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Infiniti QX80

2025 Infiniti QX80 launched in the UAE

Infiniti Middle East has unveiled the all-new Infiniti QX80 2025 luxury SUV at an event in Dubai, marking the model’s regional debut. This flagship model, representing the first phase of INFINITI’s “New Dawn” design era, showcases the brand’s blending of Japanese craftsmanship with advanced technology.

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NIO EL8

NIO officially launched in the UAE, flagship EL8 now available

NIO has introduced the EL8, its smart electric flagship SUV, to the UAE, the brand’s first market in the region. This follows the announcement earlier this month of the formation of NIO in the Middle East, a joint venture with its Abu Dhabi-based partner, CYVN Holdings.

Founded in November 2014, NIO serves over 598,000 users across China and Europe. 2023 was a good year for them, as they sold 107,000 vehicles to the brand. 

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Kia EV9

First Drive: 2024 Kia EV9 in the UAE

The Kia EV9 is the brand’s entry into the three-row electric SUV segment. Its boxy yet futuristic design turns heads, and its electric motors provide decent range and performance. Like the Kia EV6 we tested, the EV9 also spills into the premium category with its features and power.

Exterior styling

Kia has pushed the boundaries of SUV design with an angular, almost concept car-like appearance. The front end is dominated by a sleek, pixelated LED light bar, replacing the traditional grille, while the bumper features sharply contoured air intakes.

Its boxy shape and Kia’s “Digital Tiger Face” design language give it an unmistakable identity.

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Nissan Magnite

2025 Nissan Magnite launched, headed for the the UAE & GCC

Japanese automaker Nissan has unveiled the “new” Nissan Magnite sub-compact SUV in New Delhi, the capital of India. The Magnite has been highly popular in the South Asian country, having sold over 150,000 units since its launch in 2020. Nissan aims to continue this success by introducing the new model and has also announced plans to launch a left-hand drive version for additional markets. This move will increase Magnite exports from Nissan’s world-class Chennai plant from 20 right-hand drive markets to more than 65 countries, including the UAE, KSA, and South Africa, thereby realizing Nissan’s “One Car, One World” strategy for the crossover.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

First Look: 2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser was first launched in the GCC a couple of years ago. Thanks to its price and fuel efficiency, it quickly succeeded in the region. It was the first Toyota here to get a “Neo Drive” powertrain, a mild-hybrid system that combines the 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine with an integrated starter generator (ISG) that serves as both an electrified generator and motor.

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