Simple luxury is the hallmark of the Infiniti brand. Not really known for sportiness or flamboyant luxury, the QX60 is a well-done, value-oriented luxury SUV.

The QX60 is a good entry-level luxury choice. It’s not too over the top in price and represents good value overall. It offers most everything a buyer in the market likely needs and several things they’d want.

On the road, the Infiniti QX60 is smooth and comfortable, though ride quality can suffer as the Infiniti looks for its sweet spot. It’s not as sophisticated as some of its higher-priced contemporaries can be. The QX60 offers a large interior, plenty of cargo space, and enough seating for up to seven.

Overall, we like the QX60 and think it’s a solid choice for luxury buyers who want a good-looking ride and simple luxury without anything over the top.

With over four decades of doling out trusted automotive advice and extensive vehicle knowledge, both behind the wheel and under the hood, Car Talk's founder and original Tappet Brother Ray Magliozzi shares his first-hand experience test driving the Infiniti QX60.

The MDX is a lot sportier to drive than is the QX60. It features similar luxury accoutrement. We’d prefer the QX60 for comfort and technology and the Acura for its higher amount of drive engagement.

The Cadillac is, typical of the brand, almost over the top in luxury fitment. It’s easy to love the XT6 for that and its fast-paced attitude. It’s not only more expensive than the QX60, though, it’s also just not as versatile as a daily use vehicle.

Though more expensive than the QX60, the Aviator is a great vehicle in its own right. The two are very comparable and after looking at the Lincoln’s higher amount of higher-end materials, it’s easier to consider them side-by-side as equals. The choice will come down to value and style.

Base price aside, most buyers are going to get the QX60 in a better package than the base model. Expect to pay $57,000 or so for a well-equipped Infiniti QX60.

The table below shows the most common trim levels and how much they will run you.

The QX60 was introduced in its second generation in 2022. It’s seen little change since then, including rolling into the 2024 model year.

The 2024 QX60 is powered by a well-vetted 3.5-liter V6 that produces 295 horsepower. A nine-speed automatic transmission runs that power to the front wheels unless all-wheel drive is opted for.

That setup is a smooth and well-matched powertrain for the QX60. Power output and transmission shift feel are very good for this Infiniti’s size. We like the way it maneuvers and drives as a luxury SUV. It’s not sporty or quick, but it’s predictable and comfortable. Which is what buyers are likely looking for here.

We have few complaints about the drive appeal of the QX60. Unless one is hoping for a sports car in SUV form, this Infiniti is a solid driver.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the 2024 QX60 with a five out of five stars for crash test worthiness.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) scores the 2024 Infiniti QX60 with best marks of “Good” on nearly all crash test results. The QX60 is a Top Safety Pick.

Among luxury models, the QX60 ranks high for reliability. Against all other vehicles on the market, the QX60 is about average. Both RepairPal and Consumer Reports give the QX60 decent marks for dependability.

Knowing this plus adding in the best-in-class warranty the Infiniti QX60 includes, we’re inclined to have high expectations for this model.

For our buying dollars, we would look past the base Pure model and instead look at the next-level Luxe trim model. It adds several desirable options at a price cheaper than the option upgrade cost. Including useful upgrades like functional roof rails and niceties like ventilated front seats. It also adds ProPilot Assist, Infiniti’s adaptive cruise control upgrade that adds both convenience and safety to highway driving.

The warranty on the QX60 is better than most in its segment. Infiniti’s powertrain warranty is the best you’ll find in the midsize luxury market, in fact. That’s a generous selling point.

• Basic: 4 years / 60k miles
• PowerTrain: 6 years / 70k miles
• Infiniti offers extended warranties for certified pre-owned cars
• If buying used look at our best extended warranties

Now that this generation of the QX60 has been on the market for a couple of model years, the dealer trade-ins and lease returns are beginning to arrive in dealerships. This is an excellent time to start looking for a bargain on a QX60 as a slightly used option.

Depreciation on the Infiniti brand and the QX60 model are higher than most. That means finding a used model with a great deal is just a matter of looking. Expect to pay about 20-30 percent below MSRP for a three year old QX60.

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