2020 INFINITI Q60 Review

Name: 2020 INFINITI Q60 Review
Brand: INFINITI
Price: 32590 USD
Rating: 3.8 (56 reviews)

2018 INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400 Coupe Exterior Shown

INFINITI Q60 3.0t PURE Coupe Exterior Shown

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2020 Infiniti Q60 Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

Pros

Red Sport 400's powerful engine
Plenty of value for a luxury coupe
Available all-wheel drive for all trims

Cons

Cabin is showing its age
Trunk is small, even for a luxury coupe
Not as engaging to drive as most rivals

What's new

New infotainment system
New Edition 30 package celebrates Infiniti's 30th anniversary
Upgraded interior materials for Q60 Red Sport 400
Part of the second Q60 generation introduced for 2017

Overview

Based purely on exterior styling, you could argue that the 2020 Infiniti Q60 is the most appealing luxury sport coupe out this year. Balancing the right amount of bling with artful detailing and proper proportions, the Q60 easily stands out compared to more staid-looking German coupes.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q60 3.0t PURE 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.98 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$216/mo

$163/mo

Avg. Midsize Car

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Unfortunately, things start to go downhill after that. Inside, you'll find quality materials in some of the top Q60 trim levels, but the overall design looks tired and dated. Luxury buyers seeking a high-tech interior will be disappointed, for instance. Just this year, Infiniti finally got around to updating the car's dual-screen InTouch infotainment system. It now supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and a Wi-Fi hotspot connection, but it's still dated and frustrating to use.

As for the sporty bits, the Q60's standard turbocharged V6 delivers effortless power and acceleration. But there is little evidence of the engine note, a key component of enthusiast driver satisfaction. For maximum performance, you'll want to go with the Red Sport 400 trim, which is more powerful and has a performance-tuned adaptive suspension. Still, it can’t quite match the level of fun you’d have in other luxury sport coupes.

Overall, the Germans know how to get the little luxury and performance details down best. The Audi A5/S5, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are easy to recommend over this Infiniti. Unless, of course, you want eye-catching design or prefer to drive something different from what everyone else buys. In that case, the 2020 Q60 is worth checking out.

Which Q60 does Edmunds recommend?

If you're buying a Q60, we recommend the 3.0t Luxe trim level. It offers the most flexibility in terms of price and equipment. You can get the Luxe trim with everything Infiniti offers for the Q60 except for the top Red Sport 400's performance upgrades and optional ProActive package. We suggest avoiding this ProActive package on the Red Sport 400, if that's what you're getting, since it has a different steering system that completely lacks feel for the road and reduces the fun you'll have driving the Red Sport 400.

2020 INFINITI Q60 models

The 2020 Infiniti Q60 comes in three trim levels: 3.0t Pure, 3.0t Luxe and Red Sport 400. As the base model, the Pure offers a decent collection of features. The Luxe adds a premium stereo plus greater access to optional packages. The Red Sport 400 stands out with its powerful engine and a sport-tuned suspension. All Q60s are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional.

The 3.0t Pure is equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (300 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque) and comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and foglights, heated mirrors, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats and simulated leather upholstery. A dual-touchscreen infotainment interface (8-inch upper screen, 7-inch lower) includes Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, satellite radio, two USB ports and a six-speaker sound system.

Stepping up to the 3.0t Luxe adds a sunroof, a 13-speaker Bose surround-sound system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a forward collision warning system with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking.

While the Luxe doesn't bestow much additional standard equipment, it does grant access to options not available on the Pure. The Essential package adds auto-dimming outside mirrors, a power-adjustable and heated steering wheel, heated front seats, driver-seat memory settings, remote engine starting, Infiniti InTouch emergency communications services, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a navigation system.

An available Leather Seating package for the Luxe adds premium leather upholstery, while the ProAssist package includes front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view parking camera system, blind-spot monitoring, reverse automatic braking and automatic wipers.

New for 2020, the Edition 30 package includes the Essential and ProAssist packages and adds unique exterior and interior appearance items plus adaptive cruise control.

The Red Sport 400 sits atop the 2020 Q60 lineup and delivers the most potent performance of any Q60 variant. It's equipped with a more powerful turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (400 hp, 350 lb-ft), 20-inch wheels, performance tires, more powerful brakes, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension and transmission paddle shifters. In addition, the Red Sport 400 includes sport-bolstered seats and the contents of the Essential, Leather Seating and ProAssist packages.

A single option package is available on the Red Sport: the ProActive package. The ProActive package includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and lane centering, active blind-spot monitoring, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, an air purifier, and electronically controlled steering (Infiniti's Direct Adaptive Steering).

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#21 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the INFINITI Q60 from 2008-2022.}

$607/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.82x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

11.4%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

powered by RepairPal ^{Based on RepairPal reliability data as of 8/23/2023. Ratings are provided by RepairPal and Edmunds is not responsible for their accuracy.}

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Great coupe with a nice look

DJ, 05/31/2018

2018 INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

This car is fun to drive and I look forward to driving it everyday. I've owned many cars and this is by far the best. AC on off switch is toward the right side of the vehicle which is awkwardly place. Interior otherwise is stunning. Apple car play would make this my dream car. One major let down with Infiniti not having that on any of their models when Nissan does which seems kind of …

Really Awesome Car

SamKaras, 08/15/2018

2018 INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

This is my second Infiniti. I came back because I absolutely love the quality of their dealerships and the way they treat their customers. I've been driving my Q60 Redsport for over a year now, and it's still incredibly fun! The sport plus mode is insane, and I love using it on long country roads...BUT, I live in Chicagoland and the snow in the winter made my GT Mustang spin in circles- …

A wonderful GT car with a dual personality

Jon Michaels, 03/17/2017

2017 INFINITI Q60 Red Sport 400 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

I am a month in to owning the Q60S Red Sport 400. I have owned BMWs (740i, 540i & M5) & Audis (S4 Cabrio and S5 Coupe) in the past as comparison. The exterior appearance is stunning. Like truly breathtaking. I find myself walking backwards away from the car so I can look at it more. The interior design is very well done. The front seats are magic. Just outstanding from a comfort & … lateral stability standpoint. Engine performance can be described as a giggle machine with a start button. Just mash the throttle and laugh. The 400bhp & 350ft/lb of torque are available from 2500 RPMs all the way to redline. My favorite move is when I am on the open freeway & impatiently slogging along behind some snow bird doing 55 in a 65 zone. I lightly tug the downshift paddle twice to take me to 5th gear and bury the boot. Good lord, the acceleration is instant and fantastic! Within a few seconds I am doing 100MPH and rushing quickly towards 120MPH if I'm not careful. I've had the car up to 125MPH so far and the stability & smoothness inspires a ton of confidence. The car just seems to sit down on its haunches the faster you go. I set the "Personal" mode on the Infiniti Drive Mode to "Sport+" engine with "Standard" steering and suspension. This gives me the truest GT experience with instant throttle response & a nice, soft, cushy ride. If I know I will be on the twisties, I'll choose "Sport+" mode across the board. The Bose sound system is hands-down the best sounding system I've heard in any car. I know, I know. No highs, no lows, it's gotta be a Bose. That may have been true five years ago, but this system, in this particular car is brilliant. So perfectly clean, with large bass response (no annoying rattle) and crisp highs that just sing. Maybe the Mark Levinson system in the Lexus LS600H is better, but then you're paying $120k for a sedan, so... Handling is so good to the point where it's annoying. I cannot seem to get the car to oversteer or understeer. It just corners with complete neutrality. If I turn off the dynamic anti-skid nannies I could probably get the car to slide some, but I am reticent to do that until I have a better feel for the 16lb/ft of turbo boost coming from the twin chargers. You don't want to get into a slide and have your turbos kick in before the apex! Braking is strong and linear. I adapted to the brakes the first day, which is a testament to how well -- and predictably -- they stop. The car comes with so much safety technology, you almost have to be an imbecile to get into a wreck. I'm sure I can personally figure out a way, as I lean towards the imbecilic, but truly, any normal person is safer in this car than in Fort Knox. Ok, now for the less than stellar. First, the steering. The DAS steering is as vague as everyone says it is. It's really designed and set up for long trips where comfort and low-fatigue are more important than feeling connected to the car. I wish there was a way to turn it off. Shift response is inconsistent. Downshifts under light acceleration come when they feel like it. Downshifts under hard acceleration come fairly quickly, but if you've ever driven a Porsche with the PDK dual clutch, the Q60 Red Sport ain't even in the same universe. Again, you're paying less than half the price, so... Still, for $62k, you'd think a less awesome dual clutch auto-trans would be mated to this terrific engine. As lovely as the interior is, I have a few nits. There are some very specific areas where the materials chosen are just plain cheap AF. The lower part of the interior door assembly for example. Cheap plastic. The inside of the glove box, center console storage and cigarette lighter opening... The cheapest felt-like substance known to man. Like those 1970s glow-in-the-dark posters with the black fuzzy crap? Yeah, that stuff (they still make that shizz?). The rocker switch for the aforementioned Infiniti Drive Mode, and the Audi-like circular mouse control are made of hollow chromed plastic that don't feel stout when you're pulling, pushing or twisting them. Guys, really? Use real aluminum for these things for goodness sakes! We have seat heat and steering wheel heat, but we do not have seat ventilation/cooling. This is a big deal to me because I live in Phoenix, AZ. I almost didn't buy the car because of this. Infiniti offers seat ventilation on many of their other models -- as do Honda, Toyota, Ford, Chevy, Opel, Kia and Hyundai. I love these seats, but I won't have a sexual relationship with them until they have ventilation. Lastly, the exhaust note. There really isn't one. When you first start the car, there is slight growl that seems promising but once the engine speed dies down to idle, the car is almost as quiet as a Tesla. If you put the car in "Sport+" mode, Infiniti figured out a way to pump some exhaust noise into the cabin to remind you that you have hair on your chest, but it's just not aggressive or loud enough. I'm sitting on 400HP baby! Remind me!

Dreams come true

JRJC, 09/18/2018

2017 INFINITI Q60 3.0t Premium 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

Live in Minneapolis need a AWD vehicle and want one that is sporty and fun to drive. Ruled out the Camaro (though car of choice, no AWD), Mustang, Challenger (impressive but simply way too much car for me though AWD. It is the true muscle car). Narrowed search to Audi A5, BMW & the Infiniti Q60. Opted for the Q60 based on repair concerns. BMW & Audi are way to proprietary and need …

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2020 Q60 Highlights

Type:

Coupe

Trim:

3.0t PURE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$41,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$216/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Q60 models:

Predictive Forward Collision Warning: Warns you if a car in front of the one you are following suddenly brakes.
Forward Emergency Braking: Alerts you if it detects an impending collision, and it primes and applies extra brake force.
Backup Collision Intervention: Applies the brakes when necessary if it detects an impending collision when the vehicle is in reverse.

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2020 INFINITI Q60 Review

2020 Infiniti Q60 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q60 3.0t PURE 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.98 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.}

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Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q60 3.0t PURE 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.98 per gallon for premium unleaded in Virginia.

Which Q60 does Edmunds recommend?

2020 INFINITI Q60 models

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Most helpful consumer reviews

Great coupe with a nice look

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A wonderful GT car with a dual personality

Dreams come true

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