INFINITI QX65 2027 Debuts With 268 HP, AWD, and 6,000-Pound Towing

The 2027 INFINITI QX65 gives the brand something it has needed for years: a stylish two-row luxury SUV that actually backs up the design pitch with useful hardware. This new fastback slots above the old QX55 in ambition and substance, borrowing the familiar coupe-like silhouette that made the original FX such a cult favorite while fixing the usual problem with these vehicles: too much style, not enough utility.

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Looking at the data, INFINITI did not build the QX65 as a fashion piece with a compromised cargo hold and a weak powertrain. It built a midsize two-row SUV with a 268-hp 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine, standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, a 9-speed automatic, and a stout 6,000-pound towing rating. That last number changes the conversation fast. Most so-called sporty luxury crossovers talk a big game, then tap out when you hook up a trailer.

Why the 2027 INFINITI QX65 matters

The 2027 INFINITI QX65 lands at a time when luxury buyers want three things from one vehicle: dramatic design, real-world practicality, and tech that does not require a computer science degree. INFINITI aimed directly at that brief.

Specifically, the QX65 stretches across a 114.17-inch wheelbase and measures 198.9 inches long, which puts it firmly in midsize territory. That translates to a cabin with 44.2 inches of front legroom, 35.7 inches of rear legroom, and a cargo area rated at 35.8 cubic feet behind the second row or 67.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. Those are strong numbers for a fastback SUV, and they help the QX65 avoid the usual "looks great, packs light" trap.

Powertrain, chassis, and the logic behind the setup

INFINITI uses its 2.0-liter variable-compression turbocharged four-cylinder here, rated at 268 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 286 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. Compression varies from 8.0:1 to 14.0:1, which lets the engine chase power under load and better efficiency under lighter cruising.

That engineering choice makes sense in a vehicle like this. A coupe-SUV buyer wants crisp throttle response and quiet highway manners, not a peaky engine that feels half-awake until the tach climbs. By comparison, the variable-compression setup gives INFINITI room to tune the QX65 for low-end shove and cleaner long-distance behavior. The brand pairs it with a 9-speed automatic and standard paddle shifters, then adds Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Enhancement to sharpen the experience without turning the cabin into a teenager's gaming headset.

Key mechanical specs

Cabin tech and trim strategy

INFINITI kept the lineup straightforward: LUXE, SPORT, and AUTOGRAPH. That already sounds smarter than the old luxury-brand habit of hiding useful features behind a spreadsheet.

The base QX65 LUXE starts at $53,990 and includes dual 12.3-inch displays, Google built-in, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, tri-zone climate control, and an 11-speaker audio system. That trim does not feel stripped. It feels like the one most buyers should actually start with.

The SPORT begins at $55,690 and adds more visual aggression plus meaningful feature content, including climate-controlled front seats, a 16-speaker Klipsch system, and camera tech such as 3D Around View Monitor, Front Wide View, and Invisible Hood View. The name is not just marketing fluff here. It gets the feature mix right for buyers who want the design attitude to match the equipment.

The AUTOGRAPH starts at $62,590 and leans harder into luxury. It adds 21-inch wheels, a contrasting black roof, semi-aniline leather, open-pore trim, quilted surfaces, massaging front seats, and a 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system with Individual Audio. That headrest-speaker trick actually solves a real problem: one person can get navigation prompts or calls without blasting the entire cabin.

Trim pricing and major features