2027 Infiniti QX65 review: bold fastback styling, 6,000-pound towing, useful cargo space and a refined cabin make this SUV easy to shortlist.

The 2027 Infiniti QX65 review starts with an unusual conclusion for a coupe-shaped SUV: the clever bit is not the shape. It is how little practicality Infiniti threw away to get it.

Fastback luxury SUVs usually ask for a compromise. You get the dramatic roofline and parking-lot presence, then discover the rear seat or luggage area paid the bill. The QX65 is more convincing because it still carries 35.8 cubic feet behind the second row, tows up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped and starts at $53,990 before destination.

Best for: Buyers who want a quiet, distinctive two-row luxury SUV with useful cargo room, standard all-wheel drive and strong towing capability.

Skip if: You need a third row, want hybrid-level fuel economy or expect genuine performance-SUV acceleration.

PROS

• Calm, composed ride with low road and wind noise
• Useful cargo space despite the fastback roofline
• Standard all-wheel drive and strong towing capacity
• Excellent smartphone integration and wireless charging
• Well-equipped base trim

CONS

• Engine becomes louder under hard acceleration
• EPA-rated 22 mpg combined is merely average
• Premium fuel is recommended
• ProPILOT Assist 2.1 requires the top trim and an option package

The Best Part Is What Infiniti Did Not Sacrifice

The QX65 deliberately reaches back toward the spirit of the original FX. Its roof traces a long arc into a clipped rear, the body has real shoulder, and it avoids looking like another upright luxury crossover with a different grille.

Sunfire Red goes further. The extra-cost tri-coat contains actual gold-coated glass flecks. This is the point where sensible people may wonder whether the paint department has been left unsupervised. In sunlight, though, it works.

The practical surprise is behind the liftgate. There are 35.8 cubic feet with the rear seat up and 67.7 with it folded. The second-row bench slides, reclines and folds 60/40, with a release from the cargo area. That leaves genuine room for suitcases, camera gear, dog equipment and ordinary adult clutter.

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A 2027 Infiniti QX65 Review Should Start With the Ride

The QX65 looks as though it wants to pick a fight with a BMW X6. It drives as though it would rather get everyone home without spilling the coffee.

That is praise.

During our road drive, rough pavement was handled cleanly and the cabin stayed impressively quiet. The vehicle settles into freeway driving with the sort of composure that matters more after three hours than a dramatic first ten minutes.

Its turbocharged four-cylinder makes 268 horsepower and works with a nine-speed automatic and standard all-wheel drive. There is enough power for normal merging and passing, but hard acceleration exposes the engine. Sport mode improves response while also making the powertrain more vocal. We generally preferred the calmer normal setting, where the drivetrain better matches the rest of the vehicle.

This is important because the QX65 is not really trying to be a sports car with a taller roof. Its strength is covering distance comfortably. Most owners will spend considerably more time on freeways, suburban roads and airport runs than attacking a mountain pass, and the Infiniti’s priorities make sense in that world.

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The Cabin and Technology Get the Small Things Right

The front seats proved supportive over longer stretches and the cabin uses enough soft-touch material and detailed trim to feel properly premium.

Luxe and Sport use Infiniti’s TailorFit upholstery. Autograph gets semi-aniline leather, massaging front seats, heated rear outboard seats and open-pore wood. Rear-seat room is useful for adults, although very tall passengers should check headroom beneath the descending roofline before buying.

Two 12.3-inch displays are standard. Google built-in brings Maps, Assistant and compatible apps directly into the vehicle, while wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain available.

The wireless charging pad is a particularly good detail. Infiniti uses the Qi2 standard and adds active cooling. Our phone stayed positioned and continued charging without overheating. A wireless charger that reliably charges should not feel novel, but anyone who has watched a phone cook itself on a badly designed pad will appreciate it.

Audio moves from 11 speakers in Luxe to 16-speaker Klipsch sound in Sport and a 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system in Autograph.

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Driver Assistance Needs the Correct Label

Standard assistance includes forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, predictive forward collision warning, blind-spot warning and intervention, rear automatic braking, lane-departure prevention and ProPILOT Assist.

Sport and Autograph add a 3D Around View monitor, Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View. Those cameras are genuinely useful on a vehicle nearly 199 inches long, especially when navigating tight parking lots or placing the front wheels close to a curb.

Autograph can be equipped with ProPILOT Assist 2.1. On compatible highways it can control steering, acceleration and braking while allowing hands-off operation under specified conditions. The driver must remain attentive and ready to take over.

That distinction matters. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains Level 2 driver-assistance technology as assistance that can manage steering and acceleration or braking simultaneously while the human driver remains responsible for driving and monitoring the road.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also evaluates safeguards in partial-automation systems, including driver monitoring, attention reminders and emergency procedures. A hands-off system is therefore not the same thing as a self-driving vehicle, regardless of how tempting that description may sound at a dinner party.

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Price Is Where the QX65 Gets Dangerous for Rivals

Current pricing puts Luxe at $53,990, Sport at $55,690 and Autograph at $63,285, each before a $1,545 destination charge.

Luxe is the value play. It already includes all-wheel drive, heated front seats, a panoramic roof, tri-zone climate control, dual displays, Google built-in and ProPILOT Assist.

Sport is only $1,700 more before destination and adds a more aggressive appearance, ventilated front seats, additional camera views and the 16-speaker Klipsch system.

Autograph is the indulgence, with richer leather, massage seats, heated rear seats, 21-inch wheels and the 20-speaker audio system. Buy it because you want those amenities, not because the QX65 needs them to feel luxurious.

The result is a slightly unusual pricing ladder. Buyers do not need to climb straight to the most expensive version simply to get the features that make the QX65 feel like a proper luxury vehicle. That makes the Luxe particularly interesting for shoppers who would rather spend money on the car than spend money proving they bought the expensive one.

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Fuel Economy Is the Weakest Everyday Number

The EPA estimate is 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined, with premium gasoline recommended. That is acceptable, not impressive, especially as more hybrid luxury crossovers arrive with significantly better efficiency.

It is also worth understanding what those numbers mean. The EPA explains how official fuel-economy testing is performed, including the city, highway, high-speed, hot-weather and cold-weather test cycles used to calculate the figures placed on new-vehicle labels.

Real-world mileage can still vary considerably depending on driving style, weather, traffic and vehicle use. Shoppers comparing the QX65 with another luxury SUV can use the federal FuelEconomy.gov vehicle comparison tools rather than relying solely on manufacturer advertising or a number spotted in a search result.

Test Miles did not have a verified long-term fuel-economy result for this article, so there is no invented real-world mpg number here. The official figure remains the appropriate baseline.

How the Infiniti QX65 Compares

The Lexus RX 350 is the obvious rational rival. Infiniti counters with 35.8 cubic feet behind the second row and a 6,000-pound maximum towing rating. That gives the QX65 a surprisingly useful side for buyers who actually intend to load their luxury SUV rather than simply admire it outside a restaurant.

The Genesis GV80 Coupe is philosophically closer. It sits considerably higher in price and offers substantially more power. The Infiniti’s argument is different: give buyers some of the fastback visual drama, maintain useful cargo capacity and keep the opening price much closer to the heart of the midsize luxury market.

German coupe SUVs such as the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe are faster and more overtly performance-oriented, but they also occupy a more expensive part of the market. The QX65 offers some of the visual theater without requiring quite the same financial theater.

That is probably the most useful way to think about the Infiniti. It does not win by trying to imitate the quickest German alternative. It makes a different argument about how much performance a normal luxury-SUV owner actually needs and what else that money could buy.

What We Still Cannot Tell You

The QX65 is a new vehicle, so a road test cannot tell us everything about owning one for five or ten years. Long-term reliability, resale value, insurance costs and repair frequency cannot responsibly be predicted from several days behind the wheel.

The same caution applies to safety recalls. New models can receive recalls or technical updates after launch, so owners and shoppers should use the NHTSA recall database to check a specific vehicle by VIN or review recall and investigation information by year, make and model.

This is less exciting than discussing gold-infused paint, admittedly, but it can become considerably more important after you have bought the car.

Final Verdict

What stays with you after driving the QX65 is not the roofline. It is the quiet cabin, the easy highway manners, the charging pad that works, the useful cargo area and the fact that the base model does not feel like punishment for refusing an option package.

Its main compromise is the powertrain. The four-cylinder is capable but vocal when pushed, and 22 mpg combined is not a reason to open champagne.

There is also something refreshing about the QX65’s priorities. It looks dramatic without becoming ridiculous, carries more than its silhouette suggests, tows a meaningful amount and does not require the most expensive trim before the cabin begins to feel luxurious.

For buyers who want a stylish two-row luxury SUV without sacrificing everyday usefulness, the 2027 Infiniti QX65 deserves a serious test drive. It looks special, feels properly luxurious and remains practical enough for the life that happens after the photographer leaves.

2027 Infiniti QX65 FAQ

Is the 2027 Infiniti QX65 a two-row or three-row SUV?

It is a two-row, five-passenger midsize luxury SUV. Buyers who regularly need a third row should look at the Infiniti QX60 instead. The QX65 trades the QX60’s additional passenger capacity for a more dramatic fastback profile while retaining useful cargo room behind the second row.

How much does the 2027 Infiniti QX65 cost?

Current MSRP is $53,990 for Luxe, $55,690 for Sport and $63,285 for Autograph, plus a $1,545 destination charge. Luxe is particularly well equipped for the entry model, so shoppers do not necessarily need to move immediately to the most expensive trim to get a convincing luxury experience.

How much can the QX65 tow?

Infiniti rates the QX65 to tow up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. That is substantial capability for a two-row luxury crossover. Buyers planning to tow should still confirm the limits for their exact vehicle, including payload, trailer weight and tongue weight, before attaching a trailer.

What fuel economy does the QX65 get?

The official estimate is 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined. Premium gasoline is recommended. Actual economy will vary with traffic, temperature, driving style and load, so the EPA figures are best treated as a standardized comparison point rather than a promise of what every owner will achieve.

Does the QX65 have hands-free driving?

ProPILOT Assist 2.1 is available on the Autograph trim with the Technology Package. It can permit hands-off operation on compatible highways under specified conditions, but the driver remains responsible for monitoring the road and must be prepared to take control. It is a Level 2 driver-assistance system, not autonomous driving.

Which QX65 trim is the best value?

For most buyers, Luxe makes the strongest value argument because it already includes all-wheel drive, heated front seats, a panoramic roof, dual 12.3-inch displays, Google built-in and ProPILOT Assist. Sport becomes attractive if you want ventilated seats, enhanced cameras and the upgraded Klipsch audio system without jumping all the way to Autograph.

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