2022 INFINITI QX80 vs 2022 Cadillac Escalade
Overview | |
MSRP$71,950 | MSRP$77,795 |
Average price$49,594 | Average price$83,278 |
Listings209 | Listings379 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2022 INFINITI QX80 Reviews SummaryInfiniti's venerable QX80 full-size SUV is refined for 2022 with a widescreen, high-definition 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch display that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto compatibility. Standard across the board, the new display houses the navigation system with lane guidance and Infiniti InTouch connected services. An all-new wireless smartphone charger appears, along with a Bose premium sound system and intelligent cruise control. But is it enough to keep the luxury SUV's aging design relevant? | |
2022 Cadillac Escalade Reviews SummaryOver roughly two decades in production, the Cadillac Escalade has become the General Motors luxury brand’s de facto flagship. It may share underpinnings with more pedestrian SUVs and pickup trucks from other GM brands, but the Escalade sits at the top of the Cadillac hierarchy in price, size, and—thanks to Cadillac’s constant reshuffling of its other nameplates—name recognition. It’s also an established player in a robust niche of big luxury SUVs. The Escalade’s competitive set splits into two camps: other truck-like body-on-frame SUVs (Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lexus LX) and upscale unibody SUVs (BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). It’s a good time to be shopping for a full-size luxury SUV, in other words. Cadillac has one of the freshest entries in this group. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year, adding a number of notable features like a 38-inch OLED display screen and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system. Changes for this generation’s sophomore model year are minor. A Buckle to Drive feature that forces the driver to buckle their seatbelt before setting off is now standard, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning are now standard on the base Escalade Luxury trim level, and Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum models gets standard puddle lamps. Cadillac also added three extra-cost colors: Mahogany Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, and Wilder Metallic. The Escalade is available in standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase Escalade ESV body styles (the latter will be covered in a separate review), with the option of gasoline or diesel engines and five trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. We hoisted ourselves into a standard-length Premium Luxury diesel model for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.6L 400 hp V8 | Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.6L 400 hp V8 | Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower400 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.6 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight5678 lbs | Curb Weight5635 lbs |
Height75.8 in | Height76.7 in |
Length210.2 in | Length211.9 in |
Width79.9 in | Width81.1 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1636 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $71,950 | $77,795 |
Average price | $49,594 | $83,278 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Infiniti's venerable QX80 full-size SUV is refined for 2022 with a widescreen, high-definition 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch display that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto compatibility. Standard across the board, the new display houses the navigation system with lane guidance and Infiniti InTouch connected services. An all-new wireless smartphone charger appears, along with a Bose premium sound system and intelligent cruise control. But is it enough to keep the luxury SUV's aging design relevant? | Over roughly two decades in production, the Cadillac Escalade has become the General Motors luxury brand’s de facto flagship. It may share underpinnings with more pedestrian SUVs and pickup trucks from other GM brands, but the Escalade sits at the top of the Cadillac hierarchy in price, size, and—thanks to Cadillac’s constant reshuffling of its other nameplates—name recognition. It’s also an established player in a robust niche of big luxury SUVs. The Escalade’s competitive set splits into two camps: other truck-like body-on-frame SUVs (Lincoln Navigator, Infiniti QX80, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Lexus LX) and upscale unibody SUVs (BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class). It’s a good time to be shopping for a full-size luxury SUV, in other words. Cadillac has one of the freshest entries in this group. The Escalade was redesigned for the 2021 model year, adding a number of notable features like a 38-inch OLED display screen and GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system. Changes for this generation’s sophomore model year are minor. A Buckle to Drive feature that forces the driver to buckle their seatbelt before setting off is now standard, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning are now standard on the base Escalade Luxury trim level, and Premium Luxury Platinum and Sport Platinum models gets standard puddle lamps. Cadillac also added three extra-cost colors: Mahogany Metallic, Galactic Gray Metallic, and Wilder Metallic. The Escalade is available in standard-wheelbase and long-wheelbase Escalade ESV body styles (the latter will be covered in a separate review), with the option of gasoline or diesel engines and five trim levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, and Sport Platinum. We hoisted ourselves into a standard-length Premium Luxury diesel model for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.6L 400 hp V8 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5800 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.6L 400 hp V8 | 6.2L 420 hp V8 |
Torque | 413 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
Horsepower | 400 hp @ 5800 rpm | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.6 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5678 lbs | 5635 lbs |
Height | 75.8 in | 76.7 in |
Length | 210.2 in | 211.9 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 81.1 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 120.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 8200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 7700 lbs |
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