Infiniti QX80 gets new touch screen, with 2022 prices starting at $70,600

In betwixt the 2 is the Premium Select rear-drive exemplary for $75,385, which comes with the basics of the Luxe model, on with 22-inch dark-chrome alloy wheels, unsocial Matte Mocha Burl interior trim and more.

Four-wheel thrust whitethorn beryllium added to the Luxe and Premium Select models for $3,100, bringing their basal prices to $73,700 and $78,485, respectively. 

The Sensory exemplary was added conscionable past year, replacing the erstwhile Limited version.

 For 2022, each models get the caller widescreen, high-definition 12.3-inch Infiniti InTouch display, on with wireless Apple CarPlay and USB-based Android Auto compatibility. 

The caller show and infotainment strategy includes navigation with lane guidance. A caller wireless smartphone charger is included, on with a Bose Premium Sound system, and Intelligent Cruise Control.

Sensory models see exclusive exterior overgarment and trim – specified arsenic the Coulis Red premium colour ($695 extra) connected our tester, on with customized seating materials and quality enhancements. Our vehicle’s interior was Saddle Brown quilted semi-Aniline leather.

Infiniti’s Smart Rearview Mirror strategy – modular connected each QX80 models -- brings improved high-definition clarity and a wider surface size – 9.6 inches -- for enhanced rearward visibility. The operator tin power betwixt a regular reflector and the LCD show to show a high-definition representation from a camera mounted extracurricular the rear of the vehicle.

Sensory models besides see Charcoal Burl interior trim and a caller graphite tricot headliner for a handcrafted, tailored feel. Outside, determination are caller 22-inch forged-alloy wheels and chrome reflector caps.

The Infiniti Hydraulic Body Motion Control System is standard. It’s designed to amended cornering stableness and supply a smoother thrust astatine each speeds.

Infiniti, which is Nissan’s luxury brand, created the QX80 from the Nissan Armada SUV. 

The Premium Select exemplary has its ain acceptable of unsocial features too the wheels and interior trim. They see acheronian chrome and achromatic highlights connected the grille, fender vents, doorway reflector caps and rear tailgate strip.

All models, starting with the Luxe, see modular driver-assist technologies specified arsenic Blind Spot Intervention, Lane Departure Prevention, Distance Control Assist, Rear Seat Belt Reminder and updated Intelligent Cruise Control.

This is the eventual Infiniti household hauler, with comfy seating for up to 8 (seven with the modular second-row dual captain’s chairs connected the Sensory).

Heated beforehand seats are modular connected Luxe and Premium Select models, but the Sensory comes with heated and cooled beforehand seats and heated second-row seats. All rows of seats are leather successful the QX80, but the Sensory has the upgraded semi-aniline leather with Alcantara accents and embossed graphics connected the archetypal and 2nd rows. 

The 2022 Infiniti QX80 has a new, bigger interior interaction surface and wireless smartphone charger to complement its opulent interior, with a starting terms of $70,600.

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All models person 10-way power-adjustable operator and eight-way powerfulness beforehand rider seats with two-way lumbar adjust. 

Infiniti says the exteriors are hand-polished and inspected by Infiniti's Takumi maestro craftsmen for maximum depth, radiance and luster.

All models travel with the precocious 5.6-liter V-8 motor with 400 horsepower and 413 foot-pounds of torque, connected to a smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control and manual displacement mode with Downshift Rev Matching.

Rear-wheel-drive models person EPA fuel-economy ratings of 14 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined; with four-wheel drive, the ratings are 13/19/15, including the Limited. There is simply a 26-gallon substance tank, and portion unleaded premium substance is recommended, regular is acceptable.

With the most-recent redesign, the QX80 was fixed the brand’s "Powerful Elegance" plan language, on with a greatly improved interior that features refined components, high-quality materials, a hand-crafted decorativeness and tons of caller technology.

The grille is much vertical than before, and the beforehand borderline of the hood extends 3.5 inches farther guardant and is 0.79 inches higher, creating a much squared-off, vertical beforehand conception and a visibly longer, flatter hood.

Headlights wrapper astir the beforehand corners of the hood and mesh into the fenders. Infiniti says the headlights are the latest instrumentality connected the brand’s “human-eye” design, with “triple airy guide” exertion for maximum lighting and visibility from immoderate angle. There are slim operation LED taillights.

On each models, the QX80’s interior features high-quality materials, and looks and feels luxurious. It is hand-tailored and –crafted, Infiniti says. Seats, doorway panels and armrests are covered with perforated and quilted leather with opposition double-stitching and leather piping. 

The premium Saddle Brown leather interior has achromatic opposition stitching and piping. Besides the Graphite color, besides disposable is Wheat colour upholstery, successful modular leather oregon premium semi-aniline leather. The Wheat semi-aniline leather comes with acheronian grey stitching and piping; the Graphite leather gets mean grey stitching and piping.

The leather-wrapped shifter besides has contrast-stitching, and the steering instrumentality has the aforesaid color-contrast leather arsenic the remainder of the interior. Higher-density padding makes leather surfaces firmer to the touch.

Our 2021 Sensory exemplary came with a 17-speaker Bose Performance Audio System with outer radio, Wi-Fi hotspot, and 2 USB ports. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are included crossed the QX80 range.
The Infiniti InTouch infotainment strategy has dual high-definition displays, with navigation. The modular Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System includes a backup-camera on with Nissan’s Around View Monitor system.

The Sensory exemplary besides has a rear amusement strategy with high-resolution eight-inch screens successful the backs of the 2 beforehand seats. Also modular are Remote Engine Start and Remote Horn and Lights.

There are aggregate interior retention trays and cubbies. The halfway console has a larger smartphone retention area, and the duplicate beforehand cupholders tin accommodate 2 44-ounce cups with handles. The duplicate USB ports are astatine the beforehand of the halfway console conscionable nether the dash, unfastened and casual to reach. 

Storage nether the beforehand rider armrest has been expanded, with the underside of the lid reshaped to make a 5.4-liter compartment. It’s 9.4 inches precocious and tin clasp 3 upright one-liter bottles. The abstraction is shaped to accommodate tablet devices, lasting vertically.

There are retention areas for bottles and different items successful each 4 broadside doors, and a second-row halfway console connected immoderate models to clasp mobile devices and different valuables.

Plenty of cargo abstraction is provided, with 49.6 cubic feet erstwhile the third-row seatback is folded. With the 3rd spot successful place, determination is inactive 16.6 cubic feet of retention abstraction – astir the aforesaid arsenic a large sedan. With rear and middle-row seats folded, determination is 95.1 cubic feet of cargo space. The rear hatch is power-operated.

The QX80 has a smooth, quiescent and comfy ride, adjacent connected pavement we encountered connected immoderate ungraded upland roads successful our area. 

There was ne'er a deficiency of power, adjacent connected upland grades, adjacent though this is simply a dense vehicle. It tin tow trailers weighing up to 8,500 pounds. QX80’s Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension automatically adjusts to support optimum thrust tallness with cargo successful the trunk oregon a trailer connected tow. 

All-Mode 4WD is simply a full-feature strategy with low-range gearing for rugged way driving. 

 The low-range gearing is cleanable for steep hills, soil and mud. In automatic mode (high scope only), the strategy tin nonstop up to fractional of the powerfulness to the beforehand wheels; successful mean mode, the rear wheels get the power. All models travel with Hill Start Assist, which prevents rollback erstwhile the conveyance is stopped connected a elevation and the operator releases the ft brake.

Among modular information features are four-wheel antilock disc brakes with physics brake-force distribution; physics stableness control; roof-mounted side-curtain aerial bags for each 3 rows; seat-mounted beforehand broadside aerial bags; and tire-pressure monitoring. Also included are self-dimming extracurricular mirrors.

Other modular features see heated/power-folding extracurricular mirrors with integrated crook signals, courtesy lights and reverse tilt-down feature; body-color moving boards and integrated beforehand and rear splash guards successful the instrumentality arches; extortion rails; a power/sliding/tinted solid satellite roof; and a powerfulness rear liftgate.

Besides the premium paint, extras connected our 2021 trial conveyance included Radiant Illuminated Kick Plates ($485); Radiant Exterior Welcome Lighting ($455); extortion cross-rail bars ($410); and the rear cargo mat/cargo net/console net/first-aid kit bundle ($295).

Total sticker terms for our 2021 QX80 Sensory 4WD was $87,035, including freight and options. 

The automotive columns of G. Chambers Williams III person appeared regularly successful the Express-News since 2000. Contact him astatine chambers@auto-writer.com oregon connected Twitter @gchambers3.

2021-22 Infiniti QX80

The package: Full-size, seven- oregon eight-passenger, five-door, rear- oregon four-wheel-drive, V-8 powered, premium athletics inferior vehicle.
Highlights: The QX80 is simply a premium household hauler with tons of power, a creaseless ride, and a agelong database of disposable high-tech features. There is simply a caller three-model lineup for 2021, and four-wheel thrust is disposable crossed the lineup.
Negatives: Can get pricey with each the extras.
Engine: 5.6-liter V-8.
Transmission: Seven-speed automatic.
Power/torque: 400 HP./413 foot-pounds.
Brakes, front/rear: Disc/disc, antilock.
Length: 210.2 inches.
Curb weight: 5,678-5,813 pounds.
Cargo capacity: 16.6 cubic feet (behind 3rd row); 49.6 cubic feet (behind 2nd row); 95.1 cubic feet (second and 3rd rows folded).
Electronic stableness control: Standard.
Side aerial bags: Front seat-mounted, three-row broadside curtain.
Towing capacity: 8,500 pounds.
EPA substance economy: 14 mpg city/20 highway/16 combined (2WD); 13/19/15 (4WD).
Fuel capacity/type: 26 gallons/premium recommended, but not required.
Base terms scope (2022): $70,600-$85,335, positive $1,395 freight.
Price arsenic tested (2021): $87,035, including freight and options (Sensory 4WD).
Major competitors: Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban, GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, Audi Q7, Toyota Sequoia, Lexus GX 460, Nissan Armada Platinum.
On the Road rating: 8.6 (of a imaginable 10).

Prices shown are manufacturer’s suggested retail; existent selling terms whitethorn vary.