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Infiniti · model year 2026
2026 Infiniti QX80 2WD
SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Where it places
Against fuel-efficient large SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and an S9 automatic transmission. Its 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder earns 18 MPG combined, with ratings of 16 city and 20 highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550, and tailpipe emissions are 504 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- This specification has rear-wheel drive.
- 20 MPG highway rating suits steadier road trips.
- 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
- SUV body with an automatic S9 transmission.
Watch for
- 16 MPG city rating can raise fuel use in urban driving.
- 18 MPG combined economy requires a sizable fuel budget.
- EPA tailpipe CO2 is 504 grams per mile.
- Annual EPA fuel-cost estimate is $4,550.
Who it suits. Drivers who want a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive. Mixed driving that fits an 18 MPG combined rating.
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 2WD makes sense for a buyer who wants a rear-wheel-drive gasoline SUV and accepts its fuel requirements. Plan around 18 MPG overall, with 16 MPG in town and 20 MPG on the highway. The EPA’s $4,550 yearly fuel estimate is the key budget figure, while 504 grams of CO2 per mile describes its tailpipe output. If your priority is reducing fuel cost, this specification deserves a careful look before you commit.
What it is
The QX80 2WD is Infiniti’s 2026 standard sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and an S9 automatic transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 18 MPG combined. That rating blends the 16 MPG city figure and 20 MPG highway figure.
The numbers
Expect 16 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 18 MPG.
The EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 504 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550. Your driving mix matters: the 16 MPG city rating reflects lower efficiency in stop-and-go travel, while the 20 MPG highway rating is higher on steady trips.
How it compares
Use 18 MPG combined as the main number when placing this QX80 beside other vehicles. Its city and highway ratings show how the gap can change with the type of driving you do.
For other Infiniti models to line up against it, see Infiniti cars.
Who it suits
This QX80 fits drivers seeking a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine.
It also suits owners whose driving and fuel budget can accommodate an EPA estimate of $4,550 per year.
Trade-offs
The 20 MPG highway rating is higher than the 16 MPG city rating, so frequent urban driving will not match its highway efficiency.
Gasoline power, 18 MPG combined economy, and 504 grams of CO2 per mile define the running-cost and emissions trade-off.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Infiniti QX80 2WD if rear-wheel drive and SUV body style matter more than minimizing fuel spending. Its 18 MPG combined rating gives a straightforward expectation, while the $4,550 annual estimate puts the ongoing cost in clear terms. Highway trips return the stronger 20 MPG figure, but city use falls to 16 MPG. The 3.5-liter turbo six-cylinder and automatic transmission complete a conventional gasoline setup, with no alternate fuel figure listed here.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 18 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,550
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 504 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Infiniti QX80 2WD’s combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 16 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,550.
What engine does the QX80 2WD use?
It has a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine.
Is the QX80 2WD rear-wheel drive?
Yes. This model is specified with rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is listed?
The facts list an automatic S9 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 504 grams of CO2 per mile.
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