cars news 10: 2016 Infiniti QX60 Starts at $43,595

The refreshed 2016 Infiniti QX60 starts at $43,595, an increase of $200 from the outgoing model.

For the new year, the QX60 receives updated styling along with a tweaks to the suspension and steering. But the 3.5-liter V-6 engine still churns out 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque like last year. Pairing this engine with all-wheel drive brings the starting price up to $45,395, which is $600 more than the equivalent 2015 model.

QX60 Hybrid models come paired with a familiar system: a 2.5-liter supercharged inline-four and an electric motor for a total of 250 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid comes with a significant price premium over the standard model. Prices start at $53,045 with front-wheel drive or $54,445 with all-wheel drive.

For $2,900, buyers can select a Premium Plus package that comes with Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection as well as “Infiniti Navigation with Infiniti Connection,” a connected car solution. The price on this package has dropped $100 from last year. For 2016, the previous Deluxe Touring package and Technology package have been combined into one unit. This package adds new features like forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection and predictive forward collision warning.

Source: Infiniti