Infiniti Lineup Rumored To Shrink Even More, QX50 And QX55 To Exit By 2026
The pair will be replaced by a rebadged version of the next Nissan Rogue.
The newly-redesigned QX80 may be a sign of life for Infiniti, but that sumptuous flagship SUV couldn’t hide the rest of the aging lineup even if it tried. Infiniti has just finished off the last of its sedans with the departure of the Q50, and the automaker’s first EV is said to be facing continuous delays. Now, the QX50 and QX55 are reportedly living on borrowed time. When a pair of crossovers are rumored to be on the chopping block, you know things are getting dire.
Infiniti’s small crossover duo is rumored to exit production around August of 2026, before both models are indirectly replaced by a rebadged version of the next-generation Nissan Rogue. That model will bring fresh air to the entry-level side of the lineup, likely becoming the first Infiniti to offer a hybrid variant.
While the yet-to-be-named crossover will carry on the QX50’s legacy in spirit, Infiniti’s upscale take on the Rogue will not offer a coupe variant to replace the QX55, as that model has failed to impress the bean counter since its debut for the 2022 model year. In fact, only 5,417 units were sold in North America in 2023––and that was considered to be its best year so far. Here’s to hoping the brand’s incoming rebirth can successfully revive those sales charts.
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The Lamborghini Temerario Ditches The Huracan’s V10, But You Shouldn’t Complain
Even with two fewer cylinders, the hybrid-assisted V8 reaches a screaming 10,000-RPM redline.
The Lamborghini Huracan is dead, and so is the naturally-aspirated V10. But rising from the ashes of that much-loved Italian machine is a completely new kind of raging bull––the Temerario. It comes at a time when engines are shrinking, which means the beast behind the seats has downsized to a hybrid-assisted V8. But you shouldn’t be mad.
We’ll admit it, there are now two fewer cylinders––a loss that’s difficult to make up for. And yes, the impressive 907 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque has to be attributed to the addition of two turbochargers and three electric motors. But you can’t deny that a V8 that can rev up to 10,000 RPM is going to be a riot. In addition to the screaming redline, this thing can rocket from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds before reaching a Huracan-slaying 212-mph top speed. While the days of natural aspiration are over, who cares where all that punch comes from when it’s capable of serving up a 9.5-second quarter mile?
It’s worth acknowledging that this isn’t the first Lamborghini to adopt an eight-cylinder heart. The Urraco finished off Lambo’s prior era of V8 supercars back in the 1970s, and today’s wildly popular Urus SUV gets its power from a 4.0 liter V8. But this Temerario doesn’t share its engine with the Urus, or any of its Volkswagen Group cousins. It’s an entirely new design, crafted exclusively for this new-age supercar.
On its own, the twin-turbo V8 produces 789 hp just before the redline, along with 538 lb-ft of torque. To complete the new powertrain, Lamborghini mounted one of the electric motors onto the flat-plane crankshaft to source low-end torque and prevent turbo lag, while the pair of turbos provide 20.3 psi of peak boost. There are two more motors sitting on the front axle, sending power to each individual front wheel. While the three total electric motors could potentially contribute 440 horses to the Temerario’s power stable, the limits of the small 3.4-kWh battery pack only allow that the motors make a combined 187 hp at once. That’s a far cry from the 148 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque that each motor could technically make by itself.
In total, the Temerario pushes a combined 907 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. That will leave any stock Huracan in the dust, beating even the high-end STO by 276 ponies and 173 pound-feet.
Oh, and this is just the base model––there are undoubtedly more powerful variants to come. The Huracan and its V10 will be missed, but the Temerario is really starting to look like a convincing argument.
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BMW M5 Touring Breaks Cover As A Practical, Powerful Wagon Headed For America
While it’s even heavier than the sedan, who wouldn’t want a 717-hp German wagon?
BMW has only offered its legendary M5 with a long-roofed variant for three generations––his new G90 model has become the third. But even with a bulky 5,530-Ib curb weight working against it, is the third time the charm for this extra practical M5?
Under the hood, you’ll find a 4.0 liter, hybrid-assisted twin-turbo V8 making 717 hp. In combination with the single 194-hp electric motor, this V8 can bring the performance wagon from 0-60 in just 3.5 seconds.
As with the M5 sedan, the battery from the plug-in hybrid system is mostly the culprit for this wagon’s excessive heft, but BMW argues that 25 miles of EV-only range is a worthy tradeoff. We’re just not sure how many M5 owners will be willing to turn off that V8 engine.
That powertrain makes 717 horsepower and consists of a 577-hp twin-turbocharged V-8 engine and a 194-hp electric motor. All-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission are both standard. The all-wheel-drive system is rear-biased and can be switched off, leaving the M5 Touring a rear-drive car.
Elsewhere, the M5 Touring offers up to 17.7 cubic feet of trunk space that expands to 57.6 with the rear seats down, which makes for a convincing argument when the rest of the family is set on another ho-hum SUV.
Plus, the M5 Touring comes with just about every luxury item in BMW’s arsenal: Bowers & Wilkins audio, ambient interior lighting, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, a curved infotainment display with Drive 8.5, a head-up display, native navigation, and a lot more. Customization options through BMW’s Individual program are seemingly endless and include a wide range of exterior colors and some special Merino Metallic leather options for the cabin.
And yes, this 717-hp super wagon is finally headed for the U.S., which means the Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes-AMG E63 wagon will have some more competition to deal with on this side of the pond.
Pricing starts at an eye-watering $122,675 (that’s $2,000 more than the M5 sedan), so buyers will have to empty their wallets when the M5 Touring hits dealers in early 2025.
