The premium three-row SUV market is a tough segment to compete in, with vehicles like the Buick Enclave, Acura MDX, and this 2025 Infiniti QX60 vying for popularity against non-luxury automakers that are always trying to move up, and there are only tens of thousands of full-fledged luxury SUVs. dollars gone. This means they must achieve better results in technology, comfort and performance to stay relevant.

The Infiniti QX60 excels in some of these areas but lacks in others, but it has been a design standout ever since its facelift in 2022. It has received light updates since then. For 2025, the company added a new Black Edition trim, tested here, with 20-inch wheels, dark trim and welcome lighting with the Infiniti logo.

KEEP: Seats

Premium vehicles like this Infiniti have to perform better, and the driver’s seat does just that. This tester was only a mid-level Luxe model, but Zero-Gravity’s seats are plush and supportive, heated and cooled.

There’s a huge range of adjustments to suit everyone from a jockey to a basketball player, and the bolstering on the underside of the seat holds up well during fast highway entrances. Plus, the heater kicks on extra quickly in the cold morning hours, much faster than the car’s HVAC system.

CHANGE: Engine

I’ve liked this engine before in other vehicles, but in this three-row SUV, the new 2.0-liter variable-compression turbocharged four-cylinder just isn’t enough for me. It makes 268 horsepower (hp), but doesn’t feel as smooth as the older V6.

Sport driving mode only helps a little. Holds lower gears longer, doesn’t seem to add any oomph. The nine-speed automatic transmission can be controlled by paddles on the steering wheel, which is the only way to make this vehicle feel fast.

KEEP: Touch screen control

The 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be tapped, but can also be controlled with a rotary controller on the center console. This dial can rotate, press like a button and slide like a joystick, meaning you don’t have to reach up most of the time.

As for the actual software, the system feels a bit dated, but it has mode buttons at the bottom for common functions, and the navigation map can now be pinched to zoom. It also splits into two parts so you can look at the map and the satellite radio station at the same time.

CHANGE: Noise

There is more noise in the luxury SUV than expected. This is partly due to the louder than average turbo engine, the noise of which penetrates into the cabin at high revs. There’s also more wind and road noise on the highway than the Buick Enclave or Acura MDX. There, I would guess that wide, 20-inch wheels will not help.

KEEP: Price

Again, premium vehicles like Lincolns, Acuras, and Infinitis must exceed, and that includes pricing. The 2025 Infiniti QX60 is much less than the three-row Volvo XC90 and slightly less than the Acura MDX. The Lincoln Aviator, with a very similar appearance after the latest redesign, is also about $8,000 more expensive.

The Black Edition package for the QX60 adds just $1,800 to give the QX60 a semi-custom look. This combined with the overall styling creates a solid premium vehicle with full luxury features.