NEW FOR 2014:
– New name
– New Hybrid drivetrain
After a very successful first year on the market, Infiniti has given its three-row crossover a new name – QX60. The model, based on the Nissan Pathfinder was designed with passengers in mind. Unlike other Infinitis that place priority on the driving experience, the QX60 emphasizes family friendliness with a second-row bench that can tumble and slide with a child’s seat on board, a comfortable ride, luxury amenities, plenty of active safety features, and value-driven pricing. It’s no wonder it’s Infiniti’s bestseller in Canada.
Infiniti has made one key change in the transition from JX to QX60 – adding a Hybrid powertrain option. Where the standard QX60 3.5 and 3.5 AWD models use a 265-hp and 248 lb-ft of torque 3.5-litre V6 that’s mated to a CVT, the Hybrid features a 2.5-litre supercharged four-cylinder that benefits from a 15-kW electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack. It too uses a CVT, though it comes exclusively with all-wheel drive. With 250 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque, performance is said to be similar, but with much improved fuel economy. The battery pack fits under the trunk floor and does not compromise interior or cargo space.
Standard features on the QX60 3.5 include 18-inch alloy wheels, Drive Mode Selector, three-zone automatic climate control, automatic xenon headlamps, fog lights, privacy glass, variable intermittent wipers, rear washer/wiper, roof rails, power-folding heated mirrors, power sunroof, power liftgate, eight-way driver and six-way passenger power-adjustable heated leather seats, 60/40 split-folding second-row seatbacks, 50/50 split-folding third-row seatbacks, leather-wrapped power-adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, cruise control, tire pressure monitoring system, electroluminescent gauges, 7.0-inch display audio system with AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, USB port, satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, auto up/down windows, proximity key with pushbutton start, and alarm.
The QX60 3.5 AWD adds all-wheel drive system.
The QX60 Hybrid AWD adds key-linked driver’s memory seats and mirrors, entry and exit assist, exterior mirrors with reverse tilt-down function, rain-sensing wipers, 13-speaker Bose surround sound system, remote starter, hard-drive based navigation with 8.0-inch display, Infiniti Connection telematics service, and Around View parking camera with front and rear parking sensors and Moving Object Detection.
