2019 Infiniti Q60

Nissan’s luxury sub-brand sells stylish vehicles that deliver mixed results. Fit and finish is usually good, especially in the quiet, luxurious interiors. But Infiniti often falls short of competitors in fuel economy and handling. Some of its vehicles also score low in our owner satisfaction surveys, and most new models scored average for predicted reliability. New vehicles come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. The brand’s lowest-priced option is a two-row compact SUV with a variable compression engine that attempts to deliver both fuel economy and sporty performance. The brand’s larger midsized, three-row SUV is roomy and quiet, with competitive fuel economy and quick acceleration. The largest Infiniti is a large three-row, high-end SUV that competes against Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz. With options, its price can cross $100,000. Among Infiniti’s discontinued vehicles, some sedans and coupes can be recommended among used luxury cars.

A coupe version of the updated 2016 Q50, the new Q60 gets the same slick and punchy 300-hp, 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo. In fact, that engine is so good that the 400-hp version is almost an extravagance. A weaker 208-hp, 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine is also available. All-wheel drive is optional. Engine and transmission responses can be customized with a new Drive Mode Selector to fit personal preferences, from high performance to cruising comfort. The Q50 is now a competitive sports sedan, and the coupe adds more style at the expense of four-door practicality. The infotainment-system touch screen and a few other controls are annoyingly complicated.