The V8 engine is so potent and boasts impeccable towing capacity
Third row seat may be cramped for tall folks
It remains mostly unchanged except for the addition of a limited edition QX80 signature edition.
Handles really well for its size
It lags behind the rivals in terms of fuel economy
Strong braking performance makes the SUV stop like a compact car
Specs & Features
$66,350
price
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
horsepower
413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
torque
7-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission
5.6L 8cyl 4WD 7A
engine
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basic warranty
Overview
The 2016 Infiniti QX80 is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Cadillac Escalade, the Lincoln Navigator, and the Mercedes-Benz GL-class. Spread across 2 trims, the QX80 starts off at a base price of MSRP $63,250 and carries on to $88,850. Its 5.6L V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission give the SUV 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. With that, it manages a 0-60 of 6.2 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 8,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the QX80 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 15 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 9.2 inches.
Buying Advice
In our opinion, the base trim itself is brimmed with all the latest tech and features which would suffice all your needs. There is no need to buy the top trim unless you fancy luxury. That being said, our choice of recommendation is the base trim, as it would definitely meet all your expectations and needs in a premium SUV.
