The last great Infiniti SUV was the original FX. Based on Nissan's rear-drive platform, the FX was a crossover with coupe-like styling and excellent driving dynamics that was years ahead of its time.
Since its 2003 launch, Infiniti hasn't created anything as great or as important as the original FX. So, it's trying to evoke its previous success with its newest concept.
Debuting today at The Quail in Monterey, the QX65 Monograph previews a spiritual successor to the original FX. In profile, especially, you can see it: The QX65 has the same distinctive roofline as the FX.
But, being based on the transverse-engine QX60 three-row crossover, the '65 doesn't have quite the same cab-rearward proportions.
While the QX60 is a three-row crossover, the QX65's sloping roof means it has just two rows of seating, making it a competitor to the likes of the Audi Q8, BMW X6, and Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe. Infiniti hasn't said whether it's putting the QX65 into production, but this does not look like some concept-car fantasy.
