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
It’s 2021 now. How’s your QX60 holding up, after 6 years of ownership? (If you still have it, of course) I rented a 2020 version for a trip 6 months ago, and I really loved it, including the CVT transmission. It was very well sorted out and the ECO mode worked great on the freeway.
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 .....
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!!!!
smitty195 the 2017 is the refreshed version that the 2016 was supposed to be. With A more powerful v6 kicking 295hp insted of 265 and newer infontainement, TV’s and etc.
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!
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.
+Youssef ALAzmi I sat in both model years side by side and from the driver's seat, you can't tell the difference. The dealership I was dealing with offered me 9,000 off MSRP for the 2015 model and $2,500 off the 2016 model. I bought the 2015 model stickered for 52,900 for 43,900 with 1.9% APR. I think I got a pretty good deal. But if you want DRL's and turn signal indicators in the side mirrors, which 2015 do NOT have (appalling), you go for the 2016 model. I guess the question is do you like the update styling on the 2016 model so much that you're willing to spend extra $6,500 for it. Not to me.
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.
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, 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.
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
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, 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Amir What about the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass' CVTs? Those are the worst transmissions ever. And they're made by the same company who made the CVT in this vehicle. The company is Jatco BTW. Also, I didn't say anything about this vehicle being a sports car.
I thought so too but I was very impressed by the CVT on the 2020 QX60 I rented a few months ago. It was very refined, quiet and responsive. High class, frankly. A world’s apart from the whiny, sluggish CVT’s I’ve experienced in many other cars. Jatco can build them right if they want to, it seems, in spite of their uneven reputation.
We had a limited time with the car at a launch event. There's an in-depth infotainment review on our channel on this system (in the Q50) if you want to deep-dive.
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...
Yes I’ve noticed that too. However I think it’s more of an optical illusion than an actual suspension sagging issue. The common aesthetic issue that all the cars you listed above have is they have too small a wheel size for the volume of the body they support. By too small I mean in diameter and in width. Also, the stock wheel offsets are very high on these cars and make the rear wheel literally disappear in the rear wheel wells. It’s particularly bad on the stock Pathfinder/JX35/QX60 with the tiny 18 inch wheels: they make the car look too top-heavy. The 2005-2012 Avalon is pretty awful in that regard too with its bulbous body. None of these cars suffer from this issue anymore when sporting larger, wider wheels with more aggressive offsets (I’ve seen the difference in person on a friend’s JX35, it’s really striking and completely changed the car’s aesthetic for the best)
@@FabienTeulieres93 No, I've actually measured some of these and it is indeed sagging in the rear. I spoke to an engineer about this and his thoughts were that it was a way for Nissan and others to cheap out and get a compliant suspension that also handled well, by softening the springs and stiffening the shocks you get, in a cheap way, a fair balance. However, the trade-off is that the springs are weaker when they are softer, so the body sags on them more.
@@Mercer1012 Wow! That’s good information, you definitely did some research on that. Since you actually went through the trouble of measuring and interviewing a specialist, I totally believe you. It seems like Nissan and Toyota are the worst offenders on that suspension shortcut! I’ve never seen that issue on any Mazda, Honda or Acura personally, so more power to them.
@@FabienTeulieres93 thanks. The cars I have noticed it on include: 2005-gen Nissan Maxima 2012-gen Nissan Maxima 2014-gen Nissan Pathfinder 2011-gen Nissan Altima 2003-gen Infiniti G35 2010-gen Toyota Avalon 2016-gen Kia Optima (non-sport suspension only) 2016-gen Hyundai Sonata (non-sport suspension only) 2016-gen Kia Sedona 2015-gen Kia K900 You will note no American or German cars, this is because they actually spend the money to design a proper suspension. American cars in particular have very comfortable suspensions and GM's magnetorheological suspensions are actually licensed for use by Ferrari and are the best in the business IMO.
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.
+A Freethinker That somehow got left on the cutting room floor. The QX60 has more than 9 inches more combined legroom than an MDX. Even if you can't put your foot completely under the first row there is so much more room between the rows you still have more room in the QX.
+Alex on Autos Yes you did. i see now. It switched from white/red to black/red. I stand corrected and I am happy I am. Also funny you mention the MDX, so far my favorite and we had a little convo about it as well. Interesting to see that you think the second row is comfy and spacious.
I just bought my QX60 Saturday. My wife picked up her grandmother so she could see our new car and in doing so, I sat in the seat directly behind my wife (in the second row). Now my wife is on the short (she says average) side at about 5'5" while I stand 6'2" and I can honestly say that there was a ton of leg room and a ton of head room. Before we purchased the vehicle, I sat in the third row and pulled the second row back. The second row wasn't all of the way back, so if there was someone in that seat, they may not have had a ton of leg room, but in that position, I had more than enough leg room (enough for the second row to be moved back some) and the head room was surprisingly good! I hope this helps!
Amir I never said it was a sports car. I said that using CVTs in luxury vehicles is sacrilege because they really only truly work in hybrids, ATVs, Go-karts, motorcycles, etc but not regular cars. Also, another reason is 8-speed auto, so why use a CVT when you can use an 8-speed transmission which basically has the same benefits of a CVT while leaving behind the drawbacks, such as the droning.
+occckid123. Premium fuel is recommended. Being an avid Nissan (Infiniti) fan, I can tell you that regular fuel is fine if you're cruising unloaded. You won't trip a knock sensor. I didn't put premium in my 350z, my QX56 and I don't put it into my QX60.
+ctk4949 I'm assuming you'll be using the the 3rd row since you're getting a 3 row vehicle? the qx60 has more room in it and will be quicker for merging onto the highway and sound better because it's a v6. if you want the options then get the pathfinder platinum but if you like the interior that much more in the cx9 then got for that if you don't need the room
That is because the qx60, and its sister car, the Nissan pathfinder, got direct injection for the 2017 model year, as well as some other changes. This is because the new engine in both received direct injection, replacing the multi point injection systems in the old models
The 3.5L engine is very popular, but Infinity is only squeezing out 265 HP. Other vehicles with the 3.5L manage to get 300h HP or more and probably less gas mileage to go with the increased power.
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.
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
if you didn't buy yours new then stop complaining cause I could have been the the past owner fault or the dealership ship fault infiniti is so reliable especially the qx60
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
I agree 100%. I own a 2015 Infiniti qx60.
+1. Own a 2015 QX60 as well. Definitely great for a whole family.
thankfully a realistic comment that's not made by teenagers bitching about the CVT not being 'sporty', as if the target demographic give a damn.
80386 People hating on CVTs is not about them not being sporty, it's about the annoying droning they do.
It’s 2021 now. How’s your QX60 holding up, after 6 years of ownership? (If you still have it, of course) I rented a 2020 version for a trip 6 months ago, and I really loved it, including the CVT transmission. It was very well sorted out and the ECO mode worked great on the freeway.
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
The best review ever .
מידע השוואות מדבר לעניין .
Like a champ 🎉
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!!!!
smitty195 the 2017 is the refreshed version that the 2016 was supposed to be. With A more powerful v6 kicking 295hp insted of 265 and newer infontainement, TV’s and etc.
Great reviews Alex - the most structured reviews I have ever seen...keep up the great work!
I like your reviews a lot. You are a legit guy. Thank you for your time you put in to make your videos
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!
two?! who are you Scrooge McDuck?
how about 1 for me 1 for the wife we have 3 kids , simple as that . don't be quick to jump to conclusions
+garik hakobyan are you referring to me? I was floored by the fact that someone would buy two of these. let alone the credit or income.
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'm facing the same problem about 2015 2016 model? Any advices?
+Youssef ALAzmi I sat in both model years side by side and from the driver's seat, you can't tell the difference. The dealership I was dealing with offered me 9,000 off MSRP for the 2015 model and $2,500 off the 2016 model. I bought the 2015 model stickered for 52,900 for 43,900 with 1.9% APR. I think I got a pretty good deal. But if you want DRL's and turn signal indicators in the side mirrors, which 2015 do NOT have (appalling), you go for the 2016 model. I guess the question is do you like the update styling on the 2016 model so much that you're willing to spend extra $6,500 for it. Not to me.
+Why All The Fuss fair enough. Thanks for the reply bro 👍
Great video! You are an amazing presenter, do you have a photographic memory? Thanks!
Great Review Alex. Glad to see multiple reviews this week. Keep up great professional reviews.
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
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.
the volvo xc90 and audi q7 are nice too, but $$$$$$
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.
Lol it's more of a luxury car than those cars
As always, a great review Alex! :)
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.
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
Excellent video discussion and comparison.
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, you forgot to tell the trunk comfort score in the qx60.
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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.
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.
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This one is definitely my favorite, Alex please help me get one. Do you know of any remote jobs?
man u are the best. excellent review!
Always enjoy watching your reviews Alex. Do you think you'll be able to review a Land Rover Discovery Sport?
Excellent review!
does this fuel economy require Premium gas?
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.
Thank you & great job.
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.
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.
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
Volvo XC90 over all of those
Holmes Glenn Mercedes all the day
excellent review..Good job
Will the Hybrid version have the same space inside ???
Thank you for your review!
This is the only Infiniti made in the US
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
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
Go with 2016 QX60 and you can negotiate better price.
Depend on which dealership want to earn your business.
Do you have any plans to review QX80?
there's something that i love about this car. idk what it is.
This car fits perfectly in the year 2007
Which car do u own sir?
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
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.
MetalAndMotorsGuy506 Nissan cvts are different. A lot smoother than a Honda. And cvt is good for towing. Plus this isn't a sports car
Amir What about the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass' CVTs? Those are the worst transmissions ever. And they're made by the same company who made the CVT in this vehicle. The company is Jatco BTW. Also, I didn't say anything about this vehicle being a sports car.
I thought so too but I was very impressed by the CVT on the 2020 QX60 I rented a few months ago. It was very refined, quiet and responsive. High class, frankly. A world’s apart from the whiny, sluggish CVT’s I’ve experienced in many other cars. Jatco can build them right if they want to, it seems, in spite of their uneven reputation.
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.
Alex, why didn't you review the infotainment/camera/security features? This one felt rushed and incomplete.
We had a limited time with the car at a launch event. There's an in-depth infotainment review on our channel on this system (in the Q50) if you want to deep-dive.
Thanks! I'll check it out, although I've been told by my BMW driving friends not to consider CVT.
Infiniti needs to update their design inside and out. I'd rather buy the Santa Fe/Sorento limited.
Why fo they keep putting cvt transmission in cars
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...
Yes I’ve noticed that too. However I think it’s more of an optical illusion than an actual suspension sagging issue. The common aesthetic issue that all the cars you listed above have is they have too small a wheel size for the volume of the body they support. By too small I mean in diameter and in width. Also, the stock wheel offsets are very high on these cars and make the rear wheel literally disappear in the rear wheel wells. It’s particularly bad on the stock Pathfinder/JX35/QX60 with the tiny 18 inch wheels: they make the car look too top-heavy. The 2005-2012 Avalon is pretty awful in that regard too with its bulbous body. None of these cars suffer from this issue anymore when sporting larger, wider wheels with more aggressive offsets (I’ve seen the difference in person on a friend’s JX35, it’s really striking and completely changed the car’s aesthetic for the best)
@@FabienTeulieres93 No, I've actually measured some of these and it is indeed sagging in the rear. I spoke to an engineer about this and his thoughts were that it was a way for Nissan and others to cheap out and get a compliant suspension that also handled well, by softening the springs and stiffening the shocks you get, in a cheap way, a fair balance. However, the trade-off is that the springs are weaker when they are softer, so the body sags on them more.
@@Mercer1012 Wow! That’s good information, you definitely did some research on that. Since you actually went through the trouble of measuring and interviewing a specialist, I totally believe you. It seems like Nissan and Toyota are the worst offenders on that suspension shortcut! I’ve never seen that issue on any Mazda, Honda or Acura personally, so more power to them.
@@FabienTeulieres93 thanks. The cars I have noticed it on include:
2005-gen Nissan Maxima
2012-gen Nissan Maxima
2014-gen Nissan Pathfinder
2011-gen Nissan Altima
2003-gen Infiniti G35
2010-gen Toyota Avalon
2016-gen Kia Optima (non-sport suspension only)
2016-gen Hyundai Sonata (non-sport suspension only)
2016-gen Kia Sedona
2015-gen Kia K900
You will note no American or German cars, this is because they actually spend the money to design a proper suspension. American cars in particular have very comfortable suspensions and GM's magnetorheological suspensions are actually licensed for use by Ferrari and are the best in the business IMO.
Review is good but I wish he'd stop comparing to other cars and instead just explained the feel of the car.
Peanut M&M's come with it? 😜
I'm from the U.K. and 22 mpg is terrible, most cars here do between 50 to 60 mpg.
Its because the numbers are counted differently
You must mean 50-60 kilometers…
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.
+A Freethinker That somehow got left on the cutting room floor. The QX60 has more than 9 inches more combined legroom than an MDX. Even if you can't put your foot completely under the first row there is so much more room between the rows you still have more room in the QX.
+A Freethinker Correction, we did rate the second row, it was 8/10 and this is the same camera angle we use in every review.
+Alex on Autos Yes you did. i see now. It switched from white/red to black/red. I stand corrected and I am happy I am. Also funny you mention the MDX, so far my favorite and we had a little convo about it as well.
Interesting to see that you think the second row is comfy and spacious.
I just bought my QX60 Saturday. My wife picked up her grandmother so she could see our new car and in doing so, I sat in the seat directly behind my wife (in the second row). Now my wife is on the short (she says average) side at about 5'5" while I stand 6'2" and I can honestly say that there was a ton of leg room and a ton of head room. Before we purchased the vehicle, I sat in the third row and pulled the second row back. The second row wasn't all of the way back, so if there was someone in that seat, they may not have had a ton of leg room, but in that position, I had more than enough leg room (enough for the second row to be moved back some) and the head room was surprisingly good! I hope this helps!
The Acura has had the ability to leave a car seat in the second row while getting in for years...
StephenT 2018 Acura has the dumbest nav system in the market
the mdx has the worst third row and the worst interior in the lux market
Well now I found my dad car.
Too bad it has a CVT transmission which I find to be sacrilege in Luxury vehicles of any sort, with an exception of hybrids.
its not a sports car. And cvts are not that slow on bigger engines
Amir I never said it was a sports car. I said that using CVTs in luxury vehicles is sacrilege because they really only truly work in hybrids, ATVs, Go-karts, motorcycles, etc but not regular cars. Also, another reason is 8-speed auto, so why use a CVT when you can use an 8-speed transmission which basically has the same benefits of a CVT while leaving behind the drawbacks, such as the droning.
CVT is a lot smoother than an 8-speed auto.
I'll throw up if you keep saying Buick Enclave. Go MDX.
No manual?
+Ash R Obviously not
+thebluexanadu78 then why mention it's a automatic with different options?
I wish qx60 was a minivan with sliding doors. This thing is trying too hard to be an suv but fail
i really hate the CVT on my accord, can't wait to sell it. not buying a CVT car ever again.
I refuse to buy a CVT after driving my mom's CRV
This or the new Mazda CX-9??
depends. this will be faster especially 2017. bigger for people and stuff also. this uses premium fuel though
+ctk4949. The price points between the two generally keep them from being compared to each other.
+occckid123. Premium fuel is recommended. Being an avid Nissan (Infiniti) fan, I can tell you that regular fuel is fine if you're cruising unloaded. You won't trip a knock sensor. I didn't put premium in my 350z, my QX56 and I don't put it into my QX60.
OK Fully loaded CX-9 or Base QX60??
+ctk4949 I'm assuming you'll be using the the 3rd row since you're getting a 3 row vehicle? the qx60 has more room in it and will be quicker for merging onto the highway and sound better because it's a v6. if you want the options then get the pathfinder platinum but if you like the interior that much more in the cx9 then got for that if you don't need the room
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.
It's Infiniti not infinite
+Dmitriy K lol, good catch
265hp is very Weak for a 7 passenger family hauler, they should have given it at least 300hp.
It's has 295 now
occckid123 oh well thats definitely much better. I wonder Why did Alex say 265? 🤔
That is because the qx60, and its sister car, the Nissan pathfinder, got direct injection for the 2017 model year, as well as some other changes. This is because the new engine in both received direct injection, replacing the multi point injection systems in the old models
Xander Easton nice!!!! 😎
This should have the 3.7 engine
The 3.5L engine is very popular, but Infinity is only squeezing out 265 HP. Other vehicles with the 3.5L manage to get 300h HP or more and probably less gas mileage to go with the increased power.
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.
So it's a Nissan Pathfinder
We get it u don't like the Acura MDX lol
Over Priced Nissan Pathfinder ...
Idiot.
Hennessy * you are dinosaur
i've never understood why folks even bother to say stuff like this...why are you even here looking at an infiniti then? lol
Talks fast...
Nissan and their CVT shit....
I would definitely get a Buick Enclave over this
Bitcoin Video University get the most ugliest Buick over this yeah right I would die if someone bought that over this
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
if you didn't buy yours new then stop complaining cause I could have been the the past owner fault or the dealership ship fault infiniti is so reliable especially the qx60
It was new but any how Infiniti replaced it after one year of suffering
ugly ... but il take it for free
Purplefabian no shit