Infiniti hopes it just marked a major turning point in its U.S.ambitions.The upscale Nissan brand has started assembling its 2027 QX65 luxury SUV at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, giving it a key role in launching a crucial new model.
The production start helps with a product renaissance at Infiniti and reinforces the company's belief in U.S.manufacturing, according to Eric Ledieu, Infiniti Americas VP.Ledieu also noted the QX65's "sporty fastback design and thoughtfully crafted cabin." The QX65 is expected to reach U.S.
dealers in early summer 2026.It starts at $53,990.The $55,690 Sport adds an aggressive look wth 20-inch wheels, while the $62,590 Autograph trim brings 21-inch wheels and a more luxurious interior that includes massaging front seats and quilted leather.
Like Infiniti QX65 SUV Base Trim Engine 2.0-L Turbo Inline 4 Base Trim Transmission 9-speed automatic Base Trim Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Powered by Expand Collapse Why the QX65 so important to Infiniti A return to the brand's roots The QX65 is not only Infiniti's first genuinely new model since 2021, but a return to the marque's reputation for sporty luxury—specifically, the FX SUV that helped cement its reputation 20 years ago.Where the QX60 is a boxy three-row SUV, the QX65 is a mid-size, two-row fastback SUV that emphasizes performance.It revolves around a 268 horsepower Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine that, combined with a nine-speed transmission, promises both performance and fuel efficiency.
The absence of rear seats also gives it a large 35.8 cubic feet of cargo space.Related Infiniti QX60 vs.QX65: Why you’re paying more for fewer seats Mechanical twins with different personalities.
Posts By Carl Anthony The QX65 is more expensive than the QX60 despite the same engine, similar in-cabin technology, and fewer seats.However, it also comes with all-wheel drive as standard where it's a $2,000 option for the QX60 Pure.The QX65 also comes with Luxe features by default where they add another $7,000 to the QX60.
Infiniti's new mission statement Where most of Infiniti's current cars are family-oriented SUVs (the QX55 crossover coupe is a notable exception), the QX65 is for empty-nesters, young professionals, and anyone more interested in an exciting drive than the daily school run.That, in turn, could reinvigorate Infiniti and, along with Nissan revamps like the Rogue Hybrid e-POWER, revitalize the Nissan group as a whole.Source: Infiniti
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