2016 INFINITI QX80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$63,250 to $88,850

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Based on Nissan's trail-blazing Patrol, the 7- to 8-passenger 2016 Infiniti QX80 full-size 5-door luxury sport ute combines agility, amenities, V8 power, and a handsome profile for the well-heeled road warrior. The new QX80 is also now offered in a limited-production Signature Series trim that gets slotted between the entry-level Base and the top-shelf Limited.

The Base and Signature Series QX80 come with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD); 4-wheel drive (4WD) comes standard on the Limited and optional on the Base and Signature Series. The QX80's 4WD system is actually an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration with a low-range gear and computer-controlled transfer case. Infiniti’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control System, which is also optional in the lower trims and standard in the Limited, smooths out the suspension for added stability through tight turns.

Powering the 2016 QX80 lineup is a 400-hp 5.6-liter V8 engine managed by a 7-speed shiftable automatic transmission to pound out 413 lb-ft of torque. Mileage figures reflect the vehicle's size, at 14 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined in RWD versions and 13/19/15 with 4WD. Towing capacity maxes out at 8,500 pounds, and a self-leveling rear suspension system again comes optional.

Depending on the trim level, the 2016 QX80 comes with standard 20- or 22-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, power-folding outside mirrors, and a power liftgate, while leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, memory for driver's settings, keyless entry and ignition, and full power accessories come standard inside. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are also standard, along with a remote garage-door opener, remote engine start, second-row captain’s chairs, a 360-degree camera system, power-folding third-row seatbacks, and tri-zone automatic climate control.

Technology includes Bluetooth-integrated Infiniti Connection infotainment and telematics with voice recognition and GPS navigation, all displayed on an 8-inch touchscreen. Entertainment features in the Base and Signature Series include a 13-speaker Bose audio system with satellite radio and an auxiliary audio input, along with a DVD-capable video monitor.

The new QX80 Signature Series, of which only 1,000 will be produced for the 2016 model year, features a unique Saddle Tan interior look, split second-row bench seating (for a total of 8 passengers), and chrome mirror caps. The QX80 Limited adds standard upgraded leather upholstery, an upgraded 15-speaker Bose audio system, special wood interior accents, and ventilated front seats. Both the Base and Limited can be equipped with the Signature Series' second-row split-folding bench seats. Cargo space stands at a generous 95 cubic feet with the rear seatbacks folded.

Safety-wise, the 2016 QX80 stable sports standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, and 3-row head-curtain airbags. Turn-signal-integrated mirrors, front LED fog/driving lights, Infinity Connections emergency alerts and communications, a post-collision safety system, and a remote antitheft alarm are also standard across the lineup. The Limited trim adds standard adaptive self-leveling LED headlights. The Driver Assistance package, featuring adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning and mitigation, rear collision mitigation, a blind-spot monitor, and lane-departure warning comes standard on the Signature Series and Limited and optional on the Base.

Challenging the 2016 QX80 in the full-size high-end SUV segment is Mercedes-Benz’s GL-Class (with its adult-friendly third-row seating), Lexus’ LX 570 and Cadillac’s Escalade.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Drew F
Nov 10, 2024
Spacious and reliable, this SUV may have a dated center console but its quality is impeccable and will stand the test of time.Nov 10, 2024
by Greg W
Nov 08, 2024
I love this vehicle. I honestly think the price needs to come down, due to the mileage. I dont have the best credit in the world but I can pay a car note for 48 to 72 months. I cant compare this vehicle to another because I have always driven an Infiniti...just and older model.Nov 08, 2024
by Mark W
Apr 30, 2024
Great features smooth ride. Great looks! Car is great value!Apr 30, 2024

2016 INFINITI QX80 Pricing

Original MSRP
$63,250 to $88,850
Price range
$15,529 to $16,975
Average price on CG
$15,697
YoY price change
$16,973 to $15,697

Trims & specs

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 · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display 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 folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · 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 driver seat · Memorized settings: climate control · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · 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 surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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 fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

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: power · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

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): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · 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: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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 · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · 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 · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · 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: door pockets · 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 · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · 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: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

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: front · 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

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

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

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): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · 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: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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 · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote control: video · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13

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 folding with storage · Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · 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: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: audio system · 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 power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · 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 · Locking differential: center · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection

Engine

Alternator: 150 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Headlamp bezel color: smoked chrome · Mirror color: chrome · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Running boards: illuminated · 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 monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

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

Lights

Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Front fog lights: LED · 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: power glass · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · 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

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: power · Upholstery: semi-aniline leather

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

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: strut · 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): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · 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: 14

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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