The Infiniti of 2025 QX60 will trade in its long-running VQ series V6 for from Infiniti variable compression turbocharged engineThere’s also news beyond the powertrain overhaul, as the 2025 model gets some equipment upgrades and a new Black Edition. The Blackout package isn’t new to Infiniti, but it is a first for this QX60. Let’s start under the hood.
At 268 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque, the VC-T four-cylinder gives up 22 horsepower in exchange for 16 lb-ft of torque. That may be a bit of a sidestep rather than an upgrade, but the new four-cylinder delivers better fuel economywhich makes the whole pill a little easier to swallow. The FWD model delivers 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined, the Environmental Protection Authority says (vs. 21/26/23 with the V6) while the AWD model improves to 22 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined (from 20/25/22). That’s a 10 percent increase in city mileage over the V6 — not earth-shattering, but not bad either. And we know what you’re thinking, but fear not; this doesn’t mean the QX60 is now saddled with a CVT. The nine-speed automatic remains, and yes, it can still tow 6,000 pounds with AWD and the to tow package.
For 2025, all QX60s get a new key with an optional automatic locking/unlocking feature. The Black Edition (see gallery above) is available on Luxe models and includes the gloss black wheels, grille surround, roof rails and exterior badging; illuminated front and rear kick plates; “radiant” grille badging; courtesy lighting and a black headliner. The base price of the Pure model is just $550 higher than in 2024, but the FWD variant of the Autograph has been dropped, making it $4,300 more expensive to obtain in that trim. The AWD variant, on the other hand, is just $50 more expensive.
Here’s pricing for the entire 2025 front-wheel-drive QX60 lineup (including destination). AWD costs $2,000 more on every trim except the Autograph, which bakes it in as standard equipment for 2025.
- Pure: $51,550
- Luxury: $58,150
- Sensory: $60,450
- Signature: $67,500
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