Nissan’s premium arm is one of Asia’s most luxurious brands. Its main market is North America and the parameters of its vehicles correspond to this. The QX60 SUV is a combination of luxury, space and sports car. In addition to the modern body design, the new generation will feature a host of electronic systems and a wide range of customisation options.

The body of the QX60 retains its sporty character with a massive front bonnet complemented by chrome detailing. In addition to the bi-xenon headlights, the headlight design will be enlivened by LED daytime running lights and LED diode fog lights. One of the body’s priorities is aerodynamic performance, which is underlined by an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.34. There will be seven body colours to choose from: liquid platinum, black obsidian, majestic white, graphite grey, jade green, hagan blue and a dark blue called “Hermosa Blue”.

Luxury ride

You can recognize a premium brand at a glance. Design elements and quality materials catch the customer’s eye immediately. But most importantly, luxury is also reflected in the driving characteristics. This is exactly the credo that Infiniti cars follow. The QX60 will be sold in four versions. The base version will be equipped with a 3.5-litre petrol six-cylinder engine producing 265 PS at 6,400 rpm and 336 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. It will be available with both front-wheel drive and 4×4.

The carmaker does not forget about ecology lovers either and in addition to the pure petrol engine, it also offers a hybrid variant with a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder and an electric motor. This system has an output of 250 hp and 329 Nm of torque. It will also be available as a quad bike or a precycle. All variants have 18-inch tyres at the base.

All engine types will work with the D-Step Logic automatic transmission. It will be sport-tuned and provide precise and smooth gear changes. There will also be a manual mode with preset gear ratios. The driving style can be changed via a control on the centre console. Infiniti’s “Infiniti Drive Mode Selector” (DMS) allows the driver to select one of four driving styles: standard, sport, eco and snow.

A luxury brand is also expected to think about the details. And that’s why Infiniti is focusing on reducing interior vibrations. This is taken care of by a special hydraulic engine mount, which also improves cornering performance. Driving comfort is also enhanced by triple-layer acoustic glass, which reduces wind and tyre noise.

The QX60’s dimensions provide plenty of room for seven passengers. Both the second and third row of seats can be manipulated in different ways. It’s worth noting that when you get into the third row, you don’t need to remove the child seat attached in the second row. In the interior, quality materials are used, which can be combined in three colour versions. A high-quality audio system, tri-zone climate control and USB ports in every row of seats are standard.

Safety first

Safety and assistance systems are a staple of luxury cars. Infiniti QX60 offers several of them. Infiniti Connection™ provides the driver with 24-hour support in the event of an accident or vehicle breakdown. The new generation will also include Infiniti Personal Assistant™, which will gather information for the driver and turn the vehicle into a mobile office.