2021 Infiniti QX60

The Pure trim starts at $44,350 and the luxe trim starts at $48,150. Even the base trim offered is kitted with a colossal amount of features on tap. Performance-wise, it is a very potent car and smashes all its rivals that come in your way. That being said, it also happens to deliver a great fuel economy despite being the fastest of the lot. It competes with other praiseworthy cars such as Acura MDX, Cadillac XT5, and Buick Enclave.

The new Infiniti QX60 comes in two different trim levels which are distinguished from each other with features it comes with. It is a full-size SUV to carry people in the world of opulence, The base trim is priced at just $44,350 to $48,150 for the top rack variant. The QX60 is brimmed with Hitech and luxury features to make you feel special. As standard, it comes with features like heated front seats, Infiniti InTouch system with HD Radio, Driver's seat with manual lumbar support, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System and audio streaming, Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Which Trim should you buy?

 As you can see, it is clearly evident that buying the top rack LT trim sure rewards you with luxurious features that come in handy. Paying an extra $1800 wouldn’t hurt your bank balance much. It gets even more luxurious with a lot more features. Some of the cool features you get in LT are Optional leather upholstery and ventilated front seats, Bose 13-speaker Premium Audio system, Heated steering wheel, and Optional Essential package.

The Infiniti may not be as powerful as some of its competitors but it is crucial to remember at this juncture that the main purpose of this SUV is to offer oodles of luxury. Still, there is no escaping from the fact that the Infiniti QX60 is quite seriously faster to 60 mph than its rivals on the performance sheet. The Infiniti QX60 is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that punches out 295 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque to the wheels and mated to a seamlessly working CVT transmission works deftly at higher RPMs and all the power is delivered to either FWD or AWD. It hits 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds and clocks a quarter-mile in 16 seconds and hits 120 mph flat out. However, due to its CVT, it pegs back in terms of top speed.

In comparison, The Infiniti QX60 loses to its rivals in terms of top speed but not by a considerable gap. The Cadillac and Buick produce the highest power output of 310 hp and it also occurs to be the slowest to 60 miles an hour in 6.6 seconds and 6.5 seconds respectively. While the Buick Enclave comes second in terms of performance with a 0-60 mph time in 6.5 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 15.1 seconds which is only a millisecond slower than the 2021 Cadillac XT5.

2021 Infiniti QX60 Braking performance:

As we don’t have the intel on the braking performance of the 2021 model. We compare it with the 2020 model. The Infiniti QX60 sports 12.6 inches in the front and 12.1 inches in the rear. Considering its size, it delivers subpar performance in its segment. Also, it weighs 4389 lbs which makes it the heaviest car in the segment. Upon seeing its weight to brake ratio, it performs mediocre among its competition.

Among the competition, the Cadillac has the advantage and edge over its rivals in terms of the size of the disc brakes. It measures 13.6 inches in the front and 12.4 in the rear. Moreover, the Cadillac XT5 is the lightest car in its segment weighing 3985 lbs. As you can see it is the lightest car of its class and also the car with a huge disc rotor that works well at your disposal. The Buick on the other hand has no information about the brake specifications. The 60-0 distance is not known as well.

The never goes astray when it comes to delivering good fuel economy. The V6 engine mated to a CVT transmission offers impeccable fuel economy of 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg while cruising down the highway. When combined the Infiniti QX60 offers a mileage of 23 mpg. That being said, it houses a fuel tank of 19.5 gallons which is the highest in the segment alongside the Acura MDX. Moving on the range, it is capable of traversing 390 miles in the city and 527 miles on the highways.

Comparing its rivals, the 2021 Infiniti QX60 manages to offer segment-leading fuel economy that smacks some of its rivals when considering the range. The Buick Enclave on the other hand offers the lowest fuel economy of 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway which in turn gives it a combined mileage of 21 miles to the gallon. While the Acura TL manages to deliver a tad higher offering 22 mpg when combined. Both Infiniti and Acura manage to offer the highest range for fuss-free driving.

The interior is an insane work of art. Everything inside feels opulent and magnificent inside this wonderful cabin which further helps it offer a profound driving experience. This is where the QX60 comes into its own. The design of the dashboard looks flamboyant with two screens in the center that look a bit futuristic to look at. The Steering wheel is chunky and thick and comes with leather-wrapped all over it in the higher trims. 

The AC vents look alluring. The talk of the show is the seat it offers. It is covered by leather upholstery and can have seven optional color choices to choose from for the cabin. However, it offers the highest shoulder room space in the front as well as the rear measuring 58.2 inches and 57.1 inches respectively. Furthermore, the luxury machine fails to offer the segment-leading cargo capacity measuring a dismal 16 cubic feet.

In comparison, all three cars have given or taken an equal amount of space for front-seat passengers, while the rear-seat passengers will have a comfortable ride in the Buick Enclave. When considering cargo capacity, the Cadillac Escalade’s 30 cubic feet trunk does take over all the cars in its way offering ample space for long journeys without having any issues. Some of the standout interior features include:

• dual-zone automatic climate control
• leather upholstery
• heated steering wheel
• 8-way power driver's seat,
• 6-way power front passenger's seat

How intuitive is the 2021 Infiniti QX60’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Infiniti QX60 has got you covered with all the essential features such as Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Sirius XM radio. That being said, it also offers a wide range of infotainment features. The infotainment system on the Nissan Maxima features an 8 inch LCD touch screen display with a Navigation system that comes as an option. With the base trim, it incorporates features such as Wireless phone connectivity, Steering-wheel mounted audio controls and a 6-speaker premium audio system.

Some standout infotainment features include:

• 8” touch screen with Infiniti InTouch with Navigation and INFINITI InTouchTM Services with Lane Guidance
• Optional Bose 13-speaker Premium Sound System
• SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link
• Standard INFINITI Intelligent-View Display

There is no doubt that it is one of the good-looking cars in its segment. With its bold-looking headlights to the Sharp tail lights, The headlights integrate LED lights for better visibility and sports alloy wheels that look perfect. It is hands down one of the best-looking cars in its segment. The body shape of the car is clean with flowing lines and curves that make the car very aero efficient. 

It is big, brawny, and aggressive to behold. It is one of the longest cars with a length of 200.6 inches long, 77.2 inches wide, and 68.6 inches tall, and has pretty decent exterior dimensions and overall proportions. While the ground clearance of the Infiniti QX60 is unknown. Speaking of its weight, it weighs a hefty 4389 lbs which further affects the handling and braking of the car. 

Comparing the competition, the Cadillac XT5 is the lightest car in its class weighing 3985 lbs, whereas Acura MDX and 2021 Buick Enclave have a curb weight of 4032 and 4359 lbs respectively. When it comes to length, the Buick Enclave is the longest car in the segment. Moreover, Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is on the top of the heap being the tallest in the segment with a height of 69.9 inches. Some of the exterior features include:

• Front door handle courtesy lights
• Power-sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close
• INFINITI signature grille, headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights
• Power-sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close
• Rain sensing wipers
• Power-folding, heated outside mirrors with available reverse tilt-down feature

As the NHTSA and IIHS have not rated the 2021 model yet, we are going to have a look at the 2020 model’s safety reviews and ratings. The Infiniti QX60 scores overall good ratings from IIHS in all of its crash-test categories except for the small overlap front passenger-side test where it scores an acceptable rating and bags the Top Safety Pick award and it procures an overall four-star rating and a three-star rating for frontal and rollover tests. It utilizes four-wheel ventilated disc brakes which in turn offers decent performance in the braking test. As standard, it comes geared up with some intelligent safety features like:

• blind-spot monitoring
• ABS with EBD
• driveline traction control
• backup-collision intervention
• 360-degree camera system
• adaptive cruise control
• forward-collision warning
• rain-sensing windshield wipers

2021 Infiniti QX60 vs 2021 Acura MDX:

Both these cars use the same 3.5-liter V6 engine but the Infiniti edges over the Acura in terms of acceleration owing to its wonderful engine. It hits 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. Whereas the 2021 Acura MDX does it in 6.6 seconds which is a tad behind. But due to the CVT transmission that comes standard for the Infiniti, it lags behind when it comes to top speed. The Acura, with its 9-speed automatic transmission, offers more usable power and it reflects in its performance. In terms of interior dimensions, the Infiniti QX60 clearly beats the Acura with more front and rear row space on offer. Moreover, the Acura MDX is a tad more expensive than the Infiniti and pretty much underperforms in every aspect except for the mileage.

2021 Infiniti QX60 vs 2021 Cadillac XT5:

The Cadillac XT5 comes equipped with a bit more huge 3.6-liter V6 engine and puts out more power than the Infiniti QX60. Although having more power it is not able to trump the Infiniti in the 0-60 mph test but it pulls only after that. In the quarter miles test, it clearly triumphs with a quarter-mile time of 15.2 seconds, and also it is the only car with the highest top speed of 155 mph. It also handles better than the QX60. Thanks to its power to weight ratio. The Cadillac weighs only 3985 lbs. Nevertheless, it offers a dismal fuel economy and interior dimensions. The interior is a bit crampy for the rear passengers.

2021 Infiniti QX60 vs 2021 Buick Enclave:

The Buick Enclave wins the competition when it comes to interior spacing. It offers the most generous cabin of the lot. It keeps all the passengers comfortable throughout the journey. On the downside, it offers the lowest mileage in its class. Moreover, it is also faster than Infiniti due to its power advantage. It even looks better than some of its rivals and happens to be one of the most affordable cars in its class. The technology and features that come with this car are really cutting edge. Buick has got it right with this eye-catching SUV.

The Infiniti QX60 seems to be a very good luxury family SUV when seen in isolation but loses to some of its rivals in some aspects. Nonetheless, it provides you with tons of luxury features on tap and the ideology of the interior is to make life grandeur once you step inside the car. The engine performance is not upto the mark when compared to its rivals. The interior space is on the mediocre side but it offers a spot-on interior with some best-in-class features. Moving on to the exterior, it could easily turn the heads of the people who love SUVs. In a nutshell, it is a good car but not the best and when it comes to buying decisions, we would suggest it for its luxury interior, best in class mileage and dashing looks.