Infiniti's Go-Anywhere Luxury SUV | 2021 Infiniti QX80

While we can't get the legendary Nissan Patrol in the USA, we can get the next best thing: the Infiniti QX80. Sadly Infiniti doesn't get all the rugged off-road bits you'll find in the Patrol world wide, but we do get a more stylish grille and the vast majority of aftermarket accessories will bolt right on. This is to the Patrol what teh Lexus LX is to the Land Cruiser, only in Infiniti is more comfortable and less expensive. There is just one SUV-sized problem: the Nissan Armada.
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[@InvestBetter.]

The Infiniti is the best looking luxury SUV on the road Looks like a moving throne

[@carlamichelle46]

THAT'S it!!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I think the Lincoln Navigator comes close to this.

[@rks-bh6tb]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName nah navigator is better looking

[@Ecuador006]

0 to 60 in 6.3 sec is crazy fast for its size

[@ryanforrest168]

My dad had one of these a while back, I’m shocked just how little they’ve updated it in all these years

[@okurenov1]

I have 2011 Patrol and I see very few updates in the interior of the new QX as well

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

That’s just the feeling you get with Japanese brands

[@HappyCarReviews]

This SUV is definitely on my top 5 favorites of all time 😍

[@gengstar09]

If Nissan gives this an Emergency refresh with the following: -9 speed auto found in the Pathfinder -12.3” Infotainment from the Armada -12.3 digital instrument cluster from the Z proto -Full LED exterior lighting from the Q50 -Massage seats and Air suspension -Panoramic moonroof -HUD from the QX60 This would be a really great buy despite its age.

[@digitaldoc100]

And you would be lucky to get half of these features from Nissan on any redesign.

[@gengstar09]

@@digitaldoc100 the QX60 has all of it. Except the air suspension.

[@damilolaakanni]

The nine speed has to come from the Titan, not the Pathfinder. The pathfinder's nine speed is the same ZF unit found in the Honda pilot and some FCA vehicles. It might not work with this because it's meant for front wheel drive application.

[@gengstar09]

@@damilolaakanni good point!

[@Unkn0wnAzn]

this won’t be an emergency refresh but a complete redesign

[@afcgeo882]

Save your money: get the Armada. There is almost no feature you can get in the Infinity that you can’t get in the Nissan, but it costs much more.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

Styling is a feature and the Infiniti looks much better.

[@zachf355]

Agreed infiniti looks so much better

[@paulm6481]

Dealer service is worlds better at Infinity

[@hertzair1186]

And the QX80 styling looks much better

[@ericbanks327]

I’d get the Nissan Armada over the QX80 just of the cleaner look of the Nissan in the back. Infiniti is using incandescent light bulbs on a $100,000 vehicle 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

The Nissan looks way cheaper from the front, and the Infiniti interior is more luxurious.

[@tavakolmeskini3028]

Love the design. Looks very bold and mean.

[@phych]

Is it just me or does Alex always choose songs that have some sort of relation to the car he's reviewing?

[@hertzair1186]

…yes

[@chadbaptiste4227]

It just feels old, the interior especially, but the entire platform.

[@Kered-9]

I'd save some money and buy a Palisade.

[@winmarsudbury]

I’m picking up this car in about 3 hours 😊

[@atmartens]

People gave Acura soooooo much shit for the dual screen layout but never heard anyone complain about Infiniti doing the same thing. Just an interesting observation.

[@kevinlivingston142]

They gave the q50 hell for having two screens but now other brands are doing it and all of a sudden it’s great.

[@bigcjm]

Acura two screen system is slow, it's pretty confusing to use even for the tech savvy. I have a car with it in my household. If it were coherent and quick there would be no issue. It's two screen of goo and messiness and you have to ask why two screens if it's so funky to use. I used the audi dual screen system and it's infinitly better.

[@jefffawcett1626]

Lots of haters who've likely never set foot inside this vehicle. It's got an excellent ride, a powerful (albeit thirsty) engine and a unique, commanding presence that's really unlike anything out there. Sure it's got its foilables and could use a mild tech refresh, but IMHO it's a value leader in the luxury category. People that I know who own them love them and use as they're intended... not as a mommy van. Probably should be cross-shopped against something like a higher trim Chevy Tahoe or GMC Denali that retails for the same (or higher) monies.

[@digitalfutur]

Your gear ratios may not be right for you...7 speed is obsolete in this market segment.

[@_valxp]

How is it still legal for manufacturers to make cars that do 15mpg?

[@slscamg]

That’s my biggest complaint. I had an armada for a rental and loved it. But a 3l diesel would have been perfect.

[@afcgeo882]

How? It’s the average between all models that’s regulated. This is why CAFE compliance cars exist, to lower the average.

[@mountainhobo]

"How is it still legal" -- It's none of your %^# business what someone wants to buy. Move to North Korea, they will tell you what to do.

[@rockerdriver]

I rented one back in 17 in San Francisco and averaged 21.5 mpg over 4400 miles. I kept it near speed limits which included 80 mph in Texas. I was also up above 3000 feet a lot including 6200 feet at Sequoia National Park. I went up and down that peak twice!

[@afcgeo882]

@@mountainhobo When your purchases don’t affect others, you can rest on the “you don’t get to tell me what I can buy” argument.

[@iamgermane]

The "bumper" is usually just empty ABS plastic.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

At least car play looks correct. Only thing really going for this

[@bestpilot98]

That thing still looks like a hippopotamus.

[@fighter835]

Nissan is absolutely insane leaving the good 4x4 bits off this truck, 4x4s in general have been selling like hotcakes, and here you have a great offroader that's ready and able to go, and Nissan decides to decontent it?! Who ever made that decision is leaving millions of dollars from reaching Nissan and deserves to be fired.

[@rogersmj]

2:14 The big reason people *actually* “step up” to the QX80 is because they want to out-big or out-bling their neighbors and have neither money nor taste. Seriously, these blingy things are everywhere in suburbia and only once in my life have I seen anybody towing anything with it.

[@plantpower3048]

are you reviweing the Defender 2022?

[@김동준-t9p]

Sup pink kush 💗

[@ROFLWAFFLE1911]

Toyota "We make dated but super dependable SUV's" Infinity "We make dated SUV's"

[@bfludd843]

That double screen is just laziness. Almost a bad as screens looking like automakers just sticking them on the dash. We pay too much for this fad.

[@VanekLarson]

Getting famous off of comments day 340, so I can live the dream, live every day like it’s your last🤙🚀🤙

[@chrislangstaff]

Ooof that fake wood interior is bad.

[@CSLFiero]

Oh boy printed wood trim on a luxury flagship i dunno nissan fell off yeesh. Maybe time to introduce Renault to America

[@akbargk1859]

you are comparing apples to potatos not even oranges. Lexus is always a Lexus and Junk is always Junk.

[@robertehlers3757]

The hideous "underbite" on the rear of the QX80 and Armada have turned me off since those models appeared years ago. Who ever approved that ugly rear end??

[@kybruce1]

Old, old, old. Seems like Infinity is just barely hanging on

[@aaronwilson5978]

Armada is better

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

Armada looks way cheaper and the interior is not as luxurious.

[@coltonphillips1]

This vehicle has always been my FAVORITE SUV in the industry.

[@Noah-ui1iu]

I've driven all these SUVs in my company airport fleet. I would prefer the Escalade or Navigator because I like new things and technology but there's one thing this car still has that a lot of the other ones don't and that's minimal gimmicks. You've got basic hard buttons for everything you need, everything is where you'd expect, and when you're driving that is especially important. If they could update the interior and give it the same kind of design in the new QX60, it could be great.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I don’t think it’s a car lol, it’s a land yacht.

[@DarkAnge4ever]

They updated the interior 2020 ..plus when it comes to reliability I would go with qx80

[@pcfry8732]

"Too Old" as the song on the infotainment system is a great touch.

[@rks-bh6tb]

Nah too old isn't a thing the bad thing is the 2 screens

[@ejohnson3131]

Every time I see one of these in my rear view mirror, I move aside. They just have a strong road presence that you don’t get from an Escalade or a Navigator.

[@mvbtea.9805]

EXACTLY!!! I TOTALLY AGREE!!!! I LOVE the qx80..I have a 2014 qx60, and absolutely 💯 love it as well! But it's time for an upgrade,,and the 80 is it!! I needed this review!!🥰💯❤

[@TimJoseph08031990]

I actually like my 2021 Infiniti QX80 4WD Sensory with the 8 passenger configuration. Interior is black with the white exterior color. It's great for short and long distance driving and great ground clearance and ride quality. It also handles well on corners with the Advanced Hydraulic Suspension. I can fold the 3rd row seats when not in use. I like that both screens are touch screen, unlike some competitors that don't have touchscreen.

[@Tinrs80]

I agree per say bout the interior lighting but i have bad eyes & rather have Dim lights. Id have to keep them off or change to cheap bulbs. just me tho.

[@naveenthemachine]

The qx80 is so much better than the new LX600.

[@pnnsneaky4735]

The Infiniti reliability is way better than American competitors. That’s why it’s a winner.

[@jtothada06]

I feel like you review this car every other year and it never changes

[@keiththompson491]

Alex - a shout out from Canada. Love your comprehensive and balanced reviews along with your car comparisons at the end. I will add that we have had numerous models and brands over the years and we have been extremely happy with Nissan/Infiniti’s build quality eliability, service has been exceptional and as you mentioned, the “value” proposition in Canada is awesome. Thanks and look forward to your future content.

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

I just got the new Armada 2021. Much better. Entertainment center new, and price much better for the same I would get with the QX80 and it's refresh.

[@duchoang7856]

QX80 won't get refresh, it's due for new update soon

[@zsm5833]

idk why nissan didnt bring the Armada interior to the QX80

[@hertzair1186]

I can remember when 0-60 in 6.3 was damn fast for a sports car…I’ve got a 2020 QX80 Luxe and am impressed with it. It does everything….and reliably. Incidentally, I get 20 mpg doing 70 mph.

[@soarwithprbrown]

I just purchased a 2021 QX80 & I love it. I just don’t trust American SUV’s….

[@kristians2704]

The interior is something you would find in 2009

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

I'm in an infiniti q70 forum and they guys there love this thing. But to me it's antiquated and thirsty.

[@Drivethisnotthat]

6:14 what??? It's independent. It's a double wishbone. The Armada also has a trailer brake controller.

[@devin1229]

Ugh this SUV is just kind of pathetic at this point. For the price you can get something much better. Nissan really just needs to kill the Infiniti brand at this point and focus on their core.

[@wallykaz1671]

Definitely QX 80 the best still Japan

[@swanblake]

I actually really don't mind the fake wood trim in this QX80. I'm my opinion the fake wood trim looks miles better than all the piano black plastic used in it's place on something like the new MDX interior which Alex gushes over. I think if this got a modern one touchscreen and the Titans nine speed automatic, Infiniti would have a nice product on there hands.

[@vietusa74]

Yeah, I don’t understand why it didn’t get the Titan’s 9 speed and the Armada’s infotainment. QX80 is the premium version, should be getting the latest tech.

[@robevans916]

This car absolutely has an independent rear suspension (despite what’s stated in the video) But it’s of a 15 year old design very similar to the original Armada that compromises space inside the cabin. I shopped these hard but ended up with a GL350 Diesel almost solely due to fuel economy.

[@windanthonystream]

Absolutely, I was about to say the same thing!

[@stevee8318]

Alex is really pumping out the videos this week, very nice.

[@damilolaakanni]

I'm hoping to see what Nissan and Infiniti would do with their full size SUVs, since a redesign of the Sequoia and Lexus LX is coming in the next few months.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Awesome Review Bro, Also I'm Definitely Your New Subscriber.

[@anydaynow01]

As long as I've been hoping Nissan would bring the Patrol to the USA I'm glad they final did!

[@iamgermane]

Lux-O-Boat

[@xDDLFxD]

Eagerly waiting for you to review the GV70. Is that coming soon?

[@unrealisticgoals]

Yes please !!

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The rounded dashboard looks so funny, then there's Alex' choice of song. 🤣 I prefer the interior design of the Land Cruiser 70 Series.

[@WhatAm1doinggg]

nissan is the most frustrating manufacturer to try to like! 🤬

[@franzvanjulio5523]

Such great gas mileage.

[@BNGamesYT]

Landbarges like this are the reason why the damn environment is going to hell.

[@MrMory4ek]

2021 interior 🤦‍♂️

[@killacamfoo]

Desperately needs an update.

[@hertzair1186]

it got one in 2014 as a 2015….

[@rizocars6115]

All i gotta say is , i can't comprehend why anyone would spend 80k on this thing, absolutely absurd

[@colechapman6976]

Too bad it’s a crappy Nissan. There awful in terms of reliability, plus it’s ugly and whenever I see someone drive that I just think they should’ve worked harder and bought the Lexus equivalent however there not much better since the GX won’t be updated until three years from now

[@jimeworks]

Consistently the goofiest looking vehicle on the road, not a single angle from where it looks like it wasn’t just podged together by a bunch of people who love the design of marshmallows.

[@SaintMecha]

Its Sister Patrol 2021 is just better looking and more elegant. This just is just ugly compared to the Patrol 2021.

[@ivanlowjones]

This is the suburban mommy SUV of choice for hauling young Conner and Madison back and forth to soccer practice.

[@khmereissrak]

need 9 speed transmission and turbo charge that v8...............................

[@blacksupermanntrucklife9050]

This guy just a GM guy what's it sounds like. The infinite Premium is a beast Is love that vehicle

[@emery2310]

New QX80 is coming for 2022 for the 2023 year! Complete redesign

[@MansMan918]

We drive QX’s! Love everything about these SUV’s

[@kiandominicmercado792]

I love the design of this SUV it looks huge and it looks round.

[@papaagidi2838]

Inside Looks like cars from 2005, too bad infinity

[@danhex]

Main info screen should take up the space with the vents

[@plixie1]

Jaw dropping mpg.

[@afcgeo882]

Not really. What does the Land Cruiser get?

[@iamgermane]

Nissan needs to bring the Patrol to the U.S.

[@WattsGemini323]

3:14 looks like a Honda Odyssey or nissan quest

[@kovalm3]

Give me Armada.

[@papaagidi2838]

What is luxury about this car?

[@elkhalildami3158]

Change this intro come on man

[@iamgermane]

Full frame or go home.

[@iamgermane]

Do the seats come out???

[@brandonyen7837]

Who wants this car there are the mid size that ride and sit better then this elephant 😂

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

I doubt you could actually afford this vehicle, and midsize SUVs have crappy towing capability.

[@ROFLWAFFLE1911]

This SUV really lowers the bar for what should be called "Luxury".

[@anthonystephens6904]

At one point I heard the term GM so many times I thought I was on GM video, forgetting this was an Infinit review.

[@randyfine4535]

I think Infiniti is on it's way out. Vehicles are all 10 years old and outdated.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

And you likely cannot afford any of them.

[@randyfine4535]

@@legacyjeetkunedo492 I can afford all of them and have owned a G37 sedan years ago. I did look at Infiniti as I investigated what I would buy next and I quickly eliminated anything from Infiniti

[@tomdrummy4984]

Every vehicle on the road should get minimum 20mpg………..except for “exotic super cars”

[@slscamg]

Then in real world driving you’d take most 1/2 trucks and 1/2 based SUVs off the road.

[@migueralliart]

Why would infiniti carry this interior in 2021? And that dual screen is complete crap.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

I have owned two infinities with the dual screen system and it actually works quite well. You likely have never had any experience with them and would struggle to afford this vehicle.

[@migueralliart]

@@legacyjeetkunedo492 it looks old fashion a F. And I drive a Durango SRT so you're wrong there as well. Next time try harder.

[@VanekLarson]

Getting famous off of comments day 340, so I can live the dream, live every day like it’s your last🤙🚀🤙

[@TearBlood]

Infiniti doesnt count as a luxury brand. barely premium.

[@shane401]

Great video, is recommended with price 1st so people know if it's in there range

[@njnikusha]

Another bigass boring car

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

That you cannot afford…