Body Styles

The Infiniti QX80 is a full-size, 3-row SUV with a traditional SUV silhouette enhanced by modern luxury proportions. It features a tall beltline, high ground clearance, and a flat roofline that maximizes interior headroom across all three rows. The new generation showcases a more sculptural front fascia, smoother flanks, and a confident rear stance. Its body-on-frame structure underpins a long wheelbase and wide track width, optimizing both passenger comfort and cargo capacity while supporting robust towing ability.

Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)

The name QX80 reflects Infiniti’s global naming strategy, which was established in 2014 to unify and clarify the brand’s model hierarchy. In this system, all SUVs and crossovers use the “QX” prefix, while all sedans and coupes use “Q” alone — inspired by Infiniti’s very first model, the Q45. The “QX” designation therefore signals that the QX80 is an SUV, specifically a full-size luxury SUV with body-on-frame construction.

The number “80” denotes the model’s position at the top of the Infiniti lineup, with higher numbers corresponding to higher size, performance, and prestige. As Infiniti’s flagship SUV, the QX80 sits above the QX60 and QX55, and competes directly with other full-size luxury vehicles such as the Cadillac Escalade and Lexus LX.

In essence, QX80 translates to “Infiniti’s most premium and commanding SUV,” with the name designed to communicate a sense of scale, strength, and luxury — consistent with its role as the brand’s halo utility vehicle. The name reinforces its status, even as its design, tech, and performance evolve with each generation.

Body & Interior Colors and Rims

The 2025 Infiniti QX80 offers a curated palette of exterior finishes that blends elegance with assertiveness, including refined shades like Moonbow Blue, Grand Blue, Mineral Black, Champagne Quartz, Anthracite Shadow, and Liquid Platinum. Select colors such as Dynamic Sandstone and Black Obsidian feature high-gloss finishes, while special editions introduce deeper, multi-layered metallics that highlight the vehicle’s sculpted surfaces under varying light conditions.

Inside, the QX80’s cabin is adorned with meticulously selected materials that vary by trim, with colorways such as Sahara Stone, Graphite, and Steel Gray available in semi-aniline quilted leather upholstery. Decorative elements include laser-cut open-pore wood veneers, brushed aluminum inserts, and Ultrasuede accents across the roof lining and pillars. Higher trims introduce contrast piping, double-stitched seat bolsters, and ambient lighting customizable to multiple tones, creating a lounge-like atmosphere designed for long-distance serenity.

Wheel designs emphasize both presence and sophistication, ranging from standard 20-inch split-spoke alloys to 22-inch premium wheels featuring turbine-inspired multi-spoke patterns. Finishes vary from polished silver to satin matte or dark chrome, with each option carefully coordinated to reflect the exterior tone and trim level. Machined edges, gloss-lacquered inserts, and floating center caps contribute to a dynamic yet balanced stance befitting a flagship SUV.

Top Expensive Options

• Executive Captain’s Chairs Package: $4,500
• 22" Dark Chrome Alloy Wheels: $2,800
• Rear Entertainment System with Dual 12.5” Screens: $2,600
• Semi-Aniline Quilted Leather Package: $3,200
• Infiniti 24-Speaker Klipsch Reference Audio System: $3,800
• Adaptive Suspension with Hydraulic Body Motion Control: $3,500
• Premium Two-Tone Interior Trim: $2,200
• Open-Pore Ash Wood Inlays with Metallic Accents: $1,800
• Digital Smart Rearview Mirror with Camera Overlay: $1,000
• Illuminated Infiniti Logo Grille: $900

vs Competitors

In the full-size luxury SUV segment, the QX80 competes with the likes of the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX600, and the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. While the Escalade leads in tech integration and brand prestige, and the LX600 offers off-road credibility and Toyota reliability, the QX80 focuses on serenity, intuitive technology, and timeless craftsmanship. Its Klipsch audio system and adaptive ride technology give it a sensory edge, while its V8 powertrain offers more emotional appeal than the newer turbocharged six-cylinder rivals. Although it may lag behind some competitors in cutting-edge infotainment, it delivers a more analog and mechanical driving experience valued by traditionalists. Infiniti’s design philosophy also leans toward Japanese minimalism, offering a distinct alternative to the brashness of American or German luxury SUVs.

Fun Fact

The QX80 is the first Infiniti model to feature a 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio system, marking Klipsch’s debut in the luxury SUV segment. This collaboration was designed to offer a concert-hall-like experience, with speakers integrated into the headrests and ceiling, underscoring Infiniti’s renewed focus on sensory luxury.