2020 INFINITI QX80 Review

　　

2020 Infiniti QX80 Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　The 2020 Infiniti QX80 provides plenty of SUV capability along with a high-end luxury experience. A three-row, body-on-frame SUV that's powered by a big V8, the QX80 can tow as much as 8,500 pounds. Even at the base trim level, it's full of luxury features and high-tech safety equipment. There's seating for seven passengers (eight if you add the optional second-row bench) and plenty of cargo space.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI QX80 LUXE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$283/mo  for QX80 LUXE

　　QX80 LUXE

　　LUXE 4dr SUV (5.6L 8cyl 7A) (Most Popular) - $66,750 MSRPLUXE 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A) - $69,850 MSRPLIMITED 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 7A) - $91,450 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　On the inside, the QX80 is relatively well-equipped, with standard features such as leather upholstery, a 360-degree parking camera, and a heated steering wheel. For 2020, it gets even more equipment in the form of a new two-screen infotainment system on the center console. This new system adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the mix and eliminates several of the hard-to-see buttons on the dashboard.

　　Unfortunately for the QX80, it doesn't feel very modern or special. Even with the addition of the new infotainment system, the interior looks dated, with controls and soft-touch surfaces that can't match the quality provided by German rivals like Audi and BMW. And the tech, while updated, still uses low-resolution screens that can't justify the QX80's big price tag. As a package, the 2020 Infiniti QX80 is competent, but there are several segment leaders that have it beat, especially for the price.

　　

Which QX80 does zzdcar recommend?

The Limited trim level is the most expensive version of the QX80 but it's also the most impressive. At the top of the trim level structure, the Limited includes four-wheel drive as standard, along with all the QX80's available safety features such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.

　　

2020 INFINITI QX80 models

The 2020 Infiniti QX80 is a full-size luxury SUV that provides seating for seven passengers, or eight passengers if you add the optional second-row bench seat. It's offered in two trim levels: Luxe and Limited. Both are powered by a 5.6-liter V8 (400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque) and a seven-speed automatic. The Luxe offers a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive, while the Limited is 4WD-only.

　　Standard features on the Luxe include LED headlights, a power liftgate, heated power front seats, tri-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, a 360-degree parking camera, parking sensors, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, a heated steering wheel, navigation, and a 13-speaker Bose sound system.

　　Most of the QX80 add-ons come in the form of packages. The ProAssist package bundles adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and lane departure mitigation. The Theater package adds a rear-seat entertainment system with two 8-inch monitors, and the Sensory package brings a 17-speaker Bose audio system, quilted-leather surfaces, an air purification system, and heated second-row seats.

　　The ProActive package adds hydraulic body roll control, speed-sensitive steering, adaptive and auto-leveling headlights, and a rearview mirror that can also function as a live-view rear camera. The Edition 30 package adds some special exterior touches such as a dark-chrome grille, special badges, and unique interior kickplates.

　　In the QX80 Limited trim, all the above optional packages and four-wheel drive are standard. It also enjoys its own selection of paint, exterior styling differences, and interior leather and trim colors.

　　

2020 QX80 Highlights

Trim: LUXELIMITEDLUXE

　　

Base MSRP	$66,750
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$283/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 60,000 miles