Tuesday, March 11, 2025

2025 Infiniti QX80 Sensory 4WD: The Brand’s Flagship Finally Gets A Much Needed Makeover

 

Highlight: The big body SUV, with its streamlined exterior design, is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 turbo engine.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $108,065 (Base Model RWD): $ 84,445

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features: ABS; airbags; a vehicle stability system; blind spot warning system; a trailer blind spot warning system; a lane departure warning system; a 360-degree camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system


Standard Equipment Base Model (PURE): 20-inch wheels; 14.3-inch touchscreen; a 14-speaker Kilpesch audio system; automatic flush door handles; a co-pilot assist steering system; leather seating; dual 14-inch digital and infotainment screen

Standard Equipment Test Model (SENSORY): 22-inch wheels; a dynamic digital suspension; a heads up display system; climate control first/second row seats; power operated rear seats; semi-aniline leather seats; a Kilpsch 24-speaker audio system; massaging front seats; personalized ambient lightning; and sark brown open pore ash wood trim; and frameless smart rear view mirror

Options: ProPilot Assist 2; Infiniti Radiant silver illuminated; cargo scuff plates; a panoramic illuminated headliner; carpeted cargo arear protector; cargo block stabilizes; console net; soft sided cargo cooler; and cargo shelf barrier

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a xx & xx premium audio system with SiriusXM

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4 years or 60,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty: 6 years or 70,000 miles

Engine/Horsepower: 3.5-liter/450-hp

City/Hwy MPG: 16-city/19-hwy

Towing Capacity: 8,500 lbs




What’s New: The much-anticipated all-new QX80 gets overhauled for the 2025 model year.

Pros:

A 24-inch screen

A new powertrain 3.5-liter, 6-cylinder producing 450-hp

A rear wheel drive or a 4WD system

Real leather seats available even in third row

Spacious cabin

Easy access to the third row

Power operated/power reclining second-row bucket seats

Co-pilot steering assist with lane change assist too

A radar activated cruise control system

Hands-free steering available

HUD (heads up display)

A power operated panoramic roof with mood lighting

Heated and ventilated front seats (first and second-row seats)

Power fold flat second and third-row seats

22-inch wheels available

Google built-in navigation

Massaging front seats (and available second row massaging seats)

8,500 towing capacity

Wireless charging

A standard array of drive assist and safety features

A dash cam recorder

A motion activated rear tailgate

A heated power operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Lowering suspension system

A two-tone roof treatment is available

An available Kilpsch 24-speaker, 1200 watts

But: 

In ability to distinguish between standard, eco and sport driving modes

A lot of vehicle to drive

Motorized pullout door handles (seemed to be wearing)

No electrified model

No long wheel base model


Verdict: The aging QX80 has finally being replaced by a more modern chiseled design theme. At a starting price near $85,000, the all-new Infiniti QX80 receives a $10,000 bump in the price from the outgoing model.

With the new pricing, this year’s model trades in its 8-cylinder engine for a smaller, but more powerful 450-horsepower, fuel-efficient 6-cylinder engine. Moreover, the 2025 QX80 with its 24-inch screen adds a new trim, bringing the total to four.

Furthermore, the high-tech, spacious, three-row, big body vehicle is now on par with many of its flagship competitors. Some of the features now available includes a hands-free driving system, a a co-pilot assist system, 22-inch wheels and 24-speakers located throughout the cabin.

And while the gigantic vehicle, with its 8,500 lb towing capacity is a lot to maneuver, especially on city streets its outfitted with a host of high tech safety driving aids. Yet, unlike some of its competitors, the flagship SUV lacks a long wheelbase model and electrification.

So after finally updating its long on the tooth design, we believe Infiniti's flagship, which doesn't ride quite as smooth as some of its competitors, is a worthy contender, especially for those looking for something fresh in the large luxury SUV segment.

Competition: BMW X7; Cadillac Escalade; GMC Yukon Denali; Lexus LX; Lincoln Navigator; Mercedes-Benz; and Range Rover

No comments:

2025 Infiniti QX80 Sensory 4WD: The Brand’s Flagship Finally Gets A Much Needed Makeover

  Highlight: The big body SUV, with its streamlined exterior design, is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 turbo engine. Test Vehicle's MSRP: ...