If you're looking for a third-row INFINITI, you have two options: the QX60 and the QX80. Both offer outstanding performance, comfortable seating, a spacious interior, and convenient technology. However, several notable differences may sway your choice one way or the other.
Whether you're most intrigued by an elegant moonroof and immersive sound system, or you're more interested in pure horsepower and towing capacity, a third-row INFINITI can meet your needs. Read on to learn more about these two intriguing options.
Available Space
The 2023 INFINITI QX60 seats seven, with spacious arrangements for everyone in the vehicle. The front row offers 40.8 inches of headroom, while the second and third rows have 37.5 inches and 35.7 inches, respectively, with the panoramic moonroof. For leg room, you'll get 42.1 inches in the front, 37.7 inches in the second row, and 28 inches in the third row, which is best suited for kids.
This vehicle has ample room for storage capacity, particularly when you fold down the second and third-row seats. Behind the third row, you'll find 14.5 cubic feet for groceries or luggage when you have a full vehicle. The QX60 offers 41.6 cubic feet behind the second row and 75.4 cubic feet behind the third row.
The 2022 INFINITI QX80 seats the same seven passengers in the standard model and eight with the split bench seat package. The QX80 offers slightly less headroom in the front, with 39.9 inches. However, the second row offers 40 inches of headroom, and the third row provides 36.8 inches, making the roof in the back of the vehicle slightly higher. The leg room is identical to that in the QX60.
The cargo capacity is significantly greater in the QX80, with 16.6 cubic feet behind the first row, 49.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and 95.1 cubic feet behind the third row. This is the better option if you're looking for spaciousness for hauling large loads.
Safety Features
The QX60 delivers a full suite of standard safety features, including rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, forward emergency braking, predictive forward collision warning, and pedestrian detection. The QX80 provides a competitive selection of safety features, including predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot intervention, lane departure warning, and lane departure prevention.
The INFINITI QX60 has been tested more thoroughly than the QX80. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2023 INFINITI QX60 a superior rating in its overall evaluation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rated the 2021 INFINITI QX80, giving it four out of five stars overall. Since the same entities haven't competitively scored these vehicles, it's difficult to draw a singular comparison.
Performance
Drivers will enjoy an outstanding performance with both the QX60 and QX80. These spacious third-row vehicles sacrifice very little for the impressive benefits they offer regarding spaciousness.
The INFINITI QX60 features a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. This delivers 295 hp, 270 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds. This well-equipped ride also delivers optimal fuel efficiency, with up to 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
In the QX80, you'll find a 5.6-liter V-8 engine paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. This setup gives you an impressive 400 hp, 413 lb-ft of torque, and an incredible towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds. If you're looking for strength and power in a third-row vehicle, the QX80 is the optimal choice. Finding this perfect marriage of features that can accommodate a large family and a massive towing capacity isn't easy.
Comfort
Riding inside either of INFINITI's third-row vehicles is meant to feel like a pleasure. The 2023 QX60 features innovative theater-style seating inside the vehicle, which raises each subsequent row slightly for a better line of sight toward the front of the vehicle. The moonroof keeps things feeling spacious no matter what row you're in. The leather-appointed interior comes in sandstone, graphite, or saddle brown. You can also opt for quilted semi-aniline leather in graphite or saddle brown. In the QX60, you'll enjoy an eight-way power-adjustable heated front seat with four-way power lumbar support.
If you're looking for more interior color options, the 2022 QX80 delivers an abundance of choices. The quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seating comes in graphite, saddle brown, and wheat hues. Leather-appointed seating comes in truffle brown, Sahara stone, graphite, or wheat. The heated front row features 10-way power adjustments for the driver and eight-way power adjustments for the passenger. Both enjoy 20-way power lumbar support. The second row has optional heating, and third-row passengers enjoy power-reclining seats that make use of the cargo space behind them.
Functionality
The QX60 aims to meet all of its passengers' needs with 10 cup holders, four bottle holders, and up to seven USB charging ports, including both type A and type C, across all three rows. The infotainment system provides ample accessibility via a 12.3-inch high-definition screen. Your favorite tunes will come through loud and clear with a 17-speaker Bose Performance Series Audio System.
The INFINITI QX80 is a little lighter on some of the amenities, with just four cup holders and eight bottle holders. This vehicle offers wireless charging, a modest four USB ports, and a 12-volt power outlet in the cargo area. The QX80 has a 13-speaker premium sound system that's less impressive than the Bose installation in the QX60. The QX80 is competitive primarily in terms of the infotainment system, which features an identically sized 12.3-inch screen. If you want to enhance your entertainment in this vehicle, you can invest in optional 8-inch screens on the backs of the front headrests.
If you're having trouble deciding between the INFINITI QX60 and INFINITI QX80, come on down and visit our team at INFINITI of Tallahassee to take these options for a test drive. We can give you an in-person introduction to both options so you can make the best choice for your individual needs. Contact us now to learn more or schedule your test drive.
