Infiniti, which has not made new moves in China for a long time, also officially released a new generation of QX60 at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The pre-price of this model was also announced on December 16, which is 450,000-660,000, and six models are available. As the third Domestic Infiniti model after Q50L and QX50, what are the highlights of QX60 that deserve our attention?
Only from the appearance point of view, the new generation of QX60 follows the previous QX60 Monograph style, although the body line is much cleaner than the old model, but the overall atmosphere. The design of the floating roof enhances the fashion sense of the whole vehicle to a certain extent. Details such as the intake grille referring to the Japanese origami process, the silver/chrome trim plate under the front and rear of the body, and the digital key SIGNATURE I-LED head and tail lights play a good role in embellishment. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 5127/2005/1767mm and a wheelbase of 2900mm. Among the same level, its "three circumferences" are already at a prominent level.
The interior part, compared with other Infiniti models sold in China, the new generation of QX60 is obviously more fresh, but also more in line with the mainstream aesthetics of today's consumers, 12.3-inch suspension central control screen + 12.3-inch LCD dashboard brings enough sense of technology, and the water ripple shape of the diamond seat is not only advanced in appearance, but also applies a new zero gravity seat technology to further enhance the riding comfort.
In terms of configuration, in addition to the above-mentioned dual LCD displays, the new car will also be equipped with seat heating/ventilation, 10.8-inch HUD head-up display, wireless charging, BOSE audio with 17 speakers, wireless Carplay, induction tailgate, and newly upgraded ProPILOT. In addition, the new car adopts a 7-seat layout of 2+2+3 and a 6-seat layout of 2+2+2.
Looking at the power again, different from the overseas version of the V6 machine, the domestic version is equipped with the same 2.0T engine as the QX50, with VC-TURBO ultra-variable engine technology, which can output 252ps/376N·m, matching the 9-speed manual transmission.
Compared with most of the medium and large SUV products on the market, such as the Audi Q7, the biggest advantage of the QX60 is its lower starting price and richer configuration. If you consider more factors, the QX60's most direct opponent is the Lincoln Aviator. As the medium and large SUV of the Lincoln family, the Aviator's body size is 5080/2022/1759mm, and the wheelbase is 3055mm, compared to the larger size of the QX60, the Aviator's advantages are reflected in its wheelbase.
Like the lincoln new car launched in the past one or two years, the aviator's cost performance is quite high, especially in terms of configuration, in addition to the minimum configuration, the aviator provides lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, traffic sign recognition, active braking, full-speed adaptive cruise, four-wheel drive system, panoramic sunroof, steering wheel heating and so on. Compare the near-priced Aviator 4WD Executive Edition (669,800) with the QX60's top-of-the-line all-wheel drive flagship version (pre-priced at 660,000), Lincoln provides additional knee airbags, electric suction doors, air suspension, rear seat ventilation, automatic parking, etc., so overall, in this regard, the aviator is better.
In contrast, in terms of power, Lincoln has always had a considerable advantage in the same class, the aviator is equipped with a standard 3.0T + 10AT powertrain assembly, the output can reach 355ps, only equipped with 2.0T QX60 is naturally not enough to see, of course, how the actual performance of QX60, buy and buy Jun will continue to pay attention to everyone.
Infiniti's silence in China is largely due to its lack of innovation of the old product line, even with the QX60, which has exceeded 400,000 backbone vehicles in the world, Infiniti is still a breathless breath in China. More regrettably, this year's old QX60 is "honored" 315 due to the gearbox problem and the late festival is not guaranteed, which is even worse for this brand.
But as far as the new generation of models is concerned, the product power of the QX60 can be said to have increased a lot, and the use of new engines/new gearboxes is very much hoped to change the previous image. Of course, this is not enough, for the QX60, Infiniti can consider bringing it a more competitive power combination, and for Infiniti itself, the introduction of more models (such as coupe SUV model QX55, etc.) to enrich the product line, may be able to achieve a comprehensive revival of the brand. It is worth mentioning that with reference to the previous generation of models often reached a preferential range of 60,000 yuan, if you are interested in QX60, you can hold the coin and wait and see.