24/03/2024
During the year of 1989, Lexus shocked the world with their all-new brand and model which simply is called the LS400 and made the Germans go nuts. It had all the great things found in a luxury sedan, but it lacked one main factor which made people reconsider pursuing one, the price. Nearly 60 years later, Lexus is still at the top of the food chain by being the most selling and well-recognized Japanese luxury brand and it seems like they are also going to be at the top in the upcoming years. Or, are they?
Enter Infiniti, the original nemesis of Lexus way before they both debuted in early 90s. And now, Infiniti has finally gained the strength and courage to challenge the top dog who has been owning the North American market ever since. If you know about Lexus, you’d know a thing or two about their little luxurious Land Cruiser’s cousin called the LX. It is the most expensive Lexus you can buy from their fleet and it certainly is the Lexus SUV. Big, luxurious, economical, comfortable and spacious. But wait, there is another SUV in town that can rival LX’s characteristics and might even be slightly better in a way right now. It's called the 2025 QX80.
It has the looks to define what it means to be a Japanese luxury SUV. It really does look spectacular. To say Infiniti’s designs are evolved is an understatement. It became more mature, more dynamic and more fitting to today’s design influences.
The QX80 design is honestly impressive. I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the QX80 and its European counterparts if I were a normie. The side profile is very confident looking and the doors are shaped smoothly like the ones you can find on a Range Rover. But to be fair, Lexus didn’t have to take this far to make the LX sell more. It still looks very much like a Japanese model and still as reliable as they always do.
But the QX80 hits differently. It got all the Japanese craftsmanship and refinements while having one of the best horsepower-per-liter engines in its weight class. I am talking about a twin-turbocharged VR35DDTT 3.5L V6 engine that is all-new and also produces around 450 horsepower. Besides being marketed as an American-born Japanese brand. Infiniti actually doesn’t act like one nor an American one. They retain their image by limiting cross-marketing as low as possible so people wouldn’t think they are buying a Japanese car. And the QX80 is the same.
It is way more advanced than a LX600 and very much comparable to a Mercedes. Take the ‘Front Wide View’ tech for an example, a technology where it uses cameras to provide a wide view to the sides of the vehicle across both 14.3 inch displays. So basically, the driver can see through the vehicle to navigate when parking, travelling through busy city roads or climbing spiral parking structures.
Now let’s talk about the audio. It has a 24-speakers Klipsh DJX 3D surround sound system and also features two individual audio systems built-in the each front headrest. So, whenever you answer a call, you don’t necessarily have to cut the radio or the music from the car.
You can simply answer a phone call without disturbing others’ musical experiences. And the available electronic air suspension and dynamic air suspension will make the ride experience smoother, more safer and easier to park. When parked, the car will lower itself by 2.8 inches for easier access. Inside, we can fit up to 8 passengers and the car will generously provide tons of headroom and legroom for them.
When we look at the roofline, we can see that they are quite smooth and they altogether create a smooth canopy for better aerodynamics. When we approach the vehicle, the car will unlock itself and project a special animation to further welcome you to come inside. The rear end is no different. It is very gorgeous since the taillights are made from light curtain 300+ micro LEDs. Well, that is all for today now and I hope you enjoy the QX80 as much as I did. Thank you so much for reading.
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