INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350
INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350
Posted on March 3, 2025
Oakville drivers demand high quality in every aspect of their lives, from the food they eat to their homes, all the way to the vehicle they want to drive every day.
With five trim levels and an impressive list of premium features, the INFINITI QX60 is a three-row luxury SUV that can comfortably seat up to seven passengers in the style and quality you demand. Plus, the QX60’s advanced safety technologies earned it the title of Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS, making it one of the safest luxury family SUVs on Oakville roads.
If you’re in the market for a luxury SUV, there are plenty to choose from. But how do they stack up against the INFINITI QX60? This blog compares the 2025 INFINITI QX60 to one of its top competitors, the Lexus RX 350. Read on to learn the differences and similarities in vehicle dimensions, performance, luxury features, and trim levels.
Let’s compare: INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350!
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INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350: Trims
2025 INFINITI QX60
The QX60 has five available trim levels that include premium features like leather-appointed first and second-row seating, a panoramic moonroof, massage seats, and a 17-speaker Bose® Performance Series audio system.
- Pure
- Luxe
- Black Edition
- Sensory
- Autography
2025 Lexus RX 350
The Lexus RX 350 has seven packages available, including features like F SPORT aluminum alloy wheels, heated semi-aniline leather seats, and more.
- Premium
- F SPORT 1
- Luxury
- F SPORT 2
- Ultra Luxury
- Executive
- F SPORT 3
The Lexus RX is also available as a hybrid. You can choose from the Lexus RX 350 (gas model) and two hybrid models, the RX 350h and 500h.
INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350: Pricing
How do these two luxury SUVs compare in price? They are very similar in suggested retail price for base models. However, the Lexus RX 350 does have higher starting prices for its highest upgrade packages.
INFINITI QX60 Pure starting price: $63,898 MSRP*
INFINITI QX60 Autograph starting price: $76,398 MSRP
Lexus RX 350 Premium starting price: $63,565 MSRP
Lexus RX 350 F SPORT 3 starting price: $79,064 MSRP
*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
More great news, just look at how these luxury models compare in terms of insurance premiums! The average insurance rate estimate for the 2025 QX60 is $2,966 per year, while rates for the Lexus RX 350 sit at $3,270 per year.* With the QX60, you can save on insurance premiums while experiencing luxury like never before.
*These estimates can vary depending on the driver profile, insurance broker, driver history, and a variety of other factors.
INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350: Performance
What could you do with 268 horsepower and All-Wheel Drive capabilities? Find out with the 2025 QX60. Not only is it a luxury SUV with a premium, comfortable interior and top-of-the-line technology, but it also outperforms competitors.
Let’s compare the performance capabilities of these SUV-based models: the QX60 Pure and RX 350 Premium.
INFINITI QX60 Pure
Engine: 2.0L VC-Turbo Engine
Horsepower: 268 horsepower
Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic Transmission
Powertrain: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
Towing capacity: 3,500 lbs*
Fuel economy: 10.9/8.8 L/100KM (city/highway)
Fuel tank: 70L
*The QX60 Sensory & Autograph models can tow up to 6,000 lbs.
Lexus RX 350 Premium
Engine: 2.4-Litre Turbo Gas Engine
Horsepower: 275 horsepower
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Powertrain: Electronically Controlled Full-Time All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Towing capacity: 3,494 lbs
Fuel economy: 11.2/8.4 L/100KM (city/highway)
Fuel tank: 68L
Both SUVs have similar towing capacities and horsepower output. However, the QX60 Sensory and Autograph models can tow up to 6,000 lbs compared to 3,500 lbs for both base models. In comparison, the Lexus RX models don’t have any towing increases with trim level upgrades.
Although the QX60 and RX 350 are equally equipped with AWD, the QX60 has a 9-speed automatic transmission compared to the RX 350’s 8-speed transmission. The QX60 also performs better for fuel efficiency! In contrast to the 11.2/8.4 L/100km rating for the Lexus RX 350, the INFINITI QX60 performs better with 10.9/8.8 L/100KM.
INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350: Dimensions
Step inside and take a deep breath of relief. You’ll find plenty of room for cargo and passengers inside the roomy QX60.
Below, we’ll compare the interior and exterior dimensions of the QX60 and the RX 350.
2025 Lexus QX60 Pure
Seating capacity: 7
Wheelbase: 2,900mm
Length: 5,033mm*
Width: 1,981mm**
Height: 1,770mm
Curb Weight: 4,550lbs
Cargo capacity - 3rd row upright: 411L
With 3rd row down: 1,178L
With 2nd & 3rd rows down: 2,135L
*Length including the license plate bracket is 5,077mm
**The width including open side mirrors is 2,185mm.
2025 Lexus RX 350 Premium
Seating capacity: 5
Wheelbase: 2,850mm
Length: 4,890mm
Width: 1,921mm
Height: 1,710mm
Curb Weight: 4,288lbs
Cargo capacity - 2nd row upright: 838L
With 2nd row down: 1,308L
As seen in these dimension comparisons, the QX60 is a larger vehicle with a bigger wheelbase, more passenger seating and more cargo space.
The QX60 has three rows of seating and can seat up to seven passengers, however, the RX 350 can seat only five with two rows of seating. Not only that, the QX60 has a total cargo capacity of 2,135L compared to only 1,308L in the RX 350!
That’s nearly double! If you need size and space, the QX60 is the obvious choice.
INFINITI QX60 vs Lexus RX 350: Features
The true test of a luxury vehicle is its technology. Experience true convenience and comfort with the QX60’s high-tech and premium features, like its motion-activated liftgate, 10.8" head-up display, and wireless charging.
Touchscreen Displays
Stay connected, follow GPS navigation and listen to music with the INFINITI InTouch™ 12.3" Infotainment Screen. Control selections as you drive thanks to the Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls. You can also enjoy standard INFINITI Voice Recognition, Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone and Audio Streaming, and Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant.
The Lexus RX 350 offers the Lexus Interface with a 9.8” HD Touchscreen Display and a host of other connectivity features like Lexus Assistant, Bluetooth Capability, Wireless CarPlay and Android connectivity.
Massage Seats
Not only can you enjoy standard heated front and 2nd-row seats, but you can also indulge in massage front seats in the QX60 Sensory and Autograph trims. Simply climb in, select your massage settings from your 12.3” InTouch Infotainment Screen, and enjoy. That is the definition of luxury.
Although the Lexus RX 350 has heated and ventilated front seats, it doesn’t have heated rear seats or massage seats available.
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
Stay in control through life’s twists and turns with INFINITI’s standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive technology. You can also tailor your traction control with the Drive Mode Selector, which offers five modes: Auto, Eco, Sport, Snow and Personal.
The Lexus RX 350 comes with an Electronically Controlled Full-Time All-Wheel Drive as standard. While you can select from three drive modes (Sport, Eco and Normal), it is less customizable than the INFINITI QX60’s five drive modes.
Invest in Luxury With The QX60
Elevate your weekend adventures and daily commutes with the family-friendly 2025 INFINITI QX60. From impressive cargo capacity to powerful performance and incredible features like leather massage chairs, the QX60 is designed to keep you safe and comfortable every step of the way.
Our friendly team at Oakville INFINITI is ready to help you find the luxury vehicle of your dreams. Check out our inventory of brand-new vehicles, like the 2025 QX60, here.