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How much can the INFINITI QX80 tow? 

Everyone knows that INFINITI takes pride in being an outstanding luxury automobile brand. All INFINITI models totally epitomize class and style, but what about performance and strength? When we work with classy vehicles so closely, the other aspects that make them great can get lost. The QX80, in particular, is a big ride—a full-size SUV to be exact. With that being said, you probably want the QX80 to be strong and capable. Keep reading to learn about its towing capacity and more. 


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2018 INFINITI QX80 towing capacity 

An INFINITI SUV might not be what you first think of if you need to get some blue collar work done. But make no mistake—it is plenty capable. The QX80’s maximum towing capacity weighs in at 8,500 lbs. Oh yeah, that is plenty capable of getting almost any job done. Compare that to most standard full-size pickups and it isn’t too much different. The 2018 Toyota Tundra tows up to just over 10,000 lbs. So, get your trailer, camper, or whatever else you need to tow around and hook it up to the back of your QX80. You won’t have any issues.


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2018 INFINITI engine specs 

You know that the QX80 has to have quite a bit under the hood when its towing capacity is nearly 9,000 lbs. The base engine is a 5.6-liter (5,552cc) 32-valve V8 engine with aluminum-alloy block and heads. Its valvetrain is a double overhead camshaft (DOHC). The fuel economy comes in with a highway MPG of 20 and city MPG of 14. There is also plenty of torque with 413 lb.-ft. of it at 4,000 RPM. There is so much more the QX80 has to offer. Read more here.


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