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Infiniti
QX65
Coupe-shaped five-seat SUV for the region.
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2027 Infiniti QX65 5-seater SUV revealed, Middle East launch expected soon

Published: March 27, 2026Original reporting: TejenSource: CARS24 UAE
Positioning
A new five-seat Infiniti coupe-SUV based on the QX60.
Powertrain
2.0-litre turbo petrol, 268 bhp, 387 Nm, 9-speed automatic.
Regional Timing
Middle East launch expected by the end of 2026.

Infiniti’s new QX65 takes the QX60 formula and pivots it toward style. The body is slightly longer than the QX60 and trades that model’s more upright silhouette for a coupe-style roofline, a raked rear screen, and a more dramatic rear treatment with connected lighting and a spoiler-led finish.

The source report says all trims get twin 12.3-inch displays, Google built-in, leather trim, TailorFit front seats, an electric tailgate, folding rear seats, tri-zone climate control, and an 11-speaker audio setup, while the top Autograph trim adds massaging seats, richer leather, ambient lighting, and a larger Klipsch audio system.

Safety and drivability are also central to the package. The article lists adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, emergency braking, lane-keeping support, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic-sign recognition, while the turbocharged four-cylinder can be paired with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on trim.

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Lexus
IS350
Updated sports sedan now on sale in the UAE.
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2026 Lexus IS350 launched in the UAE: Check price, features, specs, details

Published: March 26, 2026Original reporting: TejenSource: CARS24 UAE
Cabin Tech
Larger 12.3-inch instrument and infotainment displays.
Powertrain
3.5-litre V6, 312 bhp, 380 Nm, rear-wheel drive, 8-speed auto.
UAE Pricing
AED 199,000 to AED 270,000 before VAT and on-road costs.

The updated Lexus IS350 has officially reached the UAE through Al-Futtaim dealerships. Based on the source article, the headline changes are aimed less at altering the sedan’s core character and more at bringing its cabin and feature set closer to modern premium-sedan expectations.

CARS24 UAE reports that the 2026 car upgrades both the driver display and central touchscreen to 12.3-inch units with a newer interface, and it also adds items such as a Mark Levinson audio system, a rotary drive-mode selector, and refreshed ambient cabin lighting.

Mechanically, the formula remains familiar. The article says the IS350 keeps a 3.5-litre V6 making 312 bhp and 380 Nm, sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic. UAE pricing is listed at AED 199,000 for the IS350 Prestige, AED 235,000 for the IS350 F-Sport Prestige, and AED 270,000 for the IS350 F-Sport Special Edition, excluding VAT and on-road calculations.

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Mercedes-Maybach
S-Class
A longer, more tech-heavy flagship limo.
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2027 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class revealed with a new V8 engine, launch expected later this year

Published: March 25, 2026Original reporting: TejenSource: CARS24 UAE
Exterior
Long-wheelbase luxury sedan with a larger illuminated grille.
Interior Tech
Superscreen setup, AI assistant support, and upgraded rear comfort.
Engine News
New S580 V8 added at 537 bhp and 750 Nm.

Mercedes-Maybach’s latest S-Class update stays loyal to the established limousine template, but the source article points to a meaningful set of changes rather than a light facelift. The car remains longer than the standard S-Class and adds a more assertive face with a larger grille, illuminated detailing, and new Digital Light headlamps.

The luxury story extends into both personalization and cabin tech. CARS24 UAE highlights expanded Manufaktur options, a Night Series appearance package, the triple-screen Superscreen layout, upgraded rear-seat comfort, and new AI-linked voice features tied to major assistant ecosystems.

The big mechanical headline is a stronger V8 entry point. The newly listed S580 uses a 4.0-litre V8 with 537 bhp and 750 Nm, while the range also includes a plug-in hybrid S580e and the flagship S680. The source article expects Middle East availability by late 2026 or early 2027.

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Nissan
Z Nismo
Manual gearbox added to the harder-core Z.
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2027 Nissan Z Nismo gets a manual gearbox, coming soon to the UAE

Published: March 24, 2026Original reporting: TejenSource: CARS24 UAE
Key Upgrade
A new 6-speed manual becomes standard across variants.
Chassis Changes
Brake, steering, clutch, and suspension updates for track use.
Regional Timing
GCC launch expected toward the end of 2026.

Nissan’s update to the Z Nismo focuses on driver engagement rather than a headline power jump. The source article says the standout change is the arrival of a specially tuned 6-speed manual gearbox with shorter ratios, answering a long-running request from enthusiasts who wanted the Nismo version to feel more interactive.

The mechanical updates go further than the transmission alone. CARS24 UAE reports revised cabin sound tuning for the manual setup, a reworked clutch and shorter throw, upgraded front brakes with GT-R-derived two-piece rotors, reduced steering-rack friction, and recalibrated suspension settings.

Power stays at 420 bhp and 520 Nm from the 3.0-litre turbo V6, with a 9-speed automatic still available as an option. The source article says US sales should begin by mid-2026 and places the GCC arrival later in the same year, with pricing expected to stay close to the current UAE-market Z.

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