The Infiniti QX60 is nearly a decade old, but it remains one of the brand’s strongest sellers. That trend should continue with the next-generation model which is being previewed by the new QX60 Monograph. Described as “more than a design study or concept,” the QX60 Monograph provides a “tangible” look at the production model which will be introduced next year. Judging by the looks of the crossover, it can’t come soon enough.
Infiniti was coy on specifics, but the
Monograph has a sporty front fascia with “digital piano key” headlights that
reside on either side of a prominent grille. The latter is notable for more
than its bling as it features an illuminated Infiniti logo.
Elsewhere, there are vertical air intakes
and bright skid plates. The model also has gloss black cladding and a long
hood. While the side of the QX60 are its weakest styling point, that’s not an
issue with the Monograph as the model has flowing bodywork. The streamlined
design is further enhanced by retractable door handles and blacked out pillars
which make the glass surfaces “seamlessly connect.”
Designers also gave the crossover a gloss
black roof and a panoramic sunroof that features a “kimono fold” pattern. The
company describes the latter as a “series of intricate perpendicular lines”
that draw inspiration from the folds of a silk kimono as well as modern
Japanese architecture. Continuing to the rear, the Monograph has a curvaceous
liftgate with an angular window. There’s
also a gloss black spoiler with a recessed center section that flows into the
roof.
The tinted taillights look full-width, but
are separated by a small black section. When the lights are off, Infiniti says
they appear to “wrap around the back of the vehicle and into the rear flanks in
one continuous shape.” Lastly, there’s a distinctive bumper with gloss black
accents and chrome components. The
latter echo the front skid plates and mimic a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
The company didn’t release interior
pictures or technical specifications, but confirmed the QX60 will remain a
three-row crossover. That isn’t surprising and it’s possible the upcoming
production model could use the QX50’s 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder engine
that produces 268 hp and 379 Nm of torque.