First Look: 2026 INFINITI QX60 Sport Lands in the Middle East

The Middle East loves a big, plush SUV, and INFINITI clearly knows its audience. After launching the all-new QX80 here last year, the brand is back with the 2026 QX60 – a three-row family SUV that now looks sharper, packs more tech and, for the first time, comes in a Sport flavour.

Alongside it, INFINITI is pushing a different idea of “luxury” through INFINITI Beyond, a members-only programme that treats QX80 ownership more like a lifestyle membership than a one-off sale.

INFINITI Beyond: luxury as an ongoing membership

INFINITI Beyond is the backdrop to this QX60 reveal – a reminder that the brand wants to sell a lifestyle, not just a VIN number. The programme is currently for owners of the all-new QX80 in our region and sits across the Middle East and UAE dealer network. 

• Members-only community linked to ownership of the all-new QX80
• Curated lifestyle events and cultural experiences across the region
• Wellness-driven perks and access passes through the membership app
• Extra ownership support such as connected services and concierge-style help

In practice, that means QX80 buyers get invited to things like fragrance-making workshops, fine-dining nights and other “you-had-to-be-there” events, plus access to spas, cultural venues and premium services via the INFINITI Beyond app. 

It’s a very Middle East approach: people here spend serious money on full-size SUVs, so INFINITI is trying to keep the relationship going long after the showroom handover – something we’re also seeing from rivals like Lincoln with its ultra-personalised Navigator ownership play. If that side of the segment interests you, it’s worth checking our own 2025 Lincoln Navigator breakdown for how other brands are leaning into “membership” thinking.

2026 INFINITI QX60: sharper design for Middle East streets

The 2026 QX60 you’ll see in Dubai or Riyadh looks noticeably closer to the new QX80. The front is dominated by a fresh interpretation of INFINITI’s double-arch grille, which the brand says is inspired by the patterns of a bamboo forest. 

• Updated front and rear bumpers with a wider, more planted stance
• New grille with vertical elements and an illuminated INFINITI emblem
• “Digital piano key” daytime running lights, and tweaked rear light signature 
• New Deep Emerald paint option – a rich green that’s very on-trend right now

The Deep Emerald colour, already popping up in INFINITI’s US and global imagery, is offered on the 2026 QX60 and is very welcome addition into the Gulf region.

Look at it side-on, and the glasshouse and shoulder line make the car appear lower and wider than before, even though this is still a proper seven-seater. The effect is “upmarket school run” rather than “anonymous mall car park SUV”.

Cabin tech: Google built-in and Klipsch headrest speakers

Inside, the brief is simple: fewer buttons, better sound and smarter connectivity. That starts with INFINITI’s InTouch system, which now offers Google built-in on the QX60 in our region. 

• Google built-in with Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play app support
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto still available for phone mirroring
• New Klipsch Reference Premiere 16-speaker audio system with headrest speakers
• Tri-zone climate control so front and rear passengers can set their own temperatures
• ProPILOT Assist driver aids, including adaptive cruise and lane-keeping features 

Google built-in means you can sign into your Google account directly on the car, use voice commands via Google Assistant and download supported apps, rather than relying only on your phone.

The Klipsch system – lifted from the bigger QX80 – is the other big talking point, with speakers built into the front headrests so the driver can take calls or enjoy music without blasting the whole cabin, useful when kids are asleep in the third row. 

Safety-wise, the QX60 continues to lean on INFINITI’s ProPILOT Assist suite, which bundles things like Intelligent Cruise Control and lane-keeping tech to make long E11 stints less tiring. It’s not full self-driving, but it takes the edge off the boring bits. 

Space, comfort and trims: built for family life in the Gulf

The QX60 remains a seven-seater SUV with layout choices designed for real-world school runs and weekend trips. You still get easy one-touch access to the third row, and the cabin can be configured with regular bench seating or more premium captain’s chairs in upper trims. 

• Seven-seat layout with one-touch third-row access
• Available captain’s chairs in higher trims
• Big boot with usable space even with all three rows up
• Range of trims in the UAE: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, Sport and Autograph
• Indicative UAE pricing from around AED 255,000 up to AED 300,000, with Sport at about AED 290,000 

In the UAE, the line-up runs from the more straightforward Pure and Luxe trims to Sensory, Sport and the fully loaded Autograph. At the top, you’re looking at features like semi-aniline leather, two-tone paint and motion-activated tailgates – the sort of thing that makes life less annoying when you’re juggling shopping bags in a hot car park. 

The key point is that INFINITI is positioning the QX60 as the “ready for life” SUV – big enough for family duties, plush enough for hotel drop-offs, without going full yacht-on-wheels like the QX80.

QX60 Sport: the first sport grade, with extra attitude

The headline for enthusiasts is the first-ever QX60 Sport grade, which finally gives the car a bit of visual edge to match its tech upgrades. This is the one you’ll notice in your mirrors. 

• Unique Sport grille and more aggressive front bumper design
• Gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels in a five-spoke pattern
• Dark exterior accents and black mirror caps
• Graphite-themed interior with suede-style headliner in some specs

Mechanically, the Sport grade doesn’t rip up the QX60 formula – it still uses the same powertrain and basic chassis hardware as the rest of the range, which in global markets is a 2.0-litre VC-Turbo engine paired to a 9-speed automatic.

What changes is the vibe: darker trim, more assertive bodywork and wheels that don’t disappear visually under the arches. It’s aimed at buyers who want something a bit more “I actually like driving” without the compromises of a full performance SUV.

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