2022 INFINITI QX60 vs. 2022 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2022 INFINITI QX60 and the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder are two SUVs that consumers are looking forward to this year. Both have their perks, but the INFINITI QX60 stands out as the more luxurious of the two. To help you decide which to buy, it’s helpful to compare the two vehicles’ features, performance, and other details so that you can make the right choice for you and your family.

Pricing

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It’s important to note that there’s a major price difference between the 2022 INFINITI QX60 and the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, but this difference exists for good reason. The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $33,880. You can expect to pay quite a bit more for the 2022 INFINITI QX60, as this vehicle has a starting MSRP of $46,850. The QX60 definitely justifies this higher price, as it’s much higher-end than its thriftier Nissan counterpart.

Interior

The INFINITI QX60’s interior is much more elegant than the Pathfinder’s. The INFINITI QX60 only offers leather-appointed or semi-aniline leather-appointed seating options, meaning that you can expect exquisite taste from the get-go. INFINITI has paired these comfortable leather seats with complimentary wood trims, including Black Open Pore Ash Wood, Silver Metallic Weave, and Black Lacquer.

The Nissan Pathfinder’s interior options are a bit less impressive, as there are some cloth options like charcoal and light gray. The Pathfinder does offer a few leather options, but their more common hues don’t stand out as boldly as the ones that the INFINITI QX60 has available.

Both vehicles have basic interior comforts that are common in modern vehicles. Some of these features include cruise control, a backup camera, a dual-zone air conditioning system in the front row, and an optional moonroof.

Seating and Cargo Space

The 2022 QX60 can seat six or seven people, depending on whether you choose to have captain’s chairs or a bench in the second row. The 2022 Pathfinder can seat seven people with second-row captain’s chairs or eight people if you have a three-person bench in the second row. While the Pathfinder may seem like the better deal in terms of seating, it will likely feel a bit tight at full capacity. Third-row passengers in the Pathfinder are likely to find themselves close together, and the third row can really only seat three people comfortably if they’re all younger children.

The INFINITI QX60 comfortably fits up to seven, regardless if they’re adults or children since its third-row seats are meant for only two passengers. This vehicle provides ample legroom and headroom regardless of the row you’ve chosen to sit in for the ride.

One unique thing to note about the INFINITI QX60’s seating is that it offers consumers the chance to upgrade to massaging seats in the front row. The driver and front passenger can enjoy a lower-back massage during their drive, which can be a godsend on a long road trip. The Nissan Pathfinder doesn’t offer this upgrade as an option at all, which is truly a testament to the luxuriousness of the INFINITI QX60.

As far as cargo space goes, the two vehicles offer similar amounts of space when passengers are sitting in all the seats. There are 14.5 cubic feet in the QX60 and 16.6 cubic feet in the Pathfinder. Although the Pathfinder offers slightly more room for you to store your camping gear and other items, this translates to a bit less legroom for passengers.

Exterior Design

Consumers have noted that the INFINITI QX60 has a more modern, sleeker exterior, while the Nissan Pathfinder appears less modern with its boxier appearance. The INFINITI QX60 also has a few noteworthy exterior additions that make its visuals quite exquisite.

To start, you may notice the unique piano key lighting sequence present on the car’s front and rear. This helps it clearly pave the way through a dark night and leave a lasting impression. The INFINITI QX60 also offers several two-tone exterior color options that come with a solid black roof. This all-black roof contrasts nicely with the main hue and offers a refreshing change from other monotone vehicles you might’ve owned in the past.

INFINITI has also incorporated thoughtful exterior features like a more prominent hood, more muscular proportions, and a higher waistline. Meanwhile, the Pathfinder has a more conservative look that hasn’t changed much in recent years.

If you want a better idea of the INFINITI QX60’s visuals, you can browse our inventory today.

Infotainment Systems

The INFINITI QX60 and the Nissan Pathfinder offer similar experiences when it comes to their infotainment systems. They both have the option of a 12.3-inch screen and are compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The two vehicles also provide a similar listening experience with their Bose audio systems so that you can hear every syllable or note in your navigational directions or music as you drive. The QX60 provides a slightly superior experience, as it has a 17-speaker audio system, while the Pathfinder’s system has only 13 speakers.

Both vehicles let all or most of their passengers charge their devices, as the INFINITI QX60 has seven USB ports accessible in all three rows, while the Nissan Pathfinder has six.

Performance

Both the 2022 INFINITI QX60 and the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder operate with a 3.5-liter direct injection gas-powered V-6 engine. The QX60 slightly outperforms the Pathfinder in terms of horsepower and torque, though, offering 295 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, while its Nissan counterpart only provides 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque. Both vehicles have an impressive towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, which is more than enough to tow watercraft and other large items you may need to transport.

Here at Herrin-Gear INFINITI, we can help you get on the road in a new INFINITI QX60. Whether you want to trade in your current vehicle or buy a new one, our expert sales agents can assist you. Be sure to contact us to schedule a test drive or submit any other inquiries you have. You may also stop by our dealership in Jackson, Mississippi, today.