" Its V6 engine is responsive, and it’s matched with a smooth continuously variable automatic transmission." - Cars.USnews
Engine and Transmission of the 2018 Infiniti QX60
With regard to the engine specifications, the 2018 Infiniti QX60 offers a single powertrain, a 3.5L V6 engine that generates 295 HP and 270 lb-ft of torque. It borrows its transmission from its parent company, Nissan, and gets a smooth CVT that helps you traverse through city traffic easily.
Models |
2018 Infiniti QX60 |
2018 Acura MDX |
2018 Lexus RX 350 |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
MSRP |
$43,300 |
$44,200 |
$43,270 |
$31,040 |
Engine |
3.5-liter V-6 engine |
3.5-liter 24V SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine |
3.5-liter V6 DOHC 24V VVT engine |
3.5-liter V6 engine |
Transmission |
CVT automatic |
9-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
CVT Automatic |
Power (hp@ RPM) |
295-hp @6400 RPM |
290-hp @ 6200RPM |
295-hp @ 6300RPM |
284-hp @ 6400RPM |
Torque (lb-ft@ RPM) |
270-lb-ft. @ 4800RPM |
267-lb-ft. @ 4700RPM |
268-lb-ft. @ 4800RPM |
259-lb-ft. @ 4800RPM |
Up against its competition, all the cars in consideration come equipped with 3.5L V6 engines that generate more or less the same power, so we look into the torque generation figures and find that it is the Infiniti QX60 that offers the most at 270 lb-ft.
Acceleration of the 2018 Infiniti QX60
With the most power and torque to offer, the Infiniti QX60 somehow fails to deliver in terms of acceleration, it goes from 0-60 mph in 7.6 seconds and records 16 seconds to complete the quarter-mile dash. It achieves its quarter-mile timing at a speed of 90 mph. One might actually ponder as to where all the power disappears if it does not translate to a good acceleration timing.
Models |
2018 Infiniti QX60 |
2018 Acura MDX |
2018 Lexus RX 350 |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
0-60 MPH (seconds) |
7.6 sec |
6.2 sec |
6.8 sec |
8.3 sec |
Quarter mile (seconds) |
16.0 sec @ 90 mph |
14.7 sec @ 94.6 mph |
15.1 sec @ 92.7 mph |
16.6 sec @ 85 mph |
Engine |
3.5L |
3.5L |
3.5L |
3.5L |
Emission
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions
@ 15K mi/year
|
8.0 |
8.0 |
7.7 |
7.6 |
In comparison with competition, it is a 2018 Acura MDX that has the best acceleration timing, it goes from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds and has a quarter-mile timing of 14.7 seconds. This record is followed by the 2018 Lexus RX 350 which clocks the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds and records 6.8 seconds to go from a standstill to 60 mph. Ranking in third place is the Infiniti QX60, followed by the least powered engine in the class, 284 HP generating Nissan Pathfinder.
Braking and Handling of the 2018 Infiniti QX60
Equipped with a set of 12.6-inch rotors for the front wheels and a set of 12.1-inch rotors for the rear wheels, seems to be adequate to bring the 4383 pounds Infiniti QX60 to a halt. It covers a distance of 120 feet to come to a standstill from 60 mph speed. Nissan, the parent company, offers the Pathfinder in this segment and it also comes equipped with similar rotor specifications, however, due to a difference in its curb weight and other aspects the brake performance differs.
Models |
2018 Infiniti QX60 |
2018 Acura MDX |
2018 Lexus RX 350 |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
Brake Front(in) |
12.6 |
12.6 |
13.3 |
12.6 |
Brake Rear(in) |
12.1 |
13.0 |
12.9 |
12.1 |
Curb weight(lbs) |
4383 |
4001 |
4222 |
4293 |
60-0 MPH (ft.) |
120 |
121 |
123 |
125 |
The 2018 Lexus RX 350 comes equipped with the largest rotors in class, measuring 13.3 inches for the front wheels and 12.9 inches for the rear wheels. It comes to a standstill at 123 feet from a speed of 60 mph, ranking in third place. The Acura MDX ranks second after the Infiniti QX60 with a stopping distance of 121 feet and slightly larger rotors. The Nissan Pathfinder ranks last with a stopping distance of 125 feet.
Towing Capacity of the 2018 Infiniti QX60
With a powerful 270 lb-ft of torque generated, the 2018 Infiniti QX60 gets the capability to tow 5000 pounds. However, its parent, the Nissan equips the Pathfinder with the ability to tow 6000 lbs.
Models |
2018 Infiniti QX60 |
2018 Acura MDX |
2018 Lexus RX 350 |
2018 Nissan Pathfinder |
Towing Capacity (lbs.) |
5000 |
3500 |
3500 |
6000 |
Drive Train |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
AWD |
Engine |
3.5L |
3.5L |
3.5L |
3.5L |
Compared with the competition, both arrivals come equipped with the ability to tow only 3500 pounds each. All the vehicles in consideration are equipped with an AWD drivetrain, and thus it is solely to do with their engine output and towing ability.