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June 23, 2021 01:00 PM

Redesigned QX60 debuts new Infiniti brand styling, technology

The crossover debuts a fresh styling language

Hans Greimel
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    TOKYO — The redesigned QX60 is an upscale, three-row, family-friendly crossover that is a make-or-break launch for Infiniti, heralding a fresh design language and new technologies that the beleaguered Japanese premium brand hopes will reignite its slumping sales.

    The overhauled 2022 QX60 midsize crossover, unveiled Wednesday, debuts a styling evolution that imbues the brand's bestselling nameplate with a more rugged, upright utility vehicle stance.

    NEW FLOURISHES

    Among the new flourishes is a reworked front fascia featuring an origami-inspired mesh grille and a "digital piano key" lighting signature. The updated look draws from the Japanese roots of Infiniti, which moved its global headquarters back to Yokohama from Hong Kong last year. The headlights, for instance, get a treatment designers call "kimono folds."

    A subtle character line runs straight down the beltline, lending an air of stability, while the roofline cuts a sloping silhouette to a streamlined rear. A two-tone option brings a blacked-out roof to Infiniti for the first time, and a new Moonbow Blue paint job is also on tap.

    "This is the new language, and some things are changing as a result," said Alfonso Albaisa, senior vice president for global design at Infiniti parent company Nissan Motor Co. "There is a desire for a bit more road presence. We wanted the body to be much more powerful in the proportion."

    Under the hood, a 3.5-litre V-6 engine rated at 295 hp is combined with an all-new nine-speed automatic transmission. The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system, which features a new direct-coupling awd engagement for more seamless power transfer, is standard on all grades in Canada. Select all-wheel drive grades grades can tow up to 6,000 pounds of cargo — a 20 per cent improvement over the outgoing model.

    An enhanced ProPilot Assist system also debuts in the QX60. The upgrade coordinates with the onboard navigation system to proactively slow the car around sharp bends or off-ramps. It can also help manage driving in stop-and-go traffic, even after stops as long as 30 seconds.

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    CRITICAL LAUNCH

    The 2022 QX60 arrives in North America late this year. Pricing and other details will come later.

    Nailing the QX60 launch is critical for Infiniti, which is rolling out a long-awaited renewal of product amid declining deliveries. Infiniti sales in the U.S. dropped 25 per cent to 19,071 vehicles in the January-March period. Canadian sales went in the other direction, up 19.4 per cent to 406 during the quarter.

    Meanwhile, the global microchip shortage has forced Infiniti to temporarily suspend production of the QX50 compact crossover at its plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and output of the Q50 compact sedan from Japan. Infiniti is rationing chips to support the launches of key vehicles such as the QX60 and QX55.

    "It's not just important. It's fundamental to launch this new vehicle in a segment where we have a significant reputation and a significant place," Eric Rigaux, global head of product strategy, said at a recent vehicle preview. "QX60 is confirmation that Infiniti is back."

    Inside, the QX60 ups its game. A new 12.3-inch touch screen display — standard in all grades — dominates the cockpit, sitting on a quilted dash. A 12.3-inch meter display is available in front of the driver and can be paired with a 10.8-inch head-up display.

    Infiniti's native InTouch infotainment system is augmented by wireless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and USB-enabled Android Auto compatibility.

    To improve utility, engineers reworked the second- and third-row passenger space with new ergonomically shaped seats that provide more back support and hip-to-heel room. Captain's chairs are optioned as a second-row enhancement. And in-seat massagers for the front row are another first for Infiniti. The vehicle can seat up to seven people, depending on the grade.

    Active safety features such as Rear Automatic Braking, Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection come standard on all grades.

    An available Smart Rear View Mirror, which uses a camera to beam live video into the cockpit, provides an unobstructed view behind the vehicle when passengers or cargo block visibility.

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