Body Styles

The QX80 is a full-size, three-row luxury SUV, sharing its Y62 global platform with the Nissan Patrol and Armada. Measuring over 5.3 meters long with high ground clearance, its design emphasizes boldness, opulence, and road presence. The original 2011 model featured curved lines, chrome grilles, and signature crescent rear windows. Facelifts in 2015 and 2018 added sharper headlights, a wider grille, squared bumpers, and a more upright stance. The 2022 Monograph-influenced update introduced refined LED lighting, 22-inch wheels, and modernized detailing to keep the design competitive.

Its silhouette remains stately and unmistakable, with a long hood, upright windshield, high beltline, and integrated running boards. The QX80 combines Middle Eastern off-road DNA with American luxury appeal, designed to tow, haul, and pamper.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The “QX” prefix denotes Infiniti’s SUV lineup, while “80” signals its position as the flagship, full-size model — the highest number in the brand’s hierarchy. The model was renamed from “QX56” in 2014 to align with Infiniti’s global naming system, with “80” denoting maximum luxury and capability.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

Throughout its production run from 2011 to 2024, the Infiniti QX80 has offered a color palette that merges classic elegance with bold luxury, perfectly suited to its commanding full-size SUV presence. The body color options favored deep, rich tones like Hermosa Blue, Graphite Shadow, and Mineral Black, which accentuate the vehicle’s broad, sculpted surfaces and contrast sharply with its signature chrome detailing. Brighter, more luxurious finishes such as Moonstone White, Liquid Platinum, and Champagne Quartz introduced multi-layered pearlescent depth that shimmered in natural light, projecting a refined sophistication. Higher trims and limited editions occasionally featured exclusive shades like Anthracite Gray or Truffle Brown, bringing a distinctive edge and modern subtlety to the QX80’s visual character, while select years introduced matte-inspired coatings and metallics that aligned with premium trends.

Inside, the QX80 delivers a rich and layered cabin experience, defined by a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary refinement. Upholstery options have included classic tones like Graphite (black), Wheat (beige), and Saddle Brown, offered in both leather-appointed and quilted semi-aniline leather on upper trims. The seats feature intricate diamond stitching and contrast piping on select models, reinforcing a sense of tailored luxury. Decorative inlays range from dark-stained open-pore wood to brushed aluminum or black lacquer, depending on trim level, and ambient lighting subtly highlights the cabin’s contours at night. Dual-tone interior combinations, such as Saddle Brown with Black or Urban Gray with Espresso accents, create a bespoke, lounge-like ambiance, while the use of soft-touch materials and expansive dash surfaces adds to the feeling of premium scale.

Wheels on the Infiniti QX80 have consistently reflected its bold, upscale stance. Base models are typically equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels in simple yet elegant multi-spoke patterns with polished silver finishes. As trims rise, so do the wheel sizes and complexity of design—22-inch alloys with machined faces, dark chrome elements, or multi-layered spoke geometry become standard in upper trims like Sensory and Limited. These large-diameter wheels enhance both visual impact and on-road authority, especially when paired with the SUV’s high ground clearance and muscular proportions. Special editions may include smoked or satin finishes, adding a stealthy, custom-tailored look that aligns with the QX80’s flagship character. Each configuration of wheels reinforces the vehicle’s balance of luxury and rugged capability, completing a design that is as powerful as it is refined.

Top Expensive Options

• Sensory Package (22" Wheels, Semi-Aniline Leather, Adaptive Lighting, Rear Seat Entertainment): $6,500
• Hydraulic Body Motion Control System (HBMC): Standard or $2,000 (region-dependent)
• Rear-Seat Entertainment System with Dual 8" Monitors and HDMI: $2,100
• ProAssist Package (Smart Rearview Mirror, Lane Keep Assist, Radar Cruise): $1,200
• Open-Pore Ash Wood Interior Trim with Quilted Stitching: Standard (Sensory+)
• 17-Speaker Bose Performance Series Audio with Centerpoint: $1,600
• Tow Package with Trailer Brake Controller and Self-Leveling Suspension: $800
• Wireless Smartphone Charging with Console Organizer: $400
• Roof Rail Crossbars + Hitch Mount Cargo System: $500
• Climate-Controlled Second-Row Seats with Heating/Ventilation: $650

vs Competitors

The QX80 competes with the Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Mercedes-Benz GLS. Compared to the Escalade and Navigator, the QX80 offers less tech glamor but greater mechanical simplicity and reliability. Against the LX, it delivers more interior room and a more powerful V8 at a lower price. The GLS leads in tech and refinement, but the QX80 counters with off-road credentials, spacious seating, and true body-on-frame toughness. It’s a unique blend of old-school power and plush luxury, with a reputation for durability in harsh environments — especially the Middle East and rural North America.

Fun Fact

The QX80 is built in Yokosuka, Japan, on the same line as the global Nissan Patrol, and is one of the last V8 body-on-frame SUVs built in Japan for export markets. Its VK56VD engine is hand-assembled and shared with endurance race trucks and patrol fleets across Australia, Africa, and the Gulf. The 2023 model marks the final production year for the naturally aspirated V8 before Infiniti transitions to a new twin-turbo V6 hybrid platform — making the current QX80 the last of its kind: a full-size, analog luxury brute with global off-road credibility.