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2022 INFINITI QX80: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 INFINITI QX80 is a new 12.3-inch touchscreen that replaces the old dual-screen setup. This is a focused cabin update rather than a full redesign, with the V8, seven-speed automatic, truck-style frame, and three-trim lineup carrying over.
About the 2022 INFINITI QX80
2nd generation, late-cycle update year. This body-on-frame QX80 traces back to the 2011 redesign, received a major exterior refresh for 2018, and gets its biggest 2022 change inside with a new dashboard and infotainment layout ahead of the all-new 2025 replacement.
INFINITI positions the QX80 as a full-size luxury SUV that blends traditional V8 strength, towing ability, and three-row family space with a richly trimmed cabin. The brand’s 2022 brochure leans on the idea that “luxury should be lived in,” meaning this is meant to handle daily family duty, long trips, cargo, and towing without giving up comfort. Its core appeal is old-school full-size SUV capability with a quieter, more upscale feel and a long list of standard comfort and safety features.
The LUXE is already well equipped, with leather seating, navigation, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, and a broad safety suite. PREMIUM SELECT adds dark exterior accents and 22-inch wheels, while SENSORY emphasizes comfort with quilted leather, climate-controlled front seats, a 17-speaker Bose system, and dual rear entertainment screens.
What changed, by category
Tech
A single 12.3-inch center touchscreen replaces the previous dual-screen setup on every trim. Wireless Apple CarPlay and a wireless phone charger are added, and the redesigned center stack uses more physical controls for the climate system.
2022 INFINITI QX80 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter | V8, 5.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd Adaptive w/Manual Mode & Downshift Rev Matching | Automatic, 7-Spd Adaptive w/Manual Mode & Downshift Rev Matching | Automatic, 7-Spd Adaptive w/Manual Mode & Downshift Rev Matching |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 413 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 8500 lb | 8500 lb | 8500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 95.1 cu-ft | 95.1 cu-ft | 95.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 28.8 in | 28.8 in | 28.8 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Cooled Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 INFINITI QX80 a full redesign?
No. The 2022 QX80 receives a focused interior technology update rather than a full redesign. Its basic structure, V8 powertrain, and three-trim lineup remain the same.
What replaces the dual-screen system in the 2022 QX80?
A single 12.3-inch center touchscreen replaces the previous dual-screen system in every 2022 QX80 trim. The update also brings wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging, and a cleaner center control layout.
Did the 2022 INFINITI QX80 get a new engine?
No. The 2022 QX80 keeps its 5.6-liter V8 and seven-speed automatic transmission. The year's meaningful changes are inside the cabin rather than under the hood.
How do the 2022 QX80 trims differ?
LUXE covers the main luxury, safety, and technology features; PREMIUM SELECT adds darker exterior trim and 22-inch wheels; SENSORY adds richer leather, climate-controlled front seats, upgraded ride-control hardware, a 17-speaker Bose system, and rear entertainment screens. All three receive the new touchscreen and center stack.
What is the main reason to consider a 2022 QX80 over a 2021 model?
The main reason is the easier-to-use cabin technology. The 2022 model replaces the older dual-screen layout with one 12.3-inch touchscreen and adds wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging, while the core vehicle remains largely unchanged.
2022 INFINITI QX80 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 INFINITI QX80.
4.3
2022 INFINITI QX80
(138 reviews)
“Id tell them to make sure cargo room isn't important to them before getting this vehicle”
“When it comes to Japanese brands, Infiniti offers the largest interior. We have owned American vehicles and we appreciate the reliability of Infiniti and the customer service, when service is required. The craftsmanship, engine and reliability sold us.”