Compare the2026 Toyota HighlanderVS 2026 Infiniti QX60

The Highlander has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The QX60 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the Highlander. But it costs extra on the QX60.

When descending a steep, off-road slope, the Highlander’s standard Downhill Assist Control allows you to creep down safely. The QX60 doesn’t offer Downhill Assist Control.

The Toyota Highlander’s rear backup camera has a standard washer for maintaining a clear view under various conditions. In contrast, the Infiniti QX60 does not offer a rear camera washer, meaning its effectiveness relies on manual cleaning by the user when necessary.

Both the Highlander and QX60 have Rear Cross Traffic Alert, but the Highlander Limited/Platinum has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The QX60’s Rear Cross Traffic Alert doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Highlander and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Highlander is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Highlander	QX60
	Driver
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Stress	347 lbs.	348 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28.4%	45.1%
Neck Stress	179 lbs.	216 lbs.
Neck Compression	90 lbs.	93 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Highlander is safer than the Infiniti QX60:

	Highlander	QX60
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	55	84
Chest Movement	.3 inches	.9 inches
Abdominal Force	79 lbs.	138 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	152 lbs.	461 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

There are over 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Highlander’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. With 42 fewer problems per 100 vehicles, JD Power ranks Toyota higher than Infiniti.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 46 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 13th.

The Highlander’s 2.4 turbo 4-cylinder produces 24 lbs.-ft. more torque (310 vs. 286) than the QX60’s 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Highlander uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX60 requires premium, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Highlander has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the QX60. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Toyota Highlander higher (6 out of 10) than the Infiniti QX60 (5). This means the Highlander produces up to 6.9 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the QX60 every 15,000 miles.

For better maneuverability, the Highlander’s turning circle is 1.3 feet tighter than the QX60’s (37.4 feet vs. 38.7 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Highlander has a 1.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (8 vs. 6.8 inches), allowing the Highlander to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Highlander is 3.2 inches shorter than the QX60, making the Highlander easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The Highlander offers optional seating for 8 passengers; the QX60 can only carry up to 7.

The Highlander has 1.9 inches more rear headroom, 1 inch more rear legroom, .3 inches more rear hip room, .4 inches more third row headroom and .4 inches more third row hip room than the QX60.

The Highlander’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

	Highlander	QX60
Behind Third Seat	16 cubic feet	14.5 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	48.4 cubic feet	41.6 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	84.3 cubic feet	75.4 cubic feet

A Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is standard on the Highlander, using the Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. A trailer sway program costs extra on the QX60.

If the windows are left open on the Highlander the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the QX60 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Toyota Highlander has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the rear view mirror. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Homelink® is only available on the QX60 Luxe/Sport/Autograph.

According to iSeeCars.com the 2025 Toyota Highlander retains 58.21% of its original value after 5 years, significantly more than the 38.83% resale value of the 2025 Infiniti QX60 after five years, which can save the Toyota’s owner up to $14065.87029 in depreciation.

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Toyota Highlander and the Infiniti QX60, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Toyota Highlander outsold the Infiniti QX60 by over three to one during 2024.