Infiniti Q60

Overview

Introduction

The Infiniti Q60 is a performance car which is available in coupe and convertible design types. The Infiniti is the Luxury car maker brand working under the Nissan Group and has a huge fleet of cars for different purposes and driving styles. The design and behavior of the car is quite simple with no exciting lines and bumps of excitement. The car seems to be a transformed model of one of the sedan vehicles from the brand. Inside the cabin also, the color scheme and equipments are basic, however the level of apparatus is good and usable. The engine employed is an appreciable V6 motor that is good to be stretched over freeways.

Interior

Interior

The cabin of the Q60 is equipped with multiple aspects and is loaded with the basic to luxury utilities. It houses comfortable seats at the front that gets the occupants proper support and cushion with lumbar support adjustments, while the rear bench easily accommodates two passengers but a third passenger might be difficult to fit in. The audio system is boasted with connectivity from Bluetooth devices, aux-USB, six CD changer and satellite radio. It also has a 7-inch touch screen with audio info and navigation. The rear seat is foldable and allows good room for cargo loading beyond its 200 liters of limited luggage area.

Exterior

Exterior

The car here is based on the coupe and convertible platforms and both these platforms are considered to be producing aggressive performer cars. However, with the Q60, the things are pretty easy going as it doesn’t have a punchier stance and feel of eagerness; rather it looks very simple and dated. The radiator grill, xenon lights and rear with top curving style are sober and on the opposite side of current customs. The coupe model measures its dimensions as 4655 mm of length, width as 2005 mm and height as 1395 mm with wheelbase being 2850 mm. The convertible counts its length as 4660 mm, width as 2005 mm and height as 1400 mm with same wheelbase. The 18-inch alloy wheels are smaller than most of its competitor’s wheels.

Engine Performance

Engine, Mileage and Variants

The Infiniti Q60 shares its engine with other vehicles from the brand and it is a capable machine which drags great power if the dynamics are understood efficiently. The 3.7-litre V6 engine with aluminium alloy block and heads, and low friction coated pistons is mated to double overhead cam shaft, continuously variable valve timing control system, and variable valve event and lift technologies. The power generated by this engine is 329 hp at 7000 rpm and the torque associated to the same is 360 Nm at 5200 rpm. The 7 speed automatic gear box is on duty while the option of manual shift mode is also available for enthusiasts. It takes 5.7 seconds to reach the 100 kmph speed with 9.3 kmpl of average mileage.

Braking Safety

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

The Infiniti Q60 is good to drive and it governs to show the enthusiasts’ demands. Getting it across the corners and fast lane is a bit harsh and one may lose the punch which a coupe or convertible should endow. The ride quality is good on major speeds and handling also follows the same way. It carries the safety apparatuses including antilock braking systems, brake assist, traction control, multiple airbags, stability control, rear view camera, pre-crash seat belt tensioning, etc.

Verdict

The Infiniti manages well over different tracks with the powerful V6 under the hood. However, the ride may feel sluggish if you have been behind the wheels of an equivalent German machine. A bit more refinement would have made this car a strong contender.