Infiniti reimagines its flagship luxury SUV.
The Infiniti QX80 has spent years serving as the Japanese luxury brand’s flagship SUV, with its large presence and iconic silhouette. However, a new generation of the luxury flagship has been long overdue, and it’s finally here for the 2025 model year. With futuristic design inspired by Infiniti’s Japanese heritage, and a role as the beginning of Inifiniti’s “product renaissance,” the new 2025 Infiniti QX80 has been revealed, and it marks a turning point for the manufacturer.
The 2025 QX80 introduces new design language for Infiniti inspired by the QX Monograph concept, bringing forth cleaner, sleeker lines, a large grille, slim front lighting, and full-width rear lighting composed of 300 LEDs. A new paint color, Dynamic Metal, was developed over six years to evoke the idea of liquified metal, with metallic flakes that lay flat for a smooth texture and an appearance that shifts in the light.
With sleek, flush-mounted door handles, Infiniti introduces the available Light Path, a feature in which, when the vehicle is approached with the key fob, passengers are welcomed by the door handles extending, and a light projection being displayed on the ground, among other touches. The Infiniti Light Path feature previews the luxurious interior, which features soft-touch materials, available open-pore wood trim, and two 14.3-inch infotainment displays, with a separate 9-inch touchscreen just for climate control and drive mode selection.
The new flagship trim level for the QX80 is dubbed the “Autograph,” featuring a two-tone roof, 22-inch wheels, quilted semi-aniline leather, and ash wood trim. Infiniti designed the QX80 with luxury in mind for all three rows, and for the Autograph trim, rear climate options are configurable via a touchscreen. In addition, the available Biometric Cooling feature for the second row uses infrared to detect when a passenger is hot, making quick adjustments to the climate control entirely on its own. In addition, even third row passengers are treated to heated seats.
Camera technology is used ingeniously to make driving easier, which is especially important when it comes to an SUV as large as the QX80. New camera views help drivers see around corners and under the hood, and the Journey Diary feature allows drivers to capture memorable moments from the front-facing camera, and the in-car camera.
Providing luxurious audio capabilities for the 2025 Infiniti QX80 is the first Klipsch audio system in a full-size luxury SUV, with 14-speaker and 24-speaker systems available for the Pure and Luxe trims, and the Sensory and Autograph trims respectively. The latter system boasts 1,200 watts of power, roof-mounted speakers, and an 8-inch subwoofer. However, one of the 24-speaker system’s most impressive features is the Individual Audio, which uses headrest-mounted speakers to direct certain audio to just one or both front seats. For instance, navigation audio can play exclusively for the driver.
Compared to the outgoing generation, cargo room increases 18% behind the second row, and 30% behind the third row, while passenger room is also increased. Power now comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter VR35DDTT V6 engine, which makes 50 more horsepower and 103 lb/ft more torque more than the previous generation, totaling 450 hp and 516 lb/ft of torque, and a 9-speed automatic transmission handles it. Rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available, with four-wheel drive standard on the upper trim levels.
With stunning new design inspired by various Japanese philosophies and principles, and more luxury features than ever before, the all-new 2025 Infiniti QX80 seeks to change perceptions among the luxury SUV market, and it has the makings of a vehicle that can do just that. Starting at $82,450 for the Pure trim, and $110,595 for the Autograph, the new flagship Infiniti is expected to hit US dealers this summer.
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