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2027 INFINITI QX60 vs 2026 Lexus RX 350
One of these is a three-row SUV and one is not. That single fact settles most of this comparison before anyone opens a spec sheet.
Both are luxury crossovers priced from the mid-fifties. Ask us about current starting MSRP on the QX60.2027 INFINITI QX60 vs 2026 Lexus RX 350, Side by Side
Eleven things buyers actually ask about, with the QX60's genuine wins marked. Where the RX 350 wins, it is written plainly and left alone.
| 2027 INFINITI QX60 | 2026 Lexus RX 350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rows of seats | 3 rows, standard on every gradeWIN | 2 rows |
| Seating capacity | 6 or 7 passengersWIN | 5 passengers |
| Engine | 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder | 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 275 hp |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 317 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 6,000 lbsWIN | 3,500 lbs |
| Cargo behind rearmost seats | 14.5 cu ft (behind row 3) | 29.6 cu ft (behind row 2) |
| Maximum cargo | 75.4 cu ftWIN | 46.2 cu ft |
| Standard screen | Dual 12.3-in displaysWIN | 9.8-in, 14-in available |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 60,000 miWIN | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Franchise dealer in Wilmington | Yes, on Market StreetWIN | No Lexus franchise in Wilmington |
The RX 350 wins on horsepower, torque, fuel economy and cargo behind the rearmost seats. That last one is a consequence of having two rows instead of three, not a packaging triumph.
Three Rows or Two Rows, and Why That Is the Whole Question
The QX60 and the RX 350 get cross-shopped constantly because they cost about the same and look about the same size in a parking lot. Under that surface they are built to do two different jobs. The 2027 INFINITI QX60 is a three-row SUV that seats six or seven. The 2026 Lexus RX 350 is a two-row SUV that seats five, and Lexus has not offered a three-row RX since the RX 350L went away.
If you never carry more than four people, the RX 350 is a genuinely good SUV and its extra cargo room behind the second row is real. If there is any chance of a fifth, sixth or seventh passenger, the comparison ends there, because the RX has nowhere to put them. Our page on the QX60 third row covers exactly how much room row three has before you commit.
Seven Seats, or Six and a Walk-Through Aisle
Three rows are standard on every 2027 QX60. PURE and LUXE use a second-row bench and seat seven. SPORT and AUTOGRAPH use second-row captain's chairs, seat six, and leave a permanent aisle so a child can walk to the back without anyone moving a seat.
The RX 350 seats five in two rows on every trim. There is no third-row option and no seven-seat version. For a couple or a family of four that is a non-issue. For a carpool, a beach trip with the cousins, or the school run when you take the neighbour's kid too, it is the whole decision.
- 28.0 inches of third-row legroom in the QX60
- Second row tilts and slides forward on every grade
- Third row is a 50/50 split bench that folds into the floor
The Cargo Numbers Depend on Which Question You Ask
Behind the rearmost row of seats, the RX 350 wins and it is not close. It has 29.6 cubic feet back there against the QX60's 14.5. That is what happens when a vehicle has one fewer row taking up floor space, and it is a real advantage on a two-person road trip.
Fold everything down and the order reverses. The QX60 opens up to 75.4 cubic feet against the RX 350's 46.2, because it is the longer vehicle underneath. Most QX60 owners live in between, with half the third row folded, which gives you a sixth seat and a usable load floor at the same time.
- QX60: 14.5 cu ft behind row 3, 41.6 behind row 2, 75.4 maximum
- RX 350: 29.6 cu ft behind row 2, 46.2 maximum
Six Thousand Pounds Against Three and a Half
The QX60 is rated to tow 6,000 pounds when properly equipped. The RX 350 is rated at 3,500. In a coastal town that difference has a name, and the name is whatever is sitting on the trailer.
A 21-foot centre console with a trailer lands comfortably inside the QX60's rating and outside the RX 350's. If you launch at Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach on summer weekends, this is the row in the table to read twice. Ask us to check the tow package on the specific vehicle before you buy, because the rating assumes the vehicle is properly equipped.
- QX60 rated to 6,000 lbs, properly equipped
- RX 350 rated to 3,500 lbs
- Boat, camper or utility trailer, the QX60 has 2,500 lbs more headroom
Two 12.3-Inch Screens as Standard Equipment
Every 2027 QX60 leaves the factory with dual 12.3-inch displays, one touchscreen and one digital instrument cluster, with Google built in. That means Google Maps and Google Assistant run natively, not through your phone, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are there when you want them instead.
The RX 350 starts with a 9.8-inch screen and offers a 14-inch upgrade further up the range. Lexus interiors are beautifully finished and nobody sensible argues otherwise. On standard screen size at the entry point, the QX60 simply gives you more without asking you to move up a trim.
- Dual 12.3-in displays on every QX60 grade
- Google built in, plus wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
- Klipsch audio, up to 20 speakers on AUTOGRAPH
Full Specification Comparison
Every number below is from the manufacturer or the EPA, checked on September 8 2026. Where the RX 350 wins, it says so.
| Specification | 2027 INFINITI QX60 | 2026 Lexus RX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L VC-Turbo 4-cylinder | 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 268 hp | 275 hpBETTER |
| Torque | 286 lb-ft | 317 lb-ftBETTER |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD standard, Intelligent AWD available or standard by grade | FWD standard, AWD available |
| Rows | 3BETTER | 2 |
| Seating | 6 or 7BETTER | 5 |
| EPA MPG city / hwy / combined (FWD) | 22 / 28 / 24 | 22 / 29 / 25BETTER |
| EPA MPG city / hwy / combined (AWD) | 21 / 27 / 24 | 21 / 28 / 24BETTER |
| Cargo behind rearmost seats | 14.5 cu ft | 29.6 cu ftBETTER |
| Maximum cargo | 75.4 cu ftBETTER | 46.2 cu ft |
| Max towing | 6,000 lbsBETTER | 3,500 lbs |
| Standard touchscreen | 12.3 inBETTER | 9.8 in |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 60,000 miBETTER | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 yr / 70,000 mi | 6 yr / 70,000 mi |
The 2027 INFINITI QX60 in Photos
The 2027 INFINITI QX60 in full.
Twenty-inch wheels come on LUXE and above.
The full-width rear light signature.
Dual 12.3-inch displays with Google built in.
Three rows, standard on every grade.
Graphite leather, one of several TailorFit interiors.
The Four Numbers That Decide This One
The INFINITI Store on Market Street
Hanna INFINITI of Wilmington sits at 5730 Market Street, on US-17 between Ogden and Mayfaire. We are the INFINITI retailer for the Cape Fear region, which means the QX60 you are reading about is a vehicle you can drive today rather than one you research and then chase inland to buy.
Our service department is INFINITI-certified and works on the vehicle we sold you, with technicians trained on the VC-Turbo engine and the ProPILOT systems. Book a service appointment or start financing before you come in, and we will have the paperwork moving before you park.
What Wilmington Drivers Say
Come Drive Both Kinds of SUV
We are at 5730 Market Street, on US-17 between Ogden and Mayfaire. There is no Lexus franchise dealership in Wilmington, so a genuine back-to-back drive of these two means a trip inland. What you can do here in an afternoon is sit in the QX60's third row, fold it flat, and find out whether you need three rows at all.
| Dealership | Hanna INFINITI of Wilmington |
| Address | 5730 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405 |
| Phone | (910) 338-2014 |
| Cities served | Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead, Wrightsville Beach, Brunswick County |
| Shop | New INFINITI QX60 and used inventory |
QX60 vs RX 350, Questions from Wilmington Buyers
Does the Lexus RX 350 have a third row?
No. The 2026 Lexus RX 350 is a two-row SUV that seats five. Lexus has not offered a three-row RX since the RX 350L was discontinued. The 2027 INFINITI QX60 has three rows as standard equipment on every grade.
Is the INFINITI QX60 bigger than the Lexus RX 350?
In the ways that matter for passengers and cargo, yes. The QX60 carries six or seven people against the RX 350's five, and holds 75.4 cubic feet with the rear rows folded against 46.2. The RX 350 does have more room behind its rearmost seats, 29.6 cubic feet against 14.5, because it has one fewer row of seats in the way.
Which one is faster, the QX60 or the RX 350?
The RX 350 has more power on paper, 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft against the QX60's 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft. Both use a turbocharged four-cylinder and both are quick enough for merging onto I-40. If outright acceleration is the deciding factor, the RX 350 has the numbers.
Can the INFINITI QX60 tow a boat to Wrightsville Beach?
The QX60 is rated to tow 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, which covers most centre console boats and their trailers. The RX 350 is rated at 3,500 pounds. Ask us to confirm the tow package on the specific vehicle you are looking at, because the rating assumes it is properly equipped.
Is there a Lexus dealership in Wilmington, NC?
There is no Lexus franchise dealership in Wilmington. The nearest Lexus stores are a drive inland. Hanna INFINITI of Wilmington is on Market Street, which means sales, warranty work and INFINITI-certified service all happen in town.
Which has better gas mileage, the QX60 or the RX 350?
The RX 350, by a small margin. EPA estimates are 22 city and 29 highway for a front-wheel-drive RX 350 against 22 city and 28 highway for a front-wheel-drive QX60. With all-wheel drive it is 21 and 28 against 21 and 27. The gap is about one highway mpg.
How much room does the QX60 third row actually have?
The third row has 28.0 inches of legroom and 35.7 inches of headroom. That is a genuine seat for children and teenagers and a workable short-trip seat for an adult. We go through it in detail on our page about whether the QX60 has a third row.
Does the QX60 come with all-wheel drive?
Intelligent AWD is standard on the SPORT and AUTOGRAPH grades and available on PURE and LUXE, which come with front-wheel drive as standard. On the coast most buyers here are choosing AWD for rain and for the occasional sandy ramp rather than for snow.
Can I drive both at Hanna INFINITI of Wilmington?
We can put you in a QX60 today. We are an INFINITI retailer, so we do not stock new Lexus vehicles, and a fair back-to-back means arranging the RX 350 drive separately. Call (910) 338-2014 and we will tell you which QX60 grades and seating layouts are here right now.
Sit in the Third Row Before You Rule It Out
Five minutes in row three answers this better than any table on this page. Bring the car seats you actually use and the people who actually ride with you.
Hanna INFINITI of Wilmington | 5730 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405 | (910) 338-2014