2025 Infiniti QX80 revealed, previewing the next Nissan Patrol

America’s luxury cousin to the next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol – 2025 Infiniti QX80 – has been discovered in the United States and, as expected, it shows a bigger, brasher, more modern and more powerful SUV than its predecessor.

The new QX80 draws heavily from the 2023 Infiniti QX Monograph Conceptexcept for a few minor changes such as the size and shape of the exterior mirrors, fender vents and some improvements.

The overall look is decidedly more Lexus-like than previous generations, headlined by the QX80’s large grille, restrained proportions and signature full-width rear.

Integrated door handles and large-diameter alloy wheels add further class, along with recessed headlamps and pixel-like daytime running lights.

Nissan and Infiniti have stubbornly resisted the diesel trend in their large SUVs and which continues to the next generationwith the QX80 powered exclusively by a 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine with 336kW of power and 698Nm of torque.

That’s more power than the Lexus LX or Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series can get, not to mention the 5.6-liter V8 in Y62 Patrol (298kW/560Nm).

A nine-speed automatic transmission replaces the old seven-speed unit in the Y62’s VK56DE V8 and offers 40 percent more gear range, with drive sent to the rear or all four wheels depending on the variant.

The powertrain can be switched between Normal, Eco, Sport, Snow, Tow and Private drive modes, along with electric power steering, driver aids and a 4×4 system on demand.

Harder body and the platform helps improve ride balance and grip on all surfaces and terrain with help from Dynamic Digital Suspension and, on the higher levels, height-adjustable air suspension.

The latter provides more than 100mm of adjustment, depending on the situation / application.

A large and external column it is matched by an equally fun cabin filled with technology, luxury appliances and storage solutions.

Highlights include dual 14.3-inch displays, Google Built-in, 9.0-inch climate control panel, 64-color lighting, Klipsch premium sound system, leather upholstery, large center console and high levels of sound blocking.

Six variants will be offered in the US across four trim levels – Pure, Luxe, Sensory and Autograph – all riding on 20-inch alloys as a minimum and featuring forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane departure detection. pedestrians, invisible part. warning, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot intervention and lane departure prevention.

Trailer blind warning has also been developed, supporting trailers up to 10 meters long.

Nissan has been talking a big game for its next-generation flagship SUV, which suggests many of the features you see here on the QX80 – which is not scheduled for release in Australia – will appear on the next Y63 Nissan Patrol (known as the Armada in the US) when it debuts later. year.