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YouTube Video RkxFQVRQOTVOTTdpRVJFWEJnRF94VFFRLkMyQjNBNDBGRDI1NTc0MDM Infiniti has been promising a comeback for years. Now, with the new 2027 Infiniti QX65, it may finally have the SUV that makes people pay attention again.

Nik Miles and Nicole Wakelin get behind the wheel of Infiniti’s new two-row luxury fastback SUV, built in Tennessee and aimed directly at buyers who want design, comfort, technology, and value without needing a third row they’ll never use.

The QX65 starts just under $54,000, brings a sharper fastback design, a more focused two-row layout, updated technology, and a renewed sense of purpose for the Infiniti brand. It is built at Nissan’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee, adding an important made-in-America angle at a time when domestic production matters more than ever.

In this first drive, Nik and Nicole look at why the QX65 matters, who it is really for, how it compares with luxury SUV rivals like the BMW X5 and Lexus RX, and whether Infiniti has finally built the vehicle it should have made all along.
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Infiniti Finally Built the SUV It Should’ve Made Years Ago
April 29, 2026 06:43
Infiniti has been promising a comeback for years. Now, with the new 2027 Infiniti QX65, it may finally have the SUV that makes people pay attention again.

Nik Miles and Nicole Wakelin get behind the wheel of Infiniti’s new two-row luxury fastback SUV, built in Tennessee and aimed directly at buyers who want design, comfort, technology, and value without needing a third row they’ll never use.

The QX65 starts just under $54,000, brings a sharper fastback design, a more focused two-row layout, updated technology, and a renewed sense of purpose for the Infiniti brand. It is built at Nissan’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee, adding an important made-in-America angle at a time when domestic production matters more than ever.

In this first drive, Nik and Nicole look at why the QX65 matters, who it is really for, how it compares with luxury SUV rivals like the BMW X5 and Lexus RX, and whether Infiniti has finally built the vehicle it should have made all along.
Infiniti Finally Built the SUV It Should’ve Made Years Ago
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The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Black Ink takes Hyundai’s largest electric SUV and gives it a bold, high-contrast twist. With its all-black exterior accents, premium interior finishes, and three-row practicality, this is a family EV that leans hard into style without forgetting real-world usability.
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Black Ink — The Darkest, Most Luxurious Hyundai Ever?
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Hyundai isn’t just growing in America… it’s going all in.

At its massive new Metaplant near Savannah, Georgia, Hyundai Motor Group is making one of the boldest moves in the automotive industry right now. While some automakers are slowing down, Hyundai is accelerating with billions in new investment, record-breaking sales, and a plan to build up to 80% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. right here at home.

In this exclusive look, Nik Miles takes you inside Hyundai’s strategy — from 36 new or refreshed vehicles coming by 2030 to a massive push across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric models.

And yes, EVs are still part of the story.

Despite headlines suggesting a slowdown, Hyundai says EV demand is stabilizing, not disappearing. With vehicles like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Hyundai IONIQ 9, the company is betting that better range, faster charging, and improved infrastructure will bring EVs into the mainstream.

But this isn’t just about cars.

It’s about jobs, manufacturing, and a long-term shift toward building more vehicles closer to American buyers — including a new steel mill, expanded supply chains, and a high-tech factory capable of producing up to 300,000 vehicles a year.

The big question:
Is Hyundai making the smartest move in the industry right now?

Watch to find out.
Hyundai’s $26 Billion U.S. Gamble Will Reshape Car Culture
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