2018 Infiniti QX80 Receives a Facelift, But Much Remains the Same
The Infiniti QX80 has been given a facelift and the full-size SUV will make its official debut at the 2017 Dubai Motor Show next week.
The 2018 QX80 is not an all-new model but rather a refresh, which, by the way, was first previewed by the QX80 Monograph Concept earlier this year at the 2017 New York Auto Show. The biggest change is the new front fascia, which updates the look to bring it more in line with other Infiniti models.
There are some other changes throughout the body, including redesigned running boards, liftgate, and rear bumper. The tail lights are new and, like the front end, have been redesigned to resemble the rest of Infiniti’s lineup.
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Changes to the QX80’s interior are more modest, with a bit more luxury added such as new wood trim, stitching pattern on the seats, and larger rear entertainment screens. No major mechanical changes have been done to the SUV, but the Japanese automaker did add more noise insulation to make the cabin quieter.
We’ll be reporting live from the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, where the 2018 Infiniti QX80 will make its first public appearance in North America. Stay tuned for more coverage before it heads to dealerships this December.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Looks the same, and the interior is dated as hell. What do they mean less ugly? It looks damn near EXACTLY like the previous one.