The Daily Drivers: 2014 Infiniti QX80 - Tampabay.com
Among them, the Infiniti QX80, one of the most sumptuous. For 2014, Infiniti's land yacht gets a new letter-number designation — previously it was the QX56 — under the brand's "renaming" of its lineup. Appearance: The QX80 looks somewhat ungainly, with its high belt line and its not-quite-seamless mix of angles and curves. Lyra likens it to a Beluga whale — albeit one that rolls on 22-inch alloy wheels and has a large chrome-trimmed grille and low-set headlights. The QX80 also has a towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, and there is a hidden integrated Class IV hitch and connections. The QX80 also has available all-mode all-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive is standard). For such a big vehicle, the QX80 handles surprisingly well, with a ride smoothed by a Hydraulic Body Motion Control system that keeps lean to a minimum. Interior: The QX80 comes in seven- and eight-passenger configurations. The eight-seater has a bench seat for the second row. Overall, the quiet cabin is elegant, with plenty of soft-touch surfaces, polished wood trim, and some of the most comfortable and plush seats we've driven in. Other attractive details: the curvy dash, a Spirograph-like design on the driver's... Source: www.tampabay.com
