2022 Infiniti QX60 Sensory AWD: An All-New More Upscale Design Theme

 

Highlight: The vehicle can be outfitted with a co-pilot assist steering system.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $60,745 (Base Model Pure): $50,395)

Seating Capacity: 6 or 7, depending on trim

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection; predictive forward collision warning system; rear automatic braking; rear view camera; an electronic blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system with a haptic steering wheel; a hillstart assist system with a brake hold feature; a tire pressure monitor system; and a spare tire

Standard Equipment (Pure- Base Trim): 18-inch wheels; Matte black bodyside molding; solar rear privacy glass; panoramic moonroof with power sunshade; power liftgate; no roof rails; heated power front seats; memory operated front seats; 60/40 spilt second row bench seats; Black lacquer interior accents; grained leather wrapped steering; a tri zone ventilation system; a 12-inch interactive driver’s display screen; 6 USB ports; a voice activation audio system; Wi-Fi hotspot; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a 360-degree camera

Standard Equipment (Sensory): 20-inch wheels; an electronic gear selector; power folding heated outside mirrors; auto dimming outside mirrors; a leather wrapped heated steering wheel; power heated/ventilated front massaging seats; heated outboard second row seats; third row 60/40 split seats with a manual recline; silver metallic weave rear seat; wireless charger; a co-pilot steering system with a navigation link; traffic sign recognition; a radar activated full speed stop and go cruise control system; a power tilt/telescopic steering wheel; enhanced interior lighting with rear door step lamps; enhanced intelligent key memory stores last used navigation setting; and illuminated kickplates

Options: welcome lighting and illuminated cargo; and premium paint

Other Trim Levels:

Luxe

Autograph

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 9-speaker audio system with AM/FM/HD with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 60,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 6 years or 70,000 miles

Standard Engine/Horsepower: 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder engine/295-hp

Recommended Fuel: Premium

Towing: 3,500 lbs 

Standard Fuel Mileage: 20-city/25-hwy (base on AWD model)

What’s New:  For the 2022 model year, the second generation three-row, large crossover is all-new.

Why:

A sexy, stylish design, offering a premium look and feel

A peppy 6-cylinder vehicle

Great road vehicle

Seating for 6 or 7, depending on trim

Massaging front seats on top level trims

Heated and ventilated front seats

Premium level features

An easy-to-use infotainment center

Easy one-touch button gives easy access to third row seat on Sensory trim only

Removable second row console for Autograph trim only

Heated second row seats in higher level trims only

Partial reclining 60/40 split rear seats in Sensory model

An air purifier system with Autograph trim only

Seven USB ports in the Autograph trim only

A voice activation audio system

A 17-speaker Bose audio system available on higher level trims

Wi-Fi system standard on all trims

Wireless charger available on higher level trims

A co-pilot steering system standard on higher level trims

A 360-degree camera on higher level trims

Power rear liftgate

AWD available

A high level of standard safety driving aids

19-inch and 20-inch wheels

But: 

Bucket second row captain seats only reserved for top trim, the Autograph

No indication of electrification

Verdict:  The Infiniti QX60, which is available in a front wheel drive or an all-wheel drive configuration, is all-new design. The previous generation QX60 had outlived its life cycle. This year's stylish three-row crossover is available in a variety of trims, with the capacity to seat 6 or 7 occupants. With a starting price just over $50,000, this well-equipped vehicle can easily land close to $70,000 depending on if one opts for the top-of-the-line Autograph trim, which exclusives offers bucket second row seats.

We spent time in the upgraded Sensory trim, which was outfitted with features ranging from a co-pilot assist system to heated/ventilated front seats to heated outboard second row seats to manual rear sunshades to a 360-degree camera to partially reclining third row seats. Additionally, the easy touch second row seats which slid forward allowed easy access for rear occupants.

Our Sensory trim model topped out at $60,000. For those who can live without the bucket second row seats and few other features, this is the way to go. The Sensory package is affordable, when compared to most vehicles these days and contains a high level of standard equipment. Overall the QX60 is definitely high on our list provided that the build quality mirrors everything else we adore about the vehicle. Its a great road vehicle and the infotainment system is easy to navigate.

Competition: 2022 Acura MDX; 2022 Cadillac XT6; 2022 BMW X7; 2022 Lexus RX 350 L; 2022 Lincoln Aviator; 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS; and Volvo XC90