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    Talking Cars 334: Driving the 2022 Infiniti QX60

    We also share some buying advice for someone who wants to drive a convertible year-round

    Main theme: This week we give our first impressions of the 2022 Infiniti QX60. We discuss how the completely redesigned three-row luxury SUV has evolved over the years, and talk about how the switch to a nine-speed automatic from a continuously variable transmission has done wonders for its drivability. At the same time, some elements of the redesign have made the controls less user-friendly.

    Audience Question
    • I’m looking for something smaller and more fun to drive than my Chevrolet Malibu. I love the idea of having a convertible in the summer. Can you explain how a car like that might work in the winter, where we get a lot of snow?

    Talking Cars 334
    "Talking Cars" panelists Ryan Pszczolkowski, Mike Monticello, and Jen Stockburger.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

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    Mike Monticello

    Mike Monticello is the manager of road tests and reviews for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2016. Mike has been evaluating and writing about cars for nearly 25 years, having previously worked at Road & Track magazine and Edmunds.com. On the weekends, he usually switches from four wheels to two, riding one of his mountain bikes or motorcycles. Follow him on Twitter @MikeMonticello.