by "Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
Published 11/10/2017 at 15:55
by "Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
Published 11/10/2017 at 15:55
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The Infiniti QX80, a.k.a. the only way to buy a Nissan Patrol in the US until the Nissan Armada switched to also being a Patrol, started out with ridiculously ugly, bulbous front styling. The QX80 has been refreshed for 2018, and now it’s less terrible looking. Yay?
When the QX80 first arrived in the US for the 2011 model year, it was called the QX56. It was particularly reminiscent of a beluga whale.
Infiniti reshuffled their product naming scheme for 2014 and dropped the numeric suffixes that represented engine displacement, so the QX56 became the QX80. It got a new crosshatch pattern for its grille and a bit blockier front bumper and lights, to look a little less like a beluga whale.
And now we have the new 2018 facelift, which has a reshaped hood, fascia/fenders, and even squintier lights. It’s a tad less bulbous, but viewed from straight on, I can’t say it’s exactly attractive.
Unless you absolutely must have the Infiniti badge and whatever few small features are exclusive to it, probably best to just stick with the Armada.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
11/10/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 1
well it’s better, way way better.
I still can’t believe someone somewhere found it was a good idea to stick the light so low on it.
"gin-san - shitpost specialist" (gin-san-)
11/10/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 0
I guess it looks a little bit better.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
11/10/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 0
They finally put the lights where they belong. Still, Armada/Patrol is better looking.
"SpeedSix" (speedsix)
11/10/2017 at 16:05, STARS: 1
The old fender vent was deeply unattractive, so I suppose this refresh is an improvement.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
11/10/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 1
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/10/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 0
But mah doors
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/10/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0
Does it still have the ancient 5.6? Why bother with the facelift.
"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
11/10/2017 at 16:14, STARS: 0
i guess they could open lambo style, which would certainly suit the style of that...thing
"E90M3" (e90m3)
11/10/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 2
I thought Nissan gave up designing cars after the stone age and just went with facelifts.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/10/2017 at 16:35, STARS: 0
The Lincoln MKT would like to have a word.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
11/10/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 2
That’s a baleen whale.
Infiniti is beluga whale.
"LJ909" (lj909)
11/10/2017 at 16:53, STARS: 0
My bad I thought you said baleen. I didnt have my glasses on when I read that. Still ugly none the less.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/10/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 0
Looks like it weighs about 6000 pounds.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
11/10/2017 at 18:49, STARS: 0
5,644 according to the specs on Infiniti’s website.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/11/2017 at 09:08, STARS: 0
Wow; I nailed it.
