2026 Infiniti QX80 Autograph

Luxury SUV · 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 · AWD

81/100

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	6.2 sec
Top speed	130 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	16 mpg (14 city / 20 hwy)
Range	286 miles
MSRP	$112,590
Body style	Luxury SUV

The verdict

What's good

Cabin comfort and second-row legroom genuinely compete with the Lexus LX
Twin-turbo V6 delivers strong low-end pull for towing and highway passing
Standard semi-aniline leather and open-pore wood feel genuinely upscale
24-gallon tank gives surprising range between stops for its size class

What's not

Reliability record is spottier than Lexus and Lincoln at similar price points
Rear visibility is poor despite available cameras, parking is a chore
Infotainment responsiveness trails rivals like Cadillac and Lincoln
Third-row seat is difficult to access and tight for adults

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 81 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 3 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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