2024 INFINITI QX80

At the Pebble Beach Concours earlier in August, Infiniti debuted the QX Monograph, a reliable indicator of what the next generation of the brand’s full-size three-row SUV will look like in production form. With the QX80’s replacement on the horizon, now is likely a good opportunity for buyers to snag a good deal on what may be the final model year of the current-gen SUV.

What’s New?
For 2024, Infiniti is offering a Dark Chrome Appearance Package on the top-tier Sensory trim level. This package darkens the shiny bits on the front fascia, grille surround, fender vents and hatch. It also includes black mirror housings.

Full Safety Suite Standard
All 2024 QX80s come well equipped to help the driver avoid collisions. The lengthy roster of standard safety gear includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitors, reverse automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera system.

The Last of the V-8 Interceptors
Now that the Toyota Sequoia has switched to a twin-turbo hybrid V-6 powertrain, the QX80 and its Nissan Armada platform mate are the only Japanese SUVs in this class left with V-8s. The Infiniti’s 5.6-liter V-8 makes 400 horsepower and 413 pounds-feet of torque, and it’s mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all trim levels, with four-wheel drive available.

The EPA rates the rear-drive QX80 at 14/20/16 mpg city/highway/combined. Subtract 1 mpg from each column for four-wheel-drive versions.

Pricing, Availability and Trim Levels
The 2024 Infiniti QX80 is on sale now, and as before, it’s available in three trim levels; 4WD costs $3,150 extra on the Luxe trim and $3,100 on the two higher trims. Full pricing (including $1,895 destination) is as follows:

• Luxe: $76,045
• Premium Select: $80,680
• Sensory: $87,730

The base Luxe trim rides on 20-inch wheels and boasts a self-leveling rear suspension for towing or hauling heavy loads. It also features heated front seats, three-zone climate control, a 13-speaker Bose sound system, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, wireless phone charging and navigation.

The Premium Select variant adds 22-inch wheels and dark-chrome trim and opens up additional upholstery color choices. The Sensory trim level gets upgraded leather, ventilated front seats and heated outboard second-row chairs, four more Bose speakers and Infiniti’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control, which reduces body roll in corners.

Versus the Competition
In addition to the aforementioned Toyota Sequoia ($62,725 to start for model-year 2024), the QX80 competes against large SUVs like the 2023 GMC Yukon ($59,295) and the 2024 Lincoln Navigator ($84,660), as well as higher-end 2023 Nissan Armadas ($52,495 to start). All but the Nissan are far fresher designs than the QX80, although the QX80’s distinctive styling inside and out remains attractive on the eve of its replacement.