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The 2027 Infiniti QX65 is a new model that broadens Infiniti’s all-SUV lineup. At the same time, it is essentially a smaller version of the existing QX60: it removes the third row and some cargo space. Instead, it offers a unique design, partly inspired by Infiniti’s stylish FX SUVs from the 2000s.
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The QX65 is a two-row midsize luxury SUV offered in Luxe, Sport, and Autograph trim levels. All share the same engine and standard all-wheel drive (AWD). While the Sport and Autograph trims enhance the luxury feel, even the base Luxe version is well equipped with features such as 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, wireless smartphone charging, heated front seats, and the automaker’s latest touchscreen technology.
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The QX65 has the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the three-row QX60, but it is an eighth of an inch longer despite removing the third row. This creates a distinctive body style that appears noticeably longer than that of a typical coupe-like SUV.
With its sloping rear roofline, Infiniti’s designers also paid tribute to one of the most fashionable SUVs from the 2000s, the first- and second-generation Infiniti FX, which featured a similar arch shape in its side windows.
The rear lower bumper and full-width LED lighting are unique to the QX65, setting it apart from the QX60. The QX65 also has its own grille, although the Sport trim features a mesh pattern that Infiniti says resembles "a bamboo forest agitated by a windstorm.” Okey dokey. The Autograph pictured above shows a different, calmer grille.
The Autograph also highlights something very special: Infiniti’s new Sunfire Red paint that contains genuine gold-coated glass flake. It is stunning, and you do not even need to get close to notice.
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The QX65's interior design is identical to that of the 2026 QX60, although the red hue shown above is unique. Despite its lack of originality, it is a stylish and modern cabin that still features many physical controls separate from the touchscreen. This includes the climate controls, which are a mix of temperature-control knobs and haptic touch “buttons” that you can hear and feel engage when pressed.
Although the QX65 loses a full row of seats and some cargo space compared to the QX60, the interior remains very spacious. At 6-foot-3, I could sit comfortably behind my own far back driving position, with my legs well supported by the notably tall seat. There was just enough headroom under the standard panoramic sunroof, but reclining the seat provided plenty of clearance. This is a very comfortable back seat.
It is also versatile. Besides reclining, the seat also slides to increase cargo capacity. That said, even without sliding the seat forward, the cargo area is incredibly wide and long. Good luck reaching items at the base of the seat. Infiniti managed to fit in one large check-in suitcase, three medium check-in suitcases, one roll-aboard carry-on, and a duffel bag in the cargo area. In my experience, that is a lot for the segment.
There is also a large storage compartment under the floor that should be enough to hide a small duffel bag or hold multiple grocery bags.
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The QX65 is only offered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine featuring Infiniti’s variable-compression turbocharging (VC-Turbo) technology. It delivers 268 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque to a standard AWD system via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Though this appears to be a perfectly acceptable output for a base engine, other midsize luxury SUVs offer multiple powertrain upgrades, including performance versions and/or hybrid options.
It may sound somewhat decent, though, as the QX65 features active noise cancellation to cut down on unwanted noises and “Active Sound Enhancement” to add cooler-sounding engine and exhaust noises.
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The QX65 comes standard with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, blind spot and rear cross-traffic warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, a driver monitoring system, and ProPilot Assist, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering assistance.
The more advanced ProPilot Assist 2.1 system, which is optional on the Autograph, enables hands-free driving in specific highway conditions.
In terms of infotainment, a new wireless smartphone charging pad is introduced, featuring the Qi2 standard, which Infiniti says enables faster, more consistent charging. More noticeably, though, it has a magnetic mount that will hold your phone in place (assuming you have an appropriate phone or case) much better than relying on gravity, friction, or small barriers. It also cools your phone.
The QX65 Sport trim features a 16-speaker, 600-watt Klipsch audio system, while the QX65 Autograph upgrades to a 20-speaker, 1,200-watt Klipsch Reference Premiere System that includes headrest-mounted front speakers. The driver-side set lets the driver hear navigation directions, phone calls, or their own music without disrupting what others are listening to (or their silence).
The standard 12.3-inch touchscreen includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring, along with Google Built-in technology that offers integrated Google Maps, Google Assistant voice commands, and additional apps from the Google Play Store.
