On the Road Review: Infiniti QX60 AWD - Mount Desert Islander
Infiniti now makes four crossover/SUV models — one more vehicle than it features in its car lineup. The QX60 is a midsize to large-size seven-passenger model slightly smaller than the Ford Explorer/GMC Acadia crowd, yet a couple of inches larger than its sibling Nissan Pathfinder — the vehicle with which it shares mechanicals as well as its... For further reference, an Audi Q7 is 4 inches larger than the QX60, while Infiniti’s truck-based QX80 (also three rows of seating) is 12 inches longer and 1,400 pounds heavier. These family wagons are top sellers now — the QX60 is Infiniti’s number two seller overall. While the Infiniti shares its basic bones with the Pathfinder, the QX60 has received more contemporary styling that supports its premium mission, and higher price. Embracing the front facial stance shared with the rest of the crossover lineup — particularly the sportier QX70 (formerly the FX series) — the Infiniti hides its plebian roots with fancy wheels, distinctive lighting, plus a sharp return on the... The tow rating is 3,500 pounds — much less than the Pathfinder, which may reflect the higher weight/equipment of the Infiniti as well as a conservative torque rating on the engine. Source: www.mdislander.com
