Infiniti has confirmed its QX80 SUV is heading to Australia, with prices starting from $110,900 plus on-road costs.
As reported by TMR in early May, the QX80’s arrival means a rethink on the position of Nissan’s V8 Patrol 4WD in the local market
As such, the Japanese carmaker took the knife to Patrol pricing in a significant way at the start of July, cutting the price of the now entry-level Ti in the V8 range to $69,990 plus on-roads.
That left some breathing space for the QX80 price-wise, and its $110,990 starting price undercuts the Toyota LandCruiser-based Lexus LX 570’s $134,700 starting price by $23,800.
The QX80 is the new range-topper for Infiniti in Australia, sitting above the sportier and smaller QX70 SUV in the line-up.
Power comes from the same 5.6 litre V8 petrol engine motivating the V8 Patrol, making 298kW and 560Nm. Drive reaches the road via a seven-speed automatic transmission and Infiniti’s All-Mode 4X4 drive system.
The QX80 comes standard with Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC), which Infiniti says reduces body-roll during high-speed cornering while allowing maximum suspension travel during off-road driving.
Inside, the QX80 is capable of accommodating eight passengers in a two / three / three format.
Features include a 15-speaker premium audio system and a separate entertainment system for second row passengers along with a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel.
Safety features include blind spot monitoring, distance control assist for the cruise control, predictive forward-collision warning capable of monitoring two cars ahead along with lane departure warning and lane departure prevention systems.
The maximum rating for towing is 3500kg.
“The QX80 is among the most luxurious and generously appointed SUVs available in the world,” Infiniti Australia Managing Director, Jean-Philippe Roux, said.
“It is spacious, elegant and has an incredible presence, and its arrival in Australia will position Infiniti squarely in this important vehicle segment.”
Infiniti says the QX80 is one of the first in a wave of new models for the Australian market, with the Q30, QX30, a production version of the Q60 Concept 2+2 coupe and the QX70 S Design SUV all seeing new models or Australian debuts in the coming months.
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 SUV goes on sale this month, with Infiniti to confirm local features and specifications soon.
NOTE: Overseas model pictured, Australian gallery to follow
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Pricing (excludes on-road costs)
2015 Infiniti QX80 - $110,900
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19 Comments
Is there an uglier vehicle currently on sale? Anybody? Anybody? No, I didn't think so... Do Infiniti really believe that this monstrosity will sell here? If so, it says such a lot about why they are in the position that they are in the Australian market.
wow i leave for 8 months or so because of garbage comments like this and look... STILL HERE, ill take another 2 year break i think....
OMG, what an ugly looking vehicle.... Or is it just my perception??
If you put your hand over the front of the Infiniti and then slide your hand back so nothing of the vehicle is showing, it looks great!
Comment of the day!
Looks like someone swallowed a corn cob whole and then passed it.
Makes the SsangYong Rexton look pretty:-))
This looks like the offspring of a Patrol if mated with a Rexton.
How did this get approved not only in Australia, but for existence... Not one aspect of it has any style.
UGLY UGLY UGLY UGLY UGLY! For $111K its Range Rover Sport for me here in Australia.
Is this an April fools joke? How could this ever gain possible approval to go to market? What are they smoking at Nissan? Maybe I need some.......
Just be prepared that all aspects of your life could end up looking like this monstrosity haha
Think it's trying to emulate a chic-Peterbilt truck with the front..
LOL :D:D:D:D
At least the Y62 will now come with the Cummins 5.0 TDV8, in 2016, whereas the infiniti is not likely to.
i cannot un-see that.
To think that the RRP of $110,000 can be written with a straight face. Shame on the motoring press.
This one looks like a classic fail for infiniti!
Woof!