The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is rocking a new style after being redesigned for the first time in 14 years. It has a modern flare that makes it feel advanced against rival luxury SUVs such as the BMW X6 or Cadillac XT6. However, a few features could be improved. 

2025 Infiniti QX80 Review 

First of all, the 2025 Infiniti QX80 set itself apart with a feature I’ve never seen before. That’s hard to do as I tested 47 vehicles in 2024. 

Anyway, there are speakers built into the headrest that announce your GPS directions. The first time it happened, I heard “Turn Right” from behind me and almost turned around. It was like a person was talking from behind me! It was wild. 

But let’s get started with a few potential Infiniti QX80 drawbacks: 

• This SUV is huge—83.3 inches wide and 211.2 inches long. Its size makes it difficult to maneuver in tight parking lots, but the surround-view cameras are extremely helpful. 
• It doesn’t have the best fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and up to 19 mpg on the highway. 
• The adjustable air suspension seems to work only when it wants to. 
• Some of the touchscreen controls were unresponsive at times. 

How does the 2025 Infiniti QX80 drive?

For such a large SUV, the Infiniti QX80 can feel light and athletic at times. But once you get into a parking lot you may find yourself driving like a slug to avoid hitting other vehicles. 

While the 20.65-foot turning radius is convenient, there are substantial blind spots to account for. I rallied on the camera views and sensors while parking. 

The QX80 is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 engine that pumps out 450 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in about 6.1 seconds. 

It’s ready to get off the line and provides smooth transmission shifts. Sometimes the automatic start and stop system could seem off, but it wasn’t bothersome. 

The brakes are confident without being overly sensitive. You can use the paddle shifters for more precision, but there are a bit of hefty body roll-around curves. 

How comfortable is the QX80? 

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 is incredibly comfortable. The available dynamic digital suspension does an excellent job of dampening larger impacts for a smooth performance. 

Plus, the sound-dampening materials are top-notch. The QX80 is peacefully quiet at highway speeds with an occasional deep engine roar to keep things engaging. 

The front seats are large, plush, and well-padded for hours of comfort. The heating, ventilated, and massaging functions keep you comfortable and relaxed. 

I found that the captain’s chairs offer an abundance of space with plenty of comfort. Also, I had plenty of legroom in the third row, where the seats also have tons of padding. 

However, the headrest in the back landed between my shoulder blades. If it was higher up I’d be perfectly happy back there. (I’m 5’1” by the way). 

Does the QX80 have a nice interior? 

Yes, the QX80 has an upscale, elegant, and durable interior. No part of it seems cheap or easy to rip. There are available shades of red, brown, black, and beige upholstery that pair well with textured patterns and the tech layout. 

The available dot-quilted semi-aniline leather seats look inviting, the open pore ash wood trim with metal inlay provides sophistication, and the graphite suede headliner is lavish. 

Also, the panoramic moonroof is massive. It provides a nice view of nature and allows natural light to fill the cabin. 

I appreciate the large door openings and ease of access. The second and third-row seats are power folding. Plus, the second row slides forward, providing tons of room to access the back. I thought the center console between the captain’s chairs would block access, but I was wrong. 

My biggest issue with the interior includes massive blind spots that could be solved by placing small mirrors on the side mirrors. 

Does the Infiniti QX80 have good tech?

The tech in the Infiniti QX80 is a mixed bag for me. The 14.3-inch touchscreen is vibrant and attractive, but a smaller touchscreen sits in front of the center console with your HVAC controls. It feels bulky and in the way. Also, the touch commands were unresponsive at random times. 

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are easy to connect and the wireless charging pad didn’t overheat my phone. You can rely on the Google system as well. 

The large puddle lights and 64-color customizable ambient lighting system brought positive attention at night. Also, the larger center console doubles as a cooling box to keep beverages chilled. 

The sensor-activated liftgate is helpful and the adaptive air suspension makes a difference as needed. But it was confusingto activate. 

Also, the 14.1-inch digital gauge cluster and head-up display are easy to customize and the 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premium audio system sounds great. 

The advanced safety systems such as the blind spot monitor, semi-hands-free driving system, and forward emergency braking system with pedestrian detection work well without sensitive or annoying alerts. 

How much space does the 2025 Infiniti QX80 have? 

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 provides 22 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row and up to 101 cubes overall. Also, therear has a shelving system that comes in handy and is easy to remove. 

You’ll find a built-in storage area in the rear that provides extra space above the spare tire. Also, there is a pass-through bin in front of the center console. 

The center console is deep and wide but the glove box is a bit tight. There are roof rails if you need to place extra gear on top. Also, the QX80 can tow up to 8,500 lbs. 

Overall, the QX80 is refined, luxurious, and comfortable with plenty of space and advanced features. But its size hampers navigating through tight areas and the tech is a little distracting.