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Car and Driver
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
Infiniti Debuts Coupe-Like QX65 Monograph Concept at The Quail
The future QX65 SUV is previewed by the QX65 Monograph concept vehicle that Infiniti revealed at the 2025 edition of The Quail. Fans of the original Infiniti FX SUV will immediately notice a close resemblance in profile, as the QX65 features a long hood and fastback rear end. While the company says this is merely a design concept, we expect to see the production model roll out with styling that closely adheres to this prototype. Infiniti has officially unveiled the QX65, adding a two-row mid-size crossover to its lineup, an offering that has been missing since the discontinuation of the QX70 after the 2017 model year. The new boldly styled SUV draws its inspiration from the FX, which debuted for the 2003 model year and later changed its name to QX70 after a redesign. View Photos INFINITI A long hood, a steeply raked windshield, and a coupe-like roofline were hallmarks of the FX/QX70's design, and at the time Infiniti used the term "Bionic Cheetah" to describe the SUV's stance. The QX65 gives off similar apex-predator vibes, with muscular haunches and an aggressive front-end design featuring the brand's distinctive wavy grille. While technically a concept, we suspect the Monograph is a close prototype of what will become the production QX65, as Infiniti has a history of showing nearly-production show cars on stage at The Quail. In 2023, the larger QX80 SUV was previewed by the QX80 Monograph and later sailed through to production with only small tweaks to its design. View Photos INFINITI Nothing has been revealed of the interior, nor has Infiniti said what will power the QX65, but we suspect it is based on the same platform as the three-row QX60. That would mean a turbocharged four-cylinder is the likely powertrain, but like the brand's other SUVs, all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic will probably be standard. The Monograph rides on cool-looking 22-inch wheels that feature twisted spokes that give them a unique three-dimensional appearance. Other design highlights include a bronze-colored metallic trim strip that runs up and over the greenhouse and a full-width LED light bar for the taillamps that features vertical elements inspired by the tailfins of a jet airplane. View Photos INFINITI The concept is painted in a special color-shifting hue called Twilight. As the sun reflects off the surface from different angles, the color can take on a red, purple, or gold appearance. A gloss-black painted roof is divided from the body by the aforementioned bronze-colored strip. With the recent announcement that the compact QX50 and QX55 SUVs will no longer be produced, the QX65 will take up the position as Infiniti's smallest offering when it goes on sale, probably as a 2027 model. The QX65 is likely to be roomier and more premium inside than those models, but we also suspect it will cost more to start. We'll find out more about the production QX65 in the coming months and expect to see the real deal in early 2026. At that time, details about the SUV's interior, pricing, and features will likely be available. Drew Dorian Managing Editor, Buyer's Guide Drew Dorian is a lifelong car enthusiast who has also held a wide variety of consumer-focused positions throughout his career, ranging from financial counselor to auto salesperson. He has dreamed of becoming a Car and Driver editor since he was 11 years old—a dream that was realized when he joined the staff in April 2016. He's a born-and-raised Michigander and learned to drive on a 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. His automotive interests run the gamut from convertibles and camper vans to sports cars and luxury SUVs.
Auto Blog
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Infiniti QX65 Monograph Previews A New Mid-Size Luxury Crossover Coming Soon
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The FX Has Been Reborn (Again) From 2002 until 2013, Infiniti sold the FX crossover in place of the QX4 as its mid-size luxury SUV, and until 2017, effectively the same recipe continued under the QX70 name. Now, Infiniti is ready to bring back a coupe crossover for this segment, revealing the QX65 Monograph at Monterey Car Week. The Monograph suffix indicates that this is a concept, but also that it will almost certainly go into production, and based on these images, it'll look good from every angle. Good enough to lure Genesis GV80 and Lexus RX buyers out of their current rides? We've been waiting since a QX65 was first teased ahead of the Tokyo Auto Show in 2023, and with a design finally decided on, we'll get to sample the real thing soon enough. Artistry In Motion Design Language On paper, describing the design conveys a somewhat generic approach. At the front, there's an LED light bar connecting daytime running light clusters, with the actual headlights housed in separate units between the DRLs and lower side intakes. There's a massive front grille with an illuminated brand logo, black wheel arch moldings, and a coupe-like roofline, and at the back, a spoiler integrated with the tailgate, a large brand-identifying wordmark, and a full-width taillight setup that spans the width of the vehicle, with a large diffuser blending into the aforementioned arches and dark rocker panels. Source: Infiniti Most players employ all of these elements in the luxury mid-size SUV space, but we must admit that the lighting graphics, 22-inch turbine-like wheels, bronze accent lines around the glasshouse and grille, and the relationship between various shapes each give the car a little bit of individuality, especially in combination with the new color-shifting, reddish-purple satin Twilight paint (based on the Akane paint from the QX80 Monograph). Still Lots To Learn Sadly, Infiniti has not shared any imagery of the cabin, nor has it revealed what sort of powertrain we might expect beneath a production version of the QX65 Monograph. The lack of large openings in the front end, as well as the exclusion of any tailpipes, might indicate an all-electric powertrain, but traditionally, an Infiniti model that ends with a 5 is usually just a coupe-like take on the same nameplate with a zero on the end of its badge. In this case, the QX60 informs our speculation, and this is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and 286 lb-ft of torque, with a nine-speed automatic transmission powering either the front axle or all four wheels. Spy shots of QX65 prototypes have shown a rev counter in the digital display, so although not obvious from this concept, it looks like the production crossover will have gas power. A hybrid seems logical, potentially based on a Nissan platform, but we'll have to be a little more patient. With this concept as close to a production design as can be, Infiniti will likely make information available by the end of the year, with a full launch sometime in 2026, if not sooner; the Infiniti QX80 Monograph was unveiled in August 2023 and was followed by the reveal of a production model in March 2024. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Car and an American family
What happens when your dream car becomes the most polarising vehicle in the country? I fell in love with the Cybertruck when Tesla founder Elon Musk unveiled the design. The engineering impressed me, and it fit my needs perfectly. As a triathlon enthusiast, I needed a pickup truck to haul my gear after training. The supervised full self-driving mode was ideal for my tired body and mind after long workdays or tough sessions. Then the political climate shifted. Musk went from hero to villain for half the country. News reports of damaged Tesla cars were disconcerting, but the bigger issue was my family's reaction. My son thought it looked like a trash can on wheels. My wife swore she would never be seen in it. Friends called, imploring me to buy anything but 'that monstrosity'. Who am I politically? I'm a first-generation immigrant who is socially liberal and fiscally conservative — both parties can appeal to me. My family spans the political spectrum, and I am proud of our differences. I admire Musk's technological prowess, even if I don't entirely agree with his political approach. My automotive journey has spanned the spectrum. Growing up on an isolated tobacco farm in India, our first automobile was a motorbike. Dad had me sitting on the fuel tank, while mother carried my brother. As we grew, we used crowded buses to reach the nearest village, then walked home for two kilometres. We hitchhiked on trucks, tractors, and bullock carts. My cousin reminded me that once I went to boarding school, I refused to ride the bullock cart as it wasn't cool, preferring to walk. Our first car was a worn-down Ambassador — life-transforming for us. I was never fascinated with luxury brands; cars served one purpose: transportation. In America, an uncle gave me an old Mazda during residency training. Then I bought my first car: a Nissan Altima that lasted eight years through Buffalo and Chicago winters. When my junior physicians ribbed me about my old car, I impulsively bought an Infiniti FX SUV. After test-driving it in the hospital parking garage with a colleague, tires squealing, he delivered one of his one-liners: 'Money does buy happiness.' When Musk announced his electric revolution, the world and I laughed. When a colleague first took me for a Tesla drive, I grasped the massive technological leap. Still, I waited for an electric SUV. I tried liking other electric trucks to appease my circle, but Every sighting of the Cybertruck made my heart skip a beat. Taking my sceptical daughter for a test drive, we both fell head over heels for it. The car drove us to dinner — I never touched the wheel. The full self-driving (FSD) data is fascinating. Average Americans drive 700,000 lifetime miles. Tesla FSD has logged 3.6 billion miles. Imagine an experienced driver who never drinks, never tires, never gets nagged by the spouse. My FSD experience has been exceptional, even in weather when I couldn't see lanes. It follows rules, navigates roundabouts brilliantly, and parks better than I do. Human reaction time averages 250 milliseconds; FSD is 2.5 times faster. Musk's plan for unsupervised self-driving in Austin could eliminate drunk driving and help elderly and disabled people get around. After a family trip to Orlando — the car driving both ways —, my wife grudgingly acknowledged the technological marvel. We are now the quintessential American family: Democrats, Republicans, Independents, an apolitical dog, and a Cybertruck. dinarab@
