More 2025 Nissan Patrol details firm via latest Infiniti QX80 teaser

Infiniti has continued drip-feeding details of its new-generation QX80, indirectly confirming several new details about its sister model, the all-new 2024 Nissan Patrol – including the outputs of the twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 to be employed by both big new SUVs.

While it’s unlikely the new QX80’s individual second-row captain’s chairs will make it across to the new Patrol (known as the Armada in the US), Nissan’s new flagship SUV will inherit the Infiniti’s new ladder-frame platform and downsized six-cylinder petrol powertrain.

And while that means it’s curtains for the current Y62 Patrol’s lusty 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre petrol V8, its replacement will offer Toyota LandCruiser-busting outputs of up to 336kW of power and 698Nm of torque.

Those performance figures represent a 38kW/138Nm jump over the outgoing V8 that has endeared the current Patrol to tens of thousands of Aussie owners, and will also see the QX80 out-muscle the 3.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V6-powered Lexus LX 600 (305kW/650Nm).

Nissan’s latest nine-speed automatic transmission – as seen in the Pathfinder large SUV – will take care of gear-shifting duties and, in conjunction with the larger and stiffer chassis, will presumably contribute to the improved performance and refinement claimed by Infiniti for its new QX80.

Infiniti claims the new platform delivers a 57 per cent improvement in lateral stiffness with 25 per cent more torsional rigidity, which should help improve the Patrol’s on-road ride and handling, as well as its already-impressive off-road chops.

The bigger platform and body will also bring an improvement in cabin space for all derivatives across the QX80, Patrol and Armada model lines, but it’s not clear whether the Infiniti’s new Dynamic Digital Suspension will replace the existing Patrol’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control system – a cross-linked damping set-up that replaces anti-roll bars.

Predictably, the Infiniti will have the most toys on offer, with highlights including massaging seats in the front and middle rows, heating for all three rows, a 24-speaker Klipsch premium audio system, an occupant temperature-sensing climate control system, Individual Audio (only relaying calls and sat-nav instructions to the driver), active aero shutters and adaptive air suspension on selected variants.

“In pursuit of Infiniti’s aim of delivering thoughtful hospitality, the air suspension automatically lowers when the vehicle is parked to make it easier to enter, load or unload luggage,” said Infiniti as part of its latest teaser release.

“Meanwhile, Dynamic Digital Suspension constantly evaluates the vehicle’s motions to reduce body motion, enhancing driver confidence and ensuring passenger comfort over long journeys.”

The new QX80 will debut on March 20 (March 21 in Australia), but isn’t intended for our market.

Its sister model is yet to be confirmed for Australia, but unless the federal government’s new 2025 New Vehicle Efficiency Standard kyboshes its release Down Under/Armada, we’re expecting the new Nissan Patrol on sale here around mid-2025, when local production of the hard-core Nissan Patrol Warrior comes to an end.

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