2019 INFINITI QX80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$65,400 to $90,100

Original MSRP

6.5
of 10

expert review

4.6

avg user rating

(29 reviews)
6.5
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
8/10
Technology
4/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
6/10
Form & function
8/10
Cost-effectiveness
5/10
2019 INFINITI QX80 Test Drive Review summaryImage

Plush and pricey, this old-school luxury SUV has a few tricks—but not many.

Maybe you’re considering a giant SUV with a fancy badge. If so, you presumably enjoy an unlimited gas budget. You’ve peeked at the Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover, and Mercedes-Benz GLS, and maybe the brand new Lincoln Navigator and BMW X7.

The QX80 is anything but new. Yet, unlike the equally old Lexus LX 570, it still moves off the shelves in decent numbers. This model hasn’t seen a major overhaul since it arrived as the QX56, its previous name, in 2010. Renamed and refreshed for 2015, and refreshed a second time for 2018, the QX80 enters 2019 as a more lavish—and pricier—vehicle. Can this Infiniti SUV stand a chance?

8/10

Infiniti restyled the QX80’s front end for 2018 to mirror more plebian rides like the QX50 compact crossover and the Q60 coupe. But the QX80 is Infiniti’s flagship, and despite its age, it still looks the part. Although it's based on the Nissan Armada, which we last tested in 2018, the QX80’s nose is more elegant. Slim, slanted LED headlights flank a curved rectangular grille set in a classic crosshatch pattern. The hood and front bumper have some sensuous curves that offset the upright, boxy profile that starts immediately behind the windshield. The rear-quarter glass, along with similarly shaped LED taillights connected by a thin chrome strip, help to break up the body’s chunkiness. But the QX80 doesn’t shelter its big-rig persona, as evidenced by standard 20-inch wheels, tall side mirrors, and a roof that towers above normal-size people. My only peeve is the set of turn signals on the bulging rear bumper. They're cheap incandescent bulbs and should be integrated into the taillight clusters.

I tested the Limited, a new-for-2019 trim that brings two-tone 22-inch rims, a unique grey metallic paint, stainless steel running boards, and a special black-and-white interior. That color combo introduces black and white leather surfaces, microsuede inserts, and wavy stitching all over the seats. More soft, padded leather covers the steering wheel, doors, dash, center stack, floor-mat edges, and all the grab handles. The roof is covered in microsuede. White and black contrast stitching, white piping on the front and second-row central armrests, and light gray ash wood complete the special effects. Infiniti offers several enticing color choices for the QX80, but the Limited feels the richest. From a quality and assembly standpoint, the QX80’s interior is top-notch, save for the doors. They’re thin-sounding and not well insulated. In freezing conditions, they leaked too much cold air at my feet.

Clifford Atiyeh
Published May 25, 2021 by Clifford Atiyeh
Clifford Atiyeh is a contributing editor at CarGurus who writes, hosts, and co-directs video reviews of the latest vehicles. He has reported and photographed for dozens of websites, magazines, and newspapers over a nearly 20-year journalism career, including The Boston Globe, Car and Driver, and Road & Track. He is president of the New England Motor Press Association and runs a creative marketing consultancy.

User reviews for 2019 INFINITI QX80

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by Michael N
Jan 23, 2025
So far So good. Love everything about the 2019 Infiniti Qx80. Color scheme and upgraded options make driving enjoyable. Wish it got better fuel economy but we didn't purchase it for gas efficiency. Coming out of a V6 vehicle and going to this very responsive V8 is an eye opener. We had a Armada Platinum Reserve before, which is similar but this is better looking with it's curves and sleek lines.Jan 23, 2025
by James P
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent. The features were exactly what I was looking for.Jun 10, 2024
by Anonymous
Mar 16, 2024
Love this vehicle! We are officially in the Infiniti family.Mar 16, 2024

2019 INFINITI QX80 Pricing

Original MSRP
$65,400 to $90,100
Price range
$23,381 to $25,836
Average price on CG
$23,381
YoY price change
$25,836 to $23,381

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · 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: jack · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · HD 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

Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: climate control · 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 · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · 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 · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · 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

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 19 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.5

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · 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 · Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 27 mm

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD 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

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

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

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · 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 · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · 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

Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

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: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · 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 · 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 · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

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

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · 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: 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

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 19 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.5

Suspension

Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 36 mm · 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 · Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 27 mm

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD 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

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

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

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

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

Air Conditioning

Air filtration: ionizing · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · 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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Rear headphone jacks · Wireless headphones · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display 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

Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Headliner trim: Alcantara · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · 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: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · 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 · 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 · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

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

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary HDMI input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · 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: split · Upholstery: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Stability and Traction

Traction control: with trailer stability control

Steering

Steering ratio: 19 · 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 · Suspension control: electronic

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

Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Towing and Hauling

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

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 6

Windows

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

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