For model year 2014, Infiniti changed the nomenclature of its models. The JX became known as the QX60. As a result, you will see JX and QX60 used interchangeably throughout this review.
A plush, quiet, and roomy interior helps place the Infiniti JX among the serious players in the luxury SUV category and fills a gaping hole in Infiniti's lineup.
The three-row crossover is powered by a smooth 265-hp, V6 engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. Our all-wheel-drive test car returned 19 mpg overall on premium fuel, slightly above par for the category.
But don't expect the typical sporty Infiniti driving experience. Driving the JX feels like herding an even larger SUV. Most competitors have it beat for agility.
Comprehensive standard equipment makes the price inviting, but options packages quickly added up. Some are innovative, however. The surround-view camera system displays a bird's-eye view around the car when parking, an advantage given the impeded rear view. And, the crossover can brake automatically when reversing to avoid hitting something behind it.