Compare the2023 Lexus GXVS 2023 Infiniti QX60

The GX has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The QX60 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the GX. But it costs extra on the QX60.

Both the GX and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The Lexus GX weighs 471 to 799 pounds more than the Infiniti QX60. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

There are over 20 percent more Lexus dealers than there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the GX’s warranty.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the GX’s reliability 70 points higher than the QX60.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the GX second among midsize premium suvs in their 2022 Initial Quality Study. The QX60 isn’t in the top three.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus above average in initial quality. With 47 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Lexus above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Infiniti is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Lexus vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Lexus third in overall reliability. Infiniti is ranked 11th.

The GX’s 4.6 DOHC V8 produces 6 more horsepower (301 vs. 295) and 59 lbs.-ft. more torque (329 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6.

As tested in Motor Trend the Lexus GX is faster than the Infiniti QX60:

The GX has 4.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the QX60 (23 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The GX stops much shorter than the QX60:

For better traction, the GX has larger tires than the QX60 (265/60R18 vs. 255/50R20).

The Lexus GX’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Infiniti QX60 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The GX has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the QX60; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The GX has active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The QX60 doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

The GX offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The QX60’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The GX 460 Luxury has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The QX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

The GX’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (52% to 48%) than the QX60’s (55.1% to 44.9%). This gives the GX more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the GX has a 1.4 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8.1 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the GX to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The GX is 6.1 inches shorter than the QX60, making the GX easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The GX has 2.9 inches more rear headroom and 1.3 inches more third row legroom than the QX60.

The GX’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

The GX has a standard third row seat which folds flat into the floor. This completely clears a very large cargo area quickly. The QX60 doesn’t offer seats that fold into the floor.

The GX’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The QX60’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The GX’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the QX60’s (6500 vs. 3500 pounds).

The engine in the GX is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

J.D. Power and Associates surveys of service recipients show that Lexus service is better than Infiniti. J.D. Power ranks Lexus first in service department satisfaction. With a 35% lower rating, Infiniti is ranked 9th.

If the windows are left open on the GX the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the QX60 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The GX has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The QX60 doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

Consumer Reports rated the GX’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the QX60’s headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The GX offers available headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The QX60 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Insurance will cost less for the GX owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the GX will cost $1190 to $2525 less than the QX60 over a five-year period.

The GX will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the GX will retain 46.1% to 47.91% of its original price after five years, while the QX60 only retains 43.55% to 44.5%.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Lexus GX, based on reliability, safety and performance. The Infiniti QX60 isn't recommended.

The Lexus GX outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over three to one during the 2021 model year.