Infiniti's redesigned QX80 has finally been unveiled
at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show, boasting a high-quality cabin, advanced
drive-assist technologies and a 400 HP 5.6-liter V8.
The QX80 will begin production at the automaker's
Kyushu factory in Japan, and is expected to go on sale in select Infiniti
markets across North America, Asia, Western Europe and the Middle East at the
end of this year.
Measuring 5,339 mm in length, 1,925 mm tall with roof rails and 2,029 mm wide, the new
QX80 should offer a commanding road-presence, not to mention enough space to
seat either 7 or 8 passengers.
The SUV now appears longer, with a more
purposeful front end, featuring functional fenders that maximize air delivery
to the engine. The headlights were designed to wrap around the corners of the
hood and into the fenders, allowing for a straight shoulder line design that
runs from the grille all the way to the rear of the car.
Speaking of the rear, it features sharper and
thinner lights and a raised lower bumper section, helping the car appear wider,
taller and "more athletic" than its predecessor. Step inside the 2018
QX80 and you might agree that it's one of the most "luxurious, highest-quality
passenger compartments created by Infiniti to date," - or at least that's
how the automaker views it.
The interior is finished in a range of rich new
materials, as quilted leather has been used on not just the seats, but also the
door panels and armrests. As for the different interior trims available, aside
from the standard Stratford Burl gloss wood trim, QX80 models with Graphite
leather are also offered with a dark brown Espresso Burl. Meanwhile, models
with Wheat or Saddle Brown upholstery are available with an even darker
Charcoal Burl trim.
The QX80 also offers a suite of advanced driver assistance features
such as Backup Collision Intervention, Blind Spot Warning, Intelligent Cruise
Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist, Forward Emergency Braking
with Pedestrian Detection, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot
Intervention, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention.
The 2018 QX80 is available in both 2WD as well as
4WD, both versions using a 400 HP 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine. Models with 4WD
also feature's Infiniti's All-Mode system with computer-controlled transfer
case and three settings (Auto, 4H and 4L), and are priced from US$ 67,850, whereas
the 2WD version starts at US$ 64,750.
