​​INFINITI QX80: Best New Car for a Family Road Trip

Woman’s Day has named the 2025 INFINITI QX80 as the Best New Car for a Family Road Trip, crowning it after undertaking a road trip to Boston with a family of five — and a Labradoodle — in tow. They praised the 2025 QX80’s looks, comfort, premium features, and scene-stealing style, and against all odds, it received high praise from the author’s picky brood.  

“Our daughter is a discerning 14-year-old high school freshman who has perfected the art of the eye roll,” she says. “Our boys are sporty 12- and 11-year-olds who speak tween—as in: Sigma-Ohio-Skibidi Toliets—I can’t translate. LOL. Thankfully we left our Labradoodle home because weather and traffic made the route from New Jersey to Boston challenging.” 

The QX80 put away the miles with ease despite a trip that ended up taking longer than planned. That’s life, right? But no matter the obstacle, the QX80 coddled the clan the entire way. 

“What should have been a 4-hour ride clocked in at nearly five and a half hours,” she said. “And you know what? Not once did my husband and I hear the words, ‘Are we there yet?’ from the back seat thanks to the dreamy INFINITI QX80 with all of its bells and whistles.” 

Along the way, the author took note of the QX80’s roomy and well-appointed cabin, calling out the heated seats and the ease of access to the rear offered by the powered second-row seats. The “next-level” headrests were also a hit, along with the 24-speaker, 1,200-watt Klipsch audio system. The author also praised the refrigerated center console compartment — perfect for drinks and snacks! 

Whether on the road or in the driveway, the 2025 INFINITI QX80 packs a ton of road presence. The author praised the big SUV’s “imposing” double-arch grille and “hunky” 22-inch wheels. At night, the show gets more dramatic thanks to the QX80’s exterior walk-up lighting and LED signature.  

The 2025 QX80 is also available with the ultimate road trip accessory: ProPILOT Assist 2.1. This hands-free highway suite combines Intelligent Cruise Control with steer-by-wire assist to allow attentive drivers to relax their hands and let technology take over. So long as the driver’s eyes remain on the road ahead, ProPILOT Assist 2.1 will take care of acceleration, braking, and steering — all without input from the driver. It can even help you overtake slower traffic without skipping a beat. 

ProPILOT Assist 2.1 is just one of the exciting premium features of the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80. This luxurious SUV is powered by a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, producing 450 horsepower and capable of towing 8,500 pounds. With the comfort of its available air suspension and the off-road versatility of its powertrain, it’s no surprise at all that the 2025 QX80 SUV is getting attention from customers and journalists alike. Visit Dick Smith INFINITI of Columbia to check it out for yourself!