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2016 Infiniti QX60 review

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Pros

  • Impressive interior
  • Three rows of space
  • Gas and hybrid option

Cons

  • Acceleration isn't that impressive
  • Handling could be better as well
  • Predates Apple and Android integration

Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined

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Three rows of luxury

Check out the 2016 QX60, and you'll find a great mix of powertrain, luxury, and convenience options across the range. The QX60 received a handful of front and rear exterior updates for the 2016 model year. You can choose between a gas-powered 3.5L V6 that makes an impressive 265 horsepower or a supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine paired with a 15kW electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack making 250 horsepower. Whether you go with the traditional gas engine or the hybrid QX60, you're definitely going to find just the right luxury SUV for your daily driver or family-hauling needs.

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What is new for the 2016 Infiniti QX60?

  • All models now include advanced driver-assistance systems as standard equipment.
  • New infotainment system with larger touchscreen and enhanced connectivity features.
  • Improved fuel efficiency ratings across all engine options.
  • Additional safety features, such as automatic emergency braking, have been added to the standard package.

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Infiniti QX60

1. Well-equipped base model 

Check out the 2016 QX60, and you'll get impressive exterior features like 18-inch wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlights, foglights, LED taillights, heated and power-folding side mirrors, a sunroof, and a power liftgate. On the interior, you'll get features like leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat (six-way power passenger seat), heated front seats, and tri-zone automatic climate control.  

2. Gas or hybrid engine options 

Starting with the gas-powered 2016 QX60, you'll find a 3.5L V6 that makes 265 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the QX60 Hybrid has an impressive supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor rated at 250 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. Check out the Hybrid version (in front-wheel-drive layout), and you'll find an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined city/highway.

3. Passenger and Cargo space 

Your next big road trip deserves a great traveling companion. There is a solid 15.8 cu-ft of cargo space behind the third row, and with the second and third rows of seats folded, that space maxes out at 76.5 cu-ft. The 2016 QX60 also has seating for up to seven passengers, with 41.7 inches of second-row legroom.  

4. Impressive tech 

Even the standard technology features of the 2016 QX60 are impressive. You'll get a seven-inch central touchscreen display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth® phone connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system. Or, search our lots for the Premium Plus package, and you'll find upgrades like a larger eight-inch touchscreen display, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree parking camera system, and a navigation system.  

5. Upgraded luxury 

Use the filters feature to find the Premium package on the 2016 QX60, and you'll get comfort and convenience like remote ignition, power-folding mirrors, driver memory settings, driver seat power lumbar, and a heated steering wheel. Or, if you come across the Premium Plus package, it adds a host of technology upgrades. Meanwhile, the Hybrid Premium package has everything from both packages on the 2016 QX60 Hybrid. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.2 out of 5

11 customer reviews
The 2016 Infiniti QX60 is praised for its spacious interior, smooth ride, and reliable performance but criticized for its subpar fuel economy, limited cargo space, and outdated technology features.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Infiniti QX60 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Infiniti QX60 3rd out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.

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Infiniti QX60 features and specs

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Base 4D Sport Utility 2WD

Standard Features

  • Leather Seats
  • Power Mirrors
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Windows
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Smart Key
  • ABS Brakes
  • Side Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Third Row Seat
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Rear View Camera
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Traction Control
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Automatic Transmission
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Optional Features

  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Skylight(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Remote Start
  • Rear Sunshade
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Navigation System

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

265

Torque (ft-lbs)

248

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

19.5

Wheelbase

114.2"

Overall length

196.4"

Width

77.2"

Height

68.6"

Leg room

F 42.3"/M 41.7"/R 30.8"

Head room

F 40.7"/M 38.3"/R 36.5"

Front tires

P235/65TR18

Rear tires

P235/65TR18

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

350/3500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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