Test drive Infiniti QX60 Hybrid 2020: TOP-5 questions and answers - part 3

 Test drive Infiniti QX60 Hybrid 2020: TOP-5 questions and answers

 There were some other changes mentioned for the 2020 MG version - which ones?

 Perhaps the main change is the multimedia system. Yes, in the cabin you can still see the large center display inscribed between the two air vents. But in fact, now a new multimedia InTouch with an 8-inch touch-screen and a modified menu is used: in general, it is more convenient to use, the system logic is more understandable. The center box has slightly changed at the back - instead of frankly outdated AV tulips, USB and HDMI connectors have now appeared. Plus various changes in details - for example, a new key fob appeared, the palette of body colors was expanded. By the way, here is the rich red color of the test car - from among the new color options.

 These new things really improved the car, made it more convenient for life: I welcome such changes. All but one: the cupholders on the center console are now lidless and look too simple in the realm of luxury and leather. But it really is a "kingdom": huge and wide front seats with a beautiful wavy finish, a spacious second row can move back and forth within 140 mm, the third row gives normal space and allows you to adjust the backrest angle. Add a panoramic glass roof (a sunroof in the front and a fixed glass in the rear), quite "sufficient" trunk even with a 7-seater cabin, a 3-zone "climate" (separate 2-zone front and a separate zone for the rear) ... Infiniti crossover The QX60 clearly claims to be one of the best all-round carriers for a large family.

 In the cabin there is excellent space in the first / second row of seats and high-class finishing. The third row lies on the floor, landing comes out with high knees, but otherwise there are no comments - a good headroom and overhead. The cars of the 2020 model year received an updated multimedia system: the functionality remained plus or minus the same (all-round view, audio and radio, navigation, auto settings), but the menu is now more understandable and convenient to use.

 What about the expense? Is it worth it? And in general - how much does a car cost?

 In the city, a car consumes 12.5-13 liters per 100 kilometers. If there are few traffic jams and drive with restraint, then you can get at least 10.5-11 liters per 100 km, if you constantly drive and / or there is a lot of congestion, then the consumption "exceeds" 14 liters. On the highway at a speed of 80-90 km / h, the crossover consumes about 7 liters per 100 km, at a speed of 110-120 km / h - already about 9 liters per 100 km. Basically, these numbers are expected for a crossover of similar format and power. Compared to the 3.5-liter version, the fuel economy is 3 liters in the city and 1 liter on the highway - the difference is small, but still there.

 Now we calculate the payback. The hybrid is more expensive than the 3.5-liter version of the Infiniti QX60 by UAH 50-53 thousand. depending on the specific configuration. The cost of service is approximately comparable: for example, basic maintenance for 10/20/40 thousand km will cost 5.5-5.9 thousand UAH. (here the hybrid is more expensive), extended maintenance by 30/90 thousand km will require 11-18 thousand UAH. (and in these cases, the hybrid is already cheaper). The largest expenses are for TO-60: UAH 18 thousand. for the 3.5-liter version and 38 thousand UAH. for a hybrid. Are you surprised at the difference? The thing is that for a hybrid, part of the work is mandatory and is already included in the price - for example, an expensive replacement of transmission oil in the variator. And for the 3.5-liter version, this procedure is carried out only if necessary - and, accordingly, is not included in the cost of maintenance. Therefore, once again: the difference in maintenance costs can be neglected, as a result, there will be plus or minus comparable numbers. The only question remains to save on fuel. And it turns out that with an average fuel economy of 2 liters per 100 km (mixed mode "city / highway", we get about 50 UAH in money), the hybrid will pay off with a mileage of about 100 thousand km.

 Now a few words about prices in general. If you go to the Infiniti website and look at the prices for the QX60 model, you may be horrified: from UAH 1.9 million. But in fact, Infiniti / Nissan cars are often sold at special prices. For example, at the time of this article's preparation, the minimum price for the Infiniti QX60 crossover applies just to the Hybrid version - from UAH 1.31 million. or about 47 thousand. In this case, we are talking about the Premium configuration: 7-seater saloon, leather trim, bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch wheels, cruise control, AVM all-round visibility system, heated steering wheel, 3-zone " climate". The test car Infiniti QX60 Hybrid costs from UAH 1.50 million. ($ 54 thousand) and was presented in the Elite configuration: added 20-inch wheels, video displays for rear passengers, panoramic roof, front seat ventilation, heated rear seats, BOSE audio with 14 speakers (372 W), etc.