2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph

Large and in charge – the redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 is a big, brash crossover, like the Cadillac Escalade. This luxury SUV has striking looks, lots of tech, and room for up to eight passengers with amenities throughout the cabin. But with its body-on-frame design, the ride isn’t as smooth as some rivals and fuel economy is below average.

Base Price: $109,900
As Tested: $115,020
Horsepower: 450
Mileage: 16 mpg city/19 mpg highway/17 mpg combined

Before the 2025 makeover, the QX80 was basically a dressed-up Nissan Armada and was showing its age since it hadn’t been updated since 2011. Now, the Infiniti flagship is more of a true luxury vehicle, going up against the likes of the Escalade as well as the BMW X7, Land Rover Range Rover, Lexus TX, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.

The 2025 QX80 comes in four trims: Pure, Luxe, Sensory and Autograph. Starting prices range from $82,450 to $109,900. These prices are lower than some of the above-mentioned rivals. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Pure and Luxe trims and four-wheel drive is available. The Sensory and Autograph trims come standard with 4WD.

The QX80 has room for seven or eight passengers, depending on whether you get captain’s chairs or bench seating in the second row.

All trims get the same engine: a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that churns out 450 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain replaces a V8 and horsepower increases by 50 and torque by 103 pound-feet compared to the outgoing QX80. The transmission is a nine-speed automatic.

The QX80 has a decent amount of get-up-and-go, especially considering that it weighs about three tons. It’s quick off the line with little turbo lag, and there’s plenty of power at higher speeds so you can easily merge and pass on the highway. The nine-speed is quick to shift up or down as needed. Brakes are responsive, which is good when you’re trying to stop this much heft. The ride is firm so you will notice bumps and rough roads. All in all, the QX80 handles well for a large, truck-based SUV.

When properly equipped, the QX80 can tow up to 8,500 pounds, which is excellent for the class.

Fuel efficiency is below average for a large luxury SUV. EPA ratings for my tester are 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway with a combined rating of 17. I got 17 mpg during my week with a mix of city and highway driving.

The cabin is attractive, roomy, and loaded with tech and amenities. It’s a pleasant place for the family. Materials look and feel great. Large screens, including a 14.3-inch digital gauge cluster and two touchscreens – dominate the dash. Passengers in the first and second rows enjoy supportive and roomy seats with good leg- and headroom. The third row is tighter but even average-size adults will fit fine. And every seat has access to a USB-C port so everyone on board can plug in their devices!

Standard features include proximity keyless entry, remote start, push-button start, surround-view camera system, tri-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, synthetic leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats with memory settings, heated front seats, leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, power-folding second- and third-row seats, 14.3-inch digital gauge cluster, infotainment system with 14.3-inch and nine-inch touchscreens, Google-based navigation, 14-speaker Klipsch audio system, satellite radio, HD Radio, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, eight USB ports, wireless device charging, Wi-Fi hot spot, Amazon Alexa, ambient LED interior lighting, automatic high-beam headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, universal garage door opener and a panoramic moonroof.

Available features include a head-up display, rear-camera mirror, leather upholstery, semi-aniline leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, ventilated second-row seats, massaging front seats, massaging second-row seats, heated third-row seats, cooler in the center console, 24-speaker Klipsch audio system, second-row console with touchscreen HVAC and seat control, front and rear dashcams, in-car camera, air purifier, and a 120-volt household-style power outlet.

Standard driver assistance technologies include forward collision warning, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, stop-and-go adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, traffic-sign recognition, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, driver-attention monitoring, and rear-seat alert.

Available driver assistance technologies include ProPilot Assist 2.1, Infiniti’s semi-autonomous driving system that can control steering, acceleration and braking on compatible roads.

The infotainment system looks great and works well. Graphics are sharp and bright, menus are logically arranged, and the system responds quickly to touch and voice commands. There’s also a physical knob for volume. Google Maps and other apps are embedded in the touchscreen. Some audio can be directed to only the front seat – things like navigation directions, music or phone calls.

Cargo space is generous. There are 22 cubic feet behind the third row, 59 cubes with the third row folded, and an impressive 101 cubes with the second and third rows folded. A hands-free, motion-activated power liftgate is standard.

The good:

Striking looks

Handles well for a large SUV

Great towing capability

Upscale and spacious cabin

Loaded with tech and amenities

User-friendly infotainment system

Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

The not-so-good:

Below average fuel economy

Ride is firmer than some rivals

Pricing info:

My tester starts at $109,900. The Interior Lighting Package is $1,020 and includes radiant black illuminated cargo scuff plates and panoramic illuminated headliner. The Premium Cargo Package is $850 and includes a carpeted cargo area protector, cargo blocks/stabilizers, console net, soft-sided cargo cooler, and cargo shelf/barrier. The umbrella holder is $355. Premium paint is $900. The destination charge is $1,995 bringing the grand total to $115,020.

Bottom line:

The redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80 has sophisticated looks, a classy and roomy cabin that’s loaded with features and tech, decent handling for a full-size luxury SUV, and impressive towing capability. And this is one three-row SUV where even adults will be comfortable in the third row. Drawbacks include below average fuel economy and a fairly firm ride. But the QX80 stacks up well against its competitors and is worth consideration if you want a big and bold luxury SUV.

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