Boat-Sized Luxury
There’s nothing quite like a full-size SUV with enough luxury and comfort features to constitute a five-star hotel on wheels. But that’s exactly what you’ll get with the 2015 Infiniti QX80. Its bold exterior styling is matched by a spacious interior with seating for eight and enough available monitors and cupholders to keep even the most unruly children happy.
Powertrain and Performance
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 is available with one powertrain, but it should offer all of the performance and refinement luxury-car buyers expect. A 5.6-liter V8 produces 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, and is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Buyers also have the choice of rear-wheel drive, or Infiniti’s All-Mode 4WD system for added traction and all-weather capability.
While it is a full-size SUV, the QX80 does offer reasonable fuel economy. The EPA rates it at 16 mpg combined (14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway) whether you get rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.*
Features and Trims
The five-door, eight-passenger 2015 Infiniti QX80 starts at $63,250** with rear-wheel drive. That price of entry buys plenty of standard equipment.
Even the base QX80 features: 20-inch alloy wheels, powered external mirrors, a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat, second row captain’s chairs, a Bose 13-speaker audio system with Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and SiriusXM® satellite radio capability, and navigation.
New for 2015 is a top-line Limited model that adds all previous content (where applicable) and adds leather interior coverings, unique 22-inch wheels, and Ash wood trim.
In addition, there are several option packages that can turn the QX80 into a luxury apartment on wheels. The Theater package includes dual seven-inch color monitors, two pairs of wireless headphones, a remote control, auxiliary input jacks, and a 120-volt outlet.
The Deluxe Touring package includes an Advanced Climate Control System, a Bose® Cabin Surround audio system with 15 speakers, Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, different interior colors, and other features.
Another possibility is the Tire and Wheel package, which features 22-inch nine-spoke alloy wheels on all-season tires.
Also worth noting is the Technology package, which includes a variety of electronic driver aids. Among those are adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and intervention, lane departure warning and intervention, and Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Brake Assist.
Design
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 features bold, upright styling set off by details like the stylish side vents, auto High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, and LED taillights. A big chrome grille makes quite a statement, while the boxy profile is set off by a distinctive kink in the D-pillar.
A front underbody spoiler and rear liftgate spoiler even help this big SUV slice through the air with some efficiency. Infiniti claims a drag coefficient of 0.36, and zero lift. The new Limited model stands out by virtue of its tinted taillights and dark chrome accents—all of which add an extra hint of mystery and sophistication to an already stunning specimen.
The interior is lavishly trimmed in leather and wood, with a prominent center-stack screen for navigation and audio functions. Second-row captain’s chairs are standard, but a bench seat can be substituted at no charge. There are also nine cupholders to make sure that all of those passengers stay hydrated.
Safety
The formidable exterior conceals a formidable array of safety features. Standard safety equipment on the 2015 Infiniti QX80 includes Infiniti’s Advanced Air Bag System, Vehicle Dynamic Control stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes.
Also standard (and quite useful in a full-size SUV), is the Around View Monitor system, which uses for small, super-wide angle cameras and advanced image processing to give the driver a 360-degree “birds-eye view.” It’s teamed with front and rear sonar and Moving Object Detection. A suite of additional driver assistance features are also available with the aforementioned Technology package.
Bottom Line
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 offers everything a good full-size luxury SUV should. Its powerful V8 engine will ensure pleasurable driving, and the vehicle’s handsome styling will ensure drivers look good while doing it. Several electronic aids will help anyone feel comfortable behind the wheel, despite the QX80’s size.
Meanwhile, the interior forms a spacious mobile oasis, full of modern tech features like navigation, premium audio, and plenty of available entertainment options. It’s also got enough room for all of the people or cargo you’ll ever need to carry.
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*2015 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates 14 City, 20 Highway. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.
**All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license, and options.
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