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Infiniti's momentum after Monterey Car Week
Following the buzz at 2025 Monterey Car Week, Infiniti appears to be stirring renewed interest among premium-SUV shoppers. The Nissan Group's luxury arm has endured a string of weak sales, but a fresh product strategy centered on new models is helping its slow recovery. The 2026 QX80 lineup update and the introduction of new Sport trims attracted headlines, and Infiniti's concept previews suggest more model launches are coming.
QX65 Monograph concept: what we know
One of the standout reveals at The Quail: A Motorsport Gathering was the Infiniti QX65 Monograph concept, presented as a larger coupe-SUV companion to the 2026 QX60. Infiniti positions the Monograph series as near-production previews, and the QX65 is widely expected to arrive in showrooms with very few visual changes from the prototype. The design direction clearly references the brand's early-2000s FX, prompting talk of a spiritual successor to that iconic model.
Design and proportions
The QX65 Monograph shows strong, sweeping coupe-SUV proportions: a low-slung roofline, pronounced haunches and a long hood that emphasize luxury sportiness. Infiniti has kept technical details about the interior and drivetrain under wraps, but the exterior suggests a premium, technology-forward cabin coupled with aggressive coupe-SUV styling.
CGI reinterpretation: larger wheels for balance
Digital artist Nikita Chuicko, known online as kelsonik, reworked Infiniti's official imagery in CGI to tweak the QX65's stance. By upsizing the stock 22-inch black turbine wheels to what appears to be 24- or even 26-inch rims, the artist rebalanced the silhouette and gave the concept a more muscular, modern presence. The simple alteration sparks debate: does a bigger wheel package make the QX65 a truer heir to the FX?
Vehicle specifications and performance expectations
Infiniti has not released official specifications for the QX65 Monograph, but the brand's recent moves give clues to possible powertrain directions. Infiniti's QX80 Track Spec concept at Monterey showcased a tuned 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 producing roughly 650 hp, demonstrating that Infiniti is willing to push performance metrics higher. For the QX65, a range could include turbocharged V6 or hybrid variants aligned with the QX60 platform, balancing luxury, fuel efficiency and performance.
Market positioning and comparisons
The QX65 aims at the premium coupe-SUV niche occupied by models like the BMW X6, Mercedes GLE Coupe and Infiniti's own QX55. Compared with the QX80 Terrain and Track Spec concepts, which target full-size, off-road and high-output buyers respectively, the QX65 would sit as a mid-to-large luxury coupe-SUV offering a sportier alternative to the family-oriented QX60. The Monograph's FX-inspired looks will help Infiniti court buyers who remember the brand's earlier style statements and want a performance-oriented luxury crossover.
Why the QX65 matters
If the production QX65 arrives closely matching the concept, it would reinforce Infiniti's design consistency and strengthen its model portfolio. Larger-wheel styling cues in CGI highlight how relatively small changes can significantly affect buyer perception—adding aggression, visual stability and a sport-luxury attitude that could make the QX65 a compelling option in the coupe-SUV segment.
As Infiniti continues to tease new concepts and trims, including the QX80 Terrain and Track Spec, watch for more technical reveals on powertrains, interior tech and the final wheel choices. Until then, the QX65 Monograph—real or rendered with 24- to 26-inch wheels—remains a promising candidate to revive the FX spirit for a new generation.
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