Infiniti Teases Rugged And Sporty QX80 Concepts Ahead Of Monterey Car Week

by AutoExpert   |  8 August, 2025

Share :

Infiniti just pulled the wraps off the QX80 Sport, but it looks like that’s just the beginning. Two more variants are on the way, and they’ll be previewed as concepts during Monterey Car Week. First up is the QX80 Terrain Spec, an off-road-focused version that means business.

From what we can see, it’s got a beefy skid plate, extended fender flares, a roof rack, an auxiliary light bar, and what looks like increased ride height. It might borrow some tricks from the Nissan Armada Pro-4X too—like air suspension, all-terrain tires, a better approach angle, and a locking rear diff. If this makes it to production, it could be Infiniti’s answer to the $96,500 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate or the $114,500 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail.

Infiniti

On the other end, there’s the QX80 Track Spec. This one's all about performance and sharp design. It sports a unique front bumper and gives off serious high-speed highway vibes. Think of it like Infiniti’s version of the Armada Nismo, which means we could see sportier suspension, quicker steering, and a reworked exhaust that sounds more aggressive. The Nismo also packs a punch with its 460-hp twin-turbo V6—a bump up from the QX80’s current 450 hp.

Infiniti

Infiniti’s also teasing something a bit different: the QX65 Monograph. This sleek crossover coupe concept hints at a sportier, two-row version of the QX60. The latest teaser shows a bold grille with an illuminated logo, paired with Infiniti’s signature digital piano key headlights. Based on earlier spy shots, it’s expected to run a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder with 268 hp and 286 lb-ft of torque.

Infiniti

Recomended:

Audi’s A2 Had a Removable Bonnet, but Owners Didn’t Need It Off to Check the Oil - Photo
Others
Audi’s A2 Had a Removable Bonnet, but Owners Didn’t Need It Off to Check the Oil

The original Audi A2’s front service flap provided access to its oil dipstick and the filling points for engine oil and washer fluid. More extensive engine access involved removing the bonnet. O

AutoExpert
Look Behind the Seats: Porsche Gave the 928 Sun Visors at the Back - Photo
Others
Look Behind the Seats: Porsche Gave the 928 Sun Visors at the Back

The Porsche 928 had small sun visors near the top of its rear hatch opening, roughly level with the tailgate hinges. They helped shade the rear cabin from sunshine entering through the large, sloping

AutoExpert
Honda Put a Vacuum Cleaner in the Odyssey, but Spilled Drinks Were Still Your Problem - Photo
Others
Honda Put a Vacuum Cleaner in the Odyssey, but Spilled Drinks Were Still Your Problem

HondaVAC was a factory-installed vacuum offered on selected Honda Odyssey versions. Stored in the rear cargo area, it cleaned up dry dirt and debris using a pull-out hose and attachments. Despite bein

AutoExpert
This Maserati GranTurismo Is Now A Handcrafted Copper Work Of Art - Photo
Car News
This Maserati GranTurismo Is Now A Handcrafted Copper Work Of Art

Someone looked at a Maserati GranTurismo and decided it needed a copper skin. Not copper-colored paint, actual copper, hammered by hand and shaped into a one-off body. The result is the Peralta D, the

AutoExpert
Toyota Put Snow Tracks on Five of Its Toughest SUVs and Trucks — But You Can’t Buy Them - Photo
Concept
Toyota Put Snow Tracks on Five of Its Toughest SUVs and Trucks — But You Can’t Buy Them

Toyota apparently looked at five of its SUVs and pickups and thought, “You know what these need? Snow tracks.” The result is the Snowhunter concept family, a collection of machines built t

AutoExpert
Mopar Gave the 2027 Dodge Charger More Attitude — But No Extra Horsepower - Photo
Car News
Mopar Gave the 2027 Dodge Charger More Attitude — But No Extra Horsepower

Mopar is turning 90, and its birthday present comes with carbon fiber, a hood scoop, and enough attitude to fill a parking lot. Meet the Mopar '27 Dodge Charger, a limited-edition package that giv

AutoExpert
Aston Martin Valkyrie Owner Spent $314,000 On Options, But May Still Lose Millions - Photo
Car News
Aston Martin Valkyrie Owner Spent $314,000 On Options, But May Still Lose Millions

Aston Martin built only 150 Valkyrie Coupes, and getting one new meant having millions to spare. Now, one of these road-going machines is heading to auction with an estimate that could leave its origi

AutoExpert
Mitsubishi Just Turned the Family-Friendly Outlander Into a Much Tougher Trail SUV - Photo
Car News
Mitsubishi Just Turned the Family-Friendly Outlander Into a Much Tougher Trail SUV

Most Mitsubishi Outlanders spend their lives doing school runs, grocery trips, and the occasional family holiday. The new Diamond Trail Edition, however, looks like it has other plans. Unveiled ahead

AutoExpert
Stuck at the Pump? Your Fuel Door May Have a Release Hidden in the Boot - Photo
Others
Stuck at the Pump? Your Fuel Door May Have a Release Hidden in the Boot

A stuck fuel door may have a manual release accessible from the luggage compartment. First check that the car is unlocked, then consult its handbook for the correct procedure. Some cars have a release

AutoExpert
Turn This Citroën’s Steering Wheel and the Middle Stays Exactly Where It Was - Photo
Others
Turn This Citroën’s Steering Wheel and the Middle Stays Exactly Where It Was

The first-generation Citroën C4 used a steering wheel with a rotating rim and a fixed central section. Keeping the centre stationary meant its controls stayed upright and allowed an airbag design

AutoExpert