Infiniti Q60 2.0T GT 2017 review: road test
- Price From $62,900
- ANCAP
- Seats4
- Fuel cons.6.2L/100km (combined)
What we like
- Great looks
- AEB even on this base spec Q60
- Grunty engine
What we don't
- Not as engaging to drive as the Red Sport
- Restricted head and legroom in back seat
- Confusing double decker screens and media system
Key features
- 5 Star Safety
One day Nissan's luxury sub-brand Infiniti could grow up to be as popular as Toyota's Lexus, but it'll take more than just time and brand awareness to get there – it will have to build outstanding cars that impress us, as well.
When I drove the top-of-the-range Q60 Red Sport at its launch a few months ago I called it the breakthrough car for Infiniti. Now we're testing the entry point into the line-up – the GT, which likes to imagine itself as keeping the BMW 420i and Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe awake at night, but really rivals the Lexus RC 200t.
So, is the Q60 GT outstanding or should you ignore it and go straight to the Red Sport with its bigger engine and Sport + driving mode if you want to be impressed? And what is it like to live with when you've taken your race face off and need to pick up the toddler from day care, then do a load of shopping on the way home?
We found out pretty quickly when we lived with the Q60 GT for a week.
Verdict
Beautiful looks, good handling, but the driving experience of the Q60 GT is let down by a numbness and disconnection relative to what's happening under you. Refinement isn't on the same level as its BMW and Benz rivals, but the GT is a perfect match for the RC 200t, while remaining good value for money. If you have your heart set on an Infiniti Q60 then I'd skip straight to the top and opt for the Red Sport.
Would you buy a Q60 GT or pay a few thousand more for a Mercedes-Benz C200 Coupe? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Specifications
- PriceFrom $62,900
- Fuel consumption6.2L/100km (combined), 175g/km CO2 Tank 80L
- Safety5-star ANCAP
- Seats4
- Warranty4 years/100,000km
- Service Interval12 months/25,000km
- Engine1.991L turbo 4-cyl premium unleaded, 155kW/350Nm
- TransmissionAutomatic, RWD
- Dimensions4685mm (L), 1850mm (W), 1395mm (H)
Infiniti Q60 2.0T GT 2017 review: road test
What we like
- Great looks
- AEB even on this base spec Q60
- Grunty engine
What we don't
- Not as engaging to drive as the Red Sport
- Restricted head and legroom in back seat
- Confusing double decker screens and media system
Key Features
- 5 Star Safety
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