INFINITI QX80 vs. Lexus LX

Getting to know these two models comes from knowing them to their core. When opening the hood of the INFINITI QX80 and Lexus LX, here’s what to expect.

The QX80 runs on a 5.6L V8 engine and the LX uses a 3.4L V6 twin-turbo engine. While different in titles, both engines grace their vehicles with above-average horsepower and torque. The similarity in design makes these vehicles stand out in speed capability and smoothness in their drive.

The INFINITI QX80 takes luxury vehicles to the next level, where elegant design meets impressive strength.

When looking for a vehicle with the strength to haul your cargo, the QX80 stands out. While the Lexus has a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds, the INFINITI boasts an 8,500-pound towing capacity. To paint a picture of what this capability looks like, this SUV can haul as much as a 25-foot camping trailer.

When you choose an INFINITI QX80 or a Lexus LX, you can customize its design around your desires while also receiving an impressive number of standard features, such as:

• Heated outside mirror
• Power rear liftgate
• Power-sliding tinted glass moonroof

However, the QX80 stands out with a larger catalog of color options than the LX; eight paints, to be exact. The Lexus offers five paints. When you choose the INFINITI model, you can stay basic with neutrals or choose to stand out with colors such as Hermosa Blue or Coulis Red, which are unavailable with the Lexus model.

SUVs are designed for drivers that value spaciousness in their vehicles. Whether you’re chauffeuring the kids around to their extra-curriculars, carpooling with friends, or road-tripping solo, these vehicles are designed to do it all.

The INFINITI is an immediate standout when we look inside these two models. First and foremost, if you often find yourself playing the role of designated driver, the QX80 allows you to upgrade your passenger capacity to eight rather than the Lexus’ seven. Even while adding an extra seat, the QX80 almost completely beats out the LX in dimensions.

The INFINITI QX80 and the Lexus LX have designed their cabins to be entertaining for the whole car. Centered around a 12.3-inch touchscreen, both models provide Bluetooth®, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ to personalize your driving experience to you. When connecting your phone to your vehicle, you can:

• Talk to your friends and family
• Jam out to your favorite playlist
• Save directions to your most traveled locations

With Alexa Built-in in the QX80, you can do all this without even touching the screen, so your eyes can stay on the road. Your rear-row passengers are, of course, included in the fun. With the INFINITI’s Bose® 13-speaker Premium Sound System, the whole cabin can jam out with you on your next road trip.

Both SUVs have prioritized the safety of you and your passengers with a plethora of standard safety features such as:

• Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind Spot Intervention
• Lane Departure Prevention

A unique feature of the QX80 is standard Entry/Exit Assist. This feature monitors the flanks of your vehicle for any incoming traffic that may put you in harm’s way. If a vehicle is detected, this system will alert you to stay in your car until the coast is clear. Unfortunately, a similar amenity is unavailable on the Lexus.