Nadim Mehanna and his MotorShow team took the latest Infiniti QX80 for a comprehensive drive in the UAE.
The all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 represents a new chapter for INFINITI’s flagship SUV, combining refined design, advanced technology, and meticulous craftsmanship. With its balance of presence, comfort, and innovation, the QX80 embodies the brand’s modern approach to luxury.
The 2025 QX80 showcases INFINITI’s Artistry in Motion design philosophy, expressing strength and sophistication through balanced proportions and natural inspiration. The signature double-arch grille and distinctive LED daytime running lights take cues from the organic shapes of a bamboo forest, while the full-width rear light bar, composed of over 300 LEDs, evokes the reflection of light across water.
Flush, automatically extending door handles emphasize clean design and functionality, contributing to a minimalist profile. An available INFINITI Light Path welcome sequence illuminates the emblem, running lights, and surrounding ground area, creating a distinctive visual signature as occupants approach.
Inside, the QX80 highlights INFINITI’s attention to detail and commitment to comfort. The cabin features high-quality materials, such as genuine open-pore ash wood with laser-etched metal inlays and available semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with hand-finished stitching.
An available 64-color Personalized Ambient Lighting system, inspired by the four seasons, allows occupants to customize the cabin atmosphere. Two high-resolution displays define the dashboard: a reconfigurable driver information screen and the INFINITI InTouch™ infotainment touchscreen.
The system integrates Google built-in, providing direct access to Google Assistant, Google Maps, and other applications through Google Play for an intuitive and connected experience.
The QX80 introduces several new features designed to enhance convenience and comfort. The available Biometric Cooling system detects when a second-row passenger may be warm and automatically directs cooling air toward them, achieving a comfortable temperature more efficiently than traditional systems.
Advanced camera technologies such as Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View assist drivers in navigating tight or obstructed spaces.
Front Wide View projects a wide-angle image from the front camera across both 14.3-inch displays, while Invisible Hood View provides a perspective of the area directly ahead of the vehicle, helping drivers identify curbs and other low obstacles.
The 2025 QX80 is the first full-size luxury SUV to feature Klipsch® audio, including an available Klipsch Reference Premiere system with 24 speakers, 1,200 watts of power, titanium tweeters, and four roof-mounted Highline® speakers.
The Individual Audio feature allows private listening for the driver and front passenger through headrest speakers, making navigation prompts and phone calls audible only to them. For additional comfort, the available Electronic Air Suspension can lower the vehicle by nearly three inches to simplify passenger entry and cargo loading.
The Dynamic Digital Suspension system continuously adjusts damping for a smoother and more controlled ride. Enhanced insulation and acoustic glass also create a quieter interior, up to four decibels quieter than the previous generation.
At the core of the 2025 QX80 is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine delivering 450 horsepower and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. This powertrain provides strong performance and confident responsiveness across a variety of driving conditions.
With its blend of design, technology, and craftsmanship, the 2025 INFINITI QX80 sets a new standard for the brand’s flagship SUV. It delivers a modern interpretation of luxury that focuses on innovation, comfort, and thoughtful attention to detail.