But it also creates a look that’s very different from the Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and even the latest Buick Enclave. That’s not a bad thing it differentiates the QX from the Nissan Pathfinder - even parked next to each other it’s not immediately obvious they share a lot of their guts and structure. Squint hard enough at the new QX60 and you’ll see a lot of Lincoln in the design, from the sweeping roofline to the slim taillights. It’s fitting for the vehicle said to be the new style-setter for the rest of Infiniti’s lineup as various models come up for renewal.
Despite that, though, the strong fender lines, a huge and bold (but not overwhelming) grille, and slim cat-eye LED headlights and taillights add up to a much more attractive, distinctive look. There are some unusual elements, including some odd faux chrome exhaust tips on the rear bumper that aren’t exhausts at all. It’s the look that’s made the Lincoln Aviator such a style winner, and it works well here, too. The sheet metal is all new and much more distinctive, and the proportions are different it looks more like a rear-wheel-drive SUV than a front-wheel-drive one, thanks to its long hood and the position of its wheels. The first thing you’ll notice about the new QX60 is that it doesn’t look much like the old one, despite its chassis and greasy bits not changing much from the last model. Related: Redesigned 2022 Infiniti QX60 Priced From $47,875Ģ022 Infiniti QX60 | photo by Christian Lantry Distinctive Style It looks significantly different from the Nissan Pathfinder upon which it’s based, but is it different enough to justify its loftier price?
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It’s a significant update over the outgoing model, with far more expressive styling, an all-new interior, a new transmission and a healthier dose of luxury trimmings. Infiniti has historically gone through such swings, but it’s heading more toward differentiation with the 2022 QX60 three-row mid-size SUV. The connection between the lux brand and the mass brand is more obvious at times, like when powertrains and interior switches are shared between brands without any upgrades, and sometimes it’s less obvious: Lincoln, for example, has dramatically moved its offerings away from its shared Ford underpinnings. All brands that share parts with more mass-market parent companies tend to struggle with image - witness Lincoln, Acura, Cadillac and even Lexus. The label is partly thanks to the fact that Infiniti shares parts and products with its parent brand, Nissan. Despite being in the market for nearly 30 years and still struggling to overcome the “near-luxury” label that relegates it to second-tier status among luxury brands, it keeps trying. Versus the competition: With the 2022 QX60, Infiniti moves this SUV into much more competitive territory versus other near-luxury brands like Lincoln, Acura, Buick and Audi, but it falls a bit short of top-tier offerings from Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Land Rover. The verdict: The new QX60 is a better-looking, more luxurious and smoother-operating luxury SUV than its predecessor.