INFINITI QX65 Price Makes German SUVs Look Expensive

The 2027 INFINITI QX65 arrives in Canada with a clear mission: give luxury SUV buyers a fastback shape, a premium cabin, standard all-wheel drive, and a price that lands well below the German coupe-SUV crowd. That strategy makes sense. Buyers want design drama, but many no longer want a payment that feels like a second mortgage.

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The QX65's sub-$54,000 entry point places it in a sharp position against the BMW X6, Audi Q8, and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. INFINITI does not beat them on engine output. It attacks them with value, equipment, cargo space, and a cleaner ownership argument.

2027 INFINITI QX65 Pricing Converted to USD

The QX65 lineup keeps things simple with three grades: LUXE, SPORT, and AUTOGRAPH. All use the same core hardware: a turbocharged 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and standard all-wheel drive.

Looking at the data, QX65 SPORT may become the smartest buy. It adds the visual punch buyers expect from a coupe-like SUV without forcing shoppers into the top trim. The AUTOGRAPH grade still makes sense for buyers who want semi-aniline leather, higher-end interior trim, and the richer audio package.

Powertrain Specs: Strong Torque, Modest Horsepower

The 2027 INFINITI QX65 VC-Turbo engine produces 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque. That torque figure matters more than the horsepower number in daily driving because it shapes how the SUV pulls away from traffic lights, climbs grades, and merges onto highways.

Specifically, the VC-Turbo design changes compression ratio depending on load. Under heavier throttle, the engine favors power. Under lighter cruising, it shifts toward efficiency. That sounds clever because it is, but it also places a lot of responsibility on calibration. INFINITI tuned the QX65 with a more assertive shift schedule and paddle shifters, which should make the 9-speed automatic feel more alert than the badge's older turbo-four applications.

How the QX65 Compares With German Luxury SUVs

The QX65's biggest advantage comes from price. The Germans bring stronger engines and stronger badge gravity, but they charge hard for it.

By comparison, the QX65 may save buyers roughly $20,000 before options when placed against an Audi Q8 or Mercedes GLE Coupe. That difference pays for years of insurance, winter tires, dealer servicing, and road trips. The trade-off comes under the hood. A 268-hp four-cylinder does not deliver the same authority as a German turbocharged six.

Interior, Cargo, and Real-World Use

The QX65 uses a two-row layout, so INFINITI gives rear passengers and cargo more attention than a three-row SUV with compromised packaging. Cargo capacity sits at more than 1,000 liters with the rear seats raised and more than 1,900 liters with them folded, which converts to roughly 35.8 cubic feet and 67.7 cubic feet.

In addition, the cabin packs dual 12.3-inch displays, Google built-in, wireless smartphone integration, wireless charging, tri-zone climate control, and a power liftgate. Higher trims add premium Klipsch audio, front audio headrest speakers, richer cabin materials, and more advanced parking camera technology.