2015 INFINITI QX80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

$63,250 to $66,350

Original MSRP

expert review

4.8

avg user rating

For drivers who enjoy tooling around in a traditional full-size luxury sport utility behemoth, Infiniti’s 2015 QX80 should fit the bill quite nicely. Once known variously as the QX56 and then simply the QX, this big 7- or 8-passenger sport ute has been relabeled a few times over the years. No matter its moniker, this well-regarded jumbo hauler again boasts a potent V8 powerplant, some hefty off-road capability, plenty of bells and whistles, and 95.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the second- and third-row seatbacks folded. Furthermore, this is an SUV that, with its towering ride height and no-nonsense profile, looks like an SUV.

For the upcoming model year, the QX80 offers a pair of trims: the traditional Base, available with either standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) or available full-time all-wheel drive (AWD), and the new-for-2015 Limited trim, which is delivered only in the AWD configuration. Said AWD setup comes with a 2-speed transfer case, allowing some semi-serious off-road adventures and permitting a number of reviewers to describe it as a 4-wheel-drive (4WD) configuration.

Meanwhile, a bunch of hefty tweaks have also been incorporated into the 2015 QX80, beginning with a refreshed grille, a larger rear bumper protector, LED running lights, and adaptive LED headlights. The upcoming model year adds Majestic White, Graphite Shadow, and Hermosa Blue as exterior color choices. Further improvements for the 2015 editions also include upsized alloy wheels, upgraded cabin accent materials (including burled wood trim) and an available front and rear collision-warning system.

Big utes need big power, and the 2015 QX80 is no exception. Its standard 5.6-liter V8 engine returns to pound out 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque, all of it under the management of the standard 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission. AWD trims boast a driver-selectable Auto mode that allows cruising in RWD in normal conditions, with torque automatically diverted from the wheels that slip to the wheels that grip when roads get treacherous. When leaving the asphalt for the backwoods, the AWD system can be shifted from 4H to 4L to tackle some of the trickier portions of the trek.

Once again, though, along with big power comes a big thirst for gas. Mileage in this plus-size sport ute returns at a wallet-whacking 14 mpg city/20 highway in both RWD and AWD variations. Towing capacity, meanwhile, remains maxed out at some 8,500 pounds using the standard Class IV tow hitch and wiring.

Appearance-wise, the 2015 QX80 sports a power moonroof, 20-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, step running boards, a power liftgate, skid plates, and heated reverse-tilt power-adjustable mirrors.

Inside, look for leather-trimmed upholstery in all 3 rows of seats, along with heated power-adjustable front seats, second-row captain’s chairs and a heated steering wheel with power telescoping and tilting functions. Of course cruise control again comes standard, as do front and rear parking sensors, an around-view camera system, remote engine start, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and a remote garage door opener. Tri-zone auto climate control also remains standard, along with such techno-goodies as Bluetooth-integrated Infiniti Connect voice-activated infotainment with its 8.5-inch touchscreen and a hard-drive-based navigation system. Infiniti offers entertainment via a 13-speaker Bose premium stereo including a single-CD/DVD player, satellite radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, and an auxiliary audio input.

To all this, the debuting Limited trim adds upgraded alloy, leather, and genuine wood cabin accents; upsized (22-inch) alloy wheels; and a new Truffle Brown leather and faux-suede interior look that also includes leather-trimmed speaker mesh. Rear-seat DVD entertainment also comes standard in the Limited trim while remaining an option for the Base version.

Options for 2015 QX80 Base include, besides those newer add-ons mentioned earlier, rear-seat DVD entertainment, upgraded climate-control functions, roof-rail crossbars, and an upgraded Bose stereo sporting 15 Surround Sound speakers.

Standard safety equipment aboard the 2015 QX80 includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), front side-mounted airbags, active front headrests, and 3-row head airbags. Standard front and rear collision-warning systems, LED running lights, and adaptive LED headlights are, as mentioned, new for 2015, while front fog/driving lights, a post-collision safety system, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, Infiniti Connect emergency telematics, and a remote antitheft alarm all return from 2014. Furthermore, the Base trim can be delivered with available adaptive cruise control, blind-spot warnings, and lane-keeping assistance technology, all of which come standard in the new Limited.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

2015 INFINITI QX80 Pricing

Original MSRP

$63,250 to $66,350

Price range

$14,690 to $15,478

Average price on CG

$14,742

YoY price change

$15,478 to $14,742

INFINITI QX80 price trends

Trims & specs

2015 INFINITI QX80 RWD

Original MSRP: $63,250

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 0.79 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 2.94

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: body color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 19.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.5

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Infiniti Connection

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

2015 INFINITI QX80 AWD

Original MSRP: $66,350

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11

Brakes

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 2.94 · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Steering

Steering ratio: 19.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.5

Suspension

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Infiniti Connection

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front

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