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2016 Infiniti QX60 review

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Infiniti QX60 highlights

Customer rating

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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Year

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?

  • QX60 trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
  • Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.

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

The 2016 Infiniti QX60 is a luxury SUV that has many features. Customers like the heated seats and steering wheel for cold weather driving. The car is also great on gas mileage and drives smoothly. Based on customer reviews, this vehicle fits most family needs with its third row seating and decent legroom for passengers up front.
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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

Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Skylight(s)
  • Tow Hitch

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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