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2015 Infiniti QX80 Hits the Gulf
Infiniti has launched the latest enhanced version of their flagship full size SUV, the new 2015 QX80 across the Gulf. The new QX80 boasts a fresh new exterior design, a more crafted interior, additional standard features and technology and will come in two Grade levels – QX80 Excellence
All-New Land Rover Discovery Sport Unveiled
Grade and QX80 Luxury Grade, both with the option of seven or eight seats. The extensive exterior design refinements focus on the QX80’s frontend appearance, with new upper grille shape and added lower grille. The revised front fascia also features new LED high/low beam headlights, LED turn signals, LED fog lights and a new bumper with flush-mounted sonar sensors. An extensive suite of advance safety systems is standard with the QX80 Luxury Grade including Front Emergency Braking and Front Collision Warning System, Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention. The proven 5.6-liter V8 engine combines Infiniti’s VVEL technology with the efficiency of Direct Injection Gasoline to produce 400 horsepower and 560Nm of torque through the standard 7-speed automatic transmission.
The all-new Discovery Sport was unveiled at an exclusive event at the Yas Links Golf Club last month. It’s due to hit showroom floors in the region sometime in early 2015. The new model was also recently awarded the coveted five-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating, confirming its status as one of the safest vehicles on the road. The premium compact SUV boasts cutting edge styling inspired by the new Range Rover Sport, and features a number of cutting-edge safety features, such as an all-new pedestrian airbag which is a first in the small-SUV segment. This feature deploys from the upper-rear surface of the bonnet
within 60 milliseconds upon detection of a pedestrian impact to reduce the risk of serious pedestrian injury. Another first for Land Rover is the Autonomous Emergency Braking system, which uses a digital stereo camera mounted next to the rear view mirror to detect objects that could pose a collision threat, delivering visual and audible warnings and automatically applying the brakes if a collision is imminent. In all variants, including 5+2 seat models, all seating positions are assessed to ensure a high standard of occupant protection for people of all ages, including young children. fact magazine
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