Infiniti QX60: Comfy, Pleasure Ride

                                 Infiniti QX60

The 2015 Infiniti QX60 is a pretty large vehicle, riders won’t have problem about it once it’s speeding on the highway. With its cushy ride, the Infiniti shrugs off road imperfections – very comfy, quiet and luxury vehicle, writes TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO with agency addition

The latest Infiniti QX60 gets new CVT programming designed to simulate the shifting of a conventional automatic transmission. It is a three-row luxury crossover that puts families first. Based on the versatile Nissan Pathfinder, the QX60 has plenty of room for adults or growing children in all three rows, and the second-row seats slide and recline to enhance passenger comfort.

Moreover, the ride is found to be exceedingly comfortable on a variety of surfaces, with little road noise making its way into the cabin. The interior also benefits from top-notch materials and user-friendly technology features. The QX60’s pricing is significantly lower than that of some rivals.

Over the course of a year-long test with the largely identical Infiniti JX35 (the name changed to QX60 for 2014), it became auto freaks choice, but with a few flaws. For one thing, performance and driving character aren’t high on the QX’s list of priorities. The standard V6 engine is a bit underpowered for a vehicle this large, and it teams with the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to produce noisy, uninspired acceleration. In a similar vein, the soft suspension yields indifferent handling, even by the modest standards of this segment. On the fuel economy front, both the standard QX60 and the available hybrid model get some impressive fuel economy ratings.

The QX60 rivals in the market include the latest Acura MDX, BMW X5, Buick Enclave and Audi Q7. Acura MDX has a powerful V6 engine, an excellent interior and a pretty sporty attitude considering its size. The BMW X5 is one of the most athletic options, but it is priced considerably higher than the QX60, and its available third-row seat is less accommodating. The Buick Enclave provides considerably more cargo space than the QX60, while Audi Q7 offers more sophisticated driving experience overall. But if a comfy, family-friendly crossover is what one is after, the 2015 Infiniti QX60 should be a satisfying choice.