2020 INFINITI Q60 Review

　　

2020 Infiniti Q60 Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　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 zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.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.

　　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 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 $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$205/mo  for Q60 3.0t PURE

　　Q60 3.0t PURE

　　3.0t PURE 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $41,350 MSRP3.0t PURE 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $43,350 MSRP3.0t LUXE 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) (Most Popular) - $45,500 MSRP3.0t LUXE 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $47,500 MSRPRED SPORT 400 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $57,150 MSRPRED SPORT 400 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $59,150 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　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 zzdcar 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).

　　

2020 Q60 Highlights

Type: RED SPORT 400CoupeCoupe

　　Trim: 3.0t PURE3.0t LUXERED SPORT 4003.0t PURE

　　

Base MSRP	$41,350
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$205/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	8.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 60,000 miles