(Posted on Mar 11, 2018 at 05:00AM by Reanne Derkson)
Seattle drivers can rest assured knowing that they are getting the most bang for their buck when they pull away in the new 2018 INFINITI QX80.
Recently selected as the winner for Kelley Blue Book’s Cost To Own Awards in the "Best Luxury Full-Size SUV/Crossover" category, this ride is not just formidable in its bold proportions (a whopping 79.9 inches wide, 210.2 inches in length and 75.8 inches in height)—it performs well, too. Chosen based on common factors such as fuel costs, functionality, and depreciation, the new QX80 asserts its position as a leader in the ranks.
With a 5.6-liter V8 engine, it easily generates 400 HP and 413 lb-ft of torque, while still earning 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway—impressive stats for a vehicle that weighs three tons and is capable of towing up to 8,500 lbs.Â
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New technologies - such as an operator-adaptive learning algorithm that auto-adjusts shifting based on driving style and Hydraulic Body Motion control which monitors force and delivers variable pressures to the suspension system to create a smoother ride - all add to the resiliency of this vessel.
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Stop by our dealership today, to try the latest and greatest QX80 on for size.Â
(Posted on Mar 9, 2018 at 07:00PM by Reanne Derkson)
The INFINITI QX80 stands out. There is no need to mince words; it’s a behemoth four-door, three-row, eight-passenger SUV that weighs over three tons. Equipped with a 5.6-liter engine packed with 400 HP, it can tow an impressive 8,500 pounds. This isn’t the type of machine that’s intended to sit in a garage all day. It’s expected to do work; to get your family where they need to go; to get dirty; to haul boats and camper trailers and your neighbor's car out of the snowbank. It’s meant to be seen. And as such, any vehicle in that kind of spotlight deserves a few cosmetic upgrades now and then, don’t you think?
After its world debut at the Dubai International Motor Show last November, the full-size luxury SUV is attracting attention with its swanky look. A slight nose job moved the headlamps north, while the grille has been accentuated with a wide air vent to give it a bulkier, more powerful appeal. A subtle nip-and-tuck to the sides emphasizes its more angular profile, while the re-imagined bumper is complemented with new taillights connected by a cohesive chrome strip amid the broadened back end.
It goes without saying … Anything that looks this good from the outside needs to be experienced from the inside. Stop by our dealership today to take the new QX80 for a spin.