2021 INFINITI QX80 vs 2022 Acura MDX

2021 INFINITI QX80
2021 INFINITI QX80
$69,150MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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2021 INFINITI QX80
$69,150MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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MSRP

$69,150

MSRP

$48,000

Average price

$44,596

Average price

$48,357

Listings

5

Listings

59

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

8.0 out of 10

2021 INFINITI QX80 Reviews Summary

You might not expect Nissan’s luxury brand to make a hulking land yacht with globetrotting off-road capability, but that’s exactly what you get with the 2021 Infiniti QX80.

The QX80 is one of the last old-school SUVs, boasting body-on-frame construction and an available four-wheel drive (4WD) system with low range. It’s based on the Nissan Armada, which in turn is a rebadged version of the overseas-market Nissan Patrol—a legendary off-roader.

As a full-size luxury SUV based on a model from a mainstream brand, the QX80 follows the same formula as the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX 570, and Lincoln Navigator. In size, price, and prestige, it could also be considered a rival to the Land Rover Range Rover, BMW X7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, but these SUVs have more modern unibody construction.

The QX80 gets some small updates for the 2021 model year, including an improved version of Infiniti’s Smart Rearview Mirror. The Canadian trim line-up includes the base Luxe and the more highly equipped ProACTIVE grade, the latter available with seven or eight seats. Our test vehicle was the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. Sensory model, the ProACTIVE 7-passenger grade.

2022 Acura MDX Reviews Summary

Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

5.6L 400 hp V8

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

14

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

20

MPG Highway

26
2021 INFINITI QX80
2021 INFINITI QX80
$69,150MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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2021 INFINITI QX80
$69,150MSRP
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2022 Acura MDX
$48,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP
$69,150
$48,000
Average price
$44,596
$48,357
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Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.4
4.7
Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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8.0 out of 10

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Summary

You might not expect Nissan’s luxury brand to make a hulking land yacht with globetrotting off-road capability, but that’s exactly what you get with the 2021 Infiniti QX80.

The QX80 is one of the last old-school SUVs, boasting body-on-frame construction and an available four-wheel drive (4WD) system with low range. It’s based on the Nissan Armada, which in turn is a rebadged version of the overseas-market Nissan Patrol—a legendary off-roader.

As a full-size luxury SUV based on a model from a mainstream brand, the QX80 follows the same formula as the Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX 570, and Lincoln Navigator. In size, price, and prestige, it could also be considered a rival to the Land Rover Range Rover, BMW X7, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class, but these SUVs have more modern unibody construction.

The QX80 gets some small updates for the 2021 model year, including an improved version of Infiniti’s Smart Rearview Mirror. The Canadian trim line-up includes the base Luxe and the more highly equipped ProACTIVE grade, the latter available with seven or eight seats. Our test vehicle was the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. Sensory model, the ProACTIVE 7-passenger grade.

Skipping the 2021 model year, the Acura MDX leaps ahead into 2022, riding on a new platform with a new exterior design, new interior look, refreshed platform, and a more assertive attitude. Now entering its fourth generation of production since its introduction as a 2001 model, the MDX rewards its loyal audience with improvements across the board—while retaining its essential nature.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
5.6L 400 hp V8
3.5L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
8
7
Horsepower
400 hp @ 5800 rpm
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
14
19
MPG Highway
20
26
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