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Infiniti has something in store for QX80 in New York

We still don't know exactly what's going on with it, though.

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Not every piece of news on April 1 is a prank. Infiniti definitely isn't yanking our collective chain with its New York Auto Show teaser.

All Infiniti said is that it will have a "huge unveil" on April 11. It also included a picture, which appears to show the QX80, its largest SUV. Let's break it down.

It shows the QX80, but a few things are different. It has a set of headlights that look to be LED units from the QX Sport Inspiration concept. Combine that with the light-up emblem in the grille, as well as a more aggressive front bumper, and it's likely that this is going to be some sort of fancy trim that offers additional luxury.

It's doubtful that the QX80 will enter a new generation in New York, but a new, fancier trim should help keep this aging brute alive for just a bit longer. We'll find out when it debuts on April 11.