2025 Infiniti QX80 disassembled to get it on top of New York’s 100-story tower

The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 made its public debut at the Edge at Hudson Yards—an observatory 100 stories above the streets of New York City’s Manhattan neighborhood. Getting one of these big SUVs out there took some action.

As shown in a video released by Infiniti, the QX80 used for the reveal was taken apart and then reassembled on the road. The disassembly, which began 40 days before the reveal, included removing the engine and fuel system, as well as rewiring the electrical system so that the seat controls, lights, and audio system would work once the QX80 was put back together. .

The QX80 wasn’t just isolated. It was also cut into pieces small enough to fit inside the freight elevators used to get everything to the top. The roof was cut, and the frame was divided into sections.

Surprisingly, this isn’t the first time a manufacturer has cut a car to place it on top of a New York City skyscraper. Ford did a similar feat at the launch of the original Mustang in 1964, placing it on the Empire State Building’s 86th Floor observation deck.

Ford repeated the event in 2014 for the 50th anniversary of the Mustang, but refrained from the 60th anniversary of the Mustang that was celebrated during the 2024 New York auto show last month.

The redesigned QX80 has a sharp new look and features that should help it compete better with competing luxury SUVs. Highlights include a twin-charged 3.5-liter V-6 in place of the outgoing model’s 5.6-liter V-8, and a more sophisticated three-screen infotainment system.

These new features come with a steep price hike, though. The 2025 QX80 starts at $84,445 with destination, compared to $76,045 for the 2024 model. Cars should reach dealers this summer—no assembly required.