INFINITIQX80 2024 - Present

　　Infiniti unveiled in 2024 a brand new generation of its flagship SUV model, the QX80, trying to get more customers from the other premium brands.

　　The Japanese premium automaker introduced the first generation of the QX80 in 2004, but it was called the QX56 due to the engine size. In 2010, Infiniti introduced the second sequel of this moniker, and in 2013, the automaker changed the naming strategy for its entire lineup, so the big SUV became the QX80. The luxurious vehicle was based on the same platform as the Nissan Patrol, including the powerplant and the transmission. However, some vehicle features were exclusive to the Infiniti brand and unattainable to Nissan Patrol buyers. Furthermore, the styling of the QX80 was made to impress not just with the size but also with the small details that made the massive SUV stand apart from the crowd.

　　At the front, the automaker introduced a new design language for the grille, named “Bamboo forest.” It included oblique slats converging towards the center of the vehicle. Flanking it at the upper side, the automaker installed the LED daytime running lights that lit up in a sequence, like it was charging. Lower, on the side scoops, the automaker added the main headlights. Below a chromed horizontal slat, Infiniti installed the radar for the advanced safety systems. There was also a camera that could record the traffic ahead and be downloaded later for review or analysis.

　　From its profile, the QX80 boasted a tall appearance, with retractable door handles that could open at the owner’s approach, with the key inside their pockets. A set of side steps eased access to the vehicle. There was a choice of seven colors to choose from, and customers could get the SUV with 21- or 22-inch alloy wheels. Infiniti also offered the vehicle two-tone paint, with black roof and pillars, contrasting the lower part of the bodywork. At the back, the automaker installed a broad light element that crossed the vehicle from left to right over the tailgate. There were no visible tailpipes or even fake exhausts, these being concealed under the rear bumper.

　　Inside, the three-row SUV boasted a high level of luxury. Even the base model featured high-grade materials and a 14-speaker sound system, while a 24-speaker one was on the options list. In front of the driver, Infiniti installed a two-screen system covered by the same piece of glass. Both 14.3-inch displays were neatly integrated into the tall dashboard. A third touchscreen was integrated into the center stack to control the HVAC system. On the middle row, the automaker offered customers the option of two captain seats or a bench seat, while the rearmost row was designed to accommodate three adult-sized occupants. Nissan also provided the option of a panoramic glass roof and a camera that could record or send videos from the vehicle’s interior.

　　While the 2004 QX56 was available with a naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V8 engine, the 2024 QX80 came with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 powerplant. It was part of the renowned family of the VR35DDTT family and was paired with a nine-speed automatic gearbox that sent power to the rear axle in all corners, depending on the grade and options.

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