(Posted on Mar 21, 2018 at 07:00PM by Reanne Derkson)
There’s already a lot to love about the 2014 INFINITI QX60 (and we’re not just talking about sheer bulk). However, when you add a hybrid powertrain to the mix, this seven-passenger luxury SUV leaves little to be desired.
Equipped with a supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder that pairs seamlessly with a single 15-kilowatt electric motor, this powerful ride can produce about 250 HP. To further impress, this QX60 runs on a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that offers the most suitable “gear†setting for speed while maintaining a smooth and even keel—no matter how rapidly you’re accelerating or slowing. The result is an intelligent engine that restarts after it stops, provides additional torque as needed, and auto-charges by way of regenerative braking.Â
All of these factors contribute to an attractive fuel economy that earns 26 MPG combined - an especially notable number when considering the size of this crossover. According to The Car Connection, it “offers families a roomy, reconfigurable layout that makes good sense.†With segment-leading occupant and cargo volume capacity, and overall height, length, and width of 68.6 inches, 196.4 inches, and 77.2 inches, respectively, this QX60 is every bit as functional as it is efficient.