Infiniti Debuts Coupe-Like QX65 Monograph Concept at The Quail
The prototype revives a familiar silhouette inspired by the brand’s older FX SUV and gives us a clear picture of what the new QX65 will look like when it goes on sale as a 2027 model.
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The future QX65 SUV is previewed by the QX65 Monograph concept vehicle that Infiniti revealed at the 2025 edition of The Quail.
Fans of the original Infiniti FX SUV will immediately notice a close resemblance in profile, as the QX65 features a long hood and fastback rear end.
While the company says this is merely a design concept, we expect to see the production model roll out with styling that closely adheres to this prototype.
Infiniti has officially unveiled the QX65, adding a two-row mid-size crossover to its lineup, an offering that has been missing since the discontinuation of the QX70 after the 2017 model year. The new boldly styled SUV draws its inspiration from the FX, which debuted for the 2003 model year and later changed its name to QX70 after a redesign.
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A long hood, a steeply raked windshield, and a coupe-like roofline were hallmarks of the FX/QX70’s design, and at the time Infiniti used the term “Bionic Cheetah” to describe the SUV’s stance. The QX65 gives off similar apex-predator vibes, with muscular haunches and an aggressive front-end design featuring the brand’s distinctive wavy grille.
While technically a concept, we suspect the Monograph is a close prototype of what will become the production QX65, as Infiniti has a history of showing nearly-production show cars on stage at The Quail. In 2023, the larger QX80 SUV was previewed by the QX80 Monograph and later sailed through to production with only small tweaks to its design.
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Nothing has been revealed of the interior, nor has Infiniti said what will power the QX65, but we suspect it is based on the same platform as the three-row QX60. That would mean a turbocharged four-cylinder is the likely powertrain, but like the brand’s other SUVs, all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic will probably be standard.
The Monograph rides on cool-looking 22-inch wheels that feature twisted spokes that give them a unique three-dimensional appearance. Other design highlights include a bronze-colored metallic trim strip that runs up and over the greenhouse and a full-width LED light bar for the taillamps that features vertical elements inspired by the tailfins of a jet airplane.
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The concept is painted in a special color-shifting hue called Twilight. As the sun reflects off the surface from different angles, the color can take on a red, purple, or gold appearance. A gloss-black painted roof is divided from the body by the aforementioned bronze-colored strip.
With the recent announcement that the compact QX50 and QX55 SUVs will no longer be produced, the QX65 will take up the position as Infiniti’s smallest offering when it goes on sale, probably as a 2027 model. The QX65 is likely to be roomier and more premium inside than those models, but we also suspect it will cost more to start.
We’ll find out more about the production QX65 in the coming months and expect to see the real deal in early 2026. At that time, details about the SUV’s interior, pricing, and features will likely be available.
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Drew Dorian is a lifelong car enthusiast who has also held a wide variety of consumer-focused positions throughout his career, ranging from financial counselor to auto salesperson. He has dreamed of becoming a Car and Driver editor since he was 11 years old—a dream that was realized when he joined the staff in April 2016. He’s a born-and-raised Michigander and learned to drive on a 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. His automotive interests run the gamut from convertibles and camper vans to sports cars and luxury SUVs.
