![]() ![]() In a bubble, there's a lot to like about the 2021 QX80. Hasn't released pricing for the 2021 Armada as of this writing, but it will undoubtedly come in lower than this. My Premium Select tester is the midrange model, and with a small number of options, its $76,450 base price bumps to nearly $80,000 including $1,395 for destination. The Lincoln Navigator can be optioned out in wild ways, offering unique interior styling cues that even the Germans have trouble matching.īut in all honesty, the QX80's biggest competitor is the 2021 Nissan Armada, which offers the same driving experience and cabin space with better technology and, in my opinion, better looks. The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class andĪre far more luxurious, and both are also more rewarding to drive. The 2021 Infiniti QX80 has some stellar competition, which puts it in a tricky spot. I can only hope that this system makes its way not just to the QX80, but to all Infiniti models in the future, because it's far closer to what's expected in a luxury vehicle in this price range. The layout is cleaner, the graphics look like they were designed within the last year or two and Apple CarPlay is available wirelessly. Here's the biggest problem, though: The Nissan Armada's new infotainment is leagues ahead of its luxury-oriented sibling's, and for less money, to boot. Both screens are sufficiently responsive, though, and modern niceties like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a Wi-Fi hotspot are all tucked in there. At least there are physical buttons for the climate controls, which makes adjusting them a breeze. , and neither layout really screams "luxury vehicle" to me. The graphics are dramatically different on each screen, although I'm glad Infiniti upgraded the top display to a resolution that no longer resembles a Best Buy-purchased ![]() It's not necessarily difficult to use - the map lives on the top screen, while most of the usual duties are handled by the screen below - it's just nowhere near as good as what rivals can offer, like ![]() Infiniti needs to put its two-screen infotainment setup onto a boat and ship it off to Valhalla. ![]()
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