It has More Technology, More Power, and More Numbers on the Price Tag, New Infiniti QX80 SUV 2025

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A very stylish, leather-lined cockpit in top-of-the-line Autograph trim, with semi-aniline quilted seats finished in wood and aluminum trim. As you might expect, the instrument cluster is a digital affair, with two 14.3-inch displays combined to form a large screen that takes up most of the dashboard. A third 9.0-inch display sits at the front of the center console, tilted upward to form the basis of operations for the QX80's climate controls, heated/cooled seat functions, and driving modes.

The technology train doesn't stop with cameras. The QX80 literally keeps passengers cool with Biometric Cooling; Infrared sensors in the headliner detect when someone is hot and automatically adjust personal climate settings. Heated and cooled seats also help with this up front, and in the new QX80 you'll find heated seats well behind the third row. Massage seats are available for second-row passengers, and everyone can take advantage of the 24-speaker, 1,200-watt Klipsch audio system. This is optional on all but the top-end Autograph trim, but the standard system is still a 600-watt, 14-speaker trim.

Infiniti InTouch with Google Built-in runs the show. Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is standard, and a number of Infiniti driver assistance and safety systems that came with ProPilot 1.1 are upgraded to ProPilot 2.1, and you get hands-free driving in certain situations. There's also an optional head-up display for the first time.

The old 5.6-liter V-8 engine is gone, replaced by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 that produces 450 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. That's a notable increase over the V-8, and it sends power to either the rear wheels or all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti says the body-on-frame structure has 57 percent more lateral stiffness than the outgoing model, and when equipped with air suspension, the QX80 lowers itself 1.2 inches at higher speed for better efficiency. When parked, it can drop 2.8 inches to help people get in and out.

The QX80 has five driving modes that make the most of the power boost: Standard, Eco, Sport, Snow and Towing. If none of these suit your taste, there's a sixth mode for custom settings. Speaking of personalization, you can adjust the interior lighting with 64 colors shining through the LED lights in the doors and dashboard. Nine exterior colors are available at launch and you can choose wheels up to 22 inches in size. If you need to tow, the QX80 weighs 8,500 pounds.

The new QX80 is definitely more expensive than the previous model; significantly more in top-spec Autograph guise. By comparison, the BMW X7 fits right into the Infiniti's price range. But the Lexus LX600 still dominates slightly overall, with prices rising above $130,000.

Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/713049/2025-infiniti-qx-80-debut-specs/

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