“The armrest between driver and passenger seat slides forward inconveniently. I would prefer a locking unit that can be set in a comfortable position. The design is flawed.”
2015 INFINITI QX80: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 INFINITI QX80 gets a mid-cycle refresh, not a full redesign. The main change is a restyled front end paired with standard LED lighting and automatic high beams.
About the 2015 INFINITI QX80
2nd generation (Z62, introduced for 2011 as the QX56, renamed QX80 for 2014); 2015 is the refresh year with revised exterior styling and interior trim.
INFINITI positions the QX80 as its full-size luxury SUV for shoppers who want real towing strength and three-row space without giving up a premium cabin. The appeal is a traditional body-on-frame layout, strong V8 power, room for a large family, and a long list of comfort and technology features. Compared with crossover-based luxury SUVs, the QX80 leans more heavily into big-trailer capability, a commanding driving position, and quiet long-distance comfort.
The 2015 QX80 is a full-size, three-row luxury SUV built around family space, towing ability, and upscale comfort. Its 400-hp 5.6-liter V8 can tow up to 8,500 pounds, while an 8-inch navigation touchscreen, a 360-degree parking camera, leather seating, and a power-folding third row cover everyday convenience.
What changed, by category
Styling
The front end gets a new grille, a reshaped bumper, and flush-mounted parking sensors. Standard LED headlights, fog lights, and turn signals update the exterior, while the cabin receives darker Mocha Burl wood and a Mocha Burl and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Safety
Automatic high beams become standard, switching between high and low beams as traffic conditions require. Three-blink one-touch turn signals are also added.
Tech
The option packages are reorganized into Driver Assistance and Deluxe Technology groups.
2015 INFINITI QX80 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd Rev Matching |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 400 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 95.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.8 in |
| Seats | 8 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Automatic High Beams | |
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |
| 360 Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Power Moonroof | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| USB Ports | |
| Cooled Seats | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Push-Button Engine Start | |
| Remote Start | |
| Third Row Seat | |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 INFINITI QX80 a full redesign?
No. The 2015 QX80 is a mid-cycle refresh of the second-generation model, with revised styling, lighting, interior trim, and feature packaging rather than an all-new structure or powertrain.
What changed on the outside of the 2015 INFINITI QX80?
The 2015 QX80 gets a redesigned front end with a new grille, reshaped bumper, and flush-mounted parking sensors. LED headlights, LED fog lights, and LED turn signals become standard.
What changed inside the 2015 INFINITI QX80?
The 2015 QX80 receives darker Mocha Burl wood trim and a heated steering wheel wrapped in Mocha Burl and leather. Its option packages are also reorganized into Driver Assistance and Deluxe Technology groups.
Did the 2015 INFINITI QX80 get a new engine?
No. The 2015 QX80 retains its 400-hp 5.6-liter V8 and seven-speed automatic transmission; the year's main updates focus on styling, lighting, cabin trim, and equipment packaging.
Is the 2015 INFINITI QX80 meaningfully different from the 2014 model?
Yes, mainly in appearance and standard equipment. Compared with the 2014 model, the 2015 QX80 has a redesigned front end, standard LED exterior lighting, standard automatic high beams, revised interior trim, and reorganized option packages, but it is not a new generation.
2015 INFINITI QX80 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 INFINITI QX80.
4.3
2015 INFINITI QX80
(112 reviews)
“Do not like angle of screen! Too much glare. Tailgate lift heights not adjustable. Lifts too high for my garage door!”
“Very well built vehicle, has all the features one would want in this vehicle, stylish, classy, eye catching, smooth riding and worth the investment”
Sources
- usa.infinitinews.com — en US / Releases / Us 2015 Infiniti Qx80 Press Kit
- usa.infinitinews.com — en US / Releases / Release F9F749299C8443Df8Eb630F0C820A027 Infiniti What S New For 2015 Us
- usa.infinitinews.com — en US / Releases / Us 2014 Infiniti Qx80 Press Kit
- usa.infinitinews.com — en US / Releases / Infiniti What S New For2016