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The Advertiser
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Infiniti digs into back catalog to revive its fortunes
With the new QX65 Monograph "sportback SUV" concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability was limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to its swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should "stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months". The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX – later renamed QX70 – but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in the US in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, and the Nissan Patrol-based QX80. MORE: Everything Infiniti Content originally sourced from: With the new QX65 Monograph "sportback SUV" concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability was limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to its swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should "stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months". The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX – later renamed QX70 – but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in the US in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, and the Nissan Patrol-based QX80. MORE: Everything Infiniti Content originally sourced from: With the new QX65 Monograph "sportback SUV" concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability was limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to its swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should "stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months". The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX – later renamed QX70 – but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in the US in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, and the Nissan Patrol-based QX80. MORE: Everything Infiniti Content originally sourced from: With the new QX65 Monograph "sportback SUV" concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability was limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to its swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should "stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months". The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX – later renamed QX70 – but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in the US in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, and the Nissan Patrol-based QX80. MORE: Everything Infiniti Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
a day ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Infiniti digs into back catalog to revive its fortunes
With the new QX65 Monograph 'sportback SUV' concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability to limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should 'stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months'. The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX — later renamed QX70 — but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, the Nissan Patrol -based QX80.
Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Infiniti digs into back catalog to revive its fortunes
With the new QX65 Monograph 'sportback SUV' concept Infiniti, Nissan's luxury brand, has revived its most distinctive design in a bid to reverse declining sales, and give it a little bit of distinction from the parent brand. The roof line, window graphics, and rear end of the QX65 are a clear homage to the FX (bottom), the car that arguably invented the coupe SUV genre. Launched in 2002, the FX rode on the same rear-wheel drive platform as the Nissan Skyline and 370Z. With its long bonnet, lower-than-normal roof height, and swoopy rear, the FX sacrificed interior space for style. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new GWM Haval. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Unlike other crossover SUVs of the time, the FX emphasised on-road performance, and wasn't worried that its off-road ability to limited to unpaved roads. While the V6 models generated most of the sales volume, the available V8 ensured the FX was able to live up to swagger. While the FX was a model unto itself with no direct Infiniti or Nissan siblings, the QX65 is the coupe version of the QX60 SUV, which is basically a Nissan Pathfinder in a fancy suit. Not only does it miss out of the FX's lowered roof height and V8 engine, but there's no hiding the short dash-to-axle ratio inherent with cars using a front- and all-wheel drive platform with a transverse engine. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert In addition to the revised rear end that likely eliminates the third row of seats, the QX65 also boasts a larger, bolder grille, a new split headlight treatment, and plenty of gloss black trim. Like earlier Monograph concepts, the QX65 Monograph looks production ready, with the company stating we should 'stay tuned to see the extraordinary made real in the coming months'. The QX60 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a variable compression turbo making 200kW and 388Nm that's paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Infiniti sales peaked in the US when it sold 235,788 cars in 2012. Back then it had fairly deep lineup of models, including the EX, FX, JX and QX SUVs, as well as the G sedan, coupe and convertible, and M sedan. At this point, Infiniti was busy trying, belatedly, to take it to Lexus on the world stage. The brand was launched in Australia with a range that included the second-generation FX — later renamed QX70 — but sales both here and in Europe were meagre, and Infiniti retreated back to the US and China. Since then the trend has been down with the marque shifting just 58,069 vehicles in 2024. With production of the QX50 SUV and QX55 coupe SUV set to stop by the end of the year, the Infiniti range will be reduced to just three models: the QX60, QX65, the Nissan Patrol-based QX80. MORE: Everything Infiniti
Edmunds
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Edmunds
Infiniti QX65 Monograph Concept Previews a New Fastback Midsize Crossover
Infiniti routinely reveals concept vehicles that are really just lightly disguised renditions of upcoming production models, adding "Monograph" to the eventual product's name to signify its imminence. This time, that fancy word is appended to the QX65 badge, a new nameplate that marks the return of the fastback-SUV silhouette to the brand's midsize offering. The not-quite-a-concept will be revealed at the 2025 edition of The Quail, an annual event that's part of Monterey Car Week. All about design Just as the Infiniti QX55 is the sporty-looking fastback sibling to the compact QX50, the QX65 is a slinky coupe-like utility based on the QX60 crossover. Aside from the modified roofline, there are few exterior design details that stray from the QX60 template. The QX65 gets a very similar front-end treatment, with headlights that appear to be lifted from the refreshed-for-2026 QX60, as well as a version of the bamboo-esque grille design that is instead inspired by the look of the plant when it's being blown in the wind.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
'Bold Gestures' Define Future Infiniti As Brand Works to Find Clarity
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Infiniti brand is in the midst of a redo after setbacks involving delays bringing new product to market. Though new product has reached dealerships, with fresh takes on the Infiniti QX80 and QX60 SUVs sold nationwide, the automaker's sales are still down from 2024, nine percent calendar year-to-date from January to June. Newsweek asked two of the company's top officials, Alfonso Albiasa, senior vice president for global design at Nissan Motor Corporation, and Tiago Castro, vice president of Infiniti Americas, what comes next. The company's design evolution will continue. "Infiniti's design future is guided by Artistry in Motion, a philosophy we introduced with the QX80 Monograph—and continue to evolve with the QX65 Monograph," Albiasa told the publication. Monograph is the term the company uses to differentiate prototype models from their production product successors. The company debuted its QX65 Monograph and QX80 Track Spec and QX80 Terrain Spec concept SUVs during Monterey Car Week, at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Face of the Infiniti QX5 Monograph concept car. Face of the Infiniti QX5 Monograph concept car. Infiniti With the QX65, Infiniti is taking its sales chances on a body style concept that has proved to be a winner for German luxury automakers, albeit a decade after those styles began showing up in drawings and showrooms. "It's about creating emotional resonance through bold gestures and refined restraint. We're sculpting movement into still form—design that feels alive, even when parked," Albaisa said, noting that the QX65 Monograph captures this spirit through its fastback silhouette, simplified and flowing surfaces, an evolved double-arch grille, dual piano key lighting and an illuminated emblem. "Every element is intentional — drawn not just for beauty, but for emotion. That's the essence of Infiniti design moving forward," he continued. QX65 and other forthcoming Infiniti models will be part of the company's U.S.-led product strategy. "U.S. is the number one market for Infiniti with over 75 percent of our sales," Castro told Newsweek. "U.S.-led product strategy means we are identifying luxury demands in the U.S., and deploying the right product to attract clients to our brand, with the ability to scale confidently abroad." He added: "This is not just about geography—it's about clarity. When we align design, product planning, engineering and client experience around the demands of the U.S. market, we create vehicles that resonate deeply with clients here and abroad." Despite a lack of sales growth, Castro is firm that the new generation of the Infiniti brand is coming along the way it has been planned. "We're not slowing down. The all-new QX65 nameplate will continue this trajectory as we expand the product portfolio. Infiniti will launch one new product per year for the foreseeable future," he explained. "Even in concept form, we're testing bold ideas—from the QX80 Track Spec to the QX80 Terrain Spec—to explore new expressions of Infiniti luxury that feel both differentiated and market-relevant. These concepts allow Infiniti to understand what resonates most with the luxury market, and then use our new, fast-to-market approach to elevate the brand." How will Infiniti execute this in a newly complex retail environment where tariffs threaten to have a large impact on the premium and luxury auto market? By building in America. "QX65 is an all-new nameplate, which will be built in the U.S. and expands Infiniti's footprint in the largest and fastest-growing premium SUV segment," Castro said. Infiniti QX65 Monograph SUV concept. Infiniti QX65 Monograph SUV concept. Infiniti He continued: "This vehicle is a strategic step forward in elevating Infiniti's brand relevance and competitive position, delivering a unique luxury experience that meets growing consumer demand for style, innovation and presence." Castro sees the U.S.-led business model as being key to helping Nissan stay afloat and giving the Infiniti brand legs globally. "Ultimately, this is about building with intention. When we win in the US—with product cadence, emotional connection and a more elevated client journey—we position Infiniti to thrive globally," he said.
