Quick take
- All four trims — PURE ($88,590), LUXE ($94,590), SPORT ($103,285), and AUTOGRAPH ($113,685) — share the same 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo producing up to 450 hp and up to 516 lb-ft, per INFINITI's published specs.
- A $2,275 destination charge applies across the lineup, and INFINITI rates the QX80 at 16 MPG city / 19 MPG highway / 17 MPG combined on premium gasoline, with towing rated up to 8,500 lbs.
- Audio doubles between trim tiers: 14-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio on PURE/LUXE versus 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere with Individual Audio on SPORT/AUTOGRAPH.
- AUTOGRAPH is the only trim with ProPILOT Assist 2.1 (every other trim gets standard ProPILOT Assist), dot-quilted semi-aniline leather across all three rows, and heated third-row seating.
One engine, four trims — the differences are elsewhere
Every 2027 QX80 trim — PURE, LUXE, SPORT, and AUTOGRAPH — runs the same 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo producing up to 450 horsepower and up to 516 lb-ft of torque, with 4WD standard across the board. As with INFINITI's smaller QX65, the brand isn't gating power behind the top trim: the PURE-to-AUTOGRAPH decision comes down to audio, seating materials, wheels, and driver-assistance tech rather than what's under the hood.
Audio doubles, seating materials climb, wheels grow
PURE opens the lineup with 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, TailorFit-appointed seating, heated first- and second-row seats, and a 14-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio system. LUXE steps up to 22-inch machine-finished wheels, leather-appointed first- and second-row seating, and heated/ventilated seats — still on the 14-speaker Klipsch system. SPORT is where the audio doubles: a 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System with Individual Audio, semi-aniline leather for the first two rows, heated/ventilated/massaging front seats, and a Tri-Zone Advanced Climate Control System with a Plasmacluster® air purifier and Biometric Cooling. AUTOGRAPH tops the range with dot-quilted semi-aniline leather across all three rows, heated third-row seats, unique 22-inch wheels with dark chrome trim, and ProPILOT Assist 2.1 in place of the standard system.
Cabin tech: console storage and the Smart Rear View Mirror
Beyond the headline audio jump, INFINITI's published feature set includes a reconfigurable 14.3" multi-function instrument display across every trim, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and a driver console with dedicated smart-device storage. AUTOGRAPH's camera suite goes furthest — adding a Dash Camera and In-Car Camera to the Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View shared by every other trim, alongside a Smart Rear View Mirror that isn't available at all on PURE or LUXE.
What a manufacturer's own site cannot tell you
Everything above is INFINITI describing its own crossover, and the honest caveat is direct: no outlet has published an independently verified test of the QX80's ride, handling, or real-world fuel economy, and nobody here has driven this specific car. INFINITI's own combined estimate of 17 MPG on premium gasoline and the 8,500-lb towing figure are the manufacturer's own numbers, not independently verified ones, and how AUTOGRAPH's ProPILOT Assist 2.1 actually performs day-to-day isn't something a spec sheet can settle.
| Specification | INFINITI's figure |
|---|---|
| Model | INFINITI QX80 (PURE / LUXE / SPORT / AUTOGRAPH) |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo |
| Horsepower / torque | Up to 450 hp / up to 516 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD (standard, all trims) |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy/combined) | 16 / 19 / 17 MPG |
| Max towing capacity | Up to 8,500 lbs |
| Recommended fuel | Premium gasoline |
| PURE starting price | $88,590 MSRP |
| LUXE starting price | $94,590 MSRP |
| SPORT starting price | $103,285 MSRP |
| AUTOGRAPH starting price | $113,685 MSRP |
| Destination charge | $2,275 |
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Common questions
Does horsepower change between QX80 trims?
No — all four trims (PURE, LUXE, SPORT, AUTOGRAPH) share the same 3.5L V6 Twin Turbo producing up to 450 hp and up to 516 lb-ft, per INFINITI's published specs.
Is 4WD standard?
Yes — 4WD is standard across all four QX80 trims; INFINITI does not publish a 2WD/RWD variant.
What's the real difference between LUXE and SPORT?
Audio (14-speaker Klipsch Premium vs. 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere), seating materials (leather-appointed vs. semi-aniline with massage), wheels (22" machine-finished vs. 22" black aluminum), and climate control (Tri-Zone Automatic vs. Tri-Zone Advanced with Plasmacluster air purification).
How much can the QX80 tow?
Up to 8,500 lbs, per INFINITI's published maximum towing capacity.
Has DopamineKart driven this car?
No. Everything in this article reflects INFINITI's own published product materials, not a first-hand drive.
On paper, INFINITI's case for the 2027 QX80 mirrors the smaller QX65: one engine, one drivetrain, four trims that scale by audio, materials, and driver-assistance tech rather than power. The real question is whether SPORT's jump to 24-speaker Klipsch Reference Premiere audio and semi-aniline leather, or AUTOGRAPH's ProPILOT Assist 2.1 and third-row heated seats, are worth the climb from PURE's $88,590 starting point.
We'll revisit this once independent testing exists.
Sources. InfinitiUSA.com — QX80, InfinitiUSA.com — QX80 Specs & Trims. Technical figures and pricing reflect INFINITI's own published data as of September 2026 and are subject to change. Photography is INFINITI press material, used for editorial reporting and credited per image. This article contains no affiliate links and no buy buttons — DopamineKart does not monetise vehicle coverage. DopamineKart has not conducted a hands-on test drive of this vehicle; this article is a research-based breakdown, not a road test.
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