The INFINITI Q60 Coupe has long been celebrated for its captivating design, thrilling performance, and luxurious interior. In 2015, INFINITI expanded the Q60 lineup with the introduction of two new models: the Q60s Coupe Limited and Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT. These additions elevated the sporty essence of the Q60, offering enhanced design elements, refined suspension tuning, and premium interior features that surpassed the already impressive standard Q60 Coupe.
The 2015 INFINITI Q60 Coupe range now boasts five distinct models to cater to diverse preferences: the Q60 Coupe Journey, Q60 Coupe AWD, Q60S Coupe 6MT, Q60S Coupe Limited, and Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT. For those seeking an open-air driving experience, the INFINITI Q60 Convertible hardtop model was also available, offering a dramatic alternative within the Q60 family.
The Alluring Design of the INFINITI Q60
The 2015 INFINITI Q60 Coupe immediately commands attention with its sleek, aerodynamic silhouette. The design language is characterized by flowing front fender lines, a distinctive wave-style hood, and an expressive front fascia. At the heart of the fascia sits INFINITI’s signature double-arch grille, flanked by L-shaped High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights. Standard fog lights are integrated into the lower fascia, enhancing visibility. The Q60’s powerful stance is further accentuated by a strong side character line and prominent side sills, seamlessly merging into the robust wheel wells designed to house performance-oriented wheel and tire packages. This cohesive design communicates both power and dynamic energy.
Moving to the rear, the Q60 Coupe continues to impress with broad rear fenders that gracefully flow into the large LED taillights. The rear design is refined and functional, featuring an integrated RearView Monitor camera discreetly positioned above the rear bumper. Rear underbody air diffusers and substantial dual exhaust outlets with chrome finishers add a final touch of sporty sophistication. The Q60S Coupe 6MT and Q60 Coupe models equipped with the Sport Package take the visual performance cues even further, incorporating a unique front fascia and standard 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels paired with high-performance tires for an even more aggressive aesthetic.
INFINITI offered a curated palette of eight exterior colors for the 2015 Q60 Coupe, allowing for personalization and style expression. The color options included Blue Slate, Venetian Ruby, Malbec Black, Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, and Black Obsidian. Adding to the range were two new colors for 2015: Majestic White and Hagane Blue, expanding the choices and reflecting contemporary automotive trends.
Inside the Cabin: Craftsmanship and Technology
The interior of the Q60 Coupe is a testament to sophisticated craftsmanship, designed to envelop both the driver and passenger in a luxurious and driver-focused environment. The cockpit-oriented layout emphasizes the driving experience, while INFINITI’s signature “double wave” instrument panel design creates a sense of spaciousness and elegance. The instrument panel is adorned with an INFINITI signature analog clock, a hallmark of the brand’s attention to detail. A dramatic, full-length center console, finished with a leather and aluminum-clad shifter, acts as the central command hub of the interior. Unique “Silk Obi” aluminum interior trim adds a distinctive visual texture to the instrument panel, center console, and door panels, enhancing the overall ambiance.
The driver-centric design extends to the instrument panel, featuring INFINITI electroluminescent instrumentation with crisp white illumination. An integrated multi-function information drive computer display provides essential driving data, including average fuel consumption, real-time fuel economy, average speed, elapsed time, running distance, distance to empty, outside air temperature, and various warning displays. The display also incorporates an odometer and an automatic transmission shift indicator for added convenience.
A double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel is standard, meticulously designed for optimal comfort and usability. Integrated wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls put essential functions within easy reach. For drivers seeking a more engaging driving experience, solid magnesium paddle shifters are available as part of the Sport Package for models equipped with the 7-speed automatic transmission.
Both the driver and front passenger enjoy 8-way power-adjustable seats upholstered in INFINITI’s exclusive premium leather. These seats feature 2-way adjustable head restraints and a thoughtful rear-seat access system, which automatically moves the front seats forward at the touch of a button to facilitate entry and exit for rear passengers.
The Q60S Coupe 6MT and models optioned with the Sport Package further enhance the sporty interior with special sport-styled seats. These seats include thigh extensions and power-adjustable torso and thigh bolsters for the driver, providing enhanced support during spirited driving. Unique steering wheel stitching (excluding Stone interior) and high-grip aluminum pedals add to the performance-oriented feel of the cabin.
Technology and convenience are seamlessly integrated into the Q60 Coupe. Standard features include the INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, Remote Keyless Entry system, and a tilt/telescoping steering column with increased travel for optimal driving position. An illuminated glove compartment and automatic temperature control add practical touches. The standard 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), and center console-mounted auxiliary input caters to audio entertainment needs. A 7-inch color display and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (subscription required, sold separately) further enhance the in-car entertainment experience.
For audiophiles, an optional 11-speaker INFINITI Studio on Wheels® by Bose® system is available, standard on the Q60S Coupe 6MT. This premium system features a 3-way front door speaker array with powerful 10-inch woofers, delivering exceptional audio clarity and depth. The available INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System offers advanced navigation features, including NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately). Interior color choices include Graphite and a Stone interior with high-contrast Graphite elements, allowing for personalized interior aesthetics.
Performance and Handling: Exhilarating Power
At the heart of every 2015 INFINITI Q60 Coupe, including the new Limited models, lies a potent 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 engine. This engine, equipped with VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology, delivers a robust 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, providing exhilarating performance and responsive acceleration.
The VVEL system is a key component of the engine’s performance capabilities. It combines hydraulically controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side. This sophisticated system optimizes valve operation to improve both performance and engine response across the rev range. The intake camshafts, featuring continuously variable lift control in conjunction with the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), contribute to the engine’s impressive 7,500-rpm redline, highlighting its sporty character.
Engineered for durability and performance, the V6 engine incorporates features such as ladder frame construction, large crank journal and pin diameters, asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, and an electronically controlled “drive-by-wire” throttle system. Lightweight pistons, Iridium spark plugs, and a symmetric twin air intake system further enhance engine efficiency and responsiveness. The specially tuned dual exhaust system, featuring equal length exhaust manifolds and low muffler exhaust backpressure, optimizes engine breathing and contributes to the engine’s distinctive sound. INFINITI Q60S Coupe Limited models are equipped with a stainless steel sport muffler, adding a more aggressive exhaust note.
Power from the V6 engine is channeled through a choice of transmissions: an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission or a responsive 6-speed manual transmission. The 7-speed automatic offers a manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive Sport (DS) mode, and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). ASC intelligently adapts shift patterns to driving style, providing quicker shifts during sporty driving. Available solid magnesium paddle shifters enhance driver engagement with the automatic transmission. The 6-speed manual transmission provides a more direct and traditional sports car driving experience.
The Q60 Coupe’s exceptional handling and ride quality are rooted in its second-generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform. The 4-wheel independent suspension system utilizes lightweight aluminum components and substantial front and rear stabilizer bars. The front suspension employs a double-wishbone design with a single pivot lower wishbone and a long upper link, while the multi-link rear suspension strategically separates the shock absorbers and springs, aligning the shock absorber with the wheel center. These suspension designs minimize alignment changes and reduce suspension friction, resulting in agile handling and a refined ride. Vehicle-speed-sensing steering provides optimized steering effort across the speed range, and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is standard on all models, enhancing stability and control.
Intuitive All-Wheel Drive System
For drivers seeking enhanced traction and all-weather capability, the Q60 Coupe AWD is equipped with INFINITI’s advanced ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel drive system. This system employs an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch. The electromagnetic AWD system responds more rapidly and precisely compared to conventional hydraulic AWD systems, minimizing any compromise to the Q60 Coupe’s inherent rear-wheel drive performance characteristics on dry roads. By continuously monitoring wheel spin, throttle position, and vehicle speed, the system proactively diverts up to 50 percent of the available power to the front wheels, enhancing traction when road conditions become less than ideal. When all-wheel drive is not required, the system seamlessly sends up to 100 percent of the power to the rear wheels, preserving the Q60 Coupe’s sporty rear-wheel drive feel.
Braking performance is assured by standard 4-wheel vented disc brakes with a 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist. The Q60S Coupe 6MT and Q60S Limited models benefit from further enhanced braking capabilities, featuring aluminum four-piston calipers (front) and two-piston calipers (rear) embossed with INFINITI lettering. These models also utilize large ventilated rotors – 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch rear (also available with the Sport Package) – for confident stopping power.
Available as part of the Technology Package, INFINITI’s Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Brake Assist with Preview Braking contribute to enhanced safety and driver assistance. ICC automatically adjusts vehicle speed to maintain a pre-set following distance to the vehicle ahead. Preview Braking anticipates potential sudden braking situations by monitoring the distance and relative speed of vehicles ahead in the same lane, pre-pressurizing the braking system to improve braking response if the brakes are applied.
The Q60 Coupe Journey and Q60 Coupe AWD models come standard with 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels fitted with 225/50VR18 all-season tires. An optional Performance Tire & Wheel Package upgrades to 19-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels and high-performance tires for enhanced handling. A Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is standard across all Q60 Coupe models.
To further amplify the dynamic performance of the Q60S Coupe 6MT, Q60 Coupe Journey, and Q60 Coupe AWD models equipped with the Sport Package, a unique sport suspension, a Viscous Limited Slip Differential (VLSD), and staggered-size 19-inch wheels and tires are included. Specifically, these models feature 19×8.5-inch front wheels with 225/45WR19 front tires and 19×9.0-inch rear wheels with 245/40WR19 rear tires (Q60 Coupe AWD with Sport Package features front and rear 225/45R19 tires).
Safety and Security Features
Every 2015 Q60 Coupe is equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard safety and security features. These include an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags provide head protection for front and rear-seat outboard occupants, and front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags offer torso protection.
Additional standard safety features include 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s side ELR only) and front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, front seat Active Head Restraints, and the LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren). The Technology Package further enhances safety with Front-seat Pre-Crash Seat Belts, which automatically tighten under certain braking conditions to enhance occupant restraint.
The 2015 INFINITI Q60S Coupe Limited: Elevated Sportiness
Building upon the already well-appointed INFINITI Q60 Coupe Journey, the two new 2015 INFINITI Coupe Q60S Limited models – the Q60S Coupe Limited and Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT – represent the pinnacle of sporty refinement within the Q60 Coupe lineup. These models introduce an even higher level of sporty exterior aesthetics, finely tuned suspension, and enhanced interior features.
Exclusive enhancements distinguish the Q60S Coupe Limited models, including a Midnight Black grille, black exterior mirror covers, and a black rear trunk spoiler. A sport-tuned performance suspension and a stainless steel sport muffler contribute to the enhanced driving dynamics and aural experience. Inside, contrast interior stitching and contrast stitching on the steering wheel add subtle yet distinctive sporty touches.
The Q60S Coupe Limited models are further set apart by exclusive 19-inch split 7-spoke gloss black finish wheels, wrapped in low-profile Bridgestone Potenza RE050A performance tires. This combination not only enhances the visual appeal but also contributes to the Q60S Coupe Limited’s confident stance and road-ready character.
Performance upgrades for the Q60S Coupe Limited extend to a sport-tuned steering gear and 4-wheel sport brakes (14-inch front, 13.8-inch rear) featuring aluminum-alloy opposed calipers (4-piston front/2-piston rear). A Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) further optimizes traction and handling. Solid magnesium paddle shifters are standard with the 7-speed automatic transmission, providing engaging control. Other standard features include the 11-speaker INFINITI Studio on Wheels® by Bose® audio system, INFINITI Navigation System, Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio and navigation, DVD-video playback, Rear Sonar, power sliding glass panel moonroof, and a memory system for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside mirrors.
The Q60S Coupe Limited was offered in a limited selection of three exterior colors: Graphite Shadow, Majestic White, and Venetian Ruby, emphasizing its exclusivity and premium positioning within the Q60 range.
Available Option Packages
While the 2015 INFINITI Q60 Coupe Journey and Q60 Coupe AWD models offered a range of customization through six option packages, the Q60S Coupe 6MT, Q60S Coupe Limited, and Q60S Coupe Limited 6MT models came comprehensively equipped with no available options.
The Premium Package for the Journey and AWD models included desirable features such as a power sliding glass moonroof, the 11-speaker INFINITI Studio on Wheels® by Bose® audio system, a memory system with synchronization, driver’s seat power lumbar support, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and the Rear Sonar System.
The Sport Package (standard on Q60S Coupe 6MT) elevated the sporty character with 19-inch wheels and high-performance tires, a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD), sport-tuned suspension, sport brakes, a unique front fascia, sport-styled seats and steering wheel stitching, aluminum pedals, and paddle shifters (automatic transmission models only).
The INFINITI Navigation Package added a navigation system with a WVGA display screen, NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), INFINITI Voice Recognition, and touch screen functionality.
The Technology Package incorporated advanced driver-assistance and convenience features, including INFINITI Intelligent Cruise Control, Brake Assist with Preview Braking, Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and the Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier and Grape polyphenol filter. Additional packages included the Performance Tire & Wheel Package and the Interior Accent Package with high-gloss Maple accent interior trim.
In conclusion, the 2015 INFINITI Q60 Coupe, particularly the Q60S models, offered a compelling blend of striking design, engaging performance, and luxurious features, solidifying its position as a standout coupe in the premium automotive market.
