2020 INFINITI QX80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$66,750 to $91,450

Original MSRP

7.3
of 10

expert review

5.0

avg user rating

(7 reviews)

Pros

  • Powerful engine

  • Comfortable

Cons

  • Outdated technology

  • Poor fuel economy

7.3
out of 10
expert review
Look & feel
7/10
Technology
7/10
Performance
8/10
Safety
7/10
Form & function
8/10
Cost-effectiveness
7/10
2020 INFINITI QX80 Test Drive Review summaryImage

The Infiniti QX80 has been refined over the last few years offering more premium features and a fresh face without losing any of its hallmark capability.

There’s no two ways around it. The Infiniti QX80 is the more luxurious fraternal twin of the Nissan Armada. Over the past few years, the brands have worked harder to differentiate the two models and with luxurious accommodations, the QX80 feels head and shoulders above the similarly-sized Armada.
7/10

The flagship SUV in Infiniti’s lineup, the QX80 is substantially larger than the two-row QX50 and three-row QX60. For the 2020 model year, Infiniti sells the QX80 in just two trim levels: Luxe and Limited.

The exterior of the QX80 was refreshed for the 2018 model year. It got a more commanding presence with modern details like welcome lights; power-folding, auto-dimming, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, courtesy lights, and reverse tilt-down feature; LED fog lights; headlight washers; adaptive front lighting with auto-leveling functionality; and LED taillights.

Illuminating the road ahead are automatic on/off LED headlights with high beam assist.

The QX80 also has a roster of equipment that helps with comfort and convenience including body-color running boards with integrated splash guards, a power-sliding tinted moonroof with one-touch open/close, skid plate, rear privacy glass, roof rails, and stainless steel running board caps.

Infiniti sells the QX80 in the buyer’s choice of nine paint jobs, some only available on the top-tier model. Three interior color schemes are available: Wheat, Graphite, and Saddle Brown. Limited-grade models get matte silver and open-pore Ash wood trim.

Though the materials that make up the cabin have increased in quality in the last few model years, some of the trim pieces in the QX80 aren’t up to par with the offerings in other SUVs in its class. Fit and finish is generally good and Infiniti recently revised its infotainment system layout, updating it to a sleeker and more modern display and surround.

The upscale cabin is filled with soft-touch materials and is generally attractive. However, the center stack prominently features piano-black plastic, which loves to play home to fingerprints.

Our tester was the 2020 Infiniti QX80 Edition 30.

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Published May 25, 2021 by Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull is the Senior Editor of Autos at Newsweek and the former editor of AutomotiveMap. Her work has appeared in American City Business Journals, Trucks.com, CultureMap, InnovationMap, SportsMap, and U.S. News & World Report. She is also an on-air contributor to the SBNation Radio network.

User reviews for 2020 INFINITI QX80

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by Anonymous
Mar 08, 2024
I love my QX 80! Its spacious and the ride is smooth. Mar 08, 2024
by Lenzie H
Nov 10, 2023
I saw the car on CarQurus and fell in love with it. Very pleased.Nov 10, 2023
by JAYNE C
Nov 08, 2023
My Infiniti rides so smooth and its like floating! The seats are comfortable and roomy interior. I love it! Plus it looks beautiful!Nov 08, 2023

2020 INFINITI QX80 Pricing

Original MSRP
$66,750 to $91,450
Price range
$25,197 to $28,358
Average price on CG
$25,197
YoY price change
$28,349 to $25,197

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 · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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: leather

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: power driver seat · 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: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen 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

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

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Stocks · Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning

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: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · 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: 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: 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: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Infiniti Connection · Wifi: hotspot compatible

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

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front

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: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · 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: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: rear console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · 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 · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition 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

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Travel Link · Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · 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 rails: chrome

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · 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: split · 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: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Infiniti Connection · Wifi: hotspot compatible

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

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Air filtration: ionizing · 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: 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: 15

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

Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · 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

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 · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: steering wheel · 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: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Rearview mirror: camera-based · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition 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: stainless steel · 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

Connected in-car apps: SiriusXM Movie Listing · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual) · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary HDMI input

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

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: 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: audible warning · 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: contrast stitching

Security

Power door locks: anti-lockout

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

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: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Infiniti Connection · Wifi: hotspot compatible

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Towing and Hauling

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

Windows

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

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