The Lexus GX 460 and Infiniti QX60 are luxury midsize SUVs that are both smart choices for drivers looking to seat up to seven comfortably. When you read the below comparison, you will see that the Lexus GX is a more competent off-roader with stronger towing ability while still offering a large selection of both standard and available convenient and safety features. Visit Longo Lexus in El Monte for a test drive.
Performance
2019 Lexus GX 460
The new Lexus GX is offered in three different trims: 460, 460 Premium, and 460 Luxury. All trims are powered by a 4.6-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed sequential-shift automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence. The GX generates 301-hp and 329 lb.-ft. of torque and achieves an estimated EPA-rating of 18 mpg highway and 15 mpg city. When it’s time for fun, the 2019 Lexus GX 460 gets impressive traction both on-road and off-road with its full-time four-wheel drive, can adjust to the terrain with its kinetic dynamic suspension system, and can tow up to 6,500 pounds.
2019 Infiniti QX60
The 2019 Infiniti QX60 is available in PURE and LUXE trims with either a front-wheel or the available all-wheel drivetrain. The QX60 is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 direct injection engine mated to a continuously variable transmission with manual shift mode which produces 295-hp and 270 lb.-ft. of torque. The estimated fuel economy is 27 mpg highway and 20 mpg city with front-wheel drive, and 26 mpg highway and 19 mpg city with all-wheel drive. The Infiniti QX60 comes with a drive mode selector with standard, sport, snow, and ECO modes and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Comfort and Convenience
2019 Lexus GX 460
The base trim comes standard with NuLuxe® interior trim, 10-way power front seats, dual-zone climate control with an interior air filter, and a power moonroof. Available are heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior, second-row captain’s chairs with individually heated seats, and power fold-flat, 50/50-split third-row seats. Included are an 8-inch touch screen multimedia system with Amazon Alexa compatibility and a nine-speaker premium audio system, or you can opt for the Mark Levinson® premium surround sound audio system with 330 watts and 17 speakers, and the rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens capable of viewing two different sources.
2019 Infiniti QX60
Included in the base trim of the QX60 is leatherette-appointed seating, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver’s seat and 6-way front-passenger’s seat, and 60/40-split folding second-row bench seat and 50/50-split folding third-row seat. Semi-aniline leather seats and a panoramic moonroof with power sunshade are available. An 8-inch color information display, eight USB ports, and six-speaker audio system come standard. You can opt for the Bose® surround sound system with 15 speakers and dual 8-inch screens with rear-seat entertainment.
Safety
2019 Lexus GX 460
Lexus helps you stay safe with LED headlamps and a 10-airbag system as well as the available pre-collision with driver attention monitor, lane departure alert, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, high-speed dynamic radar cruise control, and intuitive parking assist.
2019 Infiniti QX60
Safety features included in the QX60 include brake assist, hill start assist, vehicle dynamic control, and a traction control system. Available are lane departure prevention, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, and blind spot intervention.
Pricing
2019 Lexus GX 460
Starting at $52,355 MSRP
2019 Infiniti QX60
Starting at $44,250 MSRP
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