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Infiniti has announced pricing for its 2014 QX50 luxury crossover and QX80 full-size luxury SUV models, with the QX50 starting at $35,395 and the QX80 priced from $62,345 – both prices include a $995 destination and handling fee.

The QX50, which replaces the Infiniti EX, sees a price drop of $2,500 compared to the 2013 model year; while the flagship QX80, which replaces the QX56, has its price unchanged from last year. The 2014 QX50 is powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine with 325 horsepower while the much larger QX80 sports a 5.6-liter V8 with 400 horsepower. All-wheel drive is available for the QX80 for an extra $3,100.

The QX50, which has its powerplant mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission doesn’t get any major enhancements for the 2014 model year besides its price drop. All-wheel drive is available for $1,400 more while the QX50 Journey model will start from $37,745. All-wheel drive is also available for the QX50 Journey for $1,400 additional.

 

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price drop from EX to QX50 is a nice chunk, $2,500! Can't remember when last I seen a car maker chop that much off their price, anyone know why they did this?