It has been awhile since Infiniti has gotten it right, but with the recent redesign of Nissan’s Pathfinder, the Infiniti QX60 had no choice but to be good.
In Grasso’s Garage this week, it’s the upscale Pathfinder, the Infiniti QX60. Although we don’t notice a whole lot of exterior differences besides the chrome flare and larger wheels, the Infiniti QX60 offers a nicely upgraded interior.
Nissan Motor Co.’s premium brand, Infiniti, has struggled with sales over recent years, due to exclusivity and higher price points. With the QX60, we still notice a significant price premium over the Pathfinder, but consumers will recognize the upgraded interior to offset their pricing concerns. With a base price of $63,000, our QX60 Autograph tester came in Warm Titanium which was really nice. Riding on 20-inch wheels and powered by a 295 horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine, the QX60 produces 270 pound-feet of torque, the same motor in the Pathfinder. The nine-speed transmission was quiet as well. With up to 6,000 pounds of towing capacity, the AWD three-row SUV was really a delight to drive.
