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Infiniti QX80 on 34-Inch Wheels Looks Just As Ridiculous as It Sounds – It's Also for Sale

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Photo: Screenshot Youtube | Ace1Whips
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Some might look at this modified Infiniti QX80 and call it a donk. However, you'd be wrong, as only the 1971-1975 Chevrolet Impala and Caprice with the usual mods, including large wheels, qualify for this term.
Thus, what we have here is a ridiculous build that no one would want to drive, especially on long journeys, as those oversized alloys, which are 34 inches in diameter, have ruined its comfort. They've also left their toll on the turning radius and have made the entire vehicle look like a horseless carriage.

On a more positive aspect, we like the silver look of the pictured Infiniti QX80 and the privacy windows. This SUV features new tires and suspension, doesn't pull left or right, and doesn't shake. Thus, it's been properly modified, so even though it looks laughable, as no real petrolhead would ever be caught dead in such a build, at least it should be reliable.

This Infiniti QX80 is a Virginia resident and was taken out for a short drive, and a few smiles at the camera. It was filmed at the Virginia Airport and in other locations, and its owner says it's a clean title that's looking for a new home. Thus, if you have some $30k lying around and the desire to buy a brash ride, you can get in touch with them and make this high-rider yours. It's also said to be a low-mileage example with a V8 engine under the hood.

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Photo: Screenshot Youtube | Ace1Whips
Now, while some people keep modifying the old QX80, Infiniti has launched the new generation. The model will arrive at dealers nationwide this month (July 2024), and it's offered in various trim levels. These are called the Luxe, Sensory, and Autograph, and they can be ordered from $89,550, $100,645, and $110,595, respectively, excluding destination, options, and the usual dealer markups.

All versions of the 2025 Infiniti QX80 use the same 3.5-liter engine, which is a twin-turbo V6. The motor develops 450 horsepower (456 ps/336 kW) and 516 pound-feet (700 Nm) of torque, and it is 50 hp (51 ps/37 kW) and 103 pound-feet (140 Nm) punchier than the old 5.6L V8. Depending on the configuration, everything goes to the rear- or four-wheel drive system through a 9-speed automatic gearbox.

Speaking of the old QX80, it is still listed on Infiniti's U.S. website. The lineup includes the Luxe 2WD, Luxe 4WD, Premium Select 4WD, and Sensory 4WD and is priced from $74,150 for the base model, going up to at least $88,450 for the top-of-the-line spec. The old QX80 packs a 5.6L V8 with 400 horsepower (406 ps/298 kW) and 413 pound-foot (560 Nm) of torque and comes with numerous standard features that vary depending on the selected grade.

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About the author: Cristian Gnaticov
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After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s.
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