A new Infiniti QX60 is on the horizon. The luxury arm of Nissan will reveal a prototype version of the next-gen QX60 SUV on September 24.
Known as the QX60 Monograph, the one-off is a design study of the forthcoming three-row SUV. Automakers will typically showcase a design study to give buyers an idea of the direction of the new model ahead of a significant shift in design.
Last autumn, AutomotiveMap was one of the invited guests of Infiniti to see the new QX55 and QX60. No photos were allowed, but we were able to tell you what we saw.
The looks of the next-gen QX60 are more straightforward and muscular than the current model. The design is a true evolution and it fits in nicely with the looks of the QX55 and the QX80. This new model has its grille more upright and headlights that are narrow, with an overall look that may remind folks of the Hyundai Santa Fe. Infiniti used “masculine” when describing the aesthetic.
There were no powertrain details available though given the tenor of the presentation Infiniti was giving, it’s likely the QX60 will have some element of electrification coming though the company has said that the model will not be electrified at launch. It will come standard with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive will be available.
The interior of the next-gen model is wholly different than the 2020 version. The thoroughly modern SUV features USB ports at its seats, a Wi-Fi hot spot, and two 12.1-inch infotainment screens that replace the current entertainment, information, and climate control center stack setup.
Its cabin is outfitted in fine appointments befitting a premium brand, including quilter leather.
Infiniti says that the model will feel wider than its predecessor.
Designers have given the model the ability to come with a two-tone paint job.
At its rear is new signature Infiniti badging with the word “Infiniti” making its way back onto the tailgate of the SUV. During the presentation, the crowd was teased with the possibility that the “I” in the Infiniti badging may be functional and serve as the vehicle’s tailgate release.
More information on the QX60 Monograph will be available soon.
