The 2024 Infiniti QX60 retails from $51,000 in the United States and from $61,890 in Canada, freight and delivery charges included.
Quiet ride, refined V6 power, good interior ergonomics.
Fat front pillars hamper outward visibility, average fuel economy, not the most spacious in its class.
There are plenty of luxury three-row crossovers to choose from, including a few from Japanese brands that have set up shop in North America. One of those is the 2024 Infiniti QX60.
The current, second-generation QX60 appeared for the 2022 model year, and it couldn’t arrive soon enough. The first gen was introduced as the 2013 JX35, renamed to QX60 a year later, and received only mild changes and updates over its lifespan. It was getting pretty long in the tooth, and the new model addressed some shortcomings while bringing updated tech and a fresh, yet familiar look.
First and foremost, the 2024 Infiniti QX60 is equipped with a six-cylinder engine, which is becoming less and less common, even in big midsize three-row utility vehicles. So much so that the 2025 QX60 has been announced with the 268-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L inline-four that already equips the Infiniti QX50 and QX55 crossovers.
The naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 in the 2024 QX60 produces 295 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, matched to a nine-speed automatic transmission. The latter replaces the continuously variable automatic previously found in the first-gen QX60, which had a reputation for being unreliable. The nine-speed provides a much more satisfying driving experience, and overall fuel economy actually improved as well. A front-wheel drivetrain is standard in the United States, while AWD is optional. In Canada, all-wheel drive is mandatory. Unlike most other luxury-branded three-row crossovers, there is no performance variant of the QX60 or optional engine.
| Engine | Drivetrain | City/Highway/Combined mpg | City/Highway/Combined L/100 km |
| 3.5L V6 | FWD | 21/26/23 | – |
| 3.5L V6 | AWD | 20/25/22 | 11.9 / 9.3 / 10.7 |
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 ranks mid-pack in its segment regarding fuel economy, with a combined average of 22 mpg or 10.7 L/100 km with AWD. However, premium fuel is required. During our springtime test while the vehicle was still wearing its winter tires, we managed 20 mpg or 11.9 L/100 km. Not terrible, but not impressive, either.
The QX60 is available in Pure, Luxe, Sensory and Autograph trim levels. Standard features include a 12.3-inch infotainment system touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, a nine-speaker sound system, a seven-inch digital driver instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power panoramic sunroof and a power liftgate, among other things. Semi-aniline leather seating, ventilated front seats and heated rear outboard seats, front-seat massaging, open-pore interior wood trim, navigation, a 12.3-inch driver instrument cluster, head-up display, a Bose Performance 17-speaker stereo and ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving are all available.
In addition, the QX60 is equipped with a second-row bench seat for a capacity of seven passengers, while the top-shelf Autograph gets captain’s chairs and a removable center console for six-passenger seating.
Safety features include auto high beams, front and rear emergency braking, rear park sonar, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring, while lane keep assist, a surround view monitor, front park sonar and driver attention alert are available.
In the U.S., pricing ranges from $51,000 to $68,350 including freight and delivery charges, while in Canada, the QX60 is priced from $61,890 to $74,490.
Competition includes the Acura MDX, the Audi Q7, the BMW X5, the Buick Enclave, the Cadillac XT6, the Genesis GV80, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the Land Rover Discovery, the Lexus TX, the Lincoln Aviator, the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Volvo XC90.
Why You Should Buy a 2024 Infiniti QX60
- The QX60 handles well, as expected, with good steering feel and a quiet ride. The V6 engine produces more than enough power for the daily drive, with a satisfying growl to boot.
- Dashboard ergonomics are also a plus, with notably easy-to-use climate controls.
- Interior space is above-average in its class, with good front-seat headroom and legroom as well as great shoulder and hip room across all three rows.
- The QX60’s maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds or 2,722 kg may not be the best in its segment, but it’s still a good rating for hauling a camping trailer or a boat.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a 2024 Infiniti QX60
- While the QX60’s width provides good space for third-row occupants, the seats are mounted low and adults will ride with their knees high up and their heads grazing the ceiling, which isn’t very comfortable.
- The fat front pillars diminish outward visibility, so we must always pay attention to other vehicles and pedestrians in intersections.
- A few rivals offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains for lower fuel consumption. Not so for the QX60, or for any current Infiniti model, for that matter.
- With ratings of 14.5 cubic feet or 411 L behind the third row, 41.6 cubic feet or 1,178 L behind the second row and 75.4 cubic feet or 2,135 L behind the first row, cargo space is good, but not great. The Grand Cherokee L, Enclave and TX are noticeably roomier.
Final Word
The 2024 Infiniti QX60 offers good power and handling, a quiet ride and a comfortable cabin. It may not be the most entertaining to drive in its class, or the roomiest, but it’s competitively priced and looks good as well.
Should we buy one? It all depends on our expectations. However, if we prefer the smoothness and refinement of a six-cylinder engine, the 2024 model is definitely worth looking at, since the 2025 model-year QX60 will downsize to a turbo four-cylinder engine that may be more fuel-efficient, but could be less appealing to some midsize luxury crossover buyers.
