Infiniti Reveals 2025 QX80 Ahead of New York Auto Show

Ahead of next week’s festivities at the New York International Auto Show, Infiniti has revealed the next generation of the QX80, their flagship SUV.

Slated for the 2025 model year, the new QX80 will retain its position as a large three-row utility. What’s different is, of course, a new exterior style covering a more luxurious interior, meeting a new dynamic dynamic.

Infiniti describes their current design language as “Artistry in Motion,” and what is translated here is “powerful exterior capability, boldness and boldness.” To compare it to the outgoing model, the new QX80 is sleeker and more square-shaped; visible on all fronts but especially at the front, defined by the brand’s signature double arches, new daytime running lights and an illuminated logo. The hood is long and flat, visible from the side profile; as is the dirt defined by the implementation of the pull door handles. The rear has more than 300 individual lights on the tail lights, which have a smoked finish.

It’s on the outside, but most luxury buyers will care more about what’s inside; and we suspect they won’t be disappointed, starting with the dual 14.3-inch screens that comprise the digital instrument panel and infotainment interface. Yet another screen is placed below the center display, this time a 9-inch unit, used to control climate functions and so on. For the first time on the QX80, a head-up display is available, but the built-in Google suite is standard. The cabin features eight USB Type-C ports on all three rows, which keep everyone connected during those long hauls, as well as customizable lighting to keep guests entertained. Another talking point is the available “cool box” which, when working, directs cold air into the room to keep the contents cool.

Although not standard, the third-row seats can be optioned with heated surfaces—a first for the QX80. The first two layers can be decorated with heated and cooled surfaces; and the second row can also have massaging seats, another first. We’ve heard different uses of the term “biometrics” in relation to future cars, and here’s Biometric Cooling. An infrared sensor is placed in the head of the car, detects when the second row passengers are hot, and adjusts the climate as needed. In tests, Infiniti claims Biometric Cooling can get passengers to a comfortable temperature in 50% less time.

Music connoisseurs will enjoy the Klipsch sound system, but may feel pressured to upgrade to the full experience. The clean and elegant grades have a 14-speaker system, while the higher-end Sensory and Autograph units have a 24-speaker system. The latter includes speakers integrated into the driver’s and front passenger’s headrests, creating a “Sound of Individual” which, when activated, allows the occupant to focus only on certain aspects of the sound. For example, the driver can focus on navigation while the passenger listens to music, or the driver can queue up his favorite playlist while everyone else is postponing the departure.

There’s a lot more to in-cabin use, but those are the highlights. The experience under the hood has also changed, replacing the 400 horsepower V8 from the previous generation with the VR35DDTT. This twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 is rated at 450 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic. This combination is common to all QX80s; though, buyers should note that the Pure and Luxe trims are standard rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive is available as standard on the Sensory and Autograph grades. Also optional is an electronic air suspension system, which can lower up to 1.2 inches for aerodynamic efficiency when moving and up to 2.8 inches when parked for ease of ingress and egress. When set in the off-road setting, the suspension raises about 2.4 inches above the normal ride height.

So, what does the 2025 Infiniti QX80 cost consumers? The entry-level Pure with rear-wheel drive starts at $84,445, including a $1,995 destination charge. Four-wheel drive will bring the price up to $87,545. The Luxe follows a similar pattern at $91,545 and $94,645. The Sensory carries a six-figure mark, starting at $102,640, dwarfed by the top-trim Autograph, which starts at $112,590. Models are expected to arrive at dealers this summer.