INFINITI Q60 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Infiniti introduced the Q60 Coupe in 2018 as a replacement for its aging G-series coupe and shared its underpinnings with the Q50 Sedan.

When Infiniti unveiled the Q60 concept car at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, there were few to believe that the Japanese premium automaker would actually build the vehicle in the same shape. Usually, concept cars are just show-offs but nothing more. However, for Infiniti, that was a moment of truth, and the end result was an almost identical vehicle. Moreover, the small changes it made to the original concept car looked even better on the production model.

With its low stance, long hood, and arched greenhouse, the Q60 looked just like it should for a personal luxury coupe vehicle. Its curved, arched lines and sharp angles made the car look like a custom build. At the front, the thick chromed rim surrounding the grille offered an upmarket image. Moreover, the sharp, human-eye-looking headlights fitted with LED and smart lighting technology enhanced the car's appearance and ensured a better night-driving experience. From its profile, the Q60 Coupe revealed an intriguing window line that formed a Z-shaped bump at the back. A reminder of the old, glorious Z-cars from Nissan.

Inside, the front seats were comfortable, with adjustable side bolsters. The aluminum trims that looked like silver carbon-fiber patterns successfully combined the sporty and elegant appearance. On the center stack, the carmaker installed a new generation of the infotainment system, with touch-screen control instead of the older, button-based unit. But despite the modern-looking features, it still relied on a foot-activated parking brake. The rear seats provided just enough headroom for shorter passengers but enough legroom.

Under the hood, Infiniti installed a choice of Mercedes-Benz-sourced inline-four, turbocharged engines and its own twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 powerplant. Power went to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic gearbox supplied by the German carmaker.

The Infiniti Q60 Coupe was, basically, the two-door version of the Q50 sedan, but its closest relative was the Nissan 370 Z or the much famed Nissan Skyline. And that was a good thing.

Infiniti made a name of itself by building reliable, premium vehicles. Its presence in Europe was not so important and it lost the battle against the German premium car-makers.

From the outside, the design was different. It was the kind of car that made the driver stand out of the crowd. It featured a big grille with chrome surrounding and the aggressive headlights. The sloped roof looked sportier and made the car look more compact, even if it was slightly taller than the Audi A5 coupe or the BMW 4-Series.

Inside the spectacular look from the outside lost its pace. The instrument cluster looked more like traditional. On the center console, there were two screens: one for the navigation and on-board computer and the other for the infotainment unit that was Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. Most of the buttons and switches are carried over by other Nissan products and, even if it had a key-less system, the actual key fob looked like the one found on the Nissan Navara pickup. In the rear, there were two seats but with very limited headroom. But, at least, the front seats were bolstered and beautifully crafted.

Under the hood, there were few engine options, starting with a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit that offered 304 hp, while the top version was a 3.0-liter twin-turbo with 405 hp. Worth mentioning that the 2.0-liter unit was a Mercedes-Benz engine and it was listed in the top 10 engines of the year at the time of its launch.

Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, moved to the market of the luxury coupe market with the Q60. It was mostly an evolution of the former G37 coupe.

The platform was adapted from the Nissan 370Z and was longer by 50 cm (19.6”), which should lead to more legroom for the rear passengers. It was big enough to accommodate shorter persons. The headroom was also limited. The dashboard was plain and simple, with big dials on the instrument cluster for the tachometer and speedometer.

The infotainment system had a 7" screen on top of the dashboard and was controlled via buttons placed underneath it. It wasn't the top of the class, but it worked well. It was still based on the Nissan Primera's infotainment system. The 11 speakers sound system was developed by Bose and had a noise cancellation system.

The base engine for the Q60 was the 3.7-liter unit that offered 330 hp. It was mated to a standard 6-speed manual. A 7-speed automatic gearbox was fitted as an option. The Q60 Coupe was available with an all-wheel-drive system. That came with the advanced ATTESA E-TS (Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split) all-wheel-drive system taken from the much-acclaimed GT-R. The system utilized an active torque distribution management system with an active center clutch.

Nissan's luxury brand offered the G37 as a Q60 IPL model in 2013. It wasn't really a competitor for other premium brands in terms of performance. But it was a step-up for the Infiniti toward that segment.

The IPL stands for Infiniti Performance Line and it was more like an S-Line trim level for the Audi, but it was no way near the BMW M or the AMG league. And it didn't want to go there. But it was more than a regular G37 in terms of luxury and performance.

From the outside, the front bumper looked more aggressive, with a splitter extended on the lower side and side-scoops that hosts the foglights. Aerodynamic side-sills and bigger wheels were installed to improve the sport look. But, at the end of the day, it was the same Infiniti G37 as before, with a new badge and a new trim level.

Inside, the center infotainment system was on top of the dashboard as usual. Unlike the G37 though, the Q60 IPL came with a new interior. A good feature was the Bose sound system that made any journey more pleasant.

Some modifications were made under the hood and the Infiniti engineers squeezed another 18 hp from the 3.7-liter engine. The standard transmission was a 6-speed manual and an option for a 7-speed dual-clutch was offered.