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Used INFINITI QX60 at Hanna INFINITI of Apex
Best Year for a Used INFINITI QX60
The 2022 to 2024 model years are the strongest all-round buy. That generation is the only one combining the redesigned platform, the 3.5L V6, and a conventional 9-speed automatic in place of the earlier CVT.
The Best Used INFINITI QX60 Years, by What You Are Optimizing For
There is no single right answer to this, because "best" means different things depending on whether you are protecting a budget, chasing the newest hardware, or trying to get six cylinders. Here are the three honest picks and what each one gets you.
The full redesign. New platform, a far more modern cabin, and the change that matters most on a test drive: the CVT gave way to a conventional 9-speed automatic while the 3.5L V6 stayed.
- 3.5L V6, 295 hp
- 9-speed automatic
- FWD or AWD
- Three rows, up to 6,000 lb towing
The most developed years of the first generation, after the equipment and interior updates had landed. This is the least expensive way into a three-row INFINITI, and the cars are old enough that condition matters more than model year.
- 3.5L V6, 295 hp
- Xtronic CVT
- FWD or AWD
- Three rows, seven passengers
The 2.0L VC-Turbo four-cylinder era. Less horsepower than the V6 and more torque, with the same tow rating. These are barely used, so many are still inside factory coverage and eligible for Certified Pre-Owned.
- 2.0L VC-Turbo, 268 hp
- 9-speed automatic
- FWD or AWD
- 286 lb-ft, up to 6,000 lb towing
Photographed at Hanna INFINITI of Apex. Each card shows a QX60 from that era, so you can see how the shape changed across generations. Inventory turns over weekly, so check current used listings for what is actually on the lot today.
What Each INFINITI QX60 Era Gives You
The QX60 has had two big mechanical changes in its life, and knowing where they fall is most of what you need to shop intelligently.
| Model Years | Engine | Transmission | What Defines It |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 to 2017 | 3.5L V6 | Xtronic CVT | The early first-generation cars. Now over a decade old, so the individual vehicle's service history tells you far more than the model year does. |
| 2018 to 2020 | 3.5L V6 | Xtronic CVT | The value pick. The most refined first-generation cars, with the interior and equipment updates in place. |
| 2021 | 3.5L V6 | Xtronic CVT | The last of the old shape and the final CVT year. Worth a look if you find a well-kept one, but the 2022 is a different vehicle for not much more. |
| 2022 to 2024 | 3.5L V6, 295 hp | 9-speed automatic | The best overall pick. Redesigned platform, modern cabin, six cylinders, and a stepped automatic instead of a CVT. |
| 2025 onward | 2.0L VC-Turbo, 268 hp | 9-speed automatic | The current car. More torque than the V6 at 286 lb-ft, same 6,000 lb tow rating, and the newest available on the used market. |
Shaded rows are the two picks. If you want a QX60 with six cylinders and no CVT, the 2022 to 2024 window is the only place to find one.
What to Check on Any Used INFINITI QX60
Model year narrows the search. The individual car decides it. These are the checks worth doing on every QX60 you look at, whatever year it is.
- Drive it to highway speed. A parking-lot loop tells you nothing about a transmission. Get it onto US-64 or the Triangle Expressway so it has to shift under load and hold a gear.
- Work the seats several times. Fold and raise the second and third rows repeatedly. These mechanisms live a hard life in a family SUV and they are the thing most likely to have been used ten thousand times.
- Read the service records, not just the mileage. A documented 90,000-mile car beats an unexplained 50,000-mile one. Ask for the history and look for gaps.
- Test every heated and cooled seat, and the roof. Run them all, on every row that has them. A panoramic roof should open, close and seal without protest.
- Check all four tires match. Mismatched brands or uneven tread across an axle is a small cost to fix and a useful signal about how the car was looked after.
- Ask whether it qualifies as Certified Pre-Owned. A factory inspection and factory-backed coverage is worth real money on a vehicle with this much equipment in it.
Powertrain and specification data verified September 2026. EPA fuel economy figures for every model year and drivetrain are published at fueleconomy.gov. If the engine and transmission question is what brought you here, our guide to which QX60 trims have a V6 and whether they use a CVT covers it in full. See also how many the QX60 seats and our Certified Pre-Owned INFINITI program.
Used QX60 Buying Questions
What is the best year for a used INFINITI QX60?
The 2022 to 2024 model years are the strongest all-round used buy. That generation brought a full redesign, kept the 3.5L V6 at 295 horsepower, and replaced the earlier CVT with a conventional 9-speed automatic. It is the only window that combines the modern platform, six cylinders and a stepped automatic in one vehicle.
Which years are the best value on a used QX60?
The 2018 to 2020 model years. These are the most developed cars of the first generation, with the equipment and interior updates that arrived over that generation's life, and they are the least expensive route into a three-row INFINITI. Choose these if the budget is the constraint.
Should I buy a QX60 with the V6 or the newer four-cylinder?
Both are good, and the choice is really about age. The 3.5L V6 ran through the 2024 model year. From 2025 the QX60 uses a 2.0L VC-Turbo four-cylinder making 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft, which is less power and more torque than the V6, with the same 6,000 pound tow rating. If you want the newest possible car, that is the four-cylinder. If you want six cylinders, shop 2024 or earlier.
Which QX60 years have a CVT?
The 2013 through 2021 model years used an Xtronic CVT. Every QX60 from the 2022 redesign onward uses a conventional 9-speed automatic. If a CVT is something you would rather avoid, 2022 is your earliest model year.
How many miles will a used QX60 last?
Maintenance history matters more than the odometer reading. A QX60 with continuous documented servicing at 90,000 miles is a better buy than one with an unexplained gap at 50,000. Ask for the records on any car you are serious about, and have it inspected before you commit.
Is a Certified Pre-Owned QX60 worth the extra?
For most buyers, yes. Certified Pre-Owned INFINITI vehicles go through a factory inspection and carry factory-backed coverage, which is the thing a private sale cannot give you. On a three-row SUV with the electronics these carry, that coverage is worth more than it is on a simpler car.
What should I inspect on a used QX60 before buying?
Drive it long enough to reach highway speed, so the transmission has to shift under load rather than just creep in a parking lot. Fold and raise the second and third rows several times, since those mechanisms get used hard by families. Check every seat heater, the panoramic roof if fitted, and all four tires for matching tread. Then read the service records.
Do you have used INFINITI QX60 models near Apex?
Our used inventory changes weekly, so the honest answer is to check what is listed today. If the model year and configuration you want is not there, call us and we will watch for one coming in on trade.
Find the Right QX60 Year Near Apex
Inventory turns weekly. Tell us the model year and drivetrain you are after and we will watch for one on trade.
Hanna INFINITI of Apex, 1900 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523