What replaced the INFINITI JX35?
Infiniti replaced the JX35 with the QX60 for the 2013 model year, as part of the brand’s shift to the QX nomenclature for its SUVs and crossovers.
Direct replacement and what it changed
To understand the transition, it helps to know how the JX35 evolved into a new designation while keeping its core role as a three-row family crossover. The following points summarize what the replacement involved.
- The direct successor is the Infiniti QX60, introduced for the 2013 model year to fill the same seven-passenger crossover niche as the JX/JX35.
- The move to the QX60 coincided with Infiniti’s broader rebranding of its SUV lineup, adopting the QX prefix across its crossovers and SUVs.
- The QX60 carried forward the family-mavrouting goals—three-row seating, available all-wheel drive, and a V6 drivetrain—while incorporating updated styling and feature content.
In practical terms, buyers looking for a JX35’s size and seating would find the QX60 as its contemporary replacement, with a refreshed design language and new technology offerings.
Naming strategy and market context
Beyond a single model, the replacement of the JX35 reflects Infiniti’s broader branding strategy during the early 2010s. The company shifted toward QX naming to standardize how it labeled its SUVs and crossovers, aiming to create a clearer, more premium family identity for its three-row vehicles.
- The JX/JX35 nameplate was retired after the 2012 model year, with the QX60 taking its place starting with the 2013 model year.
- The new QX60 aligned with the rest of Infiniti’s lineup, which used QX-names for all crossovers and larger SUVs (e.g., QX50, QX70, QX80).
- Tech and feature updates accompanied the transition, giving the QX60 a more modern interior, improved safety tech, and enhanced convenience options compared with the JX35.
This naming shift effectively ended the JX/JX35 lineage and positioned Infiniti’s three-row crossover offerings under a unified QX umbrella for consumers and dealers alike.
Legacy and current status
Today, the QX60 remains Infiniti’s flagship seven-passenger crossover in its current generation, continuing the lineage that began with the replacement of the JX35. The original JX/JX35 designation is no longer in production, having been superseded by the QX60 several years ago.
Related context: Infiniti naming changes
- QX50 replaced the EX model; the brand consolidated its compact-to-mid-size crossover lineup under the QX badge.
- QX70 replaced the FX, signaling a broader shift from alphanumeric prefixes to the QX family for SUVs.
- QX80 has continued as Infiniti’s full-size SUV under the updated naming scheme.
These related changes illustrate how Infiniti reorganized its lineup during that period to present a more cohesive, premium SUV portfolio.
Summary
The INFINITI JX35 was replaced by the Infiniti QX60 for the 2013 model year, marking both a direct model successor and a broader naming overhaul. The shift to the QX branding aligned Infiniti’s three-row crossover lineup under a single, consistent identity, with the QX60 continuing to serve families with seating for seven and modern features in the years that followed.
