Infiniti QX65

Importing a used Infiniti QX65 from the USA

The Infiniti QX65 is the brand's coupe-styled crossover, a sleeker-roofed companion to the mainstream QX60 aimed at buyers who want the presence of a mid-size SUV with a more rakish silhouette. As a recent addition to Infiniti's line-up it is a genuinely fresh model, which means used examples are only beginning to reach the market. That has consequences for both availability and for how confidently anyone can quote fixed specifications, so this page is deliberately careful: where a detail is still being confirmed for the production car, we say so rather than invent numbers. USCar Trader sources the QX65 as an independent broker, checking each car individually and handling freight and clearance without a dealer margin.

Generations at a glance

The QX65 is new, positioned above the compact QX55 coupe crossover and alongside the three-row QX60 in Infiniti's SUV family. Infiniti's coupe-SUV strategy began with the QX55 (itself the successor to the earlier QX50-based coupe idea), and the QX65 extends that thinking into a larger footprint. Because it has only just entered production, there is no long generational history to trace; instead, buyers are looking at first-run cars, and the used pool will grow gradually as early lease and demonstrator vehicles cycle back.

Powertrain lineup

The QX65 shares its core engineering with Infiniti's current mid-size crossover platform, which in that family pairs a V6 petrol engine with a nine-speed automatic and available all-wheel drive. Infiniti has also invested heavily in its VC-Turbo variable-compression four-cylinder across the range. Rather than state an exact output for the QX65 before it is fully confirmed, the safe expectation is a modern petrol drivetrain with an automatic gearbox and the choice of front- or all-wheel drive, tuned for refined, long-distance cruising rather than outright sportiness. We confirm the exact engine, output and drivetrain from the VIN of any specific car we source.

Trims in the US market

As a coupe SUV, the QX65 uses a five-door body with a lowered, tapering roofline over a raised crossover stance. Infiniti typically layers its trims from a well-equipped base up to Luxe and Sensory-style flagships, adding larger wheels, quilted leather, upgraded audio, panoramic glass and the brand's suite of driver-assistance systems on higher grades. Exact US trim names and content should be confirmed per car, but the pattern of a premium, comfort-led cabin is consistent with the rest of the range.

The used market stateside

Realistic expectations matter here. Because the QX65 is so new, the US used market currently holds only a thin trickle of low-mileage, near-new examples, many of them former demonstrators or short-term leases. Prices and availability will settle as volume builds. For now, importing one is about securing a specific fresh car rather than choosing from a deep back-catalogue, and patience or a standing search often pays off.

Who should import one

The QX65 suits a buyer who wants a distinctive, comfort-focused coupe SUV with US-market equipment and Infiniti's particular blend of quiet luxury, and who values standing out from the German-brand crossovers that dominate European roads. It is a cruiser and a style statement more than a driver's car. If that matches your brief, a used QX65 import from the USA is a way to get one early, provided you accept the limited current supply.

Key specifications

Because the QX65 is a very recent model, the figures below are approximate and based on Infiniti's current mid-size crossover engineering. Exact specifications are confirmed from the VIN of each car.

How reliable is it?

With so few high-mileage QX65s in service, long-term reliability data specific to this model does not yet exist, and honest guidance means saying that plainly. What can be said is that the underlying Infiniti hardware is well understood: the brand's V6 petrol engines are known quantities, while the VC-Turbo variable-compression engine used elsewhere in the range is more complex and worth monitoring for oil condition and updates. On any near-new car the priorities are confirming that all software and recall campaigns are current, that the driver-assistance sensors work, and that the car has been serviced on schedule. Treat early-build examples with the usual care given to any first-model-year vehicle.

What US models do differently

A US QX65 runs US-federal lighting and no rear fog lamp, mph-primary instrumentation, and US-region infotainment, mapping and connected-service provisioning. Some Infiniti connected features are configured for the North American market and may behave differently or be limited in Europe. Radio bands and certain assistance calibrations also differ. None of this prevents import, but each point flows into the approval work below.

Seven steps to your import

Select the specific car and agree terms; verify the VIN, decode the build plant and pull the history; place funds in escrow; arrange US inland transport and ocean freight to a European port such as Bremerhaven; clear German customs with the correct code and origin evidence; present for TÜV inspection and individual approval under §21 StVZO; then register. USCar Trader coordinates every stage in one managed chain.

Customs, taxes and costs explained

Bottom line: what matters is the factory shown by the VIN – proven US origin unlocks 0% duty. The 19% import VAT always applies.

Origin drives the duty. The QX65's applicable customs rate depends on where the individual car was actually built, which we read from the VIN. If the car carries provable US origin and moves under direct transport, the 0% preferential EU import duty under Regulations (EU) 2026/1455 and 2026/1461 may apply in the current window — this is never automatic and never something we promise before the paperwork is confirmed. If US origin is not established, the standard third-country rate (10% for passenger cars) applies. Separately and in every case, the 19% German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) applies to the customs value. Our brokerage fee is transparent and we add no margin.

German TÜV and registration

Expect the usual conformity work: fitting a rear fog lamp, adjusting or replacing headlights for European beam patterns, confirming km/h instrumentation and a kilometre odometer, and documenting emissions and noise data. As a modern car the QX65 also needs its software and any connected features checked. Once the inspector is satisfied, the paperwork for registration is issued.

The buyer checklist

Before committing to a used QX65: 1) VIN matches the title, plates and dashboard, and decodes the build plant; 2) clean Carfax or AutoCheck history with no salvage, rebuilt or flood title; 3) all software updates and recall campaigns completed; 4) driver-assistance sensors and cameras function correctly; 5) service history present despite low mileage; 6) no accident repairs on a near-new car; 7) tyres and brakes as-new and unmarked.

Questions and answers

Is the Infiniti QX65 available used yet?

Only in small numbers. As a newly launched model, the US used market holds mainly low-mileage former demonstrators and short leases, and supply grows over time.

Why does this page avoid exact specs?

Because the QX65 is so new, we quote only what is reliably known and confirm exact engine, output and equipment from each car's VIN rather than publish unverified figures.

Does the QX65 qualify for 0% EU import duty?

Only if the specific car carries provable US origin and ships under direct transport. Otherwise the standard passenger-car rate applies. It is never guaranteed in advance.

Is the 19% import VAT always charged?

Yes. German import VAT of 19% always applies and is separate from any customs duty.

How does the QX65 differ from the QX60?

The QX65 is the coupe-roofed, style-led counterpart to the more practical, three-row QX60, sharing much of the same engineering.

Will Infiniti's connected features work in Europe?

Some are provisioned for North America and may be limited or behave differently in Europe. This should be checked per car.

Can USCar Trader run a standing search?

Yes. Given limited supply, we can watch the US market and notify you when a suitable QX65 appears.

Is it a sporty SUV?

It is tuned more for quiet, comfortable cruising than sharp handling, in keeping with Infiniti's character.

Discover more via Infiniti in the Carhub, compare it with the three-row Infiniti QX60, the compact coupe Infiniti QX55 and the Infiniti QX50, or browse current QX65 listings.