INFINITI QX80 vs. Nissan Armada

The Power of Presence

Your vehicle says a lot about your personality. When you drive the INFINITI QX80 or the Nissan Armada, you let others know you're grounded, capable, and intentional in your life. This is thanks to their squared-off profiles and available contrasting black roofs. Timeless black and white colors speak to a sophisticated side, while striking shades in red or blue hint at a fun, adventurous side.

Even at night, the QX80 and the Armada make their presence known. Standard LED headlights illuminate even the darkest streets with dazzling brilliance, ensuring you can see and be seen. While the QX80 and the Armada may share similar headlights, their auxiliary lights are where the differences lie. The distinctive digital piano key lighting of the QX80 adds a rhythmic flair to departures, while the Armada sticks with a traditional solid taillight strip.

Yet, it’s the INFINITI QX80 that rolls out the red carpet for your arrival with its INFINITI Light Path feature. When optionally equipped, puddle lights gently trace the ground ahead, offering a discreet, inviting glow—a subtle touch of hospitality that transforms every entrance into a curated experience.

Engineered for Elegance

Engineering is at the core of every SUV. The INFINITI QX80 and the Nissan Armada are highly capable SUVs, each with a version of an available 4-wheel drive system to assist with slick streets and bumpy terrain.

When you can’t shake the wanderlust, hook up your trailer and head out on a weekend adventure—each SUV has a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 pounds when properly equipped. However, towing may feel easier with the QX80, thanks to the Trailer Blind Spot Warning system, which extends the traditional monitoring system to cover the extra length of a trailer or boat.

Beneath the refined exterior of the INFINITI QX80 and the Nissan Armada lies a foundation of composure. Each is equipped with a 3.5L twin-turbocharged engine, but a quick comparison shows that not all engines are created equal.

The QX80's extra horsepower helps this SUV pull ahead in the race against the Armada. While it may not seem like a major difference, this extra output plays a significant role in how quickly the SUV reaches top speeds. Quicker starts from a standstill position and an easier time merging onto a quick-moving highway are just some advantages to driving the INFINITI QX80.

Elegance in Every Detail

In today’s fast-paced environment, the INFINITI QX80 and the Nissan Armada offer a sanctuary where things feel a little easier and time moves a little slower. Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, standard in each SUV, lets riders independently adjust temperature settings to ensure a tailored ride for all. Building on the Armada’s solid foundation, the QX80 takes comfort further with available Biometric Cooling technology. Infrared sensors subtly monitor passenger temperature, adjusting cabin settings automatically to ensure every drive feels effortlessly tailored.

The QX80 is designed to anticipate comfort and offer refinement with its standard features, which are optional in the Armada, including:

• Heated front & second row seats
• TailorFit® synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated steering wheel

Available massaging front seats add tactile comfort, gently soothing lingering back and shoulder tension so you feel refreshed. However, only the QX80 enhances the sensory experience with the available 64-color interior ambient lighting system.

An Atmosphere of Ease

Climate-controlled elements and spa-like amenities are only part of what the INFINITI QX80 and the Nissan Armada offer. Fine-tuned available audio systems from Klipsch® surround riders with acoustic perfection and turn every drive into a refined retreat.

The Armada adds 12 strategically placed speakers around the cabin. Equipped with DJX surround sound technology, these speakers turn the Armada’s cabin into a virtual concert hall. While impressive, the Armada’s audio quality pales in comparison to the available system from the QX80.

The QX80 set the benchmark for audio with its segment-first Klipsch® audio partnership in previous model years. The Klipsch® Reference Premiere Audio System features twice as many speakers as the Armada, delivering a listening experience beyond expectations.

Twenty-four speakers and up to 1,000 watts of power fill the cabin with studio-level clarity, immersing every passenger in rich, detailed sound. When work overlaps with family time, the exclusive Individual Audio system keeps phone calls private in the front-row in-headrest speakers while music continues seamlessly in the rear seats.

Intuitive by Nature

Inside the INFINITI QX80 or the Nissan Armada, intuition meets innovation. Each SUV features a central touchscreen display that makes accessing the features of wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ simple.

While the 12.3-inch display in the Armada makes glances easy with its large, colorful visuals, the 14.3-inch cinematic display in the QX80 raises the stakes. Coupled with a secondary comfort screen, the QX80 puts information front and center, reducing the need to filter through menu layers as is needed with the Armada and its singular touchscreen display.

Responding to your every command, Google Assistant delivers in-vehicle support for many reasons. After speaking the activation keyword, you can use natural speech patterns and say things like:

• “I’m cold,” and Google Assistant can automatically adjust the cabin temperature.
• “I want to stop for coffee,” and Google Maps can locate a nearby top-rated coffee shop.
• “I need to remember that my niece’s recital is next week,” and the system can sync calendar reminders.

With seemingly endless usability, Google Assistant is reshaping how you commute. While this system is standard with every QX80 trim level, Nissan Armada drivers must upgrade to higher trims to receive this next-generation tech feature.

Poised for Every Journey

True capability isn’t about showing force but making every ride feel effortless. With their intuitive safety suites, the INFINITI QX80 and the Nissan Armada offer total visibility across every commute. Regardless of which SUV you choose, you'll have access to brand-specific driver-assist features like:

• Predictive Forward Collision Warning with Forward Emergency Braking
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Blind Spot Intervention™
• Lane Departure Prevention
• Driver Attention Alert

For complete confidence in any environment, the QX80 comes standard with the 3D Intelligent Around View™ Monitor. While the Armada offers a similar system as an available upgrade, the QX80 elevates the experience with exclusive Moving Object Detection and 360 spin capability, providing a full, effortless view of your surroundings. Together, these features turn the busiest parking lot into an environment you can navigate easily and confidently.