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2020 INFINITI QX60 towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
91% of 4,390 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 5,000 lb: PURE FWD, $44,350.

2020 INFINITI QX60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
PURE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb4,390 lb$44,350
LUXE FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb4,390 lb$46,150
PURE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb$46,350
LUXE AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,551 lb$48,150
SIGNATURE EDITION FWD3.5LFWD5,000 lb4,390 lb$50,250
SIGNATURE EDITION AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb4,527 lb$52,250

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0002014201620182020202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2016: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 5,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 3,500 lb to 5,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 5,000 lb to 6,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lb25t AWD$45,200
INFINITI QX60 (this car)5,000 lbPURE FWD$44,350
Acura MDX5,000 lbSH-AWD$46,500
Acura MDX Sport Hybrid5,000 lbSH-AWD 7-Passenger$46,500
Audi Q54,400 lb45 TFSI Premium AWD$43,300
Cadillac XT53,500 lbPremium Luxury FWD$48,795
Lexus RX3,500 lb350 FWD$44,150

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked