Infiniti reveals details on the 2025 QX80 ahead of its launch

L’Infiniti QX80 the current generation has been on the road for 14 years. This generation was launched in 2010, it has changed little in style in recent years without experiencing any major changes. Now the manufacturer is preparing to update the model in 2025 and is revealing details ahead of its soon-to-be-scheduled release.

More power

Ivan Espinoza, director of the automaker, published a video that provides important data on the 2025 QX80 Mr. Espinoza begins the sequence by recalling the information we already know, which is that the 5.6 liter V8 engine currently in use will be replaced by a 3.5. – liter V6.

The company is talking about a completely new engine. However, in fact, it has been used in other Infiniti vehicles including the Q50 and Q60. This engine was also used in Nissan in the Z and GT-R.

In this video, however, we learned the technical characteristics of the engine under the hood of the 2025 QX80 Indeed, the twin-turbo V6 will develop 450 horsepower and produce 515 pound-feet of torque, or 50 horsepower and power. 102 pounds more than the outgoing generation. That beats the nearest Japanese competitor, the Lexus LX, which has 409 horsepower and 479 lb.-ft.

The 2025 QX80 will be equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission, two more than the current model. According to Infiniti, owners will experience more low-speed performance and increased efficiency when taking off at higher revs.

Aerodynamics and chassis

Infiniti engineers note that variable grille shutters have been fitted to improve the car’s traction in certain conditions. Mr. Espinoza added that the F-Alpha platform on which the 2025 QX80 is based, also used under the Nissan Frontier, allows the behemoth to have 57 and 25% rigidity and torsional stiffness, respectively.

In terms of driving, the manufacturer claims that the 2025 QX80 will be more comfortable than before thanks to the new electronic air suspension and active dampers. Some details are also revealed about the interior of the car. The digital instrument and infotainment system screen now appears to have been combined to form one large monitor, just like Kia offers on the EV9.

No hybrid or electric options have been revealed by the company, which suggests that the QX80 will only be offered in petrol configuration. The 2025 QX80 is expected to be officially presented at the end of March at the New York Auto Show.