Most luxury car buyers favor comfy sedans, but those who insist on the flair of coupe can find it in the 2019 INFINITI Q60. To match its sporty looks, the Q60 offers a driver-oriented cockpit, standard twin-turbocharged V6 power, and classic rear-wheel-drive architecture.
What's New For 2019
INFINITI's 3.0-liter V6 now powers all models. The mid-level Luxe and line-topping Red Sport 400 gain forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. The previous Sensory Package is now known as the Essential Package, and comes standard on the Red Sport 400.
Choosing Your INFINITI Q60
Last year's four-cylinder has departed, leaving a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo V6 as the sole engine. In base form, the V6 makes 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Red Sport 400 models receive a high-out version good for 400 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive come standard. All-wheel drive is available on all versions for $2,000.
With the standard drivetrain, the Q60 is EPA-rated at 19 miles per gallon city, 28 mpg highway, and 22 combined. City and combined estimates are identical on the other variations, while highway efficiency drops by one or two mpg.
As in previous years, the Q60 is offered in Pure, Luxe, and Red Sport 400 trim levels:
Pure
Priced from $41,745 (all prices include the $995 destination fee), the Pure gets a leatherette interior with aluminum trim, a power driver seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The six-speaker sound system features satellite radio and Bluetooth phone and audio. Outside are 19-inch aluminum wheels and full LED lighting. There no options for the Pure besides the usual dealer-installed accessories.
Luxe
For $45,895, the Luxe also furnishes a sunroof, a universal garage door opener, a 13-speaker Bose sound system, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection. The $3,200 Essential Package tacks on heated front seats, a heated power-adjustable steering wheel, power driver lumbar adjustments, driver and passenger memory, navigation, auto-dimming side mirrors, and remote start. With those features in place, buyers can add genuine leather seats for $1,350. To top things off, there's a ProAssist Package ($2,250) with front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera, automatic wipers, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Red Sport 400
The $55,895 Red Sport 400 gets the 400-hp version of the 3.0-liter V6, plus summer performance tires on 20-inch wheels, satin-finish exhaust tips, red brake calipers, and black mirror caps. Leather seating and the Essential Package come standard. The ProAssist Package remains optional. Exclusive to the Red Sport is the $2,850 ProActive Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, adaptive steering, lane keeping assist, adaptive headlights with automatic high beams, front belt pretensioners, and a cabin air filtration system.
Now that the 2019 INFINITI Q60 Pure carries the V6 engine, it's a much better buy. Even so, the lack of leather seats and convenience features makes it under-equipped for this class. We recommend starting your build with the Luxe. The Red Sport 400 is seriously fast and priced accordingly. It's a niche offering for buyers who want the thrill of a sports car without giving up space or comfort.