2019 Infiniti QX80 // full review and test drive // 100 rental cars

This is the rental car number 137 and today I'm driving the 2019 Infiniti QX80.
There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say ~thank you~ for watching my video. Please comment below and share your thoughts. Or just take a second and say 'Hey'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers!
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THE BASICS:
Year: 2019
Make: Infiniti (built by Nissan)
Model: QX80
Trim: Base model without AWD.
Type: Full-sized luxury SUV
Seating: 7 (2 in the front, 2 in the middle and maybe 3 in the back. If you want to punish your passengers.)
MSRP: Starting at $65,500
BRIEF HISTORY LESSON:
+ Nissan had made the QX80 since 2004. Back then is was called the QX56.
UNDER THE HOOD:
Engine: 5.6L V8
Transmission: 7-speed automatic with overdrive and auto-manual
Horsepower: 400 hp
MPG City: 14 mpg city
MPG Highway: 20 mpg highway
Combined MPG:
Fuel Tank Capacity: 26 gallons
Fuel Type: Nissan recommend premium gas
Cost for a full tank: $2.85/gallon (regular) x 26 = $74.10
HANDLING:
+ Very comfortable and responsive. And despite the vehicles big size, its very easy to park.
+ Includes cameras in the front, rear, and sides.
ACCELERATION:
+ Strong, smooth acceleration. You won't be the fasted vehicle on the road, but you'll still feel good when you slam on the accelerator.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
Really nice SUX, but my problem is the cost. This does not feel like a $65,000+ vehicle to me. It feels like a $40,000 with a few fancy upgrades. For me, that's not enough. I want an upgraded gauge cluster with a large screen that has displays more information about the vehicle, a top of the line touch screen, and simpler controls on the dash. And I want more storage options in the rear of the vehicle.
But that's just me. If you feel differently PLEASE leave me a comment and let me know!
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[@hertzair1186]

The metric of the QX80 that is always neglected to be mentioned…reliability. Low Maint costs makes up for the low fuel fuel economy to me….

[@WhiskersAndWords]

You have gotten substantially better at reviewing cars vs when you first started. I enjoy watching your videos

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Josh! I'm trying. 👍

[@timmynguyen6121]

So detail. Thanks. I’m planning to get a use one, 2020 with apple car play for $27-30k 4x4

[@CTjacob13]

Same instrument panel screen as my 2007 G35 had.

[@HALWG51]

Several people around me own these monsters. They just look very dated compared to some other luxury SUVs. The buttons to interact with the screen displays are the same as I had in my old 2012 Murano. It certainly needs a panoramic sunroof.

[@reintgenrc]

This is a 2019?!?! Looks like something from 2012 inside. “Aging model portfolio”...lol

[@razvandobos9759]

Or 2009 better yet

[@hertzair1186]

…and extremely reliable

[@dalegribble3684]

Is this a different one from your 5 minute review? I would NEVER pay $65,000 for this!

[@TalismanPHX]

Nicely done! Thanks for the upload. That Infiniti is a battleship.... and about as outdated. Just rented a Kia Borrego and a Hyundai Tucson. Nice units....

[@hertzair1186]

I’d rather be in the QX80…especially in heavy traffic

[@barelyawake868]

thanks, Sam Hyde!

[@abigailarthur4989]

I rate this car a 7/10

[@flipfloplogic]

The only reason I see this SUV starting at 65K is the third row and that doesn't really justify the cost. Like most SUVs it costs too much for what it offers. Manufacturers know people will pay extra to be like everyone else.

[@davis6123]

The fact that anyone would take this over the Escalade is insane to me.

[@davis6123]

I mean that’s the same steering wheel from the Versa, just with leather and wood. Yikes

[@issuesexplained681]

The dealer rebates are pretty ridiculous though. No one is buying this thing for $65,000 unless they got taken aback.

[@fusiongaming8281]

This’ll run for hundreds of thousands of miles after the Escalade becomes outdated and gets junked and hold its value doing so

[@clarda1]

@@davis6123 Same steering wheel? Not even close. If you think the qx80 has poor build quality, I got bad news for you about the plasticity GM product. Plenty of reasons people buy the QX80 over the Escalade.

[@bradysimmons84]

"Outdated" aside, GM made products are riddled with reliability issues. THATS why.

[@chrism7966]

The 2021 is abit different but not much

[@pv305]

This is the same thing as the 2019 Nissan Armada but for way cheaper.

[@occckid123]

You said it wrong lol

[@occckid123]

Despite the not updated gauge cluster you really feel this is the same vehicle as a Honda pilot costing 40k while being able to tow over 8k pounds with a 5.6 v8 and over 400hp? The interior while not new is still a little luxurious.

[@timblaker7138]

The car rental you use deserves zero.stars.

[@patricktravelandcarvlogs680]

They always try to give me this vehicle or a Nissan Armada at the enterprise location i rent at. Everytime i rent at that location they always try to give me this vehicle or an armada.

[@a.kblur04]

If the infotainment was more modern I could see myself loving one of these but it’s just so dated :( Literally just swap the screen and controls for something bigger and newer, and leave the rest of the design as is... but man.

[@mikemorales1725]

So you rent a luxury vehicle and they can't eve clean it before giving it to you? That is ridiculous.

[@disneyfan9099]

Mike Morales He’s not paying to rent a luxury vehicle. It’s a free upgrade

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Howdy, great review as always! This car is absolutely disgusting!😸😻😸

[@tylerchamberlain857]

These are just a NO from me, Infiniti could do much much better. Not worth it, could get a GLS for around the same price as this and get a much better car...The design isn’t terribly ugly but I’ve seen much better. The interior is one of the uglier interiors in its class, I wouldn’t want my sub 65k SUV too look like it’s the interior out of a 06 Infiniti M45, it didn’t work then and it still doesn’t work now.

[@ThisIsMrJ13]

My wife drives a 2015 Nissan Sentra SV and has the same freaking steering wheel aside from the logo. This Infiniti is supposed to be a luxury brand. Smh

[@hertzair1186]

The Sentra has a wood-lined steering wheel?

[@ajlee6933]

National couldn’t pay me to take this crap. I would rather find a rare Navigator or downgrade to a Tahoe or Expedition.

[@disneyfan9099]

AJ Lee it has apple CarPlay for 2020

[@PeteTheChopp]

Man that was dirty rental car. Gross