Pro full-size premium crossover Infiniti QX80 they learned quite recently in Russia - in 2013, but this is not a new jeep, because the manufacturers of Infiniti decided to rename their model range of cars, so it turns out that the Infiniti QX80 is the same Infiniti QX 56 2013 release.

The model name has changed, but inside the QX80 it is not particularly different from the well-known QX56. Unless, restyling has been done, that is the car nevertheless has been improved.

But despite all these manipulations with the names, this car still remains a luxurious and attractive full-size crossover. It can also be called an off-road vehicle, but to be honest, this off-road can be hard for this car. The serious dimensions of this car emphasize the exterior design, and if the Infiniti Q70 looks luxurious and perfect, the Infiniti QX80 looks more elegant, original and very powerful.

Несмотря на свою оригинальность и большие размеры, этот автомобиль достаточно популярен у нас в стране. Габариты Infiniti QX80 действительно впечатляют:

• full length - 5290 mm .;
• wheelbase length - 3075 mm .;
• width - 2030 mm .;
• height -1925 mm .;
• ground clearance (clearance) - 257 mm;
• crossover weight - 2800 kg .;
• the width of the front and back gauge is 1715 and 1725 mm, respectively.

The developers are not standing still and by 2015 have done some work on updating this model, making it easy restyling Infiniti QX80. From the updates, a new grille is immediately visible, the bumpers are different and the headlights have been modified.

The changes also affected the car body, now the new version of the Infiniti QX80 has become tougher due to the processing of all major attachment points, in addition, more durable and lightweight materials were used in the body.

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When updating the car, the aerodynamic drag coefficient was reduced to 0.37 MF, thanks to this, the restyled version has excellent aerodynamic indicators compared to its predecessor.

Interior

In the cabin Infiniti QX80 is very spacious, here can fit 8 people. The second row of seats can be made 2-seater or 3-seater. There is a lot of free space in the back: the comfort in Infiniti is top notch, just like in executive sedans, so the QX 80 is great when you want to ride with a driver in a large and comfortable SUV, which is much more pleasant than driving in a sedan.

The front row of seats, thanks to an extensive set of adjustments, allows the driver and passenger to experience the joy of riding this car, a high level of comfort allows you to forget about the fuss and other problems in the city.

The second row is just as comfortable as the first, moreover, there is more free space in the second row, and also sitting in the second row you can watch a movie or something else, thanks to the screens wound into the front seats.

The third row of seats does not differ much in comfort, it’s rather cramped, but for children it’s what you need.

The luggage compartment is also not small, its volume is 470 liters, and if you roll the 3rd row of seats, the trunk volume will be equal to 1404 liters, and that's not all, you can fold the 2nd row of seats, then the trunk volume will increase to 2693 liters, you can even transport the refrigerator.

Specifications

As an engine Infiniti QX80 serves as a powerful gasoline V8, which is located longitudinally, its volume is 5.6 liters. The power of this power unit is equal to 405 horsepower at 5800 rpm, and torque - 560 Nm. In this motor 32 valve, variable valve timing system and direct fuel injection system.

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The engine is powerful enough, but it requires high-quality fuel, as the practice of driving around Russia shows, if refueling with non-high-quality gasoline, the fuel pump and catalysts can fail.

КПП в Infiniti QX80 - 7-ступенчатый автомат с различными современными функциями. Что касается коробки передач, то в этом авто она надежная, к ней редко бывают претензии, даже зимой она отлично работает.

The speed characteristics of this SUV are good enough - the maximum speed is 210 km / h. The dynamics of acceleration is very impressive, considering that the car weighs almost 3 tons, the Infiniti QX80 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. Very nice to drive behind the wheel of this car, if you do not remember what the fuel consumption of this monster.

If you drive around the city in boy mode, the consumption will be about 21 liters per 100 km, and if you drive quietly in the country mode, the fuel consumption will be reduced to 11 liters per hundred km. run In the mixed mode, fuel consumption is 14.5 liters.

In the Russian market, the Infiniti QX80 is presented in the all-wheel drive version, which has a permanent all-wheel drive system with 3 driving modes: Auto, 4L and 4H. Depending on the road conditions, the torque is distributed differently to all 4 wheels. The all-wheel drive system analyzes the information obtained from the sensors and distributes the torque so that the car remains in balance and quickly overcome difficult sections of the road. But no more than 50% of the total torque can be transmitted to the front wheels.

Suspension

Infiniti is a division of Nissan, so the Infiniti QX80 is based on the Nissan Patrol, which has the same platform - TBA. What characterizes this platform is that the front and rear suspension is independent and multi-link. Brakes front and rear - disc, ventilated. Also, in the car installed 2-pipe shock absorbers with Dual-Flow Path.

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In addition, in order to avoid rolls, in the rear suspension, instead of transverse stabilizers, a system that suppresses rolls - Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) is installed. At the heart of this system are pneumatic elements, which are interconnected by means of highways, through which the fluid flows.

The system changes the pressure in the pneumatic elements, due to which the angular stiffness of the suspension changes and the body is evened out on sharp turns. As a result, a constant ground clearance is ensured even when towing trailers with heavy loads.

Configuration and prices

In the Russian market, the basic version is popular, but in addition to it there is also a Hi-tech package, which is considered the most complete version of the SUV. But the basic version is well equipped, but for experienced motorists, it makes sense to look at the more expensive version.

The basic version comes with bi-xenon headlights with a modern adaptive path lighting system, foglights, 22-inch alloy wheels, various sensors and security systems, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, a circular view system and other useful features. Price Infiniti QX80 2015 model year begins with 3,900,000 rubles.

Who cares, this is the kind of beauty you could see with your own eyes at the New York Auto Show. Isn't it an impressive sight?