Pros Strong off-road capabilities Wealth of customization options High-tech safety and off-road features Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV
Cons Options can get pricey Cargo door is heavy and opens toward the curb
Pros Modern design looks cool Awesome off-road capabilities Lots of personalisation options
Cons A Discovery is better at seating seven Top models are Range Rover money Land Rover's poor reliability record
Land Rover is introducing a V-8 engine into the Defender lineup for 2022: the 518-hp Supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 that's found in the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models. The V-8 will be available on both the two-door 90 and four-door 110 models; a high-end Carpathian Edition model will also sport the V-8 engine.
Pros Ultra-capable off-road, surprisingly refined on-road, well-equipped interior.
Cons Disappointing fuel economy, desirable features carry high price tags, six-cylinder isn't as quick as we'd hoped.
The QX80 receives an upgraded infotainment system for 2020 that features two displays, stacked one on top of the other like the systems found in much of the rest of the Infiniti lineup. The top screen is an 8.0-inch unit while the lower one is a 7.0-inch one; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability are now both standard, and the gauge cluster now sports a new 7.0-inch color trip-computer display. Lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear automated emergency braking are all now standard, as is a rear-door alert that sounds a reminder to check the rear seat upon reaching your destination.
Pros Bold exterior styling, gutsy V-8 engine, luxury-lined interior.
Cons Expensive option packages, Nissan Armada offers similar luxury for less money.
A new infotainment system debuts along with Apple/Android integration.Many advanced safety features are now standard.A new Edition 30 package celebrates Infiniti's 30 years in the U.S.
Pros Powerful V8 engine delivers strong acceleration and a high tow rating Commendable handling and braking for a big SUV
Cons Interior technology and design lag behind luxury competition Engine is thirstier than others in the class Optional 22-inch wheels can make for a poor ride
The 2020 Infiniti QX80's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Luxury Large SUVs category. Currently the Infiniti QX80 has a score of 7.1 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 61 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Capable engine Gentle ride Large cargo hold Low starting price
Cons Some low-rent cabin materials Poor gas mileage Outdated tech and safety features
