Fans of the Infiniti brand have spent a long time waiting for an updated design on its largest SUV, and it’s finally here. And I’m not exaggerating, as the QX80 — Infiniti’s big three-row whale — hasn’t seen a full redesign since 2011, which is 14 years if you’re counting.

For the 2025 model year, Infiniti has made major updates to the exterior, redesigned the interior, changed out the engine, implemented major tech upgrades, and hopes to become more competitive vs. key luxury rivals such as the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, BMW X7, and Lexus LX.

The bold, long-anticipated redesign of the QX80 delivers. A great tech setup and roomy interior makes this a solid luxury SUV competitor once again after some down years.

This is the flagship ride for Infiniti, so it’s good to see it return to glory after some down years while rivals made improvements.

Read on to learn 5 key things you should know if you’re considering taking home the new 2025 Infiniti QX80.

1.
Strong tech upgrades

Technology is among the most important considerations for many car buyers these days, so Infiniti knew it had to come strong with the infotainment setup in the 2025 QX80 and significantly improve what the previous generation had to offer.

They succeed in doing so, with a massive new 14.3-inch screen up top in the center that is bright and clear, customizable, offers multiple tiles for various pieces of information, and is responsive to touch commands. There’s also another 14.3-inch screen in front of the driver showing key gauges and information.

A second 9-inch touchscreen in the center console controls climate function and drive modes, and is responsive to inputs with haptic feedback. This section is also well-designed and user-friendly, and the buttons to shift gears are among the very few physical buttons in this touchscreen-heavy vehicle, making the QX80’s new design quite high-tech and forward looking.

Beyond all that, voice commands can be used and are effective, with the vehicle understanding commands clearly. A wireless phone charger is also well placed in the center console. All in all, you get a major improvement over past Infiniti tech setups. Google Maps, Google Play app store, and Google Voice Assistant are all included.

Klipsch sound systems boom loud and clear in the QX80, with 14-speaker and 24-speaker versions offered.

In terms of safety tech, you get the latest ProPilot Assist system for self-driving on highways and other scenarios, plus the usual helpful features we’ve come to expect on these big rides — such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure prevention and many more.

The birds-eye camera offered in the QX80 features 3D surround-view monitoring with motion detection, plus an ultra-wide front angle that will help you maneuver in and out of tight spaces.

All safety systems are responsive and warn of potential danger, yet are not overly sensitive. Last but not least, the ProPilot Assist self-driving system worked well to steer the vehicle. But steering wheel controls in the QX80 were a bit wonky to activate this feature.

2.
Spacious interior

A truly versatile family vehicle, the 2025 Infiniti QX80 offers an extra roomy interior, with seating for 7 or 8, depending on configuration.

The QX80 upgrades its interior setup for 2025 and is now more spacious in all 3 rows, even the rear seats, which both kids and adults can fit into comfortably.

Whether hauling cargo or lots of people, the new QX80 has you covered well.
The amount of cargo space is impressive, with 101 cubic feet available with the 2nd and 3rd rows down, 59 cubic feet with the rear row down, and 22 cubic feet with all seats up.

You can access the third row with the simple push of a button on the second row seats, which moves the seats forward to allow entry. Lowering rear seats can be done through a button in the rear of the vehicle to maximize cargo space.

Infiniti’s interiors used to be among the best in the luxury business, but had been sliding a bit in recent years. The redesigned QX80 brings it back to its status as one of the more high-end vehicle interiors you’ll find anywhere, period.

Beyond the high-quality semi-aniline leather, you can also get massaging seats in both the first and second rows, which is rare, plus a tech-savvy design and attractive trim features. There’s also plenty of small storage areas and cup holders throughout the vehicle, and lots of charging ports for the whole family that will come in handy on road trips.

Ambient lighting options include 64 different color choices, and you can even cool down drinks in the center console.

As a whole, the 2025 QX80 looks and feels truly luxurious, and recent model years had lost that feeling. It's back to its glory days in terms of prestige.

3.
Design upgrades

Redesigned for 2025, the Infiniti QX80 is one of the most recognizable large SUVs on the market right now. The first thing that jumps out at you is the bold new look up front  — an in-your-face grille, paired with a unique lighting setup, that manages to maintain a bit of a classy design and a bit of sleekness.

Large wheels are included, coming in at 20 or 22 inches. The overall look of the QX80 is not as flashy as some rivals, but still very pleasing to the eye.

Side running boards allow everyone, even short adults and children, to easily access this big ride. It’s also important to note that the QX80 is a very heavy vehicle, weighing in around the 6,000 pound range, and measuring around 17 feet long and 80 inches wide.

The way these super-sized SUVs are designed is so high up, you feel like king of the world when you’re behind the wheel, and all other vehicles look like miniature toys.

4.
Powerful engine

To move a beast of a vehicle like this, you need a quality engine.

Infiniti has provided just that, with all trim levels featuring a powerhouse 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V-6 engine pushing out 450 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

This turbo V6 replaces the former V8 power plant in the QX80, and it provides a significant upgrade from past models.

Most trims also feature an impressive air spring suspension that boosts ride quality. The QX80 comes with rear-wheel drive on lower trims (Pure and Luxe), and all-wheel drive comes with the Sensory and Autograph trims.

Even with the size of the QX80, this motor gets you moving 0-to-60 in just over 6 seconds, which is respectable. For a massive ride, the speed and handling is quite impressive, both on highways and main roads. You know you are driving a large SUV but it is not unmanageable or difficult to maneuver.

The QX80 feels fast, brakes well, and the suspension impresses, all the while staying very quiet inside the vehicle. Overall I would say the QX80 is a bit less fun to drive than some rivals, but still offers a solid drive quality.

It also offers impressive towing capabilities at 8,500 pounds, a competitive number among the remaining body-on-frame SUVs. Drive modes include: Personal, Standard, Eco, Sport, Tow, and Snow.

5.
Disappointing fuel mileage, high price tag

Being an extra-large vehicle, fuel economy is going to be one area where the QX80 suffers.

The official numbers listed are 16 city/20 highway/18 combined on the RWD model, and 16/19/17 on the AWD version.

With a tank size of roughly 24 gallons, that will provide nearly 500 miles of highway range if you can achieve those numbers.

In reality, though, the numbers didn’t work out that well in my testing. I averaged about 13 mpg through a mix of city and highway driving. While these are disappointing numbers, even in this segment, fuel mileage is likely not the deciding factor for most buyers in this price range.

The other major downside to the QX80 is of course the price tag, as luxury full-size SUVs tend not to fall on the inexpensive side.

Starting around $84K is a high entry point, but if you’re looking for a bright spot, it starts out lower than rival full-size luxury SUVs from BMW, Land Rover and Cadillac.

And if you max out the QX80, you can reach into the $110K range, but some rivals blast far past and into the $150K+ realm, making it a bargain if you look at it that way.

Warranties are competitive, including:

— Overall warranty covers four years or 60,000 miles
— Powertrain warranty covers four years or 70,000 miles
— Free scheduled maintenance for three years or 45,000 miles

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As buyers start to enter the luxury realm, they have to begin their journey somewhere — and typically these days that’s with a compact luxury SUV.

Everyone from BMW (X3) to Mercedes-Benz (GLC) to Genesis (GV70) and more offer solid offerings in the category, but one brand that’s been there a while and continues to offer respectable offerings is Infiniti.

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of the 2025 Infiniti QX50, the brand’s smallest SUV offering.

Read on to learn 5 key things you need to know if you’re considering the QX50 as part of your search for a luxury ride.

1. Sharp design

On the outside, the QX50 features bold styling, including a no-nonsense grille and standout lighting designs. 

Wheels are offered at 19 or 20 inches and in flashy designs, sidelines have a sleek look, and despite its age (last redesign in 2019), the QX50 is still a looker — portraying itself as muscular, but not ridiculous or gaudy.

Moving inside, the QX50 is a comfortable, roomy vehicle for all five passengers. Infiniti continues to make among the most attractive and comfortable interior designs in the luxury segment. My test vehicle featured attractive two-tone red and black leather seating, and plenty of legroom in the back seat compared to rivals in the compact segment. It feels bigger than its class, and the materials are high-quality, though perhaps a bit less luxurious than some rivals.

The luxury car world is one with a wide variety of competitors – some dealing in high volumes in the U.S. and others on the lower end.

One of the brands that doesn’t have a huge market share but still offers some compelling vehicles is Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan that has been offered in the U.S. for more than 30 years.

On the smaller end of their SUV lineup, Infiniti offers a couple vehicles — the QX50 and the QX55 (QX50 being a more traditional compact SUV, and QX55 featuring a more sporty and coupe-style design). Part of their appeal is their pricing starts at less than some of their major luxury competitors — making them appealing to buyers with a budget.

I recently tested a 2024 Infiniti QX50, and I’m back with a full report on how it compares in today’s luxury car market.

Big. Beautiful. Bold. Beast. 

I recently spent some time behind the wheel of a 2023 BMW X7 M60i, and all these words apply to this luxury SUV.

The X7 is the biggest vehicle in BMW’s SUV lineup, and comes equipped with loads of power that make it a front-runner despite stiff competition from SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Cadillac Escalade, Range Rover and Lincoln Navigator.

Updates have been made to both the exterior and interior of the X7 for the 2023 model, further solidifying its status as a segment leader.

Read on for a full evaluation of how the X7 holds up in the competitive world of three-row luxury SUVs.

In roughly six years, Hyundai has done the unimaginable with the lineup of its luxury Genesis brand.

Viewed at first as an upstart with little hope of competing with Lexus, Cadillac, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Acura, Infiniti, and other longer-standing luxury vehicle lineups, the consistently high quality of Genesis’ offerings quickly has gained devotees in a category that is difficult to crack.

Genesis' move into the SUV category began with the GV80, their flagship SUV offering which was launched a few years ago and continues to shine in 2023.

I recently tested the 2023 Genesis GV80 (specifically, an all-wheel drive version with the 3.5-liter engine and 20-inch wheels), and I’m back with a full report on this SUV that is clearly a contender and far from a pretender in the luxury SUV world.

In the stratosphere of the automotive world, you will find a small number of extra large land yachts also known as three-row luxury SUVs.

These flagship offerings from the biggest luxury names battle head-to-head to be chosen by elite buyers willing to shell out well into six figures for the latest and greatest luxury rides. In the Lexus lineup, the vehicle battling in this class is the LX 600, which was fully updated for the 2022 model year, then saw some minor changes for the 2023 model year.

Holding from four to seven passengers, depending on configuration, it battles heavy hitters in the segment including the Cadillac Escalade, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, Range Rover, and Lincoln Navigator.

WIth a body-on-frame design that boosts its off-road prowess, sharp design inside and out, and much-improved tech offerings, the LX stands out as a leader in a segment where a vehicle must do everything right to be successful.

I recently tested a Lexus LX 600 F Sport, and I’m back with a full report on how well it competes.

As the number of SUVs continues to expand in a seemingly exponential manner, it’s sometimes difficult to classify where certain vehicles compete.

One vehicle battling in a unique area that fends off competitors on multiple sides is the 2023 Buick Enclave, one of the most intriguing three-row midsize SUV offerings from the U.S. Big Three automakers.

An upscale offering from GM, the Enclave is high-brow enough to battle with names such as Volvo and Acura, but it’s simultaneously fending off competitors from brands like Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and Ford, which are traditionally not viewed as luxury offerings.

It’s an introduction to the world of the more upscale SUV, without fully diving into the luxury lifestyle to keep pricing more realistic.

The 2023 Enclave sees little changes from the 2022 model, which underwent some major design and tech transformations that are carried over.

Buick’s goal with the Enclave is to deliver a strong overall vehicle — impressing through its design, tech, safety features and drive quality — that will pull potential buyers from either the lower-end or higher-end options into the seat of the Enclave.

With extensive cargo room, a smooth driving experience, and truly impressive technology offerings, it does that to a great extent.

Read on for a full breakdown on how the 2023 Enclave compares to its many competitors in this very popular vehicle segment.

As the appetite for large luxury vehicles continues to grow and options increase, competition has never been tougher.

One contender in this category that’s been around for many years is the Infiniti QX80, the flagship body-on-frame, V8-powered SUV from the luxury marque.

Ahead of an anticipated full redesign for 2024, I recently was able to test the 2023 Infiniti QX80, a truly classy ride which still manages to impress despite its longevity — even when it battles in a class that includes tough competitors such as the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q8, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and more.

Read on for a full breakdown of the QX80’s design, drive quality, tech and more.

Luxury SUV buyers have a bevy of strong options available today, but one name that’s always in the conversation is Audi.

For more than a century, the German automaker has delivered high-quality vehicles that can compete with the best that competitors such as BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Volvo, Cadillac and others have to offer.

In the world of SUVs, Audi’s smallest offering is the compact Q3, which I recently had the opportunity to test.

With elegant styling, responsive handling and a tech-savvy setup, it stands out in this class in many ways. It offers luxury car buyers a chance to break into the class without spending the big bucks required to take home larger Audi SUV options, which can cost up to twice as much.

Read on to learn more about how it measures up in a segment where anything less than excellence won’t be accepted.

Mercedes-Benz is one of the leading contenders across the board in the luxury vehicle category, and one area where the luxury brands are battling for supremacy is in the flagship three-row SUV category.

The Benz offering here is the GLS class — which goes head-to-head with U.S. stalwarts like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, as well as global SUV offerings from BMW, Audi, Infiniti, Lexus and Range Rover.

A three-row luxury SUV with comfortable seating for seven people, the GLS pulls out all the stops in a bid for category supremacy. But is it enough?

I recently spent some time in a 2022 GLS 450, and I’m back with a full report.