2019 Infiniti QX80

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Rating7.2

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Fullsize SUV
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$65,500 - $90,200
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Powerful V8 engine.

Outdated interior design and tech features.

New Limited trim.

Impressive handling for an SUV of its size.

Low gas mileage.

More standard safety features.

Comfortable and spacious cabin.

Large 22-inch wheels affect ride quality significantly.

Specs & Features

$65,500

price

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.6L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Infiniti QX80 is a proud member of the fullsize SUV segment, locking horns with cars like the Lincoln Navigator, the Cadillac Escalade, and the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. Spread across 2 trims, the QX80 starts off at a base price of MSRP $65,500 and carries on to $90,200. 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 5.9 seconds and boasts a towing capacity of 8,500 pounds. Moving to fuel economy, the QX80 manages to get a combined EPA rating of 16 MPG, a poor number for the class, giving its rivals an edge. It also has a ground clearance of 9.2 inches.

Buying Advice

The Infiniti QX80 carries over to 2019 with the addition of a new trim and some minor changes. Among the two trims on offer, we’d go for the base trim but with some options features, and packages added to it.

Trims

    LUXE
    $65,500 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • 20-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 60-40 split-bench 3rd row seats
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Hd radio
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Limited
    $90,200 onwards
    • 16-way power-adjustable and heated front seats
    • 19-inch wheels standard
    • COMAND multimedia system with 12.3-inch display
    • Dual Zone THERMOTRONIC Automatic
    • Firmer suspension tuning
    • Infinity sound system
    • No availability of Magic Body Control
    • Rear-seat climate control
    • Spoiler-mounted solar panel
    • Standard Nappa leather upholstery
    • Tilting glass Sunroof
    • Trailer hitch
    • Upgraded instrumentation

Compare to similar cars

Price

$65,500- $90,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.24

Horsepower

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

413 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

7

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$46,795- $72,995

Gasoline

6.8

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

5

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$70,150- $95,750

Gasoline

7.4

362 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

7

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$73,900- $92,600

Gasoline

7.59

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

7

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$75,195- $97,295

Gasoline

7.3

420 hp @ 5600 rpm

460 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

7

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$41,695- $65,895

Gasoline

6.37

310 hp @ 6600 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$48,530- $76,515

Gasoline

7.19

375 hp @ 5000 rpm

470 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

8

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$20,620- $28,640

Gasoline

6.09

141 hp @ 6500 rpm

127 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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$52,505- $63,905

Gasoline

6.3

301 hp @ 5500 rpm

329 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

7

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$86,230- $91,230

Gasoline

6.97

383 hp @ 5600 rpm

403 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.3 sec--
    4.5 sec--
    5.1 sec13.7 sec115 mph
    5.4 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    2019 BMW X7

    Ranked #4

    5.6 sec14.2 sec129 mph
    5.7 sec14.2 sec140 mph

    2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      14 mpg20 mpg16 mpg26 gal.364/520 mi.
      28 mpg34 mpg30 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/448.8 mi.
      23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/555 mi.
      22 mpg28 mpg25 mpg15.9 gal.349.8/445.2 mi.
      21 mpg27 mpg23 mpg16.6 gal.348.6/448.2 mi.
      19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg19.4 gal.368.6/504.4 mi.

      2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        210.2 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.2 in.121.1 in.

        2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV

        Ranked #1

        224.3 in.80.5 in.74 in.8 in.130 in.

        2019 Ford Expedition MAX

        Ranked #2

        221.9 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.8 in.131.6 in.
        210 in.79.9 in.76.4 in.9.7 in.122.5 in.
        210 in.79 in.72 in.8 in.130 in.
        208.9 in.79.9 in.75.8 in.9.1 in.121.1 in.

        2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16.6 cu.ft.-95.1 cu.ft.
          16.5 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          19.3 cu.ft.-103.3 cu.ft.
          2019 BMW X7

          Ranked #3

          48.6 cu.ft.97.3 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.
          14.4 cu.ft.142.2 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.
          16.1 cu.ft.-81.7 cu.ft.

          2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -16.6 cu.ft.95.1 cu.ft.-
            12.4 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.64.7 cu.ft.-
            2019 BMW X7

            Ranked #3

            89.7 cu.ft.48.6 cu.ft.90.4 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            15.7 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.-
            68.6 cu.ft.31.8 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.-

            2019 Infiniti QX80 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              8500 lbs.1621 lbs.5679 lbs.
              8700 lbs.1620 lbs.5685 lbs.
              8500 lbs.1710 lbs.5576 lbs.
              8300 lbs.1522 lbs.5311 lbs.
              8100 lbs.1320 lbs.5815 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1794 lbs.4974 lbs.

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