Infiniti gets creative with concepts based on QX65, QX80

The automaker revealed the QX65 Monograph, and QX80 Track Spec and QX80 Terrain Spec.

*The Infiniti QX80 Track Spec and Terrain Spec are a pair of concepts based on the QX80 full-size SUV. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti revealed a trio of concept vehicles, two being based on the QX80 full-size SUV, and another based on the QX65 but reimagined to look more like the former FX sport utility vehicle.

The trio was unveiled in California during Monterey Car Week Aug. 15.

The three models, QX65 Monograph, and QX80 Track Spec and QX80 Terrain Spec, present what could be possible in Infiniti’s future.

Let’s take a quick look at each model, one-by-one.

QX65 Monograph

The QX65 Monograph channels the fastback roofline of Infiniti’s now-discontinued FX series of SUVs from the early 2000s.

Infiniti said this body style gives the vehicle a sense of speed, which is a core element of the company’s “Artistry in Motion” design language.

“QX65 Monograph is more than a concept – it’s a signal that Infiniti is moving decisively into its next era,” said Tiago Castro, vice president, Infiniti Americas, in a news release. “It builds on our rich legacy of innovation, pushes our design language forward and reinforces that we’re not slowing down. With QX65, we’re expanding our portfolio with purpose and shaping the bold, confident future of Infiniti.”

QX65 Monograph photos

*The Infiniti QX65 Monograph has a bold and muscular appearance. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti QX65 Monograph rear — *The sloping roofline gives the Infiniti QX65 Monograph a sporty appearance. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti QX65 Monograph side — *From the side the Infiniti QX65 Monograph looks like something from the company’s heyday in the early 2000s. – Infiniti Canada photo*

QX80 Track Spec

The first of the two QX80-based concept cars we’ll look at is the QX80 Track Speck.

The automaker said this version represents the ultimate street performance SUV and is designed to be a more thrilling and focused performance machine.

This model gets a new turbocharger system and a new exhaust, helping give it a lot more power, coming in at more than 650 hp and more than 750 lb.-ft. of torque. A standard QX80 has 450 hp. There are also other upgrades, including larger Brembo brakes up front.

QX80 Track Spec photos

Infiniti QX80 Track Spec front and side — *The Infiniti QX80 Track Spec is reimagined as a sports car of full-size SUVs. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti QX80 Track Spec rear and side — *The Infiniti QX80 Track Spec doesn’t lose any of the interior space. – Infiniti Canada photo*

QX80 Terrain Spec

The QX80 Terrain Spec concept is intended for overland enthusiasts, but without sacrificing luxury.

Ride height is higher, off-road wheels with all-terrain tires and durable fender flares are all part of the equipment.

There’s also a rooftop-mounted lightbar, pop-up tent, protective covers over the front and rear lower fascias and more.

QX80 Track Spec photos

*The Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec is a concept designed for off-road enthusiasts. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec front and side — *A rooftop-mounted lightbar and pop-up tent are part of the Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec package. – Infiniti Canada photo*

Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec rear and side — *You could boldly go off road without losing luxury in the Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec. – Infiniti Canada photo*

“High performance and off-road capability are emotional entry points into how today’s drivers experience luxury,” Castro said in a separate release. “QX80 Track Spec and Terrain Spec reflect two distinct client mindsets – those who crave thrilling on-road performance and those who seek confident capability far beyond the pavement. These concepts embody Infiniti’s new, fast-to-market mindset – one that allows us to explore what resonates most with clients while accelerating our push into the premium SUV space.”