2019 INFINITI QX80 Overview
With its bold design, imposing stance, and enormous grille, the 2019 INFINITI QX80 boasts a commanding presence. This luxurious full-size SUV come in two trim levels: LUXE and the brand-new LIMITED 4WD.
Here’s a look at a few of the highlights on the 2019 INFINITI QX80.
What’s new?
For the 2019 model year, the 2019 INFINITI QX80 boasts new chrome vents and refreshed front fenders, while the rear sports revamped lights and a restyled liftgate. The new LIMITED 4WD model includes dark machine-finished 22-inch wheels, matte silver open-pore Ash wood trim, and satin chrome interior accents. It’s available in five exterior colors, including the new, exclusive Anthracite Gray. But the LIMITED is more than just stylish — it’s got helpful safety features, too. The Smart Rear View Mirror can function as a conventional mirror, but with the push of a button, it turns into a backup monitor. Thanks to this handy feature, you can see behind the vehicle, even if the window is blocked by passengers or cargo.
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Exterior
The QX80 combines muscular styling and helpful conveniences. As soon as you lay eyes on the QX80, you’ll notice its enormous double-arch grille and confident curves. It comes standard with a one-touch power-sliding tinted glass moonroof, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, and smart rain-sensing, variable intermittent front windshield wipers. On the LIMITED, you’ll also receive headlight washers, satin chrome roof rails, crossbars, and exterior trim, and the adaptive front lighting system with auto-leveling headlights. These innovative headlights automatically adjust to follow your turns and curves in the road. It can even pick between high beams and low beams in response to rain, fog, and oncoming traffic.
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Interior
There’s plenty of luxury inside this full-size SUV. Stay comfortable with the QX80’s standard features, including tri-zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-trimmed interior. In terms of technology, you’ll find handy features like INFINITI InTouch™ services, SiriusXM® Travel Link, and a built-in navigation system with lane guidance and 3D building graphics. On the LIMITED, you get all of that, plus heated second-row outboard seats, a 15-speaker Bose® Cabin Surround Sound System, and a convenient 120-volt power outlet.
Interior photos
Performance and efficiency
Under the hood, every 2019 INFINITI QX80 boasts a 5.6-liter V8 paired to an electronically controlled seven-speed automatic transmission. This dynamic duo produces 400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque, and can tow up to 8,500 pounds. It boasts standard trailer sway control and Hydraulic Body Motion Control for confident handling. When equipped with rear-wheel drive, it earns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg highway, while the four-wheel-drive configuration delivers 19 mpg on the highway.
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Safety
Stay safe with the QX80’s impressive list of standard safety features. The QX80 comes equipped with Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, and an Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection. The LIMITED offers even more smart safety technology, including Blind Spot Intervention, Backup Collision Intervention, and Intelligent Cruise Control.
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