2025 Infiniti QX60 ditches V6, gains VC-turbo

The 2025 Infiniti QX60 will ditch its long-running VQ-series V6 in favor of Infiniti’s variable-compression turbo engine. There’s information past the powertrain overhaul too because the 2025 mannequin sees some gear upgrades and a brand new Black Version. The blackout package deal just isn’t new to Infiniti, nevertheless it’s a primary for this QX60. Let’s begin below the hood. 

With 268 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque, the VC-T four-cylinder provides up 22 horses in alternate for 16 lb-ft of torque. That is a little bit of a side-grade fairly than an improve, maybe, however the brand new four-cylinder delivers higher fuel economy, making the entire capsule a bit simpler to swallow. The FWD mannequin will return 22 mpg metropolis, 28 mpg freeway and 24 mpg mixed, the EPA says (vs. 21/26/23 with the V6) whereas the AWD mannequin improves to 22 mpg metropolis, 27 mpg freeway and 24 mpg mixed (from 20/25/22). That is a ten% bump in metropolis mileage vs. the V6 — not earth-shattering, however not dangerous, both. And we all know what you are pondering, however concern not; this does not imply the QX60 is now saddled with a CVT. The nine-speed auto carries over and sure, it might probably nonetheless pull 6,000 kilos with AWD and the tow package deal. 

For 2025, all QX60s get a brand new fob with an non-obligatory computerized lock/unlock function. The Black Version (see the gallery above) shall be obtainable on Luxe fashions and contains the gloss black wheels, grille encompass, roof rails and exterior badges; illuminated entrance and rear kickplates; “radiant” grille badge; welcome lighting and a black headliner. The bottom worth of the Pure mannequin is up simply $550 from 2024, nevertheless the FWD variant of the Autograph has been dropped, making it $4,300 dearer to get into the trim. Nonetheless, the AWD variant solely will increase by $50.

Here is pricing info for your complete 2025 QX60 lineup with front-wheel drive (together with vacation spot). AWD is $2,000 extra on each trim however the Autograph, which bakes it in as normal gear for 2025. 

• Pure: $51,550
• Luxe: $58,150
• Sensory: $60,450
• Autograph: $67,500

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