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 QX80, their flagship SUV.

Slated for the 2025 model year, the new QX80 retains its position as a large, upscale three-row utility. What is different is, of course, new exterior styling encasing a more luxurious interior, met by a new standard powertrain.

Infiniti describes their current design language as “Artistry in Motion,” and what that translates to here is a self-described “powerful, confident and bold exterior.” To compare it to the soon-to-be outgoing model, the new QX80 is boxier and more squared-off; noticeable on all views but particularly present in front, defined by the brand’s signature double-arch grille, new daytime running lights and an illuminated emblem. The hood is long and flat, evident from the side profile; as is the defined greenhouse and the implementation of flush door handles. The rear features more than 300 individual LEDs in the tail lamps, which have a smoked finish.

It’s a snazzy exterior, but most luxury buyers will care more about what’s on the inside; and we suspect they won’t be disappointed, starting with the dual 14.3-inch screens comprising the digital instrument panel and infotainment interface. Yet another screen is mounted below the center display, this time a 9-inch unit, used for controlling climate functions and the like. 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 across all three rows, keeping everyone connected during those longer hauls, as well as customizable ambient lighting for impressing said guests. Another point of conversation is the available “cool box” which, when active, directs cooler air into the compartment to keep contents chilled.

While not standard, third-row seats can be optioned with heated surfaces– a first for the QX80. The first two rows can be outfitted with heated and cooled surfaces; and the second row can also be had with massaging seats, another first. We’ve heard different uses of the word “biometric” in regards to future automobiles, and here it’s Biometric Cooling. An infrared sensor is mounted into the vehicle’s headliner, detecting when second-row passengers are hot, adjusting the climate as needed. In testing, Infiniti claims Biometric Cooling can get passengers to a comfortable temperature in 50% less time.

Musical savants will appreciate the Klipsch audio system, but may feel pressured to step up to the higher grades for the full experience. Pure and Luxe grades feature a 14-speaker system, while higher-up Sensory and Autograph trims contain a 24-speaker system. The latter includes speakers integrated into the driver and front passenger headrests, creating an “Individual Audio” experience which, when enabled, lets either occupant focus only on certain audio elements. For example, the driver may focus on navigation while the passenger listens to music, or the driver may queue up their favorite playlist while everyone snoozes the commute away.

There’s a lot more to the in-cabin experience, but those are the key highlights. The under-hood experience has also changed, switching out the 400-horsepower V8 from the previous generation for the VR35DDTT. This twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 is rated at 450 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, paired up to a nine-speed automatic. This combo is standard on all QX80s; though, buyers should note that Pure and Luxe trims are standard rear-wheel drive, with four-wheel drive available and 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 on the move and up to 2.8 inches when parked for easier entry and exit. When put in an off-road setting, the suspension raises about 2.4 inches above normal ride height.

So, what does the 2025 Infiniti QX80 cost consumers? An 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 trips the six-figure mark, starting at $102,640, gapped by the top-trim Autograph, which starts at $112,590. Examples are expected to arrive at dealerships this summer.