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Infiniti Kills QX70 Crossover—for Now
Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit has dropped its QX70 midsize crossover for the 2018 model year as it turns its attention to the smaller QX50 and other crossover models, Automotive News reports.
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Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit has dropped its QX70 midsize crossover for the 2018 model year as it turns its attention to the smaller QX50 and other crossover models, Automotive News reports.
Called the FX when it debuted in 2003 (and later nicknamed the Bionic Cheetah), the rear-drive QX70 (pictured) initially stood out for its sporty design and performance. But sales slumped in recent years—despite an uptick through the first half of 2017—as more competitors entered the market.
In the near term, Infiniti will focus on the redesigned QX50 compact crossover, which is due next year and expected to be one of the luxury marque’s top sellers. Also in the works is a revamped version of the larger QX80 crossover.
The QX70 nameplate could resurface in 2022, unnamed industry sources tell AN. That vehicle likely will move to the front-wheel-drive platform that will carry the next-generation Nissan Muran crossover due in 2021.