Infiniti QX65 Autograph Puts Comfort First

The persuasive detail in Infiniti’s QX65 Autograph may be the one passengers notice after closing the door. Quilted leather, open-pore ash and satin chrome give the new crossover a cabin conceived around texture as much as technology. The 2027 model seats five across two rows, pairing that intimate interior with a descending fastback roofline. It is a design proposition aimed at buyers who want usefulness with a more expressive silhouette.

Autograph sits at the top of the QX65 range, and its material choices do much of the distinguishing. Semi-aniline leather-appointed seats come in colours including vermilion, while the front seats offer heating, ventilation and massage. Rear passengers receive heated seating. Outside, 21-inch machined alloy wheels and approach lighting add theatre. Infiniti lists a US starting price of $63,285 for the trim, although options and purchase charges can change the final bill.

The technology is woven into familiar comforts. A 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system includes speakers in the front headrests, while a head-up display places driving information in the driver’s sightline. A camera-based rearview mirror offers another view behind when passengers or luggage obstruct the conventional reflection. Practicality remains part of the brief: Infiniti quotes 35.8 cubic feet of luggage space with the seats upright. The absence of a third row makes the choice clear for households weighing occasional extra passengers against their daily needs.

Beneath the styling sits a 2.0-litre variable-compression turbocharged engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Grant Miller’s Community Newspapers review highlights its 268 horsepower, but independent testing offers perspective on the sporting image: Car and Driver measured 60mph in 7.3 seconds. That places the emphasis on the overall experience rather than acceleration alone. The QX65 Autograph’s appeal rests on whether its distinctive shape and richly furnished cabin make ordinary journeys feel special.