For 2016, all models of the popular INFINITI QX60 luxury crossover – including the advanced gasoline-electric powertrain-equipped QX60 Hybrid – receive a significant makeover. The freshening starts with a redesigned exterior appear and enhanced dynamic performance. The QX60 also expands its long list of available advanced technologies with the addition of new Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection systems.
The QX60 exterior now fully embodies INFINITI's new design language, with a host of new exterior cues, including signature grille, headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED fog lights, integrated LED turn signals in the side rearview mirrors, and new 18-inch and 20-inch wheel designs. Two new exterior colors are added for 2016: Jade Green and Hagane Blue (seven colors total).
On the inside, the 2016 QX60 adds new graphite weave interior accents, stitched upper dash and a new shift lever (shared with the new Q60 coupe), while continuing to offer real 7-pasenger/3-row utility and all the premium features, performance and innovations that INFINITI has become known for worldwide.
What's unchanged is that the 2016 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid, like its non-hybrid QX60 stable mates, excels in the areas that luxury crossover buyers desire most – interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality features.
The advanced hybrid drivetrain features a supercharged 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and an electric motor powered by a compact Lithium-ion battery pack. It is rated at 250 net system horsepower. The battery pack is located under the 3rd row seat – maintaining a flat rear floor for easier passenger access to the rear seats and no impact to passenger or cargo room (versus standard QX60 models). For 2016, the QX60 Hybrid delivers fuel economy of 26 mpg city (25 mpg city for the AWD), 28 mpg highway and combined fuel efficiency of 26 mpg.
The QX60 Hybrid's INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® system is based on technology found in the INFINITI Q70 Hybrid, one of the fastest performance hybrids in the world. It utilizes the Lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power through its one-motor/two-clutch system. The system also includes an advanced continuously variable transmission to provide high responsiveness and seamless, efficient shifting feel. The QX60 Hybrid also utilizes an Intelligent Regenerative Braking system that partially recharges the battery during vehicle braking.
The Hybrid powertrain is offered in both front-wheel drive and with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive configurations. The QX60 Hybrid also features Hybrid badges on the front quarter panels and a hybrid information screens in the center cluster meter display showing Hybrid power usage and charge regeneration readouts.
Like the standard QX60, the Hybrid offers real 3-row utility, plus all the premium features, performance and innovations that INFINITI has become known for worldwide. Along with its standout styling and craftsmanship, the QX60 design offers excellent legroom in all three rows and ample cargo room behind the 3rd row. In addition, an innovative multi-mode middle seat design provides entry to the 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat.
Key interior features include the signature driver-oriented cockpit, thin chrome accents, and leather appointed seating with Graphite Weave or available Maple accents.
In addition to the new Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) and Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, the 2016 QX60 Hybrid also offers an available Backup Collision Intervention (BCI). With this technology, when the transmission is in reverse, the QX60 will help the driver detect crossing vehicles, as well as large stationary objects behind the vehicle, and, if necessary, the system can automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a collision.
Among the other advanced standard or available technology found throughout every QX60 are INFINITI ConnectionTM telematics system with Google CalendarTM, Drive Zone/Speed Alert and INFINITI Personal AssistantTM; Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD); Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) system; Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Active Trace Control; Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts; and a Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer.
The 2016 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid is offered in two fully equipped models – QX60 Hybrid Premium and QX60 Hybrid Premium AWD. The QX60 is assembled in Smyrna, Tenn.
Non-hybrid QX60 models come standard with a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. For full information on the INFINITI QX60 3.5-liter V6 lineup, please visit INFINITINews.com.
Highlights of the 2016 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid include:
Body
- Refreshed exterior styling, embodying the new INFINITI design language
- New INFINITI signature grille, headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights
- Double-wave hood, distinctive crescent-cut D-pillar and greenhouse shape
- Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights with manual levelizer
- New LED fog lights with chrome finishers
- Distinctive crescent-cut D-pillar and greenhouse shape
- Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights with manual levelizer
- LED taillights and center high-mounted stoplight (CHMSL)
- Rain-sensing front windshield wipers
- Rear window intermittent wiper and defroster with timer
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with available reverse tilt-down feature
- Front door handle courtesy lights
- Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
- Available panoramic moonroof with power rear sunshade
- Power rear liftgate
- UV-reducing solar glass, rear privacy glass
- Front underbody spoiler, integrated tunnel rear spoiler, rear tire deflectors
- 0.34 Cd and zero lift front and rear
- Hybrid badging on front quarter panels
- Seven available exterior colors: Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Hermosa Blue, Majestic White, Graphite Shadow and new Hagane Blue and Jade Green
Engine and Driveline
- INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® system – combines compact laminated lithium-ion battery design with an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control
- 2.5-liter DOHC supercharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 230 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque
- 15kW electric motor rated at 20 horsepower
- Hybrid system net power: 250 horsepower
- Front engine/front-wheel drive or available INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
- Sport-tuned Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with manual shift mode and Sport mode, which mimics a step transmission
- INFINITI Drive Mode Selector with Standard, Sport, Snow or Eco modes (controls throttle response and transmission mapping)
- Fuel economy: 26 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined, FWD; 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined AWD
- Standard Remote Engine Start System (State laws may apply; review local laws before using)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Retuned independent strut front suspension, stabilizer bar
- Retuned multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
- Revised rebound spring shock absorber and springs
- Retuned vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
- Available Active Trace Control
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, 12.6-inch front and 12.13-inch rear
- Regenerative braking system
- 18 x 7.5-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/65R18 all-season tires
- Available 20 x 7.5-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 235/55R20 all-season tires
Interior Features
- 7-passenger seating capacity
- Standard leather-appointed seating for all three rows
- 8-way power driver's seat, 6-way power front passenger's seat
- Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
- Heated front seats, available heated 2nd row seats (outboard only)
- Available climate-controlled front seats (heating and cooling)
- Standard 60/40-split folding, sliding 2nd row bench seat with a total of 5.5 inches of fore and aft travel
- 2nd row multi-mode seat function, which allows access to the 3rd row without removing a child seat
- 50/50 split folding 3rd row seat with recline feature
- Standard INFINITI Intelligent-View Display
- Hybrid power usage and charge regeneration information displays
- Graphite Weave interior trim, available Maple interior accents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, standard heated steering wheel
- Power windows with one-touch up/down feature with auto reverse
- Power door locks with automatic locking feature
- Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system
- Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof
- 8 cupholders and 4 bottle holders
- Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with microfilter
- Available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with auto-recirculation, Grape Polyphenol Filter and Plasmacluster® air purifier
- INFINITI Intelligent Key with Illuminated Push Button Ignition
- Standard Enhanced Intelligent Key that stores occupant seating position and last-used audio settings, climate control and navigation settings
- Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
- Standard RearView Monitor with 7-inch color vehicle information display
- INFINITI Controller for vehicle information systems and comfort and convenience features
- Hybrid information screens in the meter display show Hybrid power usage and charge regeneration readouts
- Available INFINITI Navigation System with 8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display; NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather with Real-Time Weather Information and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- INFINITI Connection™ services (24-hour automatic crash notification, emergency call, enhanced roadside assistance, stolen vehicle reporting remote door lock/unlock, alarm notification, maintenance alert and scheduled maintenance notification; and INFINITI Connection Plus including Drive Zone, Speed Alert, Destination Assistance, and in-vehicle access to INFINITI Personal Assistant (including 1-year of basic and Plus services)
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Bose® 13-speaker Premium Sound System, including Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer
- Available Bose® Cabin Surround® sound system with 15 speakers, including a Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer and 5.1 processing
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- USB connection port for use with iPod® Interface and other compatible devices
- Available Theater Package with dual 7-inch color monitors, two wireless headphones, wireless remote control, auxiliary input jacks, and 120V power outlet
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
- Available Distance Control Assist (DCA)
- Three available interior environments: Java, Graphite and high-contrast Wheat (Wheat and Black)
Safety and Security
- INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
- Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display and Tire Inflation Indicator
- Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Available Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI)
- Available Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
- Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
- Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Front and Rear Sonar System
- Available Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
- Available Forward Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection
Models and Manufacturing
- Available as INFINITI QX60 Hybrid Premium and INFINITI QX60 Hybrid Premium AWD
- Assembled in Smyrna, Tenn.
- For information on INFINITI QX60 non-Hybrid models, please go to INFINITINews.com