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All 2016 Infiniti QX80 models continue to offer its legendary combination of power, strength and style – capable of transporting up to eight adults and their belongings with spacious elegance.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Its standard 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission are rugged enough to handle tasks such as towing boats or trailers (8,500-pound towing capacity, when properly equipped), while being equally at home transporting friends and family for a night on the town.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The QX80’s exterior design features a powerful frontend appearance highlighted by a large upper and lower grilles, front fascia with LED high/low beam headlights, LED turn signals, LED fog lights, and a body-colored bumper with flush-mounted sonar sensors.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The QX80 AWD Limited features dark chrome 22-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, dark chrome interior trim, stainless steel running board caps with rubber grips, under running board welcome lighting, darkened headlight inner lens, darkened taillight inner lens, dark chrome A-pillar covers and three unique exterior colors – Imperial Black, Mocha Almond and Dakar Bronze.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The QX80’s interior features two interior color atmospheres – Wheat or Graphite leather-appointed seating, along with two interior finisher colors. The QX80 AWD Limited’s unique interior includes rich semi-aniline Truffle Brown leather appointments with a unique quilted pattern, open pore matte finish ash wood trim, Ultrasuede® headliner and pillars, leather-covered grab handles and speaker grilles, unique floor and trunk mats and unique silver switchgear on the center stack.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

As expected from Infiniti, the 2016 QX80 offers a range of advanced safety and driving technologies, including Forward Emergency Braking and Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Distance Control Assist (DCA).

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The QX80 offers a unique combination of inspired design and performance that makes it stand out in the luxury performance SUV class. Offering accompaniments such as the standard Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, available Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) system, available Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System and available Bose® Cabin Surround® Sound System with digital 5.1 decoding and 15 speakers.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

The 2016 QX80 is offered in three models: QX80, QX80 AWD and QX80 AWD Limited – the most premium SUV ever offered by the brand. Pricing for all three models remains unchanged from the previous model year.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

MSRP for all 2016 Infiniti QX80 models are:

ModelEngine/DriveMSRP
QX805.6-liter V8 / RWD$63,250 USD
QX80 AWD5.6-liter V8 / AWD$66,350 USD
QX80 AWD Limited5.6-liter V8 / AWD$88,850 USD
2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

2016 Infiniti QX80 © Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Features and Specification

2016 Infiniti QX80 
SummaryThe Infiniti QX80 offers an unmatched combination of power, strength and premium style – capable of transporting up to eight adults and their belongings with spacious elegance. In addition to the ultra-premium QX80 Limited, a new Signature Edition joins the lineup for the 2016 model year (limited to 1000 total units).
Models/gradesQX80, QX80 AWD and QX80 AWD Limited
Options/PackagesDriver Assistance, Theater, 22-inch Wheel, Split Bench Seat, Deluxe Technology, Signature Edition
PowertrainsStandard 5.6-liter V8 engine with Infiniti's VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) technology and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™), rated at 400-horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque
Transmission7-speed automatic
Drive configurationRear-wheel or Infiniti Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System
SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone front and rear, with Dual Flow Path® twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and automatic rear self-leveling system (air), available Hydraulic Body Motion Control system
Fuel economy
City/highway/combined
To be announced
Key featuresA high-stiffness frame structure that enhances ride comfort while reducing noise, vibration and harshness, 8,500-pound towing capacity (when properly equipped), standard 7-passenger seating, up to 8-passenger seating capacity with available 2nd row 60/40-split-folding bench seat (replaces 2nd row captain's chairs and center console), leather-appointed seating for all three rows, available perforated semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, standard Infiniti Navigation System, Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System and available Bose® Cabin Surround® Sound System with digital 5.1 decoding and 15 speakers, available Theater Package with dual 7-inch color monitors
Key technologyAvailable Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention, Distance Control Assist, Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention®, Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts, Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights, Backup Collision Intervention, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), High Beam Assist, LED headlights and fog lights
4.6 Out of 5
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