Infiniti Kills Off One of Its Crossovers
The Infiniti QX70 won’t make a return for the 2018 model year.
The Japanese luxury automaker has discontinued the QX70 midsize crossover from its lineup, effective immediately, according to an Automotive News report. Infiniti dealers have been notified that the QX70 will not be offered in the 2018 model year and that the brand is looking to rely on a redesigned QX50 to play a more dominant role in the segment over the next two to three years. Sources outside the company suggest Infiniti wants to focus on the new QX50 because it believes it can become the brand’s top-selling model.
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The model will reportedly make a comeback, but its replacement won’t arrive until 2021 or 2022. Based on the Nissan Murano, the model will continue to feature a distinctive rear-sloping back end and continue to be a five-seat crossover.
The Infiniti QX70 was originally known as the FX, but its attractive design no longer fits in with Infiniti’s most recent models. The larger QX80 will receive a new design in the next year or two, with the automaker having already previewed it with the QX80 Monograph Concept. But first, look for the redesigned QX50 to go on sale next year.
[Source: Automotive News]
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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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