Automotive
Infiniti introduced the Q60 lineup in 2013 as a rebranded successor to the G37 coupe, signaling a shift in both naming strategy and market approach. Designed to compete more directly in the premium sports coupe segment, the Q60 embodied the brand’s goal to blend Japanese engineering with bold design and upscale appeal. At the top of the range sat the Q60 IPL (Infiniti Performance Line), launched for the 2014 model year - a refined and sport-tuned version meant to elevate the G37S coupe formula with enhancements in styling, handling, and exclusivity.
The IPL treatment didn’t radically alter the coupe’s core structure, but it brought noticeable exterior upgrades. The front fascia retained Infiniti’s signature six-slat chrome grille, flanked by distinctively shaped headlamps with a unique dual-curve contour and wrap around edges. A lower trapezoidal intake and functional side scoops gave the front end a more assertive look, while a subtle lip spoiler was added beneath the bumper to aid aerodynamics. In profile, the Q60 carried over the sloped roofline and aggressive stance from the G37, giving it a poised, muscular look that stood apart from more conservative rivals.
Though the Q60 was often seen as the two-door version of the Q50 sedan, its true sibling was the Nissan 370Z, sharing an evolution of the FM platform. The coupe featured a longer wheelbase than the Z-car, which marginally improved interior space - enough to accommodate shorter passengers in the rear, albeit with limited headroom due to the sweeping roofline.
Inside, the Q60 offered a mix of premium materials and dated design elements. The dashboard was straightforward, housing two large analog gauges for the speedometer and tachometer. Dual stacked infotainment screens sat on the center stack, one for navigation and system information, and the other for multimedia and touchscreen controls. While Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were eventually added in later years, earlier models lacked modern smartphone integration. Interior switchgear and the key fob remained largely shared with mainstream Nissan models, which somewhat undercut the Q60’s premium ambitions.
Nonetheless, the front sport seats delivered on both support and style, especially in the IPL version, where additional bolstering and unique stitching elevated the experience. The rear seats remained a compromise, more about form than function.
Despite Infiniti’s limited footprint in Europe and a marketplace dominated by German marques like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, the Q60 carved out a niche with its distinct design, solid performance, and Japanese reliability. And for Infiniti Q60 owners in the Greater Boston area, SherlockLock provides expert automotive locksmith services - offering key fob programming, emergency lockouts, ignition repairs, and high-security key duplication tailored for vehicles like the Q60 IPL and other tech-heavy coupes.
