The INFINITI QX80 is the flagship of the brand's bold SUV lineup – which includes the highly advanced QX50 mid-size luxury crossover and the family oriented QX60. The QX80 is a powerful, full-size SUV created with an inclusive luxury mindset, offering premier amenities for every passenger.
Redesigned just two years ago, the QX80 remains a popular choice for luxury buyers in North America. For the 2020 model year, QX80 LUXE receives a new generation INFINITI InTouchTM System with HD twin screen display, revised center stack and center console, new 7-inch TFT meter display, new Charcoal Burl interior trim, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM, two new exterior paint colors, and standard Lane Departure Warning, Backup Collision Intervention and Blind Spot Warning.
In addition, a new EDITION 30 Package celebrates INFINITI's 30th anniversary in the United States, includes 22-inch dark forged aluminum-alloy wheels with black center caps and 275/50R22 all-season tires; black mesh grille; dark chrome grille surround, front fascia trim, fender vents and tailgate finisher; black mirror caps; unique graphite headliner, sunvisors, sun shade and pillars; and 1st row illuminated stainless steel kickplates.
The 2020 INFINITI QX80 is available in three models – the QX80 LUXE, the QX80 LUXE 4WD and the QX80 LIMITED, which is the premier expression of INFINITI. The QX80 LIMITED comes with standard Four-Wheel Drive and includes:
- All QX80 LUXE 4WD standard equipment, and features from the ProASSIST, Theater, Sensory and ProACTIVE packages
- Unique dark, machine finished 22-inch forged aluminum wheels
- Stainless steel running board cap with rubber grips
- INFINITI under running board welcome lighting
- Satin chrome exterior trim
- Satin chrome roof rails & crossbars
- Unique front & rear bumper lower finish
- Unique design two-tone semi-aniline leather / Alcantara® seats with quilting, contrast piping & stitching
- Front and second row seatback embossed with LIMITED name
- Smooth leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Matte silver, open pore Ash Wood trim
- LIMITED lettering wood inlay in center console shifter finisher
- Black Ultrasuede® headliner and A/B/C pillars
- Leather covered and stitched A/B pillar grab handles
- Chrome inside door handle trim finisher
- Unique, high density floor mats with metal logo and cargo mat
- INFINITI radiant illuminated kick plates
- LIMITED rear hatch emblem
- Body color mirror caps
The 2020 QX80 continues the bold interpretation of INFINITI's Powerful Elegance design language with unmistakable INFINITI signature design elements. It features a commanding presence with powerful muscularity, enhanced horizontal movement and iconic double-arch grille and signature headlamps. Every QX80 also includes standard power liftgate and power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close.
All QX80 models continue to stand apart with a refined and spacious cabin that features high-quality materials, a hand-crafted finish, and advanced drive-assist technologies. Every QX80 comes with a standard 10-way power driver's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support, along with an 8-way power passenger's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support. Heated front seats are standard on LUXE models, with heated and cooled front seat standard on the QX80 LIMITED.
In addition, all models come equipped with INFINITI Navigation System with Lane Guidance and 3D building graphics The 2020 QX80 is also available with the advanced Smart Rear View Mirror. The “digital” mirror allows the driver to use the rear-view mirror as a standard mirror, or turn it into a monitor at the touch of a button.
Both QX80 LUXE and QX80 LIMITED models come standard with an advanced 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine rated at 400 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched with a smooth-shifting 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching.
The QX80 is available with two-wheel drive or INFINITI All-Mode 4WD, the latter enabling four-wheel traction when conditions dictate it and off-road capability when the driver demands it. Along with a responsive 4-wheel independent suspension, the QX80's unique available Hydraulic Body Motion Control technology limits excess body-roll under more severe cornering. It is optional on LUXE models and standard on the QX80 LIMITED.
The QX80's standard Rear Auto-Leveling Suspension automatically adjusts suspension pressure to maintain an optimum ride height with cargo in the trunk or a trailer on tow. This allows the QX80 to tow up to 8,500 lbs, and carry up to 95.1 cu ft of interior cargo volume with third- and second-row seats folded. Stopping is provided by large 4-wheel disc brakes. Two steering systems are offered – engine-speed sensitive power-assist on LUXE and vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assist on LIMITED (optionally available of LUXE).
The QX80's extensive suite of advance technology systems includes standard Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Backup Collision Intervention. Also available on LUXE models and standard on LIMITED are Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), Lane Departure Prevention and Distance Control Assist. The QX80's standard Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection.
The 2020 QX80 is available in three well-equipped models: QX80 LUXE, QX80 LUXE 4WD and QX80 4WD LIMITED. The available packages for QX80 LUXE and LUXE 4WD include ProASSIST, Split Bench Seat Package, Theater Package, 22-inch Wheel Package, Sensory Package, ProACTIVE and the new EDITION 30 Package.
Highlights of the 2020 INFINITI QX80 include:
Exterior
- Bold interpretation of INFINITI's “Powerful Elegance” design language with unmistakable INFINITI signature design elements
- Features a commanding presence with powerful muscularity, enhanced horizontal movement and iconic “double-arch” grille and signature headlamps
- Clearly defined character lines, and a purposeful front end with large, functional fender vents maximizing air delivery to the engine
- Power folding, auto-dimming, heated outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, courtesy lights and reverse tilt-down feature
- Automatic on/off LED high/low beam headlights with High Beam Assist and windshield wiper interlock
- Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front windshield wipers
- Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights
- Integrated front LED fog lights
- Available headlight washers
- Body-color running boards with integrated splashguards
- Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
- LED taillights
- Power rear liftgate
- Roof rails
- Rear privacy glass
- Rear window intermittent wiper and defroster with timer
- Skid plate (under radiator)
- Available stainless steel running board caps with rubber inserts and under running board welcome lighting
- 0.367 Cd
- Nine available exterior colors: New Coulis Red (premium color) and Mineral Black (premium color), plus Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Hermosa Blue, Black Obsidian, Champagne Quartz (premium color), Moonstone White (premium color), and Anthracite Gray (premium color), which is exclusively available with the QX80 LIMITED model
Engine and Driveline
- Front engine/rear-wheel drive or available INFINITI All-Mode® AWD
- 5.6-liter 32-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V8 with VVEL and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG)
- 400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque
- 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM)
- 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev-Matching
- Snow and Tow modes
- Hill start assist
- Up to 8500 lbs tow capacity
- Integrated Class IV tow hitch and 7-pin wiring harness with cover
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Independent double wishbone front and rear suspension with Dual Flow Path® twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and automatic rear self-leveling system (air)
- Available Hydraulic Body Motion Control system (ProACTIVE Package)
- Engine-speed-sensitive power steering
- 4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- 20 x 8.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/60R20 all-season performance tires
- Available 22 x 8.0-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/50R22 all-season performance tires
- Available 22 x 8.0-inch unique, dark-finished forged aluminum-alloy wheels with 275/50R22 all-season performance tires
Interior Features
- Standard 7-passenger seating, up to 8-passenger seating capacity with available 2nd row 60/40-split-folding bench seat (replaces 2nd row center console)
- Leather-appointed seating for all three rows, available perforated semi-aniline leather seating surfaces
- Available unique design two-tone semi-aniline leather / Alcantara® seats with quilting, contrast piping & stitching
- LIMITED-exclusive matte silver, open pore Ash Wood trim
- Charcoal Burl trim
- 10-way power driver's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
- 8-way power passenger's seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
- Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel linked to individual Intelligent Keys
- Entry/exit assist for driver's seat and steering wheel
- Heated front seats, available heated 2nd row seats (outboard only)
- Available climate-controlled front seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 2nd row captain's chairs with tip-up easy entry for third-row
- Power 60/40-split fold-flat and reclining third row seats
- INFINITI Intelligent Key with illuminated Push Button Ignition
- INFINITI Controller
- Revised center stack and center console
- New generation INFINITI InTouchTM with twin screens
- Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM
- Wi-Fi Hotspot (subscription required)
- Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Front and Rear Sonar System
- INFINITI InTouchTM Navigation with Voice Recognition, Lane Guidance, and 3D Building Graphics
- INFINITI InTouchTM Services includes 12-months of safety, security, and convenience services
- Bose® 13-speaker Premium Sound System, including two subwoofers
- Available Bose® Performance Series Audio (17 speakers)
- Streaming audio via Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
- Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant
- Radio Data System (RDS) and speed-sensitive volume control
- HD Radio Driver's Audio Stage
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 90-day complimentary trial (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- SiriusXM Traffic™ with 4-year complimentary trial access to real-time traffic information
- SiriusXM® Travel Link with 4-year complimentary trial access to weather, fuel prices, stocks, sports, and movie times (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately)
- AM/FM radio, single in-dash CD with MP3 playback capability
- USB connection ports (2 - 1st row) for iPod® interface and other compatible devices
- USB 2.4A charging ports (2 - 2nd row)
- Front center console with adjustable armrest, storage compartment and 12-volt outlet
- Revised fore/aft dual opening 1st row console storage box lid
- 2nd row center console armrest with two storage compartments
- Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system and overhead ambient light
- Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
- Power tilt and telescopic steering column
- Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches
- Available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with auto-recirculation, Grape Polyphenol Filter and Plasmacluster® air purifier
- Available Theater Package with dual 8-inch color monitors, two pairs of wireless headphones, wireless remote control, auxiliary input jacks, 120V power outlet
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
- Available Distance Control Assist (DCA)
- Available Smart Rear View Mirror
- Three interior colors: Wheat, Graphite, Saddle Brown – plus exclusive Graphite/Stone (LIMITED)
Safety and Security
- INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Driver and front-passenger front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
- Roof-mounted side-impact supplemental curtain air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
- Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display and Tire Inflation Indicator
- Standard Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Available Blind Spot Intervention®
- Standard Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Available Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Standard Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
- Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
- Standard Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Standard Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in three well-equipped models: INFINITI QX80 LUXE, INFINITI QX80 LUXE 4WD and INFINITI QX80 LIMITED
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Kyushu, Japan
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