2026 Infiniti QX80 Review

For 2026, the Sensory trim from the previous year will be replaced by the Sport trim, which will be the second-to-last choice for the QX80. In spite of its name, the Sport trim doesn’t make the car perform any better. The most noticeable design updates include a newly designed crosshatched front grille, a stronger front bumper featuring a small splitter, black exterior accents, and dark 22-inch six-spoke wheels, all contributing to its sleek, blacked-out appearance.

The Sport’s interior features dark chrome accents, a graphite-colored headliner, black and Dusk Blue leather seat inserts, along with dark brown wood detailing on the doors and control panel. There is also a 64-color ambient lighting system, massage front seats, and a Klipsch audio system with 24 speakers in the Sport trim level.

Pros

• Very high-end.
• Great balance for driving and a smooth ride.
• Headrest speakers that look cool.

Cons

• Don’t have electricity yet.
• Comfort in the first row.
• It can cost a lot.

• The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 that makes 450 horsepower.
• Automatic gearbox with nine speeds.
• All-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive are both types of drivetrains.

The QX80 has a 3.5-liter V-6 twin-turbo engine that makes 450 horsepower. The engine is relatively quiet, even at full speed, and it moves quickly. The Sport and Autograph models come equipped with all-wheel drive as a standard feature. You can choose between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive on the Pure and Luxe models. It comes with an automatic transmission with nine speeds. The base model is the only Pure trim level that doesn’t have air-sprung suspension.

There is a set of driver assistance systems that come with all QX80 models. The vehicle comes equipped with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Infiniti has a more advanced adaptive cruise control technology called ProPilot Assist 2.1 that lets you drive without using your hands. You can use ProPilot Assist 2.1 with the Autograph, Sensory, and Luxe models.

• Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian identification are all safety tools that come standard.
• Adaptive cruise control and hands-free driving mode are two optional safety tools.

For detailed information on the QX80’s crash test ratings, visit the websites of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

First Row: There are great places to sit in the front of the QX80. Rich materials are used throughout, including wood trim, brushed metal details, and very comfortable leather seats. A slanted screen placed below the main infotainment panel and clear screen-based instruments make the climate controls easy to reach.

Second Row: The QX80’s second-row captain’s chairs have lots of headroom and are comfortable for long trips. The top-of-the-line Autograph model features massage and air flow, while other QX80 grades offer heated seats in the middle row.

Third Row: The QX80 offers ample space in the third row, allowing three passengers to sit comfortably without crowding each other. This is something that not even the biggest SUVs have. In the Autograph version, there are even heated seats in the third row.

Storage Space: The QX80’s storage space can hold up to 56.3 cubic feet of stuff when the power-folding 60/40-split third row seats are folded down. During our tests, we were able to fit 22 carry-on bags inside. When the third row was standing, we could only bring seven carry-on bags.

• Test for highway gas mileage at 75 mph: 23 mpg.
• The EPA says it gets 16 mpg in the city.
• The EPA rates highway gas mileage at 19 to 20 mpg.

The EPA has not yet released figures for the 2026 Infiniti QX80’s gas mileage, but the rear-wheel-drive model from the previous year got as high as 16 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. The highway economy dropped by 1 mpg when all-wheel drive was turned on. In our 75-mph interstate fuel economy test, the all-wheel-drive QX80 outperformed expectations, recording an impressive 23 mpg.

• For entertainment, there is a 14.3-inch tablet.
• You can connect wirelessly with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
• There are 24 Klipsch Reference speakers and 14 Klipsch Standard speakers in the Premiere Sound System (optional).

There are three screens in the QX80’s entertainment system. The dashboard has two 14.3-inch screens. One is the infotainment touchscreen, and the other is the digital gauge panel. A third 9.0-inch touchscreen handles features such as the HVAC system and the drive mode selector.

You can use Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant with the basic infotainment system that is built on Google. It comes with eight USB-C ports and a 14-speaker Klipsch stereo system. The Sensory and Autograph trims have a more powerful 24-speaker Klipsch stereo system.

• This car took 6.1 seconds to reach 60 mph in the test.

However, the QX80’s substantial curb weight results in slower acceleration. In contrast, lighter full-size luxury SUVs with six-cylinder engines, such as the Land Rover Range Rover and BMW X7, easily surpass it, reaching 0 to 60 mph in only 4.6 to 5.5 seconds.

The most weight that any QX80 model can pull is 8,500 pounds. This is more than what the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class can pull at their most.

Rates for the 2026 Infiniti QX80 could range from $85,940 to $113,690, based on options and trim. The Luxe, which is in the middle price band, is the best option. As an alternative to the Sport and Autograph models, which cost over six figures, this one has nice features like 22-inch wheels, a head-up display, and warm and ventilated seats in the first and second rows.