COMPETITIVE COMPARISON

2026

MDX

2026

Infiniti QX60

2026 Updates

For the 2026 model year, the only change for the Infiniti QX60 is the introduction of a new “Sport” trim, replacing the 2025 “Sensory” trim at the top of the lineup. Surprisingly, the new Sport trim does not offer any additional performance features, only cosmetic enhancements.


Competitive Points

A Superior Performer

A powerful engine and sophisticated transmission for thrilling drives.

  • Engine:
    • MDX: 3.5-liter V-6 making 290 horsepower
    • QX60: An inline four rated at 268 horsepower
  • Transmission:
    • MDX: 10-speed
    • QX60: 9-speed

The story is: When you drive the MDX, feel the quick acceleration and relaxed cruising courtesy of the more powerful V-6 and 10 speeds.



Conquer the Curves

Available Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) 4-season confidence.

  • All-Wheel Drive:
    • MDX: SH-AWD with torque vectoring sends power to the wheels that can use it
    • QX60: AWD system does not offer torque vectoring.

The story is: When you drive the MDX, feel the secure control in all weather conditions.



Corner with Confidence

MDX offers a more sophisticated front suspension.

  • Front suspension:
    • MDX: Double-wishbone
    • QX60: MacPherson strut

The story is: When you drive the MDX, feel the superior handling.

Smooth the Commute

Adaptive Cruise Control34 adjusts to the ebb and flow of detected highway traffic.

  • Adaptive Cruise Control:
    • MDX: Comes standard
    • QX60: Additional cost

The story is: When you drive the MDX, see how easy it is to maintain a set interval from a car detected ahead of you–automatically.

Did I Lock the Doors?

MDX can do it for you with Walk Away Auto Lock®.

  • Automatic Door Lock:
    • MDX: Walk Away Auto Lock comes standard 
    • QX60: Does not offer this convenient feature

The story is: When you park the MDX, you can simply walk away while it locks itself.


Best Seats in the House

MDX has standard supportive and accommodating 12-way adjustable heated front seats.

  • Adjustable front seats:
    • MDX: 12-way
    • QX60: 8-way

The story is: When you drive the MDX, you can tailor your perfect driving position.



A Touch Is All It Takes

MDX features amazingly simple one-touch third-row access. Two buttons are offered, one for boarding, one for exiting.

  • One-touch access:
    • MDX: Press the illuminated button and simply step in, or out
    • QX60: Does not offer one-touch access.

The story is: When you consider the MDX, be sure to try the easy one-button third-row access.


A Better View

MDX gives a clear view of what is behind you, thanks to its standard rearview camera with dynamic guidelines.

  • Rearview camera with top-down view:
    • MDX: Comes standard
    • QX60: Camera with top-down view is an additional cost

The story is: In the MDX, you are provided with more angles when parking or maneuvering in tight spaces.