The INFINITI Q60, now in its third year of its third-generation design, continues to captivate with its striking aesthetics, meticulously crafted interior, and cutting-edge technology that enhances the driving experience. The 2019 model year introduces refinements and enhancements across its trim levels – PURE, LUXE, and RED SPORT 400 – each available with a choice of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Powering every 2019 Q60 is a sophisticated 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, offered in two performance calibrations: 300 horsepower for the PURE and LUXE trims, and a potent 400 horsepower for the RED SPORT 400.
Key upgrades for the 2019 2019 Q60 model year include the standardization of the award-winning 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine across the PURE range, ensuring robust performance is accessible from the entry-level model. The previously available Sensory Package has been refined and renamed the Essential Package, while its premium content now comes standard on the flagship RED SPORT 400, elevating its already impressive specification. Distinctive black painted mirror caps further differentiate the RED SPORT 400 visually. Moreover, safety enhancements are prominent, with Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Predictive Forward Collision Warning now standard on the 3.0t LUXE and RED SPORT 400 models, reinforcing INFINITI’s commitment to driver and passenger safety.
Exterior Design: A Bold Statement of Power and Elegance
The 2019 Q60 embodies INFINITI’s dynamic design philosophy within the sports coupe domain. Its daring contours, pronounced creases, and fluid lines coalesce to create a low, wide, and commanding stance. The aesthetic is both progressive and contemporary, conveying a sense of motion even at a standstill. Lower and wider than its predecessors, the 2019 Q60 projects powerful elegance through its assertive proportions, taut, muscular lines, and a striking silhouette that unequivocally marks it as a high-performance sports coupe. This aggressive stance not only enhances its visual appeal but also communicates stability and confident driving dynamics, complemented by a low center of gravity that positively influences handling.
Alt text: Bold front design of the 2019 INFINITI Q60 sports coupe, highlighting its signature double-arch grille and sleek LED headlights.
Signature INFINITI design elements are integral to the 2019 Q60, ensuring immediate brand recognition while conveying dynamism and fluid motion. The iconic double-arch grille and the crescent-shaped C-pillars, arching forward to accentuate the car’s motion-inspired design, are prominent features.
The distinctive LED headlights, utilizing light guide technology for uniform road illumination, are sculpted to resemble the human eyelid, lending an alluring character to the front fascia. The deeply set grille further emphasizes the powerful connection to the 2019 Q60‘s twin-turbo engine options.
Standard 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are fitted across the 2019 Q60 range, while the RED SPORT 400 models boast exclusive 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. Rear-wheel drive RED SPORT 400 variants feature wider rear wheels and tires, contributing to an even more aggressive posture and enhancing handling through increased lateral grip. The minimized wheel gaps – the space between the tires and wheel arches – visually lowers the car’s profile, reinforcing its powerful stance.
Aerodynamic efficiency was paramount in the 2019 Q60‘s development. Its drag coefficient of 0.28, coupled with zero front and rear lift aerodynamics, contributes to vehicle stability at high speeds and in windy conditions. Front fender vents facilitate airflow from the engine bay, and the hood’s shape is optimized to minimize drag.
All 2019 INFINITI Q60 models are equipped with an active grille shutter, intelligently balancing engine cooling requirements with aerodynamic optimization. Under typical driving conditions, the shutter remains closed, opening only when increased cooling is necessary for performance.
The slender, door-mounted side mirrors accentuate the 2019 Q60‘s low profile and sleek coupe lines. They are aerodynamically designed to improve airflow along the vehicle’s sides while maintaining excellent rear visibility for the driver. Furthermore, the 2019 Q60 features flexible stop position doors, engineered to hold open at almost any angle on level surfaces, preventing unwanted door rebound.
The 2019 INFINITI Q60 palette includes 10 exterior colors, ranging from Midnight Black and Liquid Platinum to more vibrant options like Iridium Blue and Hagane Blue. Dynamic Sunstone Red is exclusively available for the RED SPORT 400, further highlighting its performance credentials.
Interior Design: Driver-Centric Craftsmanship and Passenger Comfort
The interior of the 2019 Q60 is a testament to artistic craftsmanship, mirroring the seductive allure of its exterior. Designed around the concept of a “driver’s glove,” the cabin is tailored, personal, and precisely fitted to the driver.
High-back, bolstered seats underscore the 2019 Q60‘s driver-focused character. These ergonomically sculpted seats offer enhanced thigh, lumbar, and lateral support, effectively securing occupants during spirited driving. INFINITI’s signature spinal support seats are meticulously engineered to align with the natural curvature of the spine, providing consistent support and reducing pressure on both upper and lower back muscles. This design minimizes spinal curvature often induced by traditional seats, promoting a more balanced alignment between the chest and pelvis, while extensive upper body support evenly distributes occupant weight across the seat.
Alt text: Luxurious interior of the 2019 INFINITI Q60 coupe, featuring premium leather seats and the advanced dual-screen INFINITI InTouch infotainment system.
The 2019 Q60‘s interior offers a selection of materials and color schemes, including available semi-aniline leather-appointed seating surfaces. Interior color choices include Graphite or Stone leatherette, and Graphite, Monaco Red, or Gallery White semi-aniline leather.
The interior design incorporates premium trim accents and bold, contemporary materials. Aluminum trim adorns the 2019 Q60 PURE and LUXE models, while RED SPORT 400 models offer genuine carbon-fiber accents, emphasizing their sporty nature.
INFINITI engineers prioritized noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduction in the 2019 Q60, achieving segment-leading levels of refinement. Alongside suspension insulation and robust cross-members, Active Noise Cancellation is standard on all 2019 Q60 models, effectively mitigating undesirable engine noise frequencies from entering the cabin.
The 2019 Q60 offers an available Bose® Performance Series Audio system featuring 13 speakers, Bose® Centerpoint® simulated surround sound, a CD player, RDS, and MP3 playback. This class-leading audio system is specifically tuned to the 2019 Q60‘s cabin acoustics. Polished metal speaker grilles enhance both the acoustic performance and the interior’s distinctive aesthetic. Paired with the 2019 Q60‘s noise cancellation technology, the immersive Bose® audio system transforms the cabin into a personal audio sanctuary.
The standard INFINITI InTouch™ communications system features dual touch-screen displays (8-inch upper, 7-inch lower), providing seamless access to communication, navigation, and entertainment functions. Integration includes hands-free phone connectivity, moving map navigation, and entertainment system controls.
The 2019 Q60 also comes standard with INFINITI’s InTuition™ central control system, the latest iteration of their advanced infotainment platform. Enhanced with a faster processor, InTuition™ allows occupants to personalize the 2019 Q60‘s interior environment, adjusting temperature, seating positions, audio-visual settings, navigation, and more to individual preferences.
INFINITI’s comprehensive safety approach, the INFINITI Safety Shield® concept, incorporates layered technologies to enhance safety and convenience. These systems monitor driving conditions, assist in collision avoidance, and provide occupant protection in the event of a collision. The 2019 Q60‘s active and passive safety and convenience technologies include Around View® Monitor, Intelligent Cruise Control and Distance Control Assist, Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Prevention, Blind Spot Intervention®, and Backup Collision Intervention.
Performance and Powertrain: Twin-Turbocharged Power and Dynamic Handling
Beyond its expressive design, the 2019 Q60 delivers compelling performance, underpinned by advanced ride and handling technologies and up to 400 horsepower. Dynamic enhancements include the lightweight and sophisticated 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine and available adaptive steering and suspension systems. The result is a premium sports coupe engineered for exhilarating performance.
The available engines deliver instant power, smooth responsiveness, high output, and mechanical efficiency.
The 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engines, in both 400-horsepower and 300-horsepower versions, are engineered for optimal power and torque output for their displacement, alongside improved fuel economy. The 2019 Q60 RED SPORT 400’s high-output variant produces 400 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 350 lb-ft of peak torque from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm. The versions in the 2019 Q60 3.0t PURE and LUXE models deliver 300 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque from 1,600 to 5,200 rpm.
The 3.0-liter VR V6 incorporates several innovative technologies to deliver the 2019 Q60‘s engaging driving experience, notably a direct-injection gasoline fueling system. This high-pressure system allows for precise fuel injection into the combustion chamber, delivering the exact amount needed for smooth acceleration based on throttle position and engine speed. This system contributes to making the V6 INFINITI’s cleanest and most fuel-efficient engine of its type to date.
The VR engine also features lightweight aluminum construction and low mechanical friction, resulting in smooth, durable, and highly responsive performance. Key weight-saving features include spray bore coating for the engine block and integrated exhaust manifolds within the cylinder heads. These innovations not only reduce engine weight but also improve cooling efficiency by facilitating more effective heat dissipation.
Another significant feature is the integrated exhaust manifold, built into the cylinder head, positioning the catalytic converter closer to the exhaust point. This shortens the flow path for hot exhaust gases, enabling quicker catalytic converter warm-up, improving responsiveness, reducing cold-start emissions, and contributing to a more compact and lighter engine design.
The VR-series’ power delivery is enhanced by an advanced twin-turbo system, providing smooth and immediate responses under acceleration while improving efficiency. Optimized turbine blade design helps generate greater overall performance, with faster turbine revolution speeds for immediate twin-turbo system response.
Specifically, the 400-horsepower version incorporates a turbine speed sensor, allowing the twin-turbo system to operate at up to 220,000 rpm under steady conditions and 240,000 rpm under transient conditions. This increased capacity for faster revolutions allows the higher-powered engine version to deliver greater power and torque. The turbo speed sensor on the 400-horsepower variant contributes to up to 30 percent more power. Boost pressure is 14.7 psi in the 400-horsepower version, compared to 9.5 psi in the 300-horsepower version. Both engine versions also utilize a water-cooled intercooler system to further enhance performance and efficiency. This system rapidly cools air entering the twin-turbo system, reducing turbo lag and enabling more immediate acceleration.
All 2019 Q60 powertrains are paired with an advanced seven-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode. RED SPORT 400 models include standard steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The transmission features enhanced logic and hardware to manage the VR-series engines’ power output.
Furthermore, the 2019 Q60‘s Adaptive Shift Control enhances gear selection by using a lateral acceleration sensor to detect road changes like hills and turns. Sport Mode offers a more aggressive shift pattern with automatic up- and down-shifting at higher rpm.
The 2019 Q60‘s performance extends beyond its powertrains. It is engineered to provide a unique balance of ride comfort and agile handling, a hallmark of the INFINITI brand. To further this, the 2019 Q60 offers innovative driving technologies, including Direct Adaptive Steering®.
Available as part of the ProACTIVE Package on RED SPORT 400 models, Direct Adaptive Steering® transmits driver input to the wheels faster than a mechanical system, requiring fewer steering corrections. The system provides intelligent feedback about road surface and chassis behavior, instilling a secure and confident steering feel while reducing driver fatigue.
The extensive steering customization within Direct Adaptive Steering® is accessible through the Drive Mode Selector, a highly personalized handling system offering 336 different calibration options. Through menus in the upper screen of the 2019 Q60‘s INFINITI InTuition™ system and the meter cluster screen, the Drive Mode Selector allows steering response to be chosen from six modes: Personal, Standard, Snow, Eco, Sport, and Sport+ (RED SPORT 400 models only).
All models also feature standard Rack Electronic Power Steering, providing a linear and controlled driving experience tunable via the Drive Mode Selector.
Two suspension system choices allow drivers to tailor the 2019 Q60‘s dynamic response to their driving style. The standard suspension ensures low road noise and minimal vibration intrusion while providing direct and linear handling. Suspension link layouts and bushings are specifically tuned for the 2019 Q60, and shock absorbers are relocated for optimized sports coupe ride and handling.
Dynamic Digital Suspension, an electronic suspension system, is standard on RED SPORT 400 grades. It is engineered for best-in-class handling and agility, and enhanced ride comfort, achieved through software and hardware upgrades, including new adaptive dampers. Drivers can shift the suspension focus from comfort to dynamic response by selecting Sport or Sport+ modes (via the Drive Mode Selector), stiffening damping control for more agile handling. In these modes, the suspension continuously adjusts for optimal performance and a level ride.
The 2019 Q60 is available with rear-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Both are offered across all trim levels. The AWD system enhances stability and road holding in low-grip conditions, initially distributing torque 50:50 between front and rear wheels. When extra traction is not immediately needed, the system reverts to 100 percent rear-wheel drive, redistributing power as conditions change or if traction loss is detected.
Models and Packages: Tailoring the 2019 Q60 to Your Preferences
The 2019 INFINITI Q60 is available in three models: Q60 3.0t PURE, Q60 3.0t LUXE, and Q60 RED SPORT 400, each in RWD and AWD configurations, along with various equipment packages to further personalize your vehicle.
The 2019 Q60 3.0t PURE comes standard with a 300-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine, 7-speed automatic transmission, LED headlights and daytime running lights, 8-way power front seats, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, INFINITI InTouch™, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, INFINITI Intelligent Key, and Rearview Monitor.
The 2019 Q60 3.0t LUXE adds a power sliding/tilting moonroof, Bose® Performance Series Audio system with 13 speakers, Bose® Centerpoint® simulated surround, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, auto-dimming inside mirror with compass, Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, and Predictive Forward Collision Warning.
The flagship 2019 Q60 RED SPORT 400 features staggered 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (20×9.0 front / 20×9.5 rear on RWD models) and summer performance tires (255/35R20 front / 275/30R20 rear on RWD models). AWD RED SPORT 400 models have 20×9.0 wheels at all corners with 255/35R20 all-season performance tires. RED SPORT 400 models also include sport brakes with red-painted calipers, exclusive exhaust tips, black mirror caps, red “S” badging, and the 400-horsepower engine.
Other 2019 Q60 RED SPORT 400 features are steering wheel paddle shifters, aluminum-accented sport pedals, sport-type semi-aniline leather seats, driver’s seat power lumbar and torso bolsters, sport-tuned Dynamic Digital Suspension, power tilt and telescopic steering column, auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse link, and a dual-occupant memory system for driver seat, steering column, and mirrors.
Key optional packages for the 2019 Q60 include the Essential Package, Leather Seating Package, ProASSIST Package, and ProACTIVE Package.
The Essential Package includes INFINITI InTouch™ Navigation, INFINITI InTouch™ Services, voice recognition for navigation, SiriusXM® Traffic (subscription required after trial), power tilt and telescopic steering column, dual occupant memory system, driver’s seat power lumbar and side bolsters, auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and remote engine start.
The ProASSIST Package adds Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, front and rear parking sensors, Backup Collision Intervention, and rain-sensing wipers.
The ProACTIVE Package features Direct Adaptive Steering®, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Active Lane Control, Blind Spot Intervention®, Distance Control Assist, Adaptive Front lighting System with auto-leveling headlights, High Beam Assist, Advanced Climate Control System, and Front Seat Pre-crash seatbelts.
Performance accessories like the Red Alpha Cold-Air Intake Kit, Heat Exchanger, and Sport Exhaust Kits are available through INFINITI Retailers’ Motorsports Department.
In conclusion, the 2019 INFINITI Q60 stands as a compelling sports coupe, blending striking design with exhilarating performance and advanced technology. Whether you prioritize dynamic driving, luxurious comfort, or cutting-edge features, the 2019 Q60 offers a range of models and options to cater to diverse preferences in the premium sports coupe segment.
