's. ![]() It's classic naturally aspirated V6, while also lacking the whining or droning of Nissan/Infiniti's old 3.7-liter V6. Thankfully, this engine sounds far better than other members of the Nissan VQ family, with a refined, almost sonorous soundtrack. Mid-range punch is adequate, but powering ahead in the QX60 doesn't really inspire – passing and merging on the highway requires a fair amount of pedal. The engine takes a moment to hit its stride, with lax performance off the line that builds into a pleasant crescendo. The 3.5-liter V6 packs 295 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, which is enough to outgun the base turbocharged four-cylinder in the Audi Q7 (248 hp/273 lb-ft), but pales in comparison to that model's optional 335-hp, 369-lb-ft turbocharged 3.0-liter V6. In fact, it's a carryover engine from the last-generation Pathfinder/QX60. The lone powertrain setup – and stop me if you've heard this one before – is a straight port from the Pathfinder. The QX60 is thoroughly ordinary to drive. Output: 295 Horsepower / 270 Pound-Feet.Here's how the QX60 shakes out relative to its chief rivals that offer a standard third row. They'd accommodate a pair of kids well enough, though. With just 28.0 inches of legroom and 35.7 inches of headroom, the rearmost chairs are only acceptable for adults you don't like very much. They also flip and tilt forward, allowing a sizable entryway to the third row. They're a fine place to lounge out on a long journey, with a fixed center console providing enough storage space for a pair of drinks. The second-row captain's chairs drop the massagers and cooling, but retain standard heating. It just should have pushed a little further. Standard heating and cooling on the range-topping Autograph trim improve matters, although the Autograph-exclusive front massagers are among the worst I've tested – relatively loud and limited in their range of operation, Infiniti deserves credit for pushing the envelope. ![]() The front chairs only adjust eight ways, although that's enough for most folks to get comfortable. The seats offer the commanding height crossover customers crave, with plenty of padding and a fair amount of lateral support. ![]() Ride aside, there's much to recommend about the QX60's comfort. ![]() If you live somewhere without a punishing freeze/thaw, the QX60's ride might even be competitive. At the same time, there's little tire roar or wind noise. There's a fair amount of suspension noise too, although cranking the surprisingly competent Bose audio system quashes much of that. There's too much harshness over rough roads, with substantial bumps even causing some lateral movement as the suspension struggles to cope. The Pathfinder has a pleasant and composed ride, but luxury badges deserve an even plusher experience that's absent in the QX60. The Nissan sourcing comes through in QX60's ride quality, too. ![]()
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