[supra93]

https://usa.infinitinews.com/en-US/r...3a44d136077e89

September 24, 2020
Provides vision of how INFINITI plans to transform the future QX60
Showcases new elegant and muscular design direction
Details draw inspiration from brands Japanese heritage
Next-generation production QX60 to be revealed in 2021

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dressed in a reflective platinum hue, the INFINITI QX60 Monograph* previews a more upscale and commanding design for the brand’s popular family-focused SUV.

“We commenced the design of the Monograph knowing this was an opportune time to start a discussion about where we are planning to take the QX60 in the future and more broadly, where we are heading as a brand with our design language’” said Alfonso Albaisa, senior vice president, Global Design, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

More than a design study or concept, a “Monograph” provides a tangible insight into how INFINITI plans to transform a future model. The QX60 Monograph previews some of the proportions and design elements that will adorn the brand’s future three-row SUV.

Reimagining the future QX60 SUV
Focused solely on the exterior, INFINITI designers imagined the QX60 Monograph as a sophisticated yet functional solution for a busy, modern family. The proportions include a wide stance, sleek greenhouse, horizontal shoulder line and muscular wheel arches. The combination of which creates a commanding posture and defined SUV persona.

“In crafting this Monograph, we wanted to change the tonality of the QX60 and transform the nameplate from a sculptural and architectural point of view. We raised the visual center of gravity, giving it a strong, straight shoulder line that carries through to the hood, with a higher, more prominent grille, and longer-looking cabin to deliver a sense of muscularity and a commanding presence” Albaisa said.

The current QX60 is popular with families and is known for offering spacious packaging and comfortable, dedicated three-row seating. The proportions of the QX60 Monograph illustrate INFINITI’s intention to maintain these strengths while transforming the model with a more aerodynamic, muscular silhouette.

Viewed from the side, the Monograph shows off its powerful horizontal hood, muscular fenders and long wheelbase. Paired with the gentle rake of the A-pillar and tapered, teardrop-like glasshouse, the result is a long sweeping, sophisticated profile.

Embossed with the INFINITI name, QX60 Monograph features large alloy wheels that fill the pronounced fenders and reinforce the performance-inspired aesthetic.

At the rear, the wide body and track, paired with horizontal window line give QX60 Monograph a sense of poise and stability.

The high shoulder line raises its visual center of gravity. The roof flows into a subtly integrated rear roof spoiler — also in gloss black — to further enhance the car’s aerodynamic appearance. Each of these measures create QX60 Monograph’s strong, stable stance.

Reflecting Movement
“The platinum paint on the QX60 Monograph projects a sense of warmth. The highly reflective nature mimics the qualities of liquid metal, allowing the surface of the body to capture the shadows and lights of the environment in which it is displayed creating a sense of dynamism” said Taisuke Nakamura, senior design director, INFINITI Global Design, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

The black roof creates a strong contrast to the rich body color for a dramatic visual statement. The pillars, roof, front, side and rear glass all seamlessly connect — giving a panoramic feel to the cabin and promoting a sense of openness. Slim-line roof rails provide a practical counterpoint to the QX60 Monograph’s sleek, sporty proportions.

Japanese Inspirations
“The QX60 Monograph embodies the Japanese concept of ‘Ma,’ a sense of minimalism where designers seek harmony, adding just the right amount of elements with very specific meaning to create something special. This is evident on the body, where at a glance it is simple, but when you get closer, you see that there are elements that are playing against each other in a sense of harmony.” Albaisa explains.

The intricate folds of traditional Japanese origami were the inspiration for the inner mesh of the signature ‘Double Arch’ INFINITI grille. The result is a two-dimensional surface that projects a sense of three-dimensional depth. The same mesh pattern is echoed in the side air intakes in the lower corners of the bumper. The wide track and the sharp lines in the bodywork combine to deliver a sense of stability and a sophisticated visual statement.

A large panoramic roof features a “kimono fold” pattern. This geometric feature, a series of intricate perpendicular lines, draws inspiration from the folds of a silk kimono and the structures of Japan’s modern architecture.

Lighting the path forward
Intricate “Digital Piano Key” lighting at the front and rear projects a futuristic appearance and showcases INFINITI’s desire to blend human artistry with the latest technology. The inner structure of the headlamp features a shape and pattern of lines inspired by an electrical heatsink device.

Bright white at the front, and ultra-red at the back, the QX60 Monograph’s lamps are accompanied by the glowing “infinite road” brand emblem. Combined, the opening light sequence begins at the logo and fans out to the headlamps in a dynamic welcome for drivers.

The rear lamps are tinted and, when extinguished, appear to wrap around the back of the vehicle and into the rear flanks in one continuous shape. Illuminated, the piano key lighting shines through to form a beautiful, futuristic light signature.

As a complete package, QX60 Monograph reveals a transformation in the direction that INFINITI’s designers are adopting for the next-generation QX60. The production version of the next generation QX60 is expected in 2021.

The QX60 Monograph will be available for the public and media to view at INFINITI’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan and on the INFINITI stand at the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan with operations around the world including regional offices based in the Americas, China and INFINITI International Markets based in Dubai. The INFINITI brand of premium automobiles are assembled in manufacturing facilities in Japan, North America and China. INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.

More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at www.INFINITIUSA.com. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and see all of our latest videos on YouTube.

[AlexFL]

Side profile looks like Velar.

[Burrcold]

I like it...very Range Rover like, but definitely a step in the right direction for Infiniti.

[psuibmw]

Very similar to new Toyota Highlander

[2020G05]

Looks like a smaller qx80. Hope they've gotten the ipdm issues solved.

[supra93]

[keg97]

Boy that looks NOTHING like current Infiniti interiors. So it's either wrong or Infiniti is making a major adjustment.

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by keg97

Boy that looks NOTHING like current Infiniti interiors. So it's either wrong or Infiniti is making a major adjustment.

I think it likely is. I see many similarities to the new Nissan Rogue.

[P1]

What's with the cheap looking tires?

[markmason]

not really impressive until I actually see it on road

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by nick3753

I think it likely is. I see many similarities to the new Nissan Rogue.

Which is good for the Rogue (as the new interior is definitely upscale), but this looks almost identical. And if you look at any of the leaked upcoming 2021 Pathfinder, it looks ever more like this QX60's interior. Infiniti needs to really needs to have their own identity and design. This is what they did with the previous generations as well, where the Platinum trims of the Nissan counterpart looked just as luxurious.

[supra93]

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/05/...version-spied/

[supra93]

https://www.motor1.com/news/487421/2...-teaser-video/

[elliswyatt]

Ah, it’s getting a proper transmission. That’s a good sign.

[jmack]

Originally Posted by elliswyatt

Ah, it’s getting a proper transmission. That’s a good sign.

Too bad it's a ZF9, which has almost as bad of a reputation as the previous Jatco CVTs.

[elliswyatt]

Originally Posted by jmack

Too bad it's a ZF9, which has almost as bad of a reputation as the previous Jatco CVTs.

Oh, I didn’t realize that. I’m only familiar with the ZF8. Just did a search on ZF9 and I see what you mean.

[supra93]

https://www.kolesa.ru/news/novyy-inf...-izobrazheniya

[supra93]

You often hear about performance technology making its way into road cars, and here’s a fun example of how that tech can make crossovers better, too. The Infiniti QX60 will feature sports car technology in the form of torque-vectoring AWD and the ability to send 50% of the power to the rear wheels.

Of course, this isn’t true torque vectoring, but it cheats in much the same way as many sports cars by carefully applying the brakes to encourage the vehicle to go in the right direction.

Rather than helping you around a corner, though, the system is there to keep you going in a straight line when you’re accelerating on snow or ice. As a result, Infiniti isn’t calling this torque vectoring. Instead, it’s calling it “Active Brake Limited Slip.”

“What that allows the [QX60] to do is maintain a good straight line, maintain confidence, and maintain a good, what we call ‘start-ability,’” said Chris Fischer, Infiniti performance development manager. “If you’re stopped on ice and you push the gas pedal, it’s able to move forward much more easily and much more confidently.”

The system is aided by Infiniti’s second trick, a new coupling for the AWD system. Like many AWD performance cars that were derived from FWD systems, the QX60 can send 50% of its power to the back wheels.

Although there’s nothing new there, it’s how Infiniti does it that matters. Rather than use an electromagnetic coupling, the QX60 uses a direct coupling like the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The direct coupling allows the crossover’s rear wheels to be engaged faster.

The use of this direct coupling means that the back wheels don’t actually have to detect slip in order for the AWD system to engage. Instead, the QX60 can use its front wheels as well as a variety of sensors around the car to try to predict whether extra grip will be required and then engage the back wheels. Infiniti says it can actually start funneling power to the rear wheels before they hit a low-grip surface in some cases.

“The all-new QX60 is really designed to encounter a wide variety of situations with its all-wheel-drive system,” says Fischer. “If you’re driving in one of these situations, the system will monitor the road surface and very quickly move the power from the wheels that don’t have traction to the wheels that do. What this allows you to do is to continue driving forward with good confidence.”

Like the Pathfinder, the QX60 will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 married to a 9-speed automatic transmission, though it will make a bit more power than the Nissan. Infiniti will squeeze 295 hp out of the engine and it will be able to tow up to 6,000 lbs.

Infiniti has not yet revealed exactly when it will unveil the QX60 but we know that it will do it this year.

https://www.carscoops.com/2021/03/em...redictive-awd/

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by supra93

https://www.kolesa.ru/news/novyy-inf...-izobrazheniya

Oh that will definitely Sell!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

It definitely needs to. Every Infiniti vehicle but one, even in an SUV crazed world was down in sales, and this was in 2019, before Covid, things were only worse in 2020. The Infiniti brand is one foot in the grave and on life support. What once many considered the Japanese BMW, Infiniti is now the upmarket rental Nissan. Big changes need to be made and fast.

I agree with you 100%