Does the 2026 INFINITI QX80 need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$400extra a year
- Premium listed for the PURE RWD.
- All 7 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE RWD | 3.5L | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| PURE 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| LUXE RWD | 3.5L | Premium | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LUXE 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SPORT 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| AUTOGRAPH 4WD | 3.5L 6cyl | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| SENSORY AWD | 3.5L | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 INFINITI QX80 | PURE RWD | Premium |
| 2026 Maserati Grecale | Modena AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe | 3.5T AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | AWD | Premium |
| 2026 BMW X7 | xDrive40i AWD | Premium |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | S P360 AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree