2026 Infiniti QX60 Luxury 3-Row SUV Review: Subtle Updates, But What We Love Best Preserved
Small details added to an already luxe SUV make it better
A shiny new car can offer a lot of distraction from what matters most: Confidence. And the essence of confidence is trust. Not just trust that I’ll get where I’m going safely, or that I won’t run into undue trouble on the way, but that I’ll feel comfortable, that my things will be secure, that my passengers will feel good, that my car will look and feel good without too much attention. This is what the Infiniti QX60, priced from $51,000, has always done so well, with a hefty dose of style and modern design.
But could it do these things better? When it comes to driving, I’m a get-in-and-go type. I don’t want to spend a lot of time organizing myself or doing things like looking up directions or plugging them into a navigation system; I want to just get everything on my way. But, I’m a multitasker, so that reasons, but it’s also a challenge: can I really do less to plan and organize every drive?
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The QX60’s Recent Redesign Enhanced What We Already Loved
Just a few years ago, Infiniti updated the QX60 with a new design, new technology and a new interior. One of the more beautiful and elegant 3-row SUVs on the road, thanks to the new design, Infiniti quickly doubled its sales of the model, selling more than some of its competitors, including the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7, and Cadillac XT6.
Not wanting to let enthusiasm for the QX60 lose momentum, Infiniti updated it with new tech and design features to keep it in line with the new QX80.
That meant a new front grille, ‘piano key’ headlights and tail lights and a new multimedia system with Google Built-in and voice-activated assistance. And a new Sport model to add even more options for buyers.
What’s New In the 2026 Infiniti QX60 Luxury 3-Row SUV
The changes to the Infiniti QX60 are subtle and largely cosmetic, and that’s just fine. Luxury cars are supposed to evolve rather than change dramatically, so if you’ve looked at this car in the past, it might not look all that different.
What’s new is the “bamboo” grille featuring overlapping asymmetrical vertical bars designed to resemble swaying bamboo, a feature that is inherited from the Infiniti QX80. The sleek headlights and tail lights remain, though the daytime running lights are similar to the piano key design of the Infinit QX80’s lights. And the Infiniti badge on the front is illuminated at night and it was removed on the rear end, making the Infiniti name feel more prominent spelled out on the rear lift gate.
Inside, there’s a new multimedia operating system that uses Google Built-in, though the screen is unchanged. That means Google Maps is standard, as is “hey Google” voice assistance. I did find that I needed to log into an account to get it to work; just toggling on voice assistance under the Google Assistant menu wasn’t enough. But the good news is that once I logged in, it worked great.
There is a new camera system with a view underneath the car as well as around it, and on the Autograph trim, buyers will find ProPilotAssist 2.1, which allows hands-free driving on certain highways. My test model didn’t include this, so I wasn’t able to test it out, but I’ve used the system on the Infiniti QX80 and it’s impressive.
The New Sport Trim Adds a Feeling of Stylish Athleticism
We are in the era of athleisure, and every brand needs to express its athleticism. To show off its toned shape, its wash-and-go nature, and its muscular protection. That’s the idea behind the Sport trim, which splits the difference between Luxe and Autograph trims. Sport adds exclusive blue leatherette, captain’s chairs (though a center row bench can be optioned) and 20” wheels. It’s available in additional paint colors and is priced at about $62,000.
What Remains Unchanged
Infiniti did a nice job redesigning the QX60 in 2022, adding a 12” center multimedia screen, a 12” driver display screen, slide-and-tilt center row seats that allow access to the 3rd row even with a child car seat installed and a removable center console between the center row captain’s chairs.
And then, one of my favorite features: Stadium seats. Center row seats are positioned higher than front row seats and 3rd row seats sit a tad higher, giving everyone in the car a clear view of the horizon. It’s a small detail, but one that’s known to reduce car sickness, so if that’s your kid or your father-in-law, it’s precious. With captain’s chairs and total seating for 6, the cabin of the QX60 feels open and airy. I don’t mind sitting in the 3rd row of a car with captain’s chairs since I can stretch out a bit more.
Infiniti finishes all trims in leatherette upholstery except the Autograph edition, which is pretty fully loaded and finished in semi-aniline leather.
All models can be had with AWD—Pure and Luxe trims offer it for $2,100 and Sport and Autograph have it standard.
What It’s Like to Drive The Infiniti QX60
Infiniti also didn’t make changes to the engine. The QX60 generates 268 HP from the turbo-powered 4-cylinder turbo engine that’s paired with a 9-speed transmission. The transmission is a bit of an upgrade; the 2022 model had a CVT, which some people find noisy. A 9-speed transmission feels and sounds more natural, what we expect from our cars. It’s a nice touch (if it matters to you; it’s not an issue to me).
The turbo engine delivered plenty of power for my driving. With seating for 6 or 7, 268 HP is about the minimum amount of power I’d look for in a family SUV. Feeling the car struggle to merge onto the highway with a full load is a nasty surprise.
The power was fine for this test drive, passengers in tow or just me. I toggled between standard, eco and sport drive modes and found the difference to be subtle, though eco mode is more distinct. Overall, though, it was confident, no surprises, easy driving.
What We Loved
Infiniti does a nice job with this mid-size 3-row SUV; the cabin is open and airy and the finishes feel luxe. Here’s what else we liked:
- The new Google multimedia system
- The smart center console with storage underneath
- A removable center console in the Sport and Autograph models
- Slide and tilt center row seats
- More packages and features in Autograph for a truly luxurious feel
- The Klipsch sound system—it sounds really great
- Under-floor storage in the cargo area
- The panoramic sunroof, which is standard across all trims
- Leatherette seating is standard across all trims
What You Need to Know
Of course, there are caveats:
- The lower two trims have center row bench seats and the top two have center row captain’s chairs
- The Sport model is the only one that allows a choice between bench and captain’s chairs
- There are 3 full sets of child car seat LATCHes: two in the center outboard seats and one in the 3rd row on the driver’s side
- Fuel economy averages about 24 MPG
What This Car Costs
The Infiniti QX60 is now sold in four trims. They are:
- Pure, priced from $51,590, features Google Built-In with voice activated assistance and Google Maps, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, lighted front badge, panoramic sunroof, power lift gate, leatherette seating, heated front seats, driver lumbar support, 12.3” driver display and 12.3” multimedia screens, lane keep assist, blind spot monitor, front emergency braking, sliding second row bench seat, illuminated steering wheel controls and 18” wheels, up to 6,000 lbs. of tow capacity, available in four colors and two interior color options
- Luxe, priced from $56,990, adds a 3D surround view camera, Klipsch premium audio, ProPilot Assist 1.1 driver assist features, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, heated and vented front seats, heated rear seats, 20” wheels and is available in 10 colors
- Sport, priced from $62,190, offers second row captains chairs or a bench seat, seat 7 paint options, exclusive dusk blue leatherette interior and 20” wheels in gloss black
- Autograph, priced from $66,690, adds semi-aniline leather seating, massaging front seats, center row captains chairs, a center row household outlet, a choice of three solid colors and seven paired with a black roof, light gray, graphite gray or brown interior leather
- Autograph offers a tech package with a fixed rear center console, 3D surround-view monitor with spinning image and ProPilot Assist 2.1 for $3,150
- AWD $2100 on Pure and Luxe, standard on xSport and Autograph
- Delivery charge adds $1,495
I think the thing I like the most about the Infiniti QX60 is what they didn’t change. Could it have a fancy multimedia screen like the QX80? Yeah. But it would add to the price. It could have ProPilot Assist 2.1 on more trims, but that impacts the price (though I hope they add both those things in the future). I like that they didn’t change the things I liked so much from the 2022 redesign, and simply updated what they could. And that feeling comes across in this car’s confidence: Small changes that make an already really good family SUV even better.
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