Infiniti QX60 (JX) engines

The Infiniti QX60 (JX) is a prestigious Japanese car in the 7-seat crossover class of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Produced since 2012. The model was based on an extended version of the Renault-Nissan D platform. The designation JX in the name of the car was used until 2013. In 2016 and 2017. the model has undergone a restyling. The changes affected the exterior, wheels, suspension, safety and entertainment systems and the engine.

The Infiniti QX60 (JX) was offered with 4 engines since 2013 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 215 to 305 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Nissan VQ35DE (about 400,000 km).

Infiniti QX60 (JX) engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Infiniti QX60 1 (L50) 2013–2020
Nissan VQ35DE3.5 L V6215–305 hppetrolchain4.7 L~400,000 km
Nissan QR25DER2013–20172.5 L R4234 hppetrol, turbochain5.8 L~250,000 km
Nissan VQ35DD2016–20203.5 L V6284 hppetrolchain4.9 L~250,000 km
Infiniti QX60 2 (L51) 2021–present
Nissan KR20DDET2021–present2.0 L R4250–272 hppetrol, turbochain4.7 L~220,000 km
Infiniti JX35 1 (L50)
Nissan VQ35DE3.5 L V6215–305 hppetrolchain4.7 L~400,000 km

Infiniti QX60 (JX) engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Infiniti QX60 (JX)?

Infiniti QX60 1 (L50) (2013–2020): Nissan VQ35DE, Nissan QR25DER and Nissan VQ35DD; Infiniti QX60 2 (L51) (2021–present): Nissan KR20DDET; Infiniti JX35 1 (L50): Nissan VQ35DE.

Which Infiniti QX60 (JX) engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Infiniti QX60 (JX) engines are: Nissan VQ35DE — about 400,000 km; Nissan QR25DER — about 250,000 km; Nissan VQ35DD — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Infiniti QX60 (JX) engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Nissan KR20DDET — 4.7 L (5W-30); Nissan QR25DER — 5.8 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DD — 4.9 L (5W-30); Nissan VQ35DE — 4.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Infiniti QX60 (JX) have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Nissan KR20DDET, Nissan QR25DER, Nissan VQ35DD and Nissan VQ35DE.

Was the Infiniti QX60 (JX) available with a diesel engine?

No, all Infiniti QX60 (JX) engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Nissan VQ35DE

Nissan VQ35DE

2000 · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 215–305 hp · chain

This is a very reliable unit with a high resource, but oil consumption is common. The reason is either coking due to…

Nissan QR25DER

Nissan QR25DER

2013–2017 · 2.5 L R4 · petrol · 234 hp · chain

This power unit is afraid of overheating and the cylinder head gasket breaks through it regularly.

Nissan KR20DDET

Nissan KR20DDET

2017 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 250–272 hp · chain

This turbo engine was produced not so long ago that statistics of its breakdowns were collected.

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