VIRTUAL TEST DRIVE 2014 INFINITI QX80  – EGG HARBOR

TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234

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The Infiniti QX80 is the new name for the brand's full-size QX56–a confusingly good vehicle on many fronts. While some of the big, pricey off-roaders outsell it by a factor of thousands, the QX80 is the best Infiniti SUV to date–and superior to at least a few of its competitors. At the same time, it's also a gas-guzzler without an alternative drivetrain in sight, though it's built in Japan by the company responsible for pioneering the first mass-market electric car, ever.

The QX is noticeably shorter than in the past, by about three inches. It's still quite spacious, with big front chairs that don't lack for room in any direction except where knees meet the center console. Ventilated front seats are an option. In the second row, where the leather seats can be heated, there's plenty of room for two adults, though three would be possible for short trips. Second-row bucket seats are available, and we prefer them. The QX's third-row bench is for small children only. Behind it, there's enough space for moderate shopping duty, but the third-row seat can be powered down to expand cargo space to 95 cubic feet. A lower liftover height and a power tailgate make loading and unloading easier than before, too.

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The QX's independent suspension does a fine job of controlling its ride quality, even up to the 22-inch wheels that are available on the most expensive versions. There’s an automatic leveling setup on the rear end for towing duty (the QX will drag 8,500 pounds behind it), as well as available Hydraulic Body Motion Control, which uses a closed air-pressure loop to damp out body lean in tight corners. It's slightly different in feel, but to our wallets, not distinctly more comfortable, and not worth the thousands of extra dollars. The QX's steering feel is light--maybe too much so for our tastes--but its brakes are big and powerful.

Maybe it's a narrow demographic, but the 2014 Infiniti QX80 has it nailed. It's for buyers who need seats for eight and can tell high-spec off-road hardware at a glance--but can also appreciate the fine turn of a Nakashima table.

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VIRTUAL TEST DRIVE 2014 INFINITI QX80  – EGG HARBOR

TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234