Infiniti seems set to boost its largest SUV. Reports say the company plans to create two high-performance versions of the QX80, which points to a sportier focus for the flagship model in the coming years.
Industry people say the QX80 Red Sport model will be the first to arrive, possibly by next spring.
Power is expected to jump to around 600hp, giving the big SUV a serious performance boost.
While it won’t max out the platform, the Red Sport version should have sharper handling and matching looks.
Updates may include bigger brakes, red calipers, ‘S’ badging, and maybe 24-inch wheels, giving the QX80 a more aggressive look.
Infiniti’s product marketing director, Brian Maragno, hinted the Red Sport model will include “an additional level of performance,” suggesting it’s meant to be a quicker, more fun flagship instead of a complete performance makeover.
Production will probably stay limited, maybe around 600 units per year, offered with the QX80’s Sport and Autograph trims.
For those wanting even more, a second, tougher version based on the QX80 Track Spec concept is planned for 2028.
That version could have as much as 680hp, plus wider bodywork, a special suspension and exhaust system to change the SUV’s feel.
Infiniti hasn’t confirmed these plans yet, but the company says it’s looking at ways to improve the QX80’s performance and build quality.
If these reports are correct, the brand’s flagship might soon offer a much more exciting option in the high-end SUV market.
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