Deep purple with shiny flakes, sporting the biggest alloy wheels around and plenty of chrome, two Infiniti models have come to the New York Auto Show for their world debut. We're talking about facelifts for the Q70, which used to be known as the M sedan, and the QX80, a rebodied Nissan Pathfinder with luxury equipment that only a few people know as the QX56.
In our opinion, the Q70 is the most improved and also the only one worth looking into. Its refresh has been done very convincingly by adding a bigger double curved grille with a mesh insert. The headlights have also been changed to the newer style featured on the smaller Q50 sedan. The Japanese automaker says their new LEDs have the appearance of a human eyes and ""imply inner intelligence and human insight."
The other big news for the Q70 is that a longer wheelbase version has been developed. 5.9 inches have been added to the car, meaning the wheelbase now measures 120,1 inches. The Japanese automaker says this model was developed due to customer demand, though we can only assume they're talking about customers in China.
"We know our customers desire more choice and prestige. The long wheelbase Q70 is our offer to them," said Vincent Gillet, Vice President, Marketing, Infiniti Motor Company Limited. "The Q70 delivers on all accounts - attention to detail, highly crafted materials, class-leading rear roominess, comfortable ride, and superior levels of interior quietness."
The biggest Infiniti SUV also receives a refresh, though arguably one that's less successful. The headlights have the same design, but they don't match the rest of the buddy. The grille also tries to have upper and lower curves, but doesn't quite get there.
Power comes from the same 5.6-liter V8 that makes 400 hp and is coupled to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Thanks to 413 lb-ft of torque, towing capacity is a very decent 8,500 pounds.
The biggest change for the 2015 Infiniti QX80, however, is the introduction of the high-end Limited trim, which is on show in New York. On the outside, it offers three exclusive colors, 22-inch dark finish alloys, tinted headlights and taillights. The inside is quite nice as well, with a special Truffle Brown finish that combines brown, black and silver leather with slightly lighter wood.
The other big news for the Q70 is that a longer wheelbase version has been developed. 5.9 inches have been added to the car, meaning the wheelbase now measures 120,1 inches. The Japanese automaker says this model was developed due to customer demand, though we can only assume they're talking about customers in China.
"We know our customers desire more choice and prestige. The long wheelbase Q70 is our offer to them," said Vincent Gillet, Vice President, Marketing, Infiniti Motor Company Limited. "The Q70 delivers on all accounts - attention to detail, highly crafted materials, class-leading rear roominess, comfortable ride, and superior levels of interior quietness."
The biggest Infiniti SUV also receives a refresh, though arguably one that's less successful. The headlights have the same design, but they don't match the rest of the buddy. The grille also tries to have upper and lower curves, but doesn't quite get there.
Power comes from the same 5.6-liter V8 that makes 400 hp and is coupled to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. Thanks to 413 lb-ft of torque, towing capacity is a very decent 8,500 pounds.
The biggest change for the 2015 Infiniti QX80, however, is the introduction of the high-end Limited trim, which is on show in New York. On the outside, it offers three exclusive colors, 22-inch dark finish alloys, tinted headlights and taillights. The inside is quite nice as well, with a special Truffle Brown finish that combines brown, black and silver leather with slightly lighter wood.