A coupe always catches my eye and is refreshing to spot among the more practical autos that clog the roads these days. It's the well-proportioned wheel base and the balance of only one door per side along with muscular lines that combine to give the two-door car a fast and fun-to-drive character.
The 2014 Infiniti Q60 embodies these attributes and with all-wheel drive, the Q60 provides an interesting option for the New England driver uninterested in practicality and not willing to compromise on appearance, luxury or performance. The low-to-the-ground Q60 may not be not be the best choice for an unplowed route during a nor'easter, but the Q60's snow-driving mode gives a driver the ability to confidently travel on snow-covered roads.
In addition to all-wheel-drive, our $52,055 tester included a sport package comprised of a sport-tuned suspension and steering. The Q60's suspension was smoother and more forgiving than its cousin, the Nissan 370Z. Handling was swift and athletic on windy secondary roads. However, the Q60's steering was excessively heavy.
Our tester's 330-hp 3.7-liter V-6 engine hustled the coupe off the line and provided a smooth flow of power as it shifted through a seven-speed automatic transmission. Magnesium paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel were also part of the sport package. Rear wheel drive is available on both the $42,000 base model and the more powerful, top shelf, Q60 IPL (Infiniti Performance Line), which is also available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy for our AWD tester was 18 city, 25 highway and does improve slightly with the rear-wheel drive models.
Blue ambient lighting set the mood for the Q60's dark cockpit. High gloss maple accents around the center console, dash and doors, along with Infiniti's signature analog clock provided an upscale feel.
A 7-inch infotainment screen was well proportioned within the recess of the dashboard and was easy to use. A Bose sound system with a speed sensitive volume control virtually eliminated any road noise when I was cranking the tunes.
Leather front seats were large and comfortable with ample adjustability. Cramped rear seats had my four-year-old complaining about the lack of space. Ditto for the trunk, you must follow a diagram under the lid in order to cram two golf bags inside.
Our tester also included a $1,250 technology package highlighted by intelligent cruise control with brake assist and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The laser-based intelligent cruise control manages the Q60's speed and maintains a safe distance from the car in front. The brake assist also uses the laser to help the vehicle brake faster if an emergency arises.
While not the most practical with regard to traveling with more than one passenger, a coupe in my book is what a car should be and once you start adding doors, it's a compromise. Similar coupes to consider are the Audi A5, the BMW 428i or Mercedes Benz C-Class. The Infiniti Q60 is also available as a convertible.
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