New Infiniti QX80: first images

This week, Infiniti's flagship SUV was spotted for the first time during testing. Using the available photos, we made our own idea of ​​how the novelty will look.

A full-size Japanese SUV was first introduced in 2004. It was built on the platform of the first generation Nissan Armada and bore the QX56 index. The second generation of the SUV, which premiered in March 2010 at the New York International Auto Show, received the same name. In 2014, Infiniti decided to change the naming system of its models, as a result of which the flagship SUV received the name QX80, as well as the first restyling. The second update took place in 2017 and brought a noticeable change in appearance, including an almost completely new front and rear bodywork. Almost in the same form, the model is still being produced and is one of the centenarians of the modern automotive industry — this year it turns 13 years old. The time has long come for a generational change, and a few days ago, photos of the prototypes of the new SUV were published on the Web.Render of the new QX80

The novelty will retain the proportions of the current QX80; at first glance, the camouflaged SUV even seems to be only a deeply redesigned current model. At the front, a larger grille, combined with high horizontal headlights, attracts attention. Judging by the spy photos, Infiniti decided to follow modern fashion and make the front optics “two-story” — LED running lights will be placed in the upper part, and the main headlight units will be built into the bumper. The front fenders will have differently designed air ducts with diagonal crossbars, and I will make the door handles retractable. One of the most noticeable differences of the new SUV is the design of the side glazing with hidden rear pillars, a similar solution was previously used on the new QX60 crossover. The window sill line will be slightly curved in the rear of the body, and the lower border of the rear window, on the contrary, will be straight. Also, the novelty will be easy to distinguish from its predecessor due to the lights, made in the style of the same QX60, and the niche of the license plate that has moved to the bumper.

/>Render of the new QX80

The current QX80 is built on a common platform with the Nissan Patrol SUV (Y62). It is offered with a single power unit — a 5.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 405 hp. (560 Nm) paired with a 7-speed «automatic». The SUV can be either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with a reduction gear in the transfer case. There is practically no information about the technical features of the new model yet, only the appearance of a new turbocharged V6 engine is expected.

The current Infiniti QX80 1/3 The current Infiniti QX80 2/3 The current Infiniti QX80 3/3

The premiere of the novelty may take place during this year.

Recall that last fall, Infiniti officially left the Russian market. And before that, we managed to test drive the QX55 coupe crossover and compare it with the Cadillac XT5.