Infiniti
Japanese luxury car brand
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| May 19 2025 | Infiniti unveiled the facelift for the QX60, scheduled to go on sale in mid-2025 for the 2026 model year. The facelift includes a redesigned front fascia, new 3D illuminated logo, updated interior with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Google built-in infotainment, and a new Sport model with unique styling. |
| April 3 2025 | Nissan suspended all new US orders for QX50 and QX55 models due to Trump Administration tariffs, with plans to sell existing inventory until depleted while continuing production for other global markets. |
| January 2025 | Announcement made that the Infiniti QX50 and QX55 would be discontinued by the end of 2025. |
| 2024 | Infiniti QX60 sales slightly decreased to 27,808 units in the United States, while maintaining growth in Canada with 3,342 units sold. Additionally, the model sold 1,843 units in China. |
| 2024 | Nissan announced that the VQ35DD 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine powering the global-market Infiniti QX60 will be discontinued. It will be replaced by a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four cylinder gasoline engine for the 2025 model year, driven by emissions standards and Nissan's push towards electrification. |
| 2024 | Infiniti QX50 sales slightly improved to 10,722 units in the US, while QX55 sales decreased to 3,721 units. Canadian sales were 800 for QX50 and 320 for QX55. |
| 2024 | Sales reach 5,428 units in the US, indicating continued challenges in the market |
| August 2024 | The Q50 sedan was discontinued due to poor sales, transforming Infiniti into a brand that only sells SUVs. |
| August 2024 | Infiniti announced the cancellation of the Q50 in their North American lineup, confirming 2024 as the final model year for the vehicle in the U.S. and Canada after eleven years of production. |
| 2023 | Infiniti QX60 continued strong sales performance with 29,383 units sold in the United States and 3,245 units in Canada. |
| 2023 | The QX60 was awarded the 'Top Safety Pick+' by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS), receiving 'Good' ratings across multiple safety categories including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and front crash prevention. |
| 2023 | Infiniti introduced the QX Monograph and Vision Qe Concepts, showcasing the latest in the brand's design and technological vision. |
| 2023 | Infiniti showed a slight recovery in sales, increasing to 64,699 vehicles in the United States and 5,208 vehicles in Canada. |
| 2023 | Infiniti QX50 sales further declined to 9,941 units in the US, while the QX55 model increased to 5,418 units. Canadian sales were 812 for QX50 and 501 for QX55. |
| 2023 | Slight sales increase to 6,201 units in the US, showing potential market stabilization |
| December 13 2023 | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an official investigation into engine failure complaints for the Infiniti QX50's KR20DDET engine, focusing on issues including engine knock, loss of power, and metal debris in the oil pan. |
| 2022 | Infiniti QX60 sales increased significantly, reaching 16,573 units in the United States and 2,217 units in Canada. |
| 2022 | Nissan potentially planned to introduce an Infiniti EV vehicle based on the QS Inspiration concept. |
| 2022 | Sales reached a low point with 46,619 vehicles sold in the United States and 5,446 vehicles in Canada. |
| 2022 | Infiniti QX50 experienced a significant sales drop to 11,105 units in the US, while the new QX55 model debuted with 5,106 units sold. Canadian sales were 1,183 for QX50 and 728 for QX55. |
| 2022 | Infiniti launched the QX55 model, which was subsequently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, achieving a 'Good' rating in moderate overlap front crash tests. |
| 2022 | Dramatic sales drop to 4,781 units in the US, marking the lowest point in the provided data |
| March 2022 | Nissan withdrew entirely from Russia and Belarus due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ending production and sales in those countries. |
| 2021 | Infiniti QX60 sold 5,829 units in the United States and 1,040 units in Canada during the calendar year. |
| 2021 | Plans announced to reintroduce hybrid versions of the QX60 with the second generation model as part of Nissan's electrification strategy. |
| 2021 | Nissan considered introducing an Infiniti electric vehicle (EV) for the 2022 model year, based on the QS Inspiration concept. |
| 2021 | Ash Sutton won the British Touring Car Championship again with Infiniti Q50s for Laser Tools Racing. |
| 2021 | Infiniti saw further sales reduction to 58,553 vehicles in the United States and 5,838 vehicles in Canada. |
| 2021 | Infiniti QX50 sales slightly decreased to 19,195 units in the US and increased to 2,158 units in Canada. |
| 2021 | Further sales reduction to 13,896 units in the United States |
| November 2021 | Nissan stated that Infiniti will become 100 percent all-electric by 2030, ending production of fossil fuel-powered vehicles. |
| June 23 2021 | Infiniti unveiled the second-generation QX60, which was previously previewed by the QX60 Monograph concept. The new model was developed alongside the Nissan Pathfinder and uses an updated version of the previous generation's architecture. |
| January 2021 | Infiniti introduced the QX55, a 'coupé SUV' version of the QX50, designed as a spiritual successor to the FX model with a more sloped roof design for the 2022 model year. |
| 2020 | Available in four trim levels: Pure, Pure AWD, Luxe, and Luxe AWD. Introduced the Edition 30 package as an option on Luxe trim levels. |
| 2020 | Nissan planned to withdraw the Infiniti brand from multiple markets including Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and West European markets. |
| 2020 | Infiniti Q50s were entered into the British Touring Car Championship by Laser Tools Racing, winning the drivers' championship with Ash Sutton. |
| 2020 | Sales continued to drop significantly, with 79,502 vehicles sold in the United States and 5,783 vehicles in Canada, likely due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2020 | Infiniti QX50 sales increased to 20,885 units in the US and decreased to 1,897 units in Canada. |
| 2020 | The QX50 underwent safety testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), receiving 'Good' ratings in moderate overlap front and side impact tests. |
| 2020 | Continued sales decline to 16,533 units in the US, likely influenced by the global COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020 | Infiniti Q30 experiences a dramatic sales collapse, with just 148 units sold in the US, indicating potential market exit or discontinuation. |
| 2019 | Added a new Limited Edition trim level and introduced LED headlamps as standard on all trims in a mid-model year update. |
| 2019 | Infiniti Q70 sales declined to 2,552 units in the United States market, representing a significant drop from the previous year |
| 2019 | Infiniti Q70 and Q70L were discontinued in most markets due to poor sales, with consumers preferring crossovers and SUVs. |
| 2019 | The QX Inspiration and QX Monograph Concepts were presented, further evolving Infiniti's design language. |
| 2019 | Infiniti experienced a decline in sales, with 117,708 vehicles sold in the United States and 10,974 vehicles in Canada. |
| 2019 | Infiniti QX50 sales slightly declined to 18,616 units in the US and increased to 3,515 units in Canada. |
| 2019 | Hybrid model was removed from the Infiniti Q50 lineup for the model year. |
| 2019 | Infiniti tested Q50 sports sedan at the Spaceport America desert test tracks. |
| 2019 | Sales decline to 25,987 units in the US, indicating a significant drop from the previous year |
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