2023 Infiniti QX80

Luxury SUV · 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 · AWD

68/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a luxury suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Horsepower	400 hp
Torque	413 lb-ft
0–60 mph	6.6 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	16 mpg (14 city / 20 hwy)
Range	286 miles
MSRP	$73,450
Body style	Luxury SUV

The verdict

What's good

Magnesium-alloy chassis braces reduce body flex on rough roads
Third row fits adults with more headroom than most full-size rivals
Available rear-entertainment system with dual screens suits family road trips
Hydraulic body motion control available, noticeably calms highway float

What's not

Infotainment system lags rivals by two or more interface generations
Fuel range shrinks to under 300 miles in everyday mixed driving
No hybrid option, meaning high annual fuel costs at this vehicle size
Safety scores lagged segment leaders, with fewer standard active-safety features

The engine

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Twin-Turbo V6

After two decades of lazy V8 muscle, the QX80 switched to a boosted V6 that hits harder and revs more eagerly, with crisp throttle response and a torque-rich mid-range that arrives early and stays flat.

A turbocharged evolution of Nissan's long-running VR-series V6, shared with the Nissan Patrol/Armada and developed within the Nissan-Infiniti corporate stable.

It replaced the 5.6-liter 'Endurance' V8 that had powered the big Infiniti SUV since the QX56 debuted in 2004.
Infiniti's chief planner called its 516 lb-ft the highest torque figure in the company's history, despite displacing well under the old V8.
Active grille shutters open and close to balance cooling against aerodynamic drag.

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The six sub-scores behind the 68 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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