If the midsize luxury SUV segment were a canvas, the 2026 Infiniti QX60 would be a gentle restroke of a familiar picture. It’s not bold or new or stunningly different, but it is refined and easier on the eyes and more comfortable to live with day-to-day.
Infiniti’s latest iteration keeps the QX60’s fundamental shape and mission intact: a three-row, family-oriented, midsized luxury SUV that skirts the line between premium comfort and everyday practicality. But for 2026 the brand has leaned into small upscale touches that collectively push the experience closer to what buyers expect at this price point.
Out front, the QX60 now wears a grille inspired by intersecting natural forms (Infiniti calls it “bamboo forest” design language), complete with an illuminated emblem that gives the SUV a quietly more assertive presence. The fascia tweaks, reworked lighting signatures (including cool splash lights), and new wheel designs make the QX60 feel wider and lower without resorting to overblown styling theatrics. It’s handsome in a subdued, considered way, rather than shout-at-you bold.
Inside, Infiniti has taken a similarly thoughtful approach. Dual 12.3-inch screens, one for instruments and one for infotainment, dominate the dash; and the improved materials and fit-and-finish edge the cabin into genuine luxury territory. Higher trims sport semi-aniline leather, open-pore wood, and a head-up display that helps the interior feel both modern and purposeful.
Infiniti has clearly tried to give the QX60’s tech suite a real sense of relevance. Google built-in for navigation and voice assistance sits alongside wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the available Klipsch audio system with up to a 20-speaker layout. 20 speakers. And it sounds AWESOME.
Driver-assist tech is also upgraded, and Infiniti’s ProPILOT Assist 2.1 adds features like lane-centering, semi-hands-free freeway driving, and a 3D surround-view camera. These systems don’t feel like tacked-on gimmicks, they’re genuinely helpful in daily use and parking maneuvers.
Mechanically, the QX60 continues to use Infiniti’s 2.0-liter variable-compression turbo four-cylinder (VC-Turbo) engine bonded to a nine-speed automatic. On paper, 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque is respectable for a midsize three-row SUV. In the real world, it’s just enough to feel confident, but not enough to be sporty. A 6,000-lb towing capacity keeps things practical for family adventures.
The turbo four is smooth and reasonably efficient with EPA figures around 24 mpg combined. But it lacks the shove you might expect from sportier options in this class. The nine-speed gearbox, while generally smooth, can be reluctant to downshift when you want a bit more urgency for passing maneuvers. There’s comfort, but not excitement, on tap.
The QX60’s ride leans toward composed and stable rather than sporty. Suspension tuning prioritizes comfort, and the cabin remains serene at highway speeds. That’s exactly what many buyers in this segment want, but if you are chasing the engaging dynamics of a BMW X5 or even a Genesis GV80, this Infiniti isn’t going to win on that front.
With three rows as standard and available captain’s chairs in the second row, the QX60 stays true to its role as a family hauler. Materials are upscale enough to feel premium, and thoughtful touches, like multiple USB ports, tri-zone climate control, and plenty of cargo space, make the QX60 a sensible all-season choice for the road ahead.
Infiniti hasn’t torn up the QX60 formula for 2026, and rightly so–what worked well before still largely does. What’s new are the refinements: contemporary tech that actually feels relevant, a look that’s pleasing without trying too hard, and a cabin that finally starts to speak the luxury language Infiniti has been aspiring to.
Yet there’s no escaping that this SUV feels more evolutionary than revolutionary. The powertrain is competent but safe, the styling confident but muted, and the dynamics comfortable but not thrilling. If you’re after a polished, practical seven-seat luxury SUV that quietly gets the job done and doesn’t beg for attention, the 2026 QX60 is more compelling than it has been in years.
This review first published on DriveModeShow.com.
