I like everything about this. I'll probably cross shop Grand Cherokee L & MDX but this is definitely the leader in the clubhouse. Passing on the top trim though because I dont want or need captains chairs.
Honestly their reliability was still really good so long as it didn't involve a CVT, but I agree this is 100% the direction they need to be going in for both brands.
Thank you Alex. Your review on QX60 was super helpful. I cannot tell you how convenient it is to keep the child seat latched one while accessing the third row. True, hardly any manufacturer offers this feature. That was the main factor we chose QX60 over MDX even though I liked the driving dynamics of Acura more.
I hope the reliability is better than the last generation. We had a 2014 and it had massive problems. Blown head gasket, electrical issues, etc all starting around 100k miles
Great review. Alex does the most informative and useful reviews for the actual buyers like myself. Manufacturers take note. I've recently purchased a mid-size SUV and I got prepared by watching the latest review videos by Alex. Unfortunately, as of September 2021, if you need a vehicle right this moment you'll have to get what's available at the dealers and not all of them have inventory. If you have time, you can order and wait a few months. At least, that's the situation in NY.
We have a 2015 QX60 that we drive all over the West in city and in the mountains. It has never failed us. I love the 2022 model. And I enjoy Alex and his reviews for their objectivity and completeness.
Amazing upgrade over the outgoing model. Yes, the CVT should've never been put in as the only transmission option. But even more, there is a greater separation over the Pathfinder(or at least the Pathfinder roots are better hidden). And the interior is certainly primo. It is high on lux and logically laid out, with a decent amount of interior space. The only thing that are concerns for me is the Highlander-like rear styling and quite frankly, the two gorillas looming in the room: Genesis GV80 and Acura MDX. Did Infiniti do enough to bring it up to par against the competition? We shall see!
@@Natethegreat200c yes. The GC-L Summit Reserve is super-nice. Sure, it may not have a "luxury pedigree", but it does have many options unavailable in most luxury SUVs in the $60-$70k price point, notably real 4WD, 7200lbs of towing, air suspension, and other niceties...
@@hellkitty1014 yes and a full leather stitched interior , dash, upper door , lower door, and knee area! Like a full luxury car but people see the Jeep badge and turn they’re noses. They’re loss.
Last month, I picked up a new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder which essentially the same car as this one, minus many of the luxury features. I'm very much enjoying it, and if I had the budget for the Infiniti model, I might've gone that route instead. I noticed the transmission quirks that Alex mentions in this video, mostly in the 1st to 2nd gear switch if the acceleration is at a certain rate, but otherwise it's smooth as butter and a huge improvement over any CVT I've driven. I'd never really been a fan of Infiniti's bulbous exterior and dainty interior styling, but this one is quite nice. Thanks for the vid Alex, it was quite informative, and now I'm actually glad I got the Pathfinder over waiting for this one just for the slightly larger storage area alone.
I like that you stay on point with the review. I noticed no one talks about if the head rest are comfortable and the adjustments. Those dont look comfortable.
My wife and I really enjoyed our previous generation QX60. But we couldn’t wait any longer for the new model, so we bought a Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. I really like the Hyundai, but I’m sort of eyeballing this new QX60. I miss the very quiet and enjoyable ride from the previous generation QX60. The Hyundai Palisade just doesn’t seem to light that fire for me right now. As my wife says, the Hyundai Palisade is like that person you dated that checked all your boxes, but didn’t quite get you very excited. I feel like this new QX60 could check all the boxes and be very exciting too. Thanks for the great review Alex.
I noticed the large forward sensor in the bottom grille… Where does the front license plate mount? Hopefully not in the upper grille like the GV80 because it looks awful 🙁 And whoever designed the second row in the bmw x7 should take a hard look at how it should work in the QX60… it’s like watching paint dry in the x7 trying to get access to the third row 😒
Excellent and very detailed review, as usual. Thanks again Alex! I'm a fan, and am cross shopping this between the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit and Acura MDX Advance. When cross shopping between those two SUV's there are trade offs (massaging seats, 12 inch driver/media display, power rear seats, HUD, etc.), however with the Infiniti, there are no compromises needed. So Very excited about that. A few things I don't like about the Infiniti (again, when compared to the Jeep and Acura) is it's the only one of the three without an advanced suspension (compared to the double wishbone of the Acura and air springs in the Jeep). Also, there are a few design elements I can do without (the flat black wheel well trim, the boring and basic steering wheel taken straight from the Pathfinder, and the chrome trim on the front and rear of the SUV), but that's it. It's otherwise a great looking car with a ton of features.
Fantastic review, best I've seen on this vehicle. Thank you. If only they'd build this WITHOUT the unneeded 3rd row but with this drivetrain and towing capacity. One can only dream.....
@@damilolaakanni that QX55 will probably stay the same for 8+ years. It’s lackluster now, so imagine how it’ll compare in 8 years. The Pathfinder and QX60 begin the next generation of Nissan, and it looks to be much better than the past 15 years.
@@jsfbay1 May well do that. Bummer to park and take up the garage space. Redesigned (pro-pilot and a real transmission) Murano would suit me perfectly.
Love your reviews. After watching this, I’m glad I got the 22 MDX Advance … and your review was influential in that purchase :) Infiniti appears to be still playing catch up to the competition, which is a little tragic considering how promising they once were.
Another winner from the Nissan....the Rogue/Outlander Pathfinder/QX60 are solid entries...this QX60 will run off the lots with those incentives...its a jack of all trades and master of none and that's what sells
Love the detailed reviews from Alex! Infiniti finally leaving that old tired platform that has been out for over 10yrs! They are just a little late now that I traded ours in for a Range Rover sport.
Nice job Alex incl editing. Seems like improvement from prior esp no more CVT but gut feel is resale & popularity will continue to lag behind Acura due to reputation for not being as reliable.
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I have to say that this product feels fresh and luxurious. I am an owner of a 2021 Acura RDX and I have to say that, before this video, I was hands down going for the MDX for my wife's car (we are planning it soon), but now we will test drive them both. I have to say that, for me personally, the Acura has an edge on aesthetics outside for me (looks more aggressive) and the SH-AWD has always a big deal for me (mine has it so)... But I know my wife may prefer the soft ride and the family friendliness... will see. Thank you, Alex! Your reviews are always of an excellent quality!
Even without sh-awd kind of mechanism,just with one drive,all reviewers are praising flat handling of new qx60.All immediately noticed no body roll/less body roll...Never saw reviews talks Mdx"s performance with respect to body roll much..So Qx60 did something extraordinary here
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@@MrSelvin78 actually many reviewers have praised the new suspension design of the MDX and how great its handle is (not just the type S btw). But Alex (who is one of the best in my opinion for technical reviews) says that they are both similar w/o SH-AWD. Will see, I am willing to check and test drive them all before purchase :)
@ did you end up making a decision between mdx and qx60?
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@@rohandeshmukh1711 we ended up taking the MDX for two main reasons: 1. We did liked it a bit better (though I have to say, very impressed with the QX60). It is mostly the style, the MDX was a bit smoother, a bit quicker, feels a bit smaller (and maybe it is)… very nice overall. 2. Availability. In my local dealerships for Infinity, the QX60 has a good waiting period (couple of months actually), while the exact configuration that we want of the MDX was available (aside of more options) immediately. Have to say, when the MDX Type S is available, I will check that for me (this is my wife’s car), because I was very impressed with it!
@@JT-fq2bl yeah but there’s still a ton of cars that don’t let you turn off the fake noise, like many BMWs and the new BRZ and GR86 that sound terrible in the cabin. In the BRZ/GR86 it’ll probably be as simple as pulling a fuse, but I wouldn’t want to mess with the BMWs.
Nissan has spent the last decade shooting their Infiniti brand in the foot. Back in the early and mid 2000's I really thought that they were going places, (much like Genesis today). They had a hot little sedan in the G35, along with a very stylish SUV in the FX35, and FX45 which came with a V8. All of their vehicles offered style, performance, and luxury features that belied their sticker prices, (again; much like Genesis today). Since then they seem to have lost their way, driving the final nail into their coffin with those damned CVT's, and I don't know if they will ever get back the customers they have lost because of it. People usually make $60,000 mistakes only once.
The reality of the matter is the QX60 with a CVT is their best seller. G35 didn't really offer much luxury it was more like a small rwd Altima. FX35/45 was just a bloated station wagon version of the G35 with a tiny back seat. From a utility perspective it offered nothing, no cargo room because of raked roof design, and no towing capabilities. The CVT FWD replacement for FX35/QX70 has double the amount of sales, usable back seat, cargo room, higher towing capacity, and almost double the fuel efficiency. Their main issue they need to focus on are EV offerings.
Alex - What 3 row SUV or Van would you recommend for maximum interior space, AWD, a fair amount of ground clearance, and reasonable gas mileage. I do NOT tow and I don't plan on any serious off road use. I don't need a low range 4x4. The KIA Telluride seems like a good fit or maybe I should go crazy and lift a 2018 Toyota Sienna a few inches.
‘22 mdx sh-awd for me over this any day, any time! much reliable, “true” and really fun to drive, sharp and sleek styling, best handling and agile 3-row premium luxury vehicle, smooth ride too and ohhh the ELS 3D sound system is phenominal!
Gorgeous design (both interior and exterior), good MPGs, lots of features, reasonably spacious, probably very reliable, less expensive than the competition. With this car Infiniti has definitely stepped up their game. Looks better than the Lexus and Acura direct competitors. Man, this is definitely the car to go in this segment. I love this car.
I agree, the best MDX deal I got was $200 a month more than the QX60. I needed up getting the QX60 Lux with Vision Package. Similarly equipped MDX is like $250 a month more!
Hi Alex thanks for the video, always great! Just curious why filming the HUD is that challenging? I wish you can tackle that challenge and elaborate this when reviewing, say, the new MB S class!
Helpful review. How do you think this compares with the Palisade? Though technically it's a different class vehicle, it seems to me that the Palisade at least looks as luxurious...
This is an excellent overview and review of the QX60. We own the 2016 QX60 and had the original JX35. Both were excellent cars and trouble free. I just saw the new model locally and it is amazing. Your video clearly covers the elements I want to know about as my wife and I will be considering this new model. This is a game changer for Infiniti.
Did you happen to measure to see if 4x8 doesn't fit between the wells? Comparing pictures to the Pathfinder with the seats lowered, ostensibly they look the same
I have question about combined leg room. According to you review on previous QX60, it is 114.7. This new one being the same length, combine leg room become 107.8 (same as new pathfinder) 7 inches smaller? But from back to back test drive between MDX and 22 Pathfinder, I am very sure 22 Pathfinder is bigger than MDX in almost everywhere. I even think 22 pathfinder is bigger than Highlander although numbers don't agree. I wonder if manufactures are using the same method for this measurements?
Between Jeep GC L, MDX, GV80, and QX60 I would probably choose the MDX. I care more about driving dynamics and the MDX is better in that regard and is still practical. Second would be the GV80, then QX60, lastly a top trim GC L. “Well done Nissan” is something I’ve never said before without sarcasm.
The interior on this car is more polished than the MDX. People that buy this kind of truck want comfort more than performance. Infiniti hit a home run with this one. I own 3 Infiniti’s 2018 Q50 red sport, 2020 QX50 and a 2013 QX56. I hope they plan to compete in the sedan space again and looking forward to a complete redesign of the QX80
Acura is a more performance focused luxury brand so their interiors tend to be more sporty. The QX60s interior is beautiful and has more traditional straight lines inside but I still like the MDX interior especially the two toned consoles. I still think I’d buy the MDX, it has adaptive dampers and torque vectoring.
Hmm... nice! The full-option version seems to put it in the ballpark of the Genesis GV80 Drove a friend's GV recently, and was blown away by how nice it was. Might be a good comparison...?
I am a current hyundai owner, not considering the GV80. The interior on it is appreciably smaller than this and it's more expensive when comparably equipped. They prioritized go fast over utility.
QX60 was popular for their 3rd row leg room - the only luxury mid size crossover that allowed an adult to fit in the 3rd row. Now it shrank to 28" (by about 3") in 2022; even MDX has more space in the 3rd row - very unfortunate.
Nice review Alex, being waiting for this one! It's a head turner and glad to hear the new nine speed transmission has been tuned nicely. At 64k fully loaded my only real issue is I would have expected this to have a little stronger acceleration, say 6.5 to 60 or so. On paper it's interior specs are actually very comparable to the 3-row Kia Sorrento but the Kia with it's 2.5 Turbo and 310ft torque I suspect will feel quicker and pull harder than the Infiniti. It's very nicely appointed and "sexy" looking but it's a lot to ask in the Autobiography trim price point for Nissan Pathfinder acceleration!
I'd venture to guess shoppers in this class care more about fuel economy than acceleration (me among them). The sorento is also appreciably smaller than this, especially if you look at the trunk with the 3rd row folded (sorento is 189in long, this is 198.2). This is longer than both the palisade & telluride.
These are nothing but minivans in disguise. No one is taking these to the track and they all have similar 0-60 times. Are you really cross shopping a fully loaded QX60 with a Kia Sorrento? The Kia Sorrento is only a 3 row on paper. The 3rd row in not usable by human beings.
@@bfish9700 I suspect the Palisade and Tslluride are roomier, though. They are exceptionally well packaged. They all have a third row big enough for growing kids, unlike the Sorento, which would be OK for young kids in the back two rows, but no good for longer trips with so little cargo space unless the third row is folded. Sort of like the RX-L.
@@bfish9700 I test drove the new Sorento with the 2.5 Turbo and it's acceleration is strong for it's class. It also returns 24mpg with the 2.5T and 310ft torque. Good performance numbers for acceleration (sub 7 seconds to 60) and fuel efficiency. On paper it actually is very comparable in usable size even though the QX 60 is 8" longer. For headroom it's a wash except the Kia has two more inches in the middle row. Leg room is also better in the Kia's second row by 4". The other rows are within an inch of each other. Hip room in the Infiniti third row is 3" better the other rows are about the same. All three rows down both are about 75 cubic feet of storage. Second and third row they are within two to three cubic feet storage of each other. So passenger space and cargo volume are in fact vert similar. The Kia has stronger acceleration, similar fuel economy, and space in a smaller package and a stronger warranty. Yes the Infiniti is a looker, has nicer materials and more prestige as a premium vehicle. But both loaded there is a 20k price difference, is the Infiniti a good value at 64K compared to the Kia at 44K? If you're marketing a vehicle as luxury, shoppers expect luxurious style, strong performance and quality first. Performance is important to many shoppers and expected when you hit over 60k vehicles and are compared to the very powerful and luxurious BMW X5 for example. I don't own a Sorento or plan to buy one, I just wonder is the premium Infiniti that much better than the mainstream Sorento in top trims at a 20 grand price difference!
@@smack9x Nothing wrong with cross shopping! Both vehicles specs and performance are in fact very similar on paper. The Infiniti is more of a looker for sure but that's even subjective. Passenger space, cargo space, available features all very similar. I think the Infiniti has a nicer interior especially the leather dash. If I were looking at the QX60 in the Autobiography trim for 64K I would expect stronger performance than its Pathfinder cousin. This is getting close to BMW X5 money which has an awesome 335HP V6 Turbo. Many shoppers do in fact appreciate the strong engine performance even if it's used as a family vehicle or "Minivan". The BWM X7 has the same V6 or a V8 option, are people buying these because they're "minivans and don't care about performance? They buy them for the prestige, the luxury and the performance!
Definitely better than the lumpy outgoing one. This from the side looks kinda like a Lincoln corsair. Since that looks pretty damn nice, I'm perfectly fine with it.
Much of Hwy 1 looks like that. It's beautiful for hundreds of miles. The offshore rocks look like the Big Sur area, south of Monterey, but also like the coast north of the Bay Area in Marin and Sonoma counties. Since he said it was 90 minutes from home, I'd vote for Big Sur. The places to the north would be further than that. The coastline north of Santa Cruz, up to Pacifica, is also beautiful, but has fewer offshore rocks.
@@markmiller3279 - I missed where he said 90 minutes from home (which is somewhere in the Santa Cruz mountains.) Did Big Sur burn last year? The surroundings looked a little baron besides the beautiful rocky coastline.
What? No fog lights? So, I'm assuming that that Nissan has finally made the decision to start phasing out the CVT's in their crossover models. The big question is, is the fit and finish put together better, or are they still half-assing everything like what Carlos Ghosn had everything before he robbed them, and ran back to Lebanon?
Seems like a really good offering from Infiniti. I really like the interior design/layout and materials. Should be a solid competitor.
It would have to compete with a used 10K car for my attention
This review felt "snappy." And I mean that in a good way. Excellent job, Alex.
Alex, great choice to film near the water. Really beautiful!
Very impressed with this redesign. They seem to have thought of almost everything.
They have done an amazing job with the new QX60, love the new look inside and out.
I like everything about this. I'll probably cross shop Grand Cherokee L & MDX but this is definitely the leader in the clubhouse. Passing on the top trim though because I dont want or need captains chairs.
Great work from Infiniti, great look, much classy to the interior, and detailed review from Alex.
I like the new direction that Nissan and Infiniti are taking. Hopefully they'll go back to there traditional reliability.🤞🏼
Honestly their reliability was still really good so long as it didn't involve a CVT, but I agree this is 100% the direction
they need to be going in for both brands.
@@BigHeadClan Yes sir!👍🏼
@@BigHeadClan facts. And the CVT issue for the most part really only affected 4 cyl models.
As long as Renault still owns Nissan/Infiniti, it’s a far stretch
Infiniti has been taking “Ls” left and right. So happy to see a “W” for once. I hope this car revives the brand.
Thank you Alex. Your review on QX60 was super helpful. I cannot tell you how convenient it is to keep the child seat latched one while accessing the third row. True, hardly any manufacturer offers this feature. That was the main factor we chose QX60 over MDX even though I liked the driving dynamics of Acura more.
You filmed the best-quality video I've ever seen about the new QX 60. Good job men!
I have a 2014 QX60 and it’s running great. I’ll trade it in for a 2023 QX60 when they get all the bugs out by then
I hope the reliability is better than the last generation. We had a 2014 and it had massive problems. Blown head gasket, electrical issues, etc all starting around 100k miles
Great review. Alex does the most informative and useful reviews for the actual buyers like myself. Manufacturers take note.
I've recently purchased a mid-size SUV and I got prepared by watching the latest review videos by Alex. Unfortunately, as of September 2021, if you need a vehicle right this moment you'll have to get what's available at the dealers and not all of them have inventory. If you have time, you can order and wait a few months. At least, that's the situation in NY.
We have a 2015 QX60 that we drive all over the West in city and in the mountains. It has never failed us. I love the 2022 model. And I enjoy Alex and his reviews for their objectivity and completeness.
Amazing upgrade over the outgoing model. Yes, the CVT should've never been put in as the only transmission option. But even more, there is a greater separation over the Pathfinder(or at least the Pathfinder roots are better hidden). And the interior is certainly primo. It is high on lux and logically laid out, with a decent amount of interior space. The only thing that are concerns for me is the Highlander-like rear styling and quite frankly, the two gorillas looming in the room: Genesis GV80 and Acura MDX. Did Infiniti do enough to bring it up to par against the competition? We shall see!
They need a higher performance engine for the Redsport to compete with the Type-S and the 3.5t GV80. I know customers will readily pay the premium.
@@chiemekaa I do agree there. They need to drop the Red Sport 3.0TT into it pronto.
Let’s not forget the grand Cherokee L as well 🥰
@@Natethegreat200c yes. The GC-L Summit Reserve is super-nice. Sure, it may not have a "luxury pedigree", but it does have many options unavailable in most luxury SUVs in the $60-$70k price point, notably real 4WD, 7200lbs of towing, air suspension, and other niceties...
@@hellkitty1014 yes and a full leather stitched interior , dash, upper door , lower door, and knee area! Like a full luxury car but people see the Jeep badge and turn they’re noses. They’re loss.
Last month, I picked up a new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder which essentially the same car as this one, minus many of the luxury features. I'm very much enjoying it, and if I had the budget for the Infiniti model, I might've gone that route instead. I noticed the transmission quirks that Alex mentions in this video, mostly in the 1st to 2nd gear switch if the acceleration is at a certain rate, but otherwise it's smooth as butter and a huge improvement over any CVT I've driven. I'd never really been a fan of Infiniti's bulbous exterior and dainty interior styling, but this one is quite nice. Thanks for the vid Alex, it was quite informative, and now I'm actually glad I got the Pathfinder over waiting for this one just for the slightly larger storage area alone.
I love your reviews! Thank You for your work!
Thank you for the thorough review!!!
I like that you stay on point with the review. I noticed no one talks about if the head rest are comfortable and the adjustments. Those dont look comfortable.
My wife and I really enjoyed our previous generation QX60. But we couldn’t wait any longer for the new model, so we bought a Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy. I really like the Hyundai, but I’m sort of eyeballing this new QX60. I miss the very quiet and enjoyable ride from the previous generation QX60. The Hyundai Palisade just doesn’t seem to light that fire for me right now. As my wife says, the Hyundai Palisade is like that person you dated that checked all your boxes, but didn’t quite get you very excited. I feel like this new QX60 could check all the boxes and be very exciting too. Thanks for the great review Alex.
I noticed the large forward sensor in the bottom grille… Where does the front license plate mount? Hopefully not in the upper grille like the GV80 because it looks awful 🙁
And whoever designed the second row in the bmw x7 should take a hard look at how it should work in the QX60… it’s like watching paint dry in the x7 trying to get access to the third row 😒
Excellent and very detailed review, as usual. Thanks again Alex! I'm a fan, and am cross shopping this between the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit and Acura MDX Advance. When cross shopping between those two SUV's there are trade offs (massaging seats, 12 inch driver/media display, power rear seats, HUD, etc.), however with the Infiniti, there are no compromises needed. So Very excited about that. A few things I don't like about the Infiniti (again, when compared to the Jeep and Acura) is it's the only one of the three without an advanced suspension (compared to the double wishbone of the Acura and air springs in the Jeep). Also, there are a few design elements I can do without (the flat black wheel well trim, the boring and basic steering wheel taken straight from the Pathfinder, and the chrome trim on the front and rear of the SUV), but that's it. It's otherwise a great looking car with a ton of features.
For a few thousand more the MDX type s is the best deal.
An absolutely great job Infiniti.
Fantastic review, best I've seen on this vehicle. Thank you.
If only they'd build this WITHOUT the unneeded 3rd row but with this drivetrain and towing capacity. One can only dream.....
That is what the QX55 should have been...
You are like me, I don't really want or need a 3rd row. But we can always just leave it folded into the floor.
@@damilolaakanni that QX55 will probably stay the same for 8+ years. It’s lackluster now, so imagine how it’ll compare in 8 years. The Pathfinder and QX60 begin the next generation of Nissan, and it looks to be much better than the past 15 years.
@@jsfbay1 May well do that. Bummer to park and take up the garage space. Redesigned (pro-pilot and a real transmission) Murano would suit me perfectly.
Great review, per usual. Such a beautiful vehicle. Can you do a review on the 2022 BMW x3 and x4 m40i?
Very nice filming location this time!
Love your reviews. After watching this, I’m glad I got the 22 MDX Advance … and your review was influential in that purchase :) Infiniti appears to be still playing catch up to the competition, which is a little tragic considering how promising they once were.
The shiny chrome bits on the exterior is borderline gaudy! This, on an otherwise thoughtfully designed car.
Yeah. I don’t LOVE it so I will probably paint mine the same color as the body when I get it.
Another winner from the Nissan....the Rogue/Outlander Pathfinder/QX60 are solid entries...this QX60 will run off the lots with those incentives...its a jack of all trades and master of none and that's what sells
It looks great! Both exterior and interior!!!! Well done Infiniti!
Love the detailed reviews from Alex! Infiniti finally leaving that old tired platform that has been out for over 10yrs! They are just a little late now that I traded ours in for a Range Rover sport.
Amazing review
Can you please share a post as to when one should buy an electric, a hybrid and Fossil fuel vehicle?
Nice job Alex incl editing. Seems like improvement from prior esp no more CVT but gut feel is resale & popularity will continue to lag behind Acura due to reputation for not being as reliable.
I have to say that this product feels fresh and luxurious. I am an owner of a 2021 Acura RDX and I have to say that, before this video, I was hands down going for the MDX for my wife's car (we are planning it soon), but now we will test drive them both. I have to say that, for me personally, the Acura has an edge on aesthetics outside for me (looks more aggressive) and the SH-AWD has always a big deal for me (mine has it so)... But I know my wife may prefer the soft ride and the family friendliness... will see. Thank you, Alex! Your reviews are always of an excellent quality!
Test drive both but go with the MDX. You get more features and it handles and drives better.
Even without sh-awd kind of mechanism,just with one drive,all reviewers are praising flat handling of new qx60.All immediately noticed no body roll/less body roll...Never saw reviews talks Mdx"s performance with respect to body roll much..So Qx60 did something extraordinary here
@@MrSelvin78 actually many reviewers have praised the new suspension design of the MDX and how great its handle is (not just the type S btw). But Alex (who is one of the best in my opinion for technical reviews) says that they are both similar w/o SH-AWD. Will see, I am willing to check and test drive them all before purchase :)
@ did you end up making a decision between mdx and qx60?
@@rohandeshmukh1711 we ended up taking the MDX for two main reasons:
1. We did liked it a bit better (though I have to say, very impressed with the QX60). It is mostly the style, the MDX was a bit smoother, a bit quicker, feels a bit smaller (and maybe it is)… very nice overall.
2. Availability. In my local dealerships for Infinity, the QX60 has a good waiting period (couple of months actually), while the exact configuration that we want of the MDX was available (aside of more options) immediately.
Have to say, when the MDX Type S is available, I will check that for me (this is my wife’s car), because I was very impressed with it!
I hate the capacitive touch control trend on the interior
This should sell like hot cakes now... No CVT, much more luxurious, more good looking , etc...
The only problem is that horrifying faux exhaust system
I curse Audi for this horrible trend.
At least it doesn’t have fake exhaust sounds piped into the cabin. That is much worse than fake tips in my opinion.
@@garrettw99
True, but you can turn off the fake exhaust note in most vehicles. The fake exhaust in the bumper will cost money to replace.
@@JT-fq2bl yeah but there’s still a ton of cars that don’t let you turn off the fake noise, like many BMWs and the new BRZ and GR86 that sound terrible in the cabin. In the BRZ/GR86 it’ll probably be as simple as pulling a fuse, but I wouldn’t want to mess with the BMWs.
It looks gorgeous inside and out.
Nissan has spent the last decade shooting their Infiniti brand in the foot. Back in the early and mid 2000's I really thought that they were going places, (much like Genesis today). They had a hot little sedan in the G35, along with a very stylish SUV in the FX35, and FX45 which came with a V8. All of their vehicles offered style, performance, and luxury features that belied their sticker prices, (again; much like Genesis today). Since then they seem to have lost their way, driving the final nail into their coffin with those damned CVT's, and I don't know if they will ever get back the customers they have lost because of it. People usually make $60,000 mistakes only once.
The reality of the matter is the QX60 with a CVT is their best seller. G35 didn't really offer much luxury it was more like a small rwd Altima. FX35/45 was just a bloated station wagon version of the G35 with a tiny back seat. From a utility perspective it offered nothing, no cargo room because of raked roof design, and no towing capabilities. The CVT FWD replacement for FX35/QX70 has double the amount of sales, usable back seat, cargo room, higher towing capacity, and almost double the fuel efficiency. Their main issue they need to focus on are EV offerings.
Don't forget Q45, 340hp beast.
Alex - What 3 row SUV or Van would you recommend for maximum interior space, AWD, a fair amount of ground clearance, and reasonable gas mileage. I do NOT tow and I don't plan on any serious off road use. I don't need a low range 4x4. The KIA Telluride seems like a good fit or maybe I should go crazy and lift a 2018 Toyota Sienna a few inches.
A comparison with Acura MDX would be great. I am considering it over MDX due to features and pricing, but would like to see both.
The styling reminds of the range rover velar.
BTW new spot for filming?
‘22 mdx sh-awd for me over this any day, any time! much reliable, “true” and really fun to drive, sharp and sleek styling, best handling and agile 3-row premium luxury vehicle, smooth ride too and ohhh the ELS 3D sound system is phenominal!
How is the HP 295 and the pathfinder 284 , 3.5 6 cylinder both ?
Gorgeous design (both interior and exterior), good MPGs, lots of features, reasonably spacious, probably very reliable, less expensive than the competition. With this car Infiniti has definitely stepped up their game. Looks better than the Lexus and Acura direct competitors. Man, this is definitely the car to go in this segment. I love this car.
I agree, the best MDX deal I got was $200 a month more than the QX60. I needed up getting the QX60 Lux with Vision Package. Similarly equipped MDX is like $250 a month more!
Hi Alex thanks for the video, always great!
Just curious why filming the HUD is that challenging? I wish you can tackle that challenge and elaborate this when reviewing, say, the new MB S class!
How you compare the QX60 to MDX ? Which one you would recommend ?
are the turn signals really that slow? or is the video slowed?
if I have to choose from ndx rx and this one, I will take new QX60 simply because of its handsome styling.
Is there a reason the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is not included in comparison with this model?
Helpful review. How do you think this compares with the Palisade? Though technically it's a different class vehicle, it seems to me that the Palisade at least looks as luxurious...
Those 3rd row headrests are HUGE!!!
Alex, really wish your reviews covered more base models
Can anyone explain to me why Infiniti just doesn’t offer the turbo 6 cylinder they have in there trucks with a 9 speed
THOSE TURN LIGHT INDICATORS 😍
This is an excellent overview and review of the QX60. We own the 2016 QX60 and had the original JX35. Both were excellent cars and trouble free. I just saw the new model locally and it is amazing. Your video clearly covers the elements I want to know about as my wife and I will be considering this new model. This is a game changer for Infiniti.
When will the scores be available? I want to see how Alex will qualify this SUV.
The new QX60 is awesome! I just hope Infiniti also updates their really outdated models like the Q50
great job🥰🥰
Did you happen to measure to see if 4x8 doesn't fit between the wells? Comparing pictures to the Pathfinder with the seats lowered, ostensibly they look the same
How come you never mentioned the Lincoln Aviator as competition and maybe mentioned some differences between that and this?
I have question about combined leg room. According to you review on previous QX60, it is 114.7. This new one being the same length, combine leg room become 107.8 (same as new pathfinder) 7 inches smaller? But from back to back test drive between MDX and 22 Pathfinder, I am very sure 22 Pathfinder is bigger than MDX in almost everywhere. I even think 22 pathfinder is bigger than Highlander although numbers don't agree. I wonder if manufactures are using the same method for this measurements?
He did say he didn't have all the dimensions. I suspect he got that number from the Pathfinder, which is approximately the same length.
Does anyone know if the QX60 has a better horn than the New Pathfinder? The put a dinky one in the new passport.
Between Jeep GC L, MDX, GV80, and QX60 I would probably choose the MDX. I care more about driving dynamics and the MDX is better in that regard and is still practical. Second would be the GV80, then QX60, lastly a top trim GC L.
“Well done Nissan” is something I’ve never said before without sarcasm.
Acura interior touch pad is the killer for me.
Does it have ambient lighting?
I hope they did something about the back suspension.
When will you be releasing the full scores for this vehicle?
The interior on this car is more polished than the MDX. People that buy this kind of truck want comfort more than performance. Infiniti hit a home run with this one. I own 3 Infiniti’s 2018 Q50 red sport, 2020 QX50 and a 2013 QX56. I hope they plan to compete in the sedan space again and looking forward to a complete redesign of the QX80
Acura is a more performance focused luxury brand so their interiors tend to be more sporty. The QX60s interior is beautiful and has more traditional straight lines inside but I still like the MDX interior especially the two toned consoles. I still think I’d buy the MDX, it has adaptive dampers and torque vectoring.
We have MDX and QX60 but the QX60 is more comfortable and refined to drive. The 4th gen MDX drives the same as the 3rd Gen
Yes I would cross shop this with the MDX. That is its true direct competitor.
Alex that seat design looks like the seats from the Q60 not Acura.
Hmm... nice! The full-option version seems to put it in the ballpark of the Genesis GV80 Drove a friend's GV recently, and was blown away by how nice it was. Might be a good comparison...?
I’m considering the GV80 and this myself so it would be an excellent comparison since both are leading the pack.
I am a current hyundai owner, not considering the GV80. The interior on it is appreciably smaller than this and it's more expensive when comparably equipped. They prioritized go fast over utility.
I think the closest competitors to this, both in styling and performance, would be the Grand Cherokee L or the Lincoln Aviator.
I am surprised the Infiniti hasn't used its 400 HP twin turbo engine in more of it model. Seems like this would be a great vehicle for it.
That engine isn't compatible with FWD applications
What location is that at 20:20 ? I'd love to rock climb that.
QX60 was popular for their 3rd row leg room - the only luxury mid size crossover that allowed an adult to fit in the 3rd row. Now it shrank to 28" (by about 3") in 2022; even MDX has more space in the 3rd row - very unfortunate.
He is more knowledgeable than the average car youtuber.
Are those shiny fake skid plates a dealbreaker for anyone else? Love almost everything else. Maybe they could be blacked out.
This suv is a great option for luxury and comfort for a reasonable price.
Nice review Alex, being waiting for this one! It's a head turner and glad to hear the new nine speed transmission has been tuned nicely. At 64k fully loaded my only real issue is I would have expected this to have a little stronger acceleration, say 6.5 to 60 or so. On paper it's interior specs are actually very comparable to the 3-row Kia Sorrento but the Kia with it's 2.5 Turbo and 310ft torque I suspect will feel quicker and pull harder than the Infiniti. It's very nicely appointed and "sexy" looking but it's a lot to ask in the Autobiography trim price point for Nissan Pathfinder acceleration!
I'd venture to guess shoppers in this class care more about fuel economy than acceleration (me among them). The sorento is also appreciably smaller than this, especially if you look at the trunk with the 3rd row folded (sorento is 189in long, this is 198.2). This is longer than both the palisade & telluride.
These are nothing but minivans in disguise. No one is taking these to the track and they all have similar 0-60 times. Are you really cross shopping a fully loaded QX60 with a Kia Sorrento? The Kia Sorrento is only a 3 row on paper. The 3rd row in not usable by human beings.
@@bfish9700 I suspect the Palisade and Tslluride are roomier, though. They are exceptionally well packaged. They all have a third row big enough for growing kids, unlike the Sorento, which would be OK for young kids in the back two rows, but no good for longer trips with so little cargo space unless the third row is folded. Sort of like the RX-L.
@@bfish9700 I test drove the new Sorento with the 2.5 Turbo and it's acceleration is strong for it's class. It also returns 24mpg with the 2.5T and 310ft torque. Good performance numbers for acceleration (sub 7 seconds to 60) and fuel efficiency. On paper it actually is very comparable in usable size even though the QX 60 is 8" longer. For headroom it's a wash except the Kia has two more inches in the middle row. Leg room is also better in the Kia's second row by 4". The other rows are within an inch of each other. Hip room in the Infiniti third row is 3" better the other rows are about the same. All three rows down both are about 75 cubic feet of storage. Second and third row they are within two to three cubic feet storage of each other. So passenger space and cargo volume are in fact vert similar. The Kia has stronger acceleration, similar fuel economy, and space in a smaller package and a stronger warranty. Yes the Infiniti is a looker, has nicer materials and more prestige as a premium vehicle. But both loaded there is a 20k price difference, is the Infiniti a good value at 64K compared to the Kia at 44K? If you're marketing a vehicle as luxury, shoppers expect luxurious style, strong performance and quality first. Performance is important to many shoppers and expected when you hit over 60k vehicles and are compared to the very powerful and luxurious BMW X5 for example. I don't own a Sorento or plan to buy one, I just wonder is the premium Infiniti that much better than the mainstream Sorento in top trims at a 20 grand price difference!
@@smack9x Nothing wrong with cross shopping! Both vehicles specs and performance are in fact very similar on paper. The Infiniti is more of a looker for sure but that's even subjective. Passenger space, cargo space, available features all very similar. I think the Infiniti has a nicer interior especially the leather dash. If I were looking at the QX60 in the Autobiography trim for 64K I would expect stronger performance than its Pathfinder cousin. This is getting close to BMW X5 money which has an awesome 335HP V6 Turbo. Many shoppers do in fact appreciate the strong engine performance even if it's used as a family vehicle or "Minivan". The BWM X7 has the same V6 or a V8 option, are people buying these because they're "minivans and don't care about performance? They buy them for the prestige, the luxury and the performance!
Now they need to update and fix all the rest. They did a very good job with this, but more features need to be standardized.
Good looking vehicle aside from those chrome faux exhaust tip things.
The rear gives me a Rav4 vibe, looks a little mainstream at the back
Infiniti QX60 vs Acura MDX vs Audi Q7 direct comparison please
Nice looking inside & out.like the two colour scheme on this vehicle as well.
Why does this seem significantly smaller than the outgoing model. Didn't it used to be one of the largest vehicles available in it's class
Is the 3rd row seat removable?
Nice intro!
Definitely better than the lumpy outgoing one. This from the side looks kinda like a Lincoln corsair. Since that looks pretty damn nice, I'm perfectly fine with it.
Come on, that’s Pathfinder looking from the back 🤣
It looks like a Lincoln Aviator from the side
I don’t know but that third row center seat bottom section is senseless; why not allow for three seats.
Liked the review. Loved the locale! @Alex, would you please let us know the location.
If you know Highway 1 then my answer isn't much help and is just a guess. I'm guessing Monterey area.
Much of Hwy 1 looks like that. It's beautiful for hundreds of miles. The offshore rocks look like the Big Sur area, south of Monterey, but also like the coast north of the Bay Area in Marin and Sonoma counties. Since he said it was 90 minutes from home, I'd vote for Big Sur. The places to the north would be further than that. The coastline north of Santa Cruz, up to Pacifica, is also beautiful, but has fewer offshore rocks.
@@markmiller3279 - I missed where he said 90 minutes from home (which is somewhere in the Santa Cruz mountains.) Did Big Sur burn last year? The surroundings looked a little baron besides the beautiful rocky coastline.
I have not been obsessed with an Infiniti product for at least 20 years. That changes with this. Absolutely stunning.
INFINITI is finding its way home!!
i wanna see the infotainment software because the software on my ex q60 coupe was complete garbage.
That line at the beginning..."... To create the new QX60 the first thing that Infiniti did was take the old QX60 throw it away!" 🤣 I died laughing.
🤣 Me too
I like this but I'm a single guy and this has too many seats. Is there one with similar styling with just two rows of seats?
What? No fog lights? So, I'm assuming that that Nissan has finally made the decision to start phasing out the CVT's in their crossover models. The big question is, is the fit and finish put together better, or are they still half-assing everything like what Carlos Ghosn had everything before he robbed them, and ran back to Lebanon?