Scanning the news today, I came across a story about Infiniti's plans to unveil four new models, and while this could've been a standard news post, I decided it also worked as a QOTD.
Autoblog reports via Automotive News that Infiniti recently hosted about 200 of its dealers in the City of Angels, and the company showed two new ICE vehicles and two new EVs at the event.
It seems a new QX80, based on the next-gen Nissan Patrol, is in the works. The bigger news here is that it appears top-trim models will be targeted at Cadillac and Lincoln and priced accordingly, with a base sticker of over $100,000. Oh, and a twin-turbo V6 making about 450 horsepower should replace the V8. Expect an available air suspension. We should see the 2024 QX80 as soon as this summer.
Next up will be a Lexus RX fighter named the QX65. This vehicle will share bones with the QX60 but lose the third-row seat.
The two EVs appear to be a Q70 electric sedan that drew comparisons to the Tesla Model S and a midsize crossover.
AN notes that this is the first Infiniti dealer meeting in almost a decade.
So, will an influx of four new models help the stagnant brand get back on track? Or is it not enough? Obviously, it will depend somewhat on how good these new vehicles are, but even if they're good that might not be enough.
What do you think? Sound off below.
[Image: Infiniti]
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