![]() New for 2021 is a rearview mirror that doubles as a display for a camera. Twin screens in the center stack work reasonably well, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility were finally added last year. Inside, the QX80 is more business jet than Greyhound thanks to its spacious, old-school interior. Fuel economy is atrocious at 15 to 16 mpg combined, though the QX80 can confidently tow as much as 8,500 pounds. Underneath its brutish body, you’ll find a 5.6-liter V-8 that churns 400 horsepower to either the rear or all four wheels through a 7-speed automatic transmission. The QX80 shares everything but the dressing on top with the Nissan Armada. This year, the QX80 adds a few nice safety features to help keep it in its lane, and its trim levels are revised to base Luxe, mid-level Premium Select, and range-topping Sensory grades. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.2 out of 10. With that in mind, if you find a 2017 QX80 at a reduced price, go for it.For a big SUV, the QX80 does many things well, but fuel economy isn’t among those pluses. Further, the engine remains the same for the newer QX80. ![]() The 2018 model improves on the InTouch system, but we still have no word on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The driver's aids are pretty outstanding, the ride quality is good and Lord knows the inside is posh. There is a lot to like about good ol' Fudgie. The 2017 Infiniti QX80 starts at $63,850 for a two-wheel drive model, while my ultra-luxury Limited trim tester hits the wallet at $90,445 including destination. The Cadillac Escalade is a stellar luxury choice with a larger engine and GM's excellent Magnetic Ride Control, but if you're looking for more off-road prowess, check out the Lexus LX 570 or the king of dirty luxury, the Range Rover. If all this sounds pretty cool but you're not quite willing to take the plunge with what our editor-at-large Brian Cooley calls Fudgie the Whale, you could take a look at the all-new Lincoln Navigator on tap for 2018. During my week I saw a mere 14 miles per gallon. You can expect a bit better out of the two-wheel drive model. The four-wheel drive QX80 gets an EPA rating of 13 miles per gallon in the city, 19 on the highway and 15 combined. Emme Hall/RoadshowĪny large vehicle with a V8 engine is not likely to get great fuel economy. The third row was a bit of a tight squeeze for my 5 foot 9 frame, but the second row captain's chairs tip up for easier entry and exit into that last row.įlip-up second row seats allow for easy access to the third row. A 60/40 split bench seat can replace the captain's chairs and center console at no charge. Be warned, however, that the second row with captain's chairs also includes a center console that is fixed in place, so the surface is not completely flat when seats are folded. ![]() While the 16.6 cubic feet of space behind the third row is pretty average for a full-sized SUV, that expands to 49.6 cubic feet behind the second row and just over 95 total. The high seating position made me feel like the queen of all on the road, and though I had a few issues with the aforementioned 22-inch wheels on city streets, the ride on the highway was smooth as silk. A self-leveling hydraulic suspension, standard on the Limited but part of a $5,200 deluxe technology package on other trims, keeps things flat in the turns and there is surprisingly little body roll for a rig that weighs nearly 6,000 pounds. ![]() For such a large vehicle, the QX80 is surprisingly spry.
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