2016 / 2017 Infiniti QX60 First Drive Review 

Just leased one of these and we're really loving it. This suv is very luxurious, super quiet, fast and smooth. Only thing missing is Apple Carplay.

bought 2015 qx60 for my wife last year, love the car, love the CVT transmission, we don't want sport SUV, we just want a smooth ride with my kids, lots of room inside, everything about this car has been will thought, you have to own it for while to notice every little details

That was a very nice review, Alex. Thank you. I own a 2013 JX35 which, as you know, is now the QX60. I have driven the 2015, 2016, and 2017 QX60 models as my free loaner car from the dealership when I'm having routine servicing done. What I noticed is that the 2015 and 2016 really don't feel or look much different than my JX35. However, the 2017 does drive MUCH differently and I couldn't figure out why. But now I understand the changes-----would you believe that the salesman could not tell me what is new on the 2017 QX60 versus my JX35? I was thinking about trading mine in and buying a 2017 off the lot right there on the spot, because I love my car and the 2017 drove even nicer. But he did not know his products well at all, so I went home. He has no idea that I was about to buy a new car from him-----I guess he didn't take me seriously for whatever reason (really not a good thing to do if you're a salesman, especially a car salesman). I'm actually happy that I kept my JX because the new car payment was going to be a lot, and mine is paid for so I'm happier leaving things as-is. There is one very important aspect to my JX (and the QX) that I NEVER see addressed or talked about in every review I've checked out online (both video reviews and written reviews). Like most people, I shopped around for a long time before I settled on the JX. The huge advantage the JX has over almost everything out there are the hi-tech safety features it has. But I never see anyone really going into detail about the safety options that this car has. When I bought my JX in 2013, it was one of the only vehicles sold in the USA that had the very impressive safety systems that really blew me away. I'm going to list them now so that people know what is available: -Lane departure warning (most cars have this now) -Lane departure PREVENTION (the car will beep to warn you, and if you don't take corrective action quickly, it will take over the steering and put you back in your lane. It does this by a camera system that "reads" the road and then the computer can independently apply the brakes to one or more wheels to pull you back in. For example, if you are drifting left, the right front tire brakes and steers you back in before you can cross that line. -Backup collision warning (lots of cars have this now) -Backup collision INTERVENTION (my car will apply the brakes if it sees a person, car, bicycle, or whatever that you're about to crash into. I can't tell you how many times this thing has saved me. It's usually when I'm backing out of a parking stall in a really busy parking lot. If I try to back out but I can't see what's coming because a large truck or SUV is parked next to me, all I do is look at my backup camera. It has a wide view lens that allows me to see what's there and if I don't take action, the car WILL immediately stop the car's movement. I am so glad I have this!!!! -Surround-view camera. This one you have to see to believe. It's really awesome!!!! There are FOUR cameras on the car. One is on the front grill, the rear one is mounted above the license plate, and the two side cameras are built into the side-view mirrors on the bottom. With these 4 views, a computer program is able to combine them into an image that is just like a bird's eye view of your car. Just imagine having a camera that is about 10 feet above the roof of your car and it's pointing downward. That is the view you have on the very large GPS screen (multi-function screen). It is incredibly helpful and I use it all the time now. I don't look out the windows when I'm parking because I do not have a good view of things. It's a typical SUV with lots of blind spots, but this very clever surround-view camera is awesome! I'm out of time but I didn't even cover the rest of it. The car has sonar and radar to perform a whole menu of neat safety tricks. When I'm on the freeway in commute traffic where it's just stop-and-go, stop-and-go, stop-and-go, stop-and-go over and over again (anyone who commutes in California knows exactly what I'm talking about), it is VERY easy for me! All I do is hit the gas pedal when traffic goes, and then do nothing when the traffic stops. Why do I do nothing? Simple----because the care applies the brakes on its on own. It took some getting used to, but now I love it. I never have to press the brake pedal in commute traffic---very cool. I ran out of time so I have to go, but I hope I gave folks a good idea of how awesome this car is. If you're considering one, I highly recommend that you opt for the Tech Package, Driver Package, and the package that gives you the larger Navigation screen and larger rear movie screens (I think it's called the Theater Package). You won't be sorry----it is such a great car!!!!

In my opinion you are The Best Reviewer Ever, you go in on everything. Thank you for your reviews an time. You help a lot in my decision for future purchase .....

Really like the access to the 3rd row. I want the Q7 but with 4 kids, this may tip me to the QX60

Great video! You are an amazing presenter, do you have a photographic memory? Thanks!

The best review ever . מידע השוואות מדבר לעניין . Like a champ 🎉

Great reviews Alex - the most structured reviews I have ever seen...keep up the great work!

I was so set on getting the 2015 QX60 until I saw the 2016 model. Much much better looking front end design. Now the dilemma is do I buy the 2015 at a great price or get the 2016 at about 3K more. Thanks Alex for mudding things up for me. Your reviews have great influence on my choice for the next family SUV. After watching all your reviews on semi-luxury SUV's and test driving couple of them, I decided on the Infiniti QX60. Just wanted to say thank you.

I like your reviews a lot. You are a legit guy. Thank you for your time you put in to make your videos

How do you rate the cvt for long term use? It's out of Nissan and the cars heavy and known for issues. Can one last longer than 150k miles?

about time they added the turn signals on the side mirrors, made ABSOLUTELY no sense to skip that on a luxury suv with that price tag

Hey Alex just want to let you know that your Reviews are top notch quality and really appreciate all the details. I've purchased 2 new 2015 Qx60s after watching some of your reviews! Good Job!

Alex, yet another superb review. Any chance Nissan/Infiniti might get you the hybrid even for just a short update? By the by, I agree with you in regard to Nissan's CVTs. I find them just about as sorted out as any conventional automatic on the marekt; in fact if I'm not paying close attention, I notice little difference. Can't say the same for all CVTs, the ones Jeep was using the in the Compass & Patriot were absolutely horrible.

The ride in this is very soft and quiet. It's not zippy, but not as gutless as I've seen complaints about. I like the exterior being a mix of classy and bold. My biggest complaints are the old-school navigation screen and lack of modernization overall inside. This looks like a luxury 2010 interior, not a luxury 2016. Just look at the Volvo XC90, Lexus rx 350, Jaguar F Pace, or BMW X5. They have all upped their game in both the modern look, and the advanced features. All the 2017 Infiniti did was add some more horse power, and added apps to the infotainment system. I wanted this to be the SUV I chose, but I'd rather pay $5,000 more for the ultra-refined XC90.

I've had a 4runner and several Acuras...thought it might be hard to sway me from toyota/honda product, but strongly considering this one. it's gorgeous and has all of the options i need. Love the size, too.

Great Review Alex. Glad to see multiple reviews this week. Keep up great professional reviews.

Alex, you forgot to tell the trunk comfort score in the qx60.

Can't wait for u to do the 2017 Acadia Denali. U said XC90 was only $5k more than QX60. QX60 fully loaded vs. XC90 similarly loaded was $15k less.

This one is definitely my favorite, Alex please help me get one. Do you know of any remote jobs?

Gret review Alex! You are just as good as SaabKyle04 or maybe better in my opinion. I like the QX60 and will take it before and an Acura MDX or Highlander anyday.

Alex, great review as usual, but can add crash test results especially on "family" cars, child safety anchors are important, but so are crash test results. Thanks

Alex: one of the other review I've seen on the 2016 QX60 complained that the front seat design makes it impossible to slide your feet under them while sitting in the second row. did you find this as well and how big an issue would that be for taller second row passengers? great review as alway.

Always enjoy watching your reviews Alex. Do you think you'll be able to review a Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Great review as always. Will you be reviewing the 2016 Chevy Malibu Premier? That is one of the mid size sedans I've got my eye on and I'm hoping your review on it will help me decide to either go for that car or the Honda Accord.

Alex, How would you rate the reliability for CVT? I had QX60 as a loaner, I really did enjoy it. From someone who works at Nissan repair center, he said only thing holding back the brand is the high rate of CVT failures. They just end up replacing the whole transmission as it is not easy to repair.

Excellent video discussion and comparison.

Thank you & great job.

As always, a great review Alex! :)

does this fuel economy require Premium gas?

If you ever travel behind one on these on the road, take a look at the roofline from the rear. It has a slumping whale hump appearance.

Excellent review!

really tempted by this car, options are: - Lexus RX350 (current car 2013) - BMW X5 - Infiniti QX60 - Buick Enclave - Mercedes GLE i love my Lexus, soft luxury ride, but want to try something new, any tips / suggestions / input? thx

can you please! please! please! review the 2016 ram 1500 Laramie longhorn 4×4 with the 5.7 hemi, and 2016 Nissan Titan XD platinum reserve

I forgot to add that this suv fits infiniti image much better than it does as a pathfinder since pathfinder means rugged suv and the new one just screens soccer mom.

Alex, keep up these reviews, I watch nearly every one! I was wondering if you have any information or observations on the already sagging rear suspension or "marshmallow butt: as I call it present here, just like the Pathfinder? The rear end sags down and causes the rear wheels to camber in at the top with NO weight in the back. If you put weight in the back, God help you. This problem is endemic to Nissan. Look at the wheel on the left at 1:08. You can see how cambered in it is with no one inside. Nearly every single Versa, Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder, and QX60 I see that is more than a year old has major sagging issues in the rear. The suspension is nearly bottomed out. Now, I understand if you put alot of weight into the rear of a car it will lower the suspension, but I do not see this issue with really any other automaker's cars unless you put a considerable amount of weight in the rear, like 2 250+ Lbs people plus luggage for 4 in a Civic. For instance, my 2009 Honda Accord had 4 people in it plus luggage, and while the suspension lowered a little, it was still far from bottoming out. Evidence: Edmunds noticed it too: www.edmunds.com/kia/k900/2015/long-term-road-test/2015-kia-k900-riding-low-to-oregon.html Other vehicles I have noticed it on include: Pre-2013 Toyota Avalons. 2015+ Hyundai Sonata 2014+ Kia Cadenza 2015+ Kia K900 If you get a chance to talk to a Nissan engineer about this, could you ask? The best explanation I've heard is poor rear suspension design. In order to make the ride more comfortable, Nissan and the other cars I mentioned add soft springs to stiffer shocks to give good handling but a smooth ride, but this is the cheap way out, instead of properly designing a proper suspension to do both like Honda, Toyota, BMW, etc...

man u are the best. excellent review!

Excellent Review. I am debating between volvo xc90 vs qx60. qx60 with premium, premium plus and driver assistance package will be about 52k which if negotiated can be lowered to 49k. That's more features than xc90. Alex, any idea about the maintenance costs and 5 year costs of infiniti vs volvo? thanks

excellent review..Good job

This is overall nicer than the Pathfinder which it's based on but I seriously wish they used an 8 speed auto instead of a CVT and I hate CVTs, especially for luxury vehicles.

Thank you for your review!

This car fits perfectly in the year 2007

Will the Hybrid version have the same space inside ???

Do you have any plans to review QX80?

Why still have s-video support in cars, like if someone who buys this car still uses a 20 year old camera.

Hi Alex, why don't you have Ford Explorer 2016 model for review? You have done Infiniti QX60, Honda Pilot, Pathfinder, Q7, Highlander, Durango, Volvo etc. But cannot find about Explorer in your uploaded videos? Thanks

Alex, why didn't you review the infotainment/camera/security features? This one felt rushed and incomplete.

Why fo they keep putting cvt transmission in cars

Infiniti needs to update their design inside and out. I'd rather buy the Santa Fe/Sorento limited.

What the heck? I just got over from "Motomouth Canada" who's doing the exact review today. He showed the second row seat and it was too low and you barely or cant put your feet under the front seat. Your footage, Alex, has this cut off by awkward camera angle which hides your feet on the second row! Also, it is striking that you skipped to rate the second row. Instead you rated the third row. I think that is suspicious.

Review is good but I wish he'd stop comparing to other cars and instead just explained the feel of the car.

This is the only Infiniti made in the US

there's something that i love about this car. idk what it is.

Peanut M&M's come with it? 😜

With a curb weight of 4400 to 4700Lbs and a height of nearly 6 feet the word "sporty" should never be mentioned when discussing this vehicle.

So it's a Nissan Pathfinder

Great review but it still seems very dated. Acura's 2017 refresh of the MDX seems better executed, except for still excluding Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

I'm from the U.K. and 22 mpg is terrible, most cars here do between 50 to 60 mpg.

The Acura has had the ability to leave a car seat in the second row while getting in for years...

Too bad it has a CVT transmission which I find to be sacrilege in Luxury vehicles of any sort, with an exception of hybrids.

I wish qx60 was a minivan with sliding doors. This thing is trying too hard to be an suv but fail

No manual?

Well now I found my dad car.

This should have the 3.7 engine

I'll throw up if you keep saying Buick Enclave. Go MDX.

i really hate the CVT on my accord, can't wait to sell it. not buying a CVT car ever again.

This or the new Mazda CX-9??

265hp is very Weak for a 7 passenger family hauler, they should have given it at least 300hp.

Infinite needs to ditch the melted plastic look that their recent designs have. This isn't even the worst offender. Their newer models are even worse.

We get it u don't like the Acura MDX lol

Nissan and their CVT shit....

Talks fast...

Over Priced Nissan Pathfinder ...

Please do not buy this car I have 2015 model luxury trim and it has a production fault since day one and they could not solve the problem which is repeated hundred times in one year and they did not change the care with new one I have photos and videos for the fault please do not wast your money buying this looser car

ugly ... but il take it for free

I would definitely get a Buick Enclave over this