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Prior to the New York Auto Show opening its doors on Wednesday, Infiniti has unveiled the bold QX80 Monograph, a new design study previewing the company’s next large SUV. Infiniti says the QX80 Monograph represents the first time the firm’s current design language has been applied to a vehicle of this size by mixing “geometric and organic shapes” onto the QX80’s five-meter-long skin. Also measuring over two meters high and two meters wide, the new QX80 previewed looks much more purposeful and far-less bloated than the outgoing model. The dramatic styling changes start at the front fascia where the QX80 Monograph is adorned with a re-shaped grille and LED headlights and a hood which mercifully, ditches the strange drop-off and bludge of the existing QX80 that make it look like a beluga whale on wheels. Elsewhere, Infiniti has designed the QX80 Monograph with doors that when open, reveal brushed aluminum still steps. There’s also vents behind the front wheels which the automaker...

Infiniti released the first details of their new QX80 Monograph design study, set to make its debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show. The new concept essentially previews Infiniti’s future flagship SUV, featuring an imposing sculptural shape based on the company’s latest design language. "The QX80 Monograph represents a detailed study into our expertise of exterior design," said Roland Krueger, President of Infiniti Motor Company. "QX80 Monograph shows our concept of luxury and style on the road, and is an exploration into how we could enhance our future Infiniti offering in the luxury SUV segment." The new QX80 Monograph has been penned at the brand’s design studio in Atsugi, Japan, featuring elements such as the double-arch grille and a reshaped D-pillar, both of which are probably going to end up in the regular production version as well. Infiniti will release the full details of the new QX80 Monograph concept at the NY Auto Show on April 11, so stay...