Quick take
- All three trims — LUXE ($53,990), SPORT ($55,690), and AUTOGRAPH ($63,285) — share the same 2.0L VC-Turbo engine making 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic and standard AWD.
- A $1,575 destination charge applies across the lineup, and INFINITI rates the QX65 at 20 MPG city / 26 MPG highway / 22 MPG combined on premium gasoline.
- Trim differences are concentrated in wheels (20" on LUXE/SPORT, 21" on AUTOGRAPH), seating materials (TailorFit® through to semi-aniline leather with massage on AUTOGRAPH), and audio (11 to 20 speakers).
- AUTOGRAPH is the only trim with standard ProPILOT Assist hands-on and a Smart Rear View Mirror; a Technology Package adds ProPILOT Assist 2.1 and Automatic Speed Limit Assist as an option on that trim.
One engine, three trims — the differences are elsewhere
Every 2027 QX65 trim — LUXE, SPORT, and AUTOGRAPH — runs the same 2.0L VC-Turbo engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, making 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque, with all-wheel drive standard across the board. That's a notably flat approach to a three-trim lineup: INFINITI isn't gating power behind the top trim, which means the SPORT-vs-LUXE-vs-AUTOGRAPH decision comes down entirely to equipment, materials, and driver-assistance tech rather than what's under the hood.
LUXE, SPORT, AUTOGRAPH: where the money actually goes
The LUXE ($53,990) opens the lineup with 20" alloy wheels, TailorFit®-appointed seating with heated front-row seats, a Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system, and a power sliding/tilt panoramic sunroof. The SPORT ($55,690) keeps the 20" wheels but adds an illuminated front grille emblem with INFINITI Light Path, climate-controlled front seats, and steps the audio system up to 16-speaker Klipsch. The AUTOGRAPH ($63,285) is the clear top trim: 21" wheels, semi-aniline leather with perforation and quilting, massaging and climate-controlled front seats, heated second-row seats, a 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system, and a Smart Rear View Mirror in place of the standard rearview mirror.
Cabin materials and audio scale hard by trim
Interior materials move in real steps across the lineup — TailorFit®-appointed seating on LUXE, TailorFit® with climate control on SPORT, and semi-aniline leather with perforation, quilting, massage, and heated second-row seats on AUTOGRAPH. Audio scales just as sharply: no branded audio system on LUXE (11 speakers), Klipsch on SPORT (16 speakers), and Klipsch Reference Premiere on AUTOGRAPH (20 speakers) — one of the more dramatic speaker-count jumps INFINITI publishes across its own trim spread.
Driver assistance: AUTOGRAPH gets the hands-on system standard
All three trims include Predictive Forward Collision Warning with mitigation, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Automatic Braking with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Intervention, and Lane Departure Prevention as standard. Where they diverge is ProPILOT Assist: LUXE and SPORT get the hands-on version standard, while AUTOGRAPH standardizes it and adds an optional Technology Package that upgrades to ProPILOT Assist 2.1 with Automatic Speed Limit Assist and Active Monitoring for Driver Attention Alert — the only path to that more advanced system in the current lineup.
What a manufacturer's own site cannot tell you
Everything above is INFINITI describing its own crossover, and the honest caveat is direct: no outlet has published an independently verified test of the QX65's ride, handling, or real-world fuel economy, and nobody here has driven this specific car. INFINITI's own combined estimate of 22 MPG on premium gasoline is the manufacturer's figure, not an independently verified one, and how the AUTOGRAPH's massaging seats or ProPILOT Assist 2.1 perform day-to-day isn't something a spec sheet can settle.
| Specification | INFINITI's figure |
|---|---|
| Model | INFINITI QX65 (LUXE / SPORT / AUTOGRAPH) |
| Engine | 2.0L VC-Turbo |
| Horsepower / torque | 268 hp / 286 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD (standard, all trims) |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined) | 20 / 26 / 22 MPG |
| Recommended fuel | Premium gasoline |
| LUXE starting price | $53,990 MSRP |
| SPORT starting price | $55,690 MSRP |
| AUTOGRAPH starting price | $63,285 MSRP |
| Destination charge | $1,575 |
Common questions
Does horsepower change between QX65 trims?
No — all three trims (LUXE, SPORT, AUTOGRAPH) share the same 2.0L VC-Turbo engine making 268 hp and 286 lb-ft, per INFINITI's published specs.
Is all-wheel drive standard?
Yes — AWD is standard across all three QX65 trims; there is no front-wheel-drive variant in INFINITI's published trim lineup.
What's the real difference between SPORT and AUTOGRAPH?
Wheel size (20" vs 21"), seating material (TailorFit® vs semi-aniline leather with massage), audio (16-speaker Klipsch vs 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere), and driver-assistance tech (AUTOGRAPH gets a standard Smart Rear View Mirror and access to the Technology Package's ProPILOT Assist 2.1).
What does the destination charge add to the price?
INFINITI lists a $1,575 destination charge on top of each trim's starting MSRP across the lineup.
Has DopamineKart driven this car?
No. Everything in this article reflects INFINITI's own published product materials, not a first-hand drive.
On paper, INFINITI's case for the 2027 QX65 is unusually straightforward: one engine, one drivetrain, three trims that scale by materials and tech rather than power. That makes the trim decision simpler than most three-trim lineups — the real question is how much AUTOGRAPH's semi-aniline leather, 20-speaker Klipsch system, and standard ProPILOT Assist are worth over LUXE's $53,990 starting point, not which one is "the fast one."
We'll revisit this once independent testing exists.
Sources. InfinitiUSA.com — QX65, InfinitiUSA.com — QX65 Specs & Trims. Technical figures and pricing reflect INFINITI's own published data as of September 2026 and are subject to change. Photography is INFINITI press material, used for editorial reporting and credited per image. This article contains no affiliate links and no buy buttons — DopamineKart does not monetise vehicle coverage. DopamineKart has not conducted a hands-on test drive of this vehicle; this article is a research-based breakdown, not a road test.
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