Infiniti is expanding its lineup with the new 2027 QX65, a two-row luxury crossover that clearly leans into coupe-inspired styling while drawing a direct line back to the old FX models that helped give the brand some real personality in the 2000s. From a design standpoint, the QX65 is easy to understand. It takes much of the visual language introduced by the QX60 and QX80, then reshapes it into something sleeker and a bit more fashion-forward. In profile, that fastback roofline does give it a more distinctive presence, especially in the right color combinations, and Infiniti seems to know that the emotional pull here is supposed to be style first, practicality second.

Under the skin, though, the formula sounds very familiar. Every QX65 gets the same 268-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive. Infiniti says the powertrain has been retuned specifically for the QX65, with more aggressive downshifts under braking and a revised sound profile, which should at least help give it a slightly different personality from its sibling. Still, this is also where we start to feel like Infiniti could have done a bit more. For a vehicle meant to channel the spirit of something as memorable as the FX, a little more power or a more ambitious performance angle would have gone a long way.

Inside, the QX65 appears to stay very close to the QX60 playbook, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The cabin layout looks upscale, the materials seem appropriately rich, and the standard tech package checks the right boxes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a matching 12.3-inch central touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add extra polish with a head-up display, massaging front seats, ventilated seating, and a 16-speaker Klipsch audio system. It is a handsome and comfortable environment, but again, it does feel like Infiniti played things a little safe. For a model trying to make an image statement, there is a sense that it could have pushed harder to separate itself from the QX60 beyond just the roofline.

To the QX65’s credit, the sloped shape does not completely destroy usefulness. Infiniti says there is 36 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 68 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, which are strong numbers for something wearing coupe-SUV styling. The absence of a third row actually works in its favor here, and the claim that it can fit four golf bags in the back with the seats up tells you exactly who Infiniti has in mind. That practical angle may end up being one of the vehicle’s stronger selling points, especially for buyers who want something more stylish than a traditional midsize crossover without totally giving up day-to-day versatility.

Pricing puts the QX65 squarely in premium territory, with the Luxe starting at $55,535, the Sport at $57,235, and the range-topping Autograph at $64,135. It is expected to arrive in dealerships early this summer, and there is no question it gives Infiniti another much-needed entry in a competitive luxury segment. Even so, the QX65 feels like one of those vehicles that gets close to being truly exciting without fully committing. The design is attractive, the interior seems well executed, and the packaging is smarter than the roofline suggests. But for a brand that still needs some bolder moves to regain its old spark, we cannot help but think Infiniti had an opportunity here to do a little more than just build a sleeker QX60.

Reporting note: Key details including the 268-hp VC-Turbo engine, standard AWD, interior tech, cargo space, trim walk, and pricing were cross-checked against current automotive coverage and Infiniti’s broader recent product planning.