Infiniti is short on two-row SUVs at the moment - as in there isn't one currently on sale in its U.S. lineup. But that changes soon with the arrival of the brand's new QX65. The coupe-styled crossover draws design inspiration from the iconic FX. It's an important vehicle for the brand that needs a two-row SUV to go up against other luxury automakers.
Th QX67's fastback design lends itself to its sporty look and it introduces a new Infiniti three-layered Sunfire Red paint hue with gold-coated glass flecks. Infiniti says the color is inspired by a similar, limited-edition Regal Red on the iconic Nissan GT-R. There are three trim choices - LUXE, SPORT and AUTOGRAPH. LUXE and SPORT ride on standard 20-inch wheels, with 21-inch wheels on AUTOGRAPH grade.
The tail end features a spoiler and three-dimensional, full-width LED tail lamp with vertical elements inspired by the vertical fins of aircraft.
The lineup shares a Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine delivering 268 horsepower and 286 lb.-ft. of torque. It's mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with standard paddle shifters. All-Wheel Drive is standard.
Tech features include a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. There are two available Klipsch® premium audio systems. QX65 SPORT has a 16-speaker Klipsch Premium system, while QX65 AUTOGRAPH has a 20-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere system. The AUTOGRAPH cabin also features finely crafted details that include open-pore wood-toned accents, a quilted dashboard, aluminum cargo area scuff plates and illuminated front and rear kick plates.
Standard technology includes Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Lane Departure Prevention, High Beam Assist, rear parking sensors and ProPILOT Assist. Optional features include Smart Rear View Mirror, ,and a 10.8-inch color head-up display. Only the top trim, the AUTOGRAPH is available with ProPILOT Assist 2.1.
The 2027 QX65 will be built in Smyrna, Tenn, and we should see it in Car Pro dealer showroom early this summer starting at $53,990.
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