2025 INFINITI QX80 vs 2025 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 underwent its first redesign since 2017, growing slightly in length and width while maintaining its height. It retained its body-on-frame architecture, enhancing torsional and lateral stiffness significantly. The QX80's styling became more expressive, particularly at the front, with a larger grille and a distinctive stacked-headlight setup. The rear end maintained its shape but featured full-width LED taillights. The interior received a high-tech makeover with a large horizontal display and ambient lighting, though some materials felt less premium.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder, tested in snowy conditions near Mount Rainier, showcased its capability with Rock Creek trim features like all-wheel drive and Mud-and-Snow-rated tires. Redesigned in 2022, the Pathfinder presented a robust look with an assertive front end and protective cladding. The Rock Creek trim added adventurous elements like a metal roof rack and exposed trailer hitch. Despite its rugged appearance, the Pathfinder remained a unibody crossover, lacking additional ground clearance and skid plates. Inside, it offered comfortable seating and practical features like the EZ Flex Seating System.

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 featured a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 450 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, surpassing the previous V8. A nine-speed automatic transmission replaced the old seven-speed, enhancing acceleration. The QX80 offered air suspension with adaptive damping, providing a compliant ride and adjustable ride height. Despite improvements, it still felt less solid than unibody vehicles, with average handling for its size.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder came with a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 engine, producing 284 horsepower in most trims, with the Rock Creek trim offering 295 horsepower. A nine-speed automatic transmission provided smooth shifts. The Pathfinder's towing capacity reached 6,000 pounds with certain trims. Its soft suspension offered comfort but resulted in a floaty ride on twisty roads. Fuel economy for the Rock Creek trim was 20 mpg city, 23 highway, and 21 combined. The Pathfinder featured seven drive modes, including a snow mode for enhanced traction.

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 increased cargo space significantly, offering 22 cubic feet with all seats up, 59 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 101 cubic feet with both rows down. It featured power-folding seats and a spacious interior with increased legroom. The QX80's towing capacity reached 8,500 pounds, surpassing most luxury SUVs.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder provided 16.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 45 cubic feet with it folded, and 80.5 cubic feet with both rows down. It offered a comfortable interior with three-zone climate control and adjustable seating. The Rock Creek trim included captain’s chairs and a removable center console. The Pathfinder's EZ Flex Seating System allowed easy access to the third row without removing car seats.

The 2025 INFINITI QX80 featured dual 14.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment, with a smaller 9-inch touchscreen for additional controls. It included Google built-in apps, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The QX80 offered a Klipsch sound system, with higher trims featuring a 24-speaker version. A 360-degree camera system provided multiple viewing angles.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder's infotainment system lagged behind competitors, with an 8-inch screen in lower trims and a 9-inch screen in higher trims. It supported Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with wireless projection for Apple devices on the larger screen. The Pathfinder offered a 13-speaker Bose system on higher trims. Navigation was standard only on SL and Platinum trims, with a head-up display available exclusively on the Platinum.

The 2025 INFINITI QX80's crash-test ratings were unavailable, but it included standard safety features like forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring. ProPilot Assist offered highway-driving assistance, with hands-free driving available on higher trims.

The 2025 Nissan Pathfinder received a Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS and a five-star overall rating from NHTSA. It included standard safety features like blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking. ProPilot Assist was standard on most trims, with traffic sign recognition available on higher trims.