Infiniti SUV Models: Which Is Right For You?

Sandy B
Dec 19, 2020

Recognized for its performance and its classy looks, Infiniti is the type of manufacturer you want to have behind the car you’re driving. When you need more space and room, the Infiniti SUV models may be what you’re looking to buy.

Which SUV models does Infiniti make?

For 2021, Infiniti offered these vehicles:

  • QX50: $37,950 – $56,850 (Performance with 10 trim options)
  • QX60: $44,350 – $48,150 (Safe, reliable, feel-good SUV)
  • QX80: $69,050 – $83,300 (Fully packed with tech, performance, and luxury)

Should you go with the QX80 Sensory 4WD model when you want top luxury features inside? Which of the Infiniti SUV models gives you enough room for up to eight people? When you need a top-performer, this is a solid brand, as you’ll see here.

Infiniti SUV Models for 2021

Here’s a look at the SUV models Infiniti offered for the model year 2021. While it also featured ample coupes and sedans, the SUVs are where you’ll find a lot of performance to love.

QX50: $37,950 – $56,850

The QX50 gives you an impressive design inside and out with available ProPILOT Assist technology and its driver-centric interior. It also has the first variable compression turbo engine on the market for superior performance and handling.

White 2021 Infiniti With White Background

Its turbo engine provides higher performance due to advanced engineering. It is capable of transforming compression ratios from 8:1 in performance to 14:1 for efficiency. That’s going to provide the 268 horsepower you love having behind the wheel.

There’s much more to expect from this model, including a nice, clean, but still aggressive body style and LED headlamps that have a piercing, nearly human look to them.

Due to the cabin’s movement forward, the vehicle has an extended body length to create more interior space. It provides an impressive 65.1 cubic feet of cargo space, too. That, along with the motion-activated liftgate, makes managing kids a bit easier.

Of note is that there are 10 models of the QX50 available – each with a 2.0L VC-turbo engine. Choose the style, features, and pretty much every detail with ease.

Key Specs of the 2021 Infiniti QX50:

  • 2.0L VC-turbo engine
  • 23/29 city/highway mpg
  • Ample onboard tech
  • 268 horsepower at 5600 rpms
  • 280 lb.-ft. at 1600 to 4800 rpms

Key Safety Ratings and Customer Reviews:

  • 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA
  • “Good” rating from IIHS in most areas
  • 4.71-Star Owner Review Rating at Vehicle History
  • 4.4/10 Expert Review Rating at Vehicle History

QX60: $44,350 – $48,150

The 2021 QX60 is a combination of ample, innovative technology and simple, ergonomically correct comfort. The cabin is spacious, providing good-quality materials and many key features, including numerous package options such as the Essential, Theater, ProACTIVE, and Sensory packages. That and three rows of seating make it family-friendly.

It’s not all about comfort. The QX60 comes with Infiniti’s suite of safety features (with some available and some standard options). Backup Collision Intervention is perhaps one of the best features that can make driving much safer with available Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection.

Choose from four model options in the QX60 for 2021. That includes the Pure, Pure AWD, LUXE, and the LUXE AWD. Each offers a powerful 3.5L V6 engine that gets 295 horsepower (that’s not shabby for a family SUV). It also gets up to 20/27 city/highway mpg.

Key Specs on the 2021 Infiniti QX60 Include:

  • 3.5L V6 engine with a continuously variable transmission with manual shift model
  • 8 USB ports
  • Infiniti InTouch System with HD Radio
  • 295 horsepower at 6400 rpms
  • 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 4800 rpms

Key Safety Ratings and Reviews for the 2021 Infiniti QX60:

  • 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA
  • Mostly “Good” ratings at IIHS for Crashworthiness
  • 4.85-Star Owner Review Rating at Vehicle History
  • 4.2/10 Expert Review Rating at Vehicle History

QX80: $69,050 – $83,300

Noted for its high-end luxury, the QX80 for 2021 has a sophisticated interior with leather-appointed upholstery and exceptional room. It offers seating for up to eight people and provides 95.1-cubic feet of space (including using the Split Bench Seat Package).

Infiniti Model: White 2021 QX80

Other features include a third row of seats, easy access to the second row and third row, and seat memory for the driver, including the seat itself, the steering wheel, and those side-view mirrors.

Technology is the game in the QX80. While it has a strong engine and ample features, the Hydraulic Body Motion Control System gives you better handling around corners and a smoother overall experience, along with driver-assist features like Predictive Forward Collision Warning, which makes this SUV impressive.

That doesn’t even mention the interior tech including Apple CarPlay integration. It offers Infiniti InTouch with WiFi Hospital allowing you to connect up to seven devices. Check out the Smart Reviewer Mirror, designed with an ultra-thin frame and improved resolution it gives you a complete look at what’s behind you.

The 2021 QX80 is available in six trim models including the LUXE, Premium, and Sensory lineups. They all feature a massive V8 engine that produces 400 horsepower, capable of getting you where you need and want to go with ease. Couple that with 8500-pounds of towing capacity.

Key Specs for the 2021 Infiniti QX80 include:

  • 5.6L 32-Valve V8 engine
  • 413 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpms
  • Electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with adaptive shift control
  • 400 horsepower at 5800 rpms
  • 8500 pounds of towing capacity

Safety and Customer Ratings for the 2021 Infiniti QX80 include:

  • 4-Star Overall Safety Rating at NHTSA
  • Not rated by IIHS for 2020 or 2021 models
  • 4.0-Star Owner Review Rating at Vehicle History
  • 3.3/10 Expert Review Rating at Vehicle History
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Sandy B. has written for The New York Times, Cleveland Magazine, and many online publications. She long-ago ditched the minivan life for the off-roading Ford Explorer (and hoping to restore a Shelby Mustang!)
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