The QX Monograph is inspired by Japanese design philosophies. They include “Ma,” the mastery of empty space; “Utsuroi,” representing seamless transitions; and “Kabuku,” which translates to “provocative and extraordinary.”
“We approach each Infiniti design from the perspective of an artwork, with the aim of evoking emotion and intrigue,” Nissan Motor Co. design boss Alfonso Albaisa said in a statement. “The QX Monograph presented a sizable canvas for us to explore Infiniti’s artistry at maximum scale and create something bold.”
The long hood carries through from the vehicle’s shoulder line and combines with a wide stance and large-profile wheels to deliver a muscular profile. The double-arched radiator grille carrying the brand’s new illuminated logo dominates the front.
Infiniti said the upright lines in the inner mesh of the QX Monograph’s grille “channel the shapes found within a bamboo forest as the stems gently bow and intersect in the breeze.”
The main headlight assembly housed in the front bumper includes high and low beams. Daytime running lamps above follow the hood line and feature “digital piano key” lights in a “Kimono fold” pattern. They connect through the grille in a nearly horizontal line highlighting the vehicle’s width.
“Smoked finish” taillights running the width of the body feature a pronounced upper section and six horizontal lightbars below.
Infiniti developed a new exterior paint color called Akane for the QX Monograph concept. It features a “complex, six-layer structure to channel the appearance of a warm glowing red sunset as it transitions into a dark night sky,” the automaker said.
The vehicle’s panoramic roof sports the Kimono fold pattern motif and is also finished in Akane.
