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Infiniti · model year 2026
2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 385 Fuel-efficient large SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #385 of 488 - 09 Infiniti cars
Every model year, newest first #9 of 493 - 534 2026 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #534 of 1,172 - 1148 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #1148 of 1,362 - 1956 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #1956 of 2,158
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The CarCody take
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD is a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 17 combined MPG, with 16 city and 19 highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850, and tailpipe emissions are 522 grams per mile.
Good to know
- Four-wheel-drive SUV layout
- 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine
- 19 MPG highway rating
- Nine-speed automatic transmission
Watch for
- 17 MPG combined rating
- 16 MPG city rating
- $4,850 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate
- 522 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who want a gasoline SUV with four-wheel drive Owners comfortable with 17 combined MPG
Choose the 2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD if four-wheel drive and its SUV format matter more to you than fuel economy. The 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder and nine-speed automatic define its powertrain, while 17 combined MPG sets the running expectation. Budget around $4,850 in the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate, and note the 522 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure. Its 19 highway MPG rating is higher than its 16 city result, but neither figure points to low gasoline use.
What it is
The 2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD is a standard sport utility vehicle with four-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 3.5-liter six-cylinder turbo engine with an automatic S9 transmission. See more Infiniti cars.
The numbers
The defining figure is 17 combined MPG. That means the QX80 4WD is rated to travel 17 miles on a gallon of gasoline across its combined driving cycle.
Its city rating is 16 MPG, while its highway rating is 19 MPG. The EPA lists tailpipe emissions at 522 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850. This is the published yearly gasoline cost for this vehicle.
How it compares
The QX80 4WD's highway rating is 3 MPG higher than its city rating, and its combined figure sits between them at 17 MPG. Those figures describe the same gasoline SUV across different driving conditions.
Who it suits
This QX80 suits a driver looking for an SUV with four-wheel drive and a turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine. Its EPA figures fit someone prepared for 17 combined MPG and the associated annual fuel estimate.
Trade-offs
Four-wheel drive comes with a 16 MPG city rating and 19 MPG highway rating, for 17 MPG combined. Gasoline use is reflected in the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $4,850.
The powertrain pairs a 3.5-liter turbo six-cylinder with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 522 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the 2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD if four-wheel drive and its SUV format matter more to you than fuel economy. The 3.5-liter turbocharged six-cylinder and nine-speed automatic define its powertrain, while 17 combined MPG sets the running expectation. Budget around $4,850 in the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate, and note the 522 grams-per-mile tailpipe CO2 figure. Its 19 highway MPG rating is higher than its 16 city result, but neither figure points to low gasoline use.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- City MPG
- 16 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,850
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 522 g per mile
- Model year
- 2026
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2026 Infiniti QX80 4WD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 16 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway.
How much does fuel cost per year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,850.
What engine does the QX80 4WD use?
It has a 3.5-liter, six-cylinder turbo engine.
Is the QX80 4WD gasoline-powered?
Yes. Its fuel type is gasoline.
What drivetrain and transmission does it have?
It uses four-wheel drive and an automatic S9 transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The EPA figure is 522 grams of CO2 per mile.
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