2025 INFINITI QX80

Here is a large, 3-row SUV with presence and tech, power, and plushness. It’s also making history as the first Infiniti with a variant whose price goes into six figures. The previous QX80 was one of the more affordable choices in this class. With this generation, Infiniti has decided to aim for a richer clientele and added the features that attract them — like high-quality audio systems, fine materials, and cutting-edge features like a climate control system that monitors body heat.

The penultimate Sensory trim has been a popular choice, traditionally, but we can imagine some buyers now going for the one-up-from-base Luxe trim and adding all-wheel drive, which would put the price in the $95K region. Most rivals are in a similar financial bracket to the QX80.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of full-size luxury SUVs, including the Infiniti QX80.

This is an all-new generation of QX80 with more power, more space, better tech, and a whole different style.

Rivals like the Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and BMW X7 all begin at a similar price level. The Lexus LX and Jeep Grand Wagoneer come in above the QX80’s starting price. The Navigator, Escalade, and Grand Wagoneer also offer extended-length versions for even greater cargo capacity.

Before buying a new QX80 luxury SUV, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. Resale values of the previous-generation QX80 were in the bottom half of our table for this class, but we expect to see improvement with this comprehensive redesign. Remember, recouping more money when you sell a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on your next one.

Thanks to 450 horsepower under its hood, the 2025 QX80 enjoys an increase of 50 horses and 102 lb-ft of torque (making 515 lb-ft) over its muscular predecessor. That’s noticeable, and puts the QX80 on the same kind of level as the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade. Yes, there’s the occasional smidge of turbo lag, but it never feels lacking, even when driving uphill.

We like how the steering feels, especially with Sport mode supplying a little extra heft. For those who prefer to be less hands-on, the new QX80 also offers partial self-driving in the Pro Pilot 2.1 system.

An adaptive suspension comes in at the Luxe trim level, going a long way to mitigating any ride quality issues that might have come about with this version’s standard 22-inch wheels. That said, we feel that the sophistication of this suspension doesn’t quite reach the level of, say, the Mercedes-Benz GLS. But we like how body roll is kept in check through the corners.

Fuel Economy

With all-wheel drive, the new QX80 achieves 17 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That’s a couple of miles per gallon better than the previous V8. The Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic doesn’t match the QX80 for muscle (362 horsepower), but can run to 21 mpg combined. The rear-drive QX80 manages 18 mpg combined.

An uncluttered and elegant interior design graces the new QX80’s cabin. The dashboard houses two generously sized (14.3-inch) displays, and the center stack has a 9-inch screen for climate controls. A head-up display becomes available in Luxe trim.

The QX80 offers seating for seven or eight; the lower number means a pair of captain’s chairs are in the second row. We like the front seats, in particular, they’re extremely comfortable and have wide seatbacks. From this perch, we noticed that outward vision is fantastic.

The top Autograph trim is remarkably plush, with lots of fine materials and soft-touch areas wherever our elbows rested. We’re used to seeing luxury vehicles with power-adjustable and massaging front seats, but the QX80 also offers those features in the second row.

When accessing the rearmost section, we discovered that the second row’s seats are still able to tilt forward even when there are child seats installed. The third row in any QX80 is best for shorter types, yet those sat back there still have USB-C ports (there’s a total of eight throughout), vents, and comfortable seats that can recline a little, plus optional heating.

Folding down rows two and three creates a massive cargo area with a flat floor. Infiniti claims 18% more space than the outgoing model offered behind the second row and a 30% increase behind the third row. That works out to about 59 and 22 cubic feet, respectively. For reference, the roomy Mercedes-Benz GLS has a maximum of 48.7, with 17.4 cubes behind the third row. With the QX80’s adaptive suspension set to its lowest, it’s easier to load and unload — as well as get in or out.

If we had the choice, we’d prefer just about any other type of transmission selector to the row of buttons provided by the QX80. However, this arrangement optimizes space in the center console for stowage and wireless charging. One option for the center console is a chilled compartment that can hold a 6-pack of sodas.

We’ve always thought the previous QX80 brought some interest to this full-size SUV category. This new version definitely steps up to the styling plate and keeps that interest going. It’s big, but the proportions are well-judged — we might even call it elegant.

There are several cool details, like the grille design inspired by bamboo forests, flush door handles, and full-width LED elements across the tail. Approach with the fob and the QX80 puts on a bit of a light show — well, if you buy the Sensory or Autograph trims. On a more practical note, the door openings are wide enough for easy entries and exits.

Google built-in
The QX80’s infotainment system responds well to voice commands, incorporates apps like Google Maps, and still offers compatibility with the Apple iPhone.

Klipsch audio
Not a familiar name in the automotive world, but it is well known and respected in home audio circles. Every new QX80 has a Klipsch system, with a 14-speaker/600-watt setup in the two lower trims and a 24-speaker/1,200-watt array in the higher models.

Wide Front View
One of a few clever camera systems in the new QX80, this is forward-facing and covers 170 degrees. It allows drivers to pick up on hazards approaching if they’re nosing out of a parking space, for example, or virtually seeing around corners.

Invisible Hood View
This feature uses some of the QX80’s cameras to create a combined image of what’s in front — like curbs, car wash tracks, and innumerable other little hazards.

Biometric Cooling
An infrared sensor in the headliner above the second row can tell if a passenger is getting too hot and then instructs the air conditioning system to send cooler air to that position.

Journey Diary
This feature stores images and video from forward-facing cameras and the optional in-vehicle camera that users can post to social media or view to remind them of a special trip.

The new QX80 SUV employs a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 making 450 horsepower and 515 lb-ft of torque, a substantially higher output than the previous generation’s engine. A new 9-speed automatic transmission is also in the mix. Rear-wheel drive is the standard setup in the two lowest trims, with all-wheel drive offered as an option. The two highest trims have all-wheel drive as standard.

Maximum towing capacity is a considerable 8,500 pounds.

4-Year/60,000-Mile Warranty

Infiniti has warranties that are a little better than typical. New-vehicle coverage on a 2025 QX80 is four years or 60,000 miles, whichever happens first. This includes roadside assistance with unlimited miles. The powertrain is protected for six years or 70,000 miles. There’s also complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years, regardless of mileage.

Safety

Standard safety features in the 2025 QX80 include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, trailer blind-spot warning, and a 360-degree camera system.