2021 INFINITI QX80 towing capacity
Max tow rating
8,500lb
- LUXE RWD, 5.6L.
- Base trim: 8,500 lb.
- Top 3% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,800 lb
- Margin
- 1,700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 120% of 5,678 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 8,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,800 lb |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 8,500 lb: LUXE RWD, $69,150.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUXE RWD | 5.6L | RWD | 8,500 lb | 1,622 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,678 lb | $69,150 |
| LUXE 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,300 lb | 5,678 lb to 5,889 lb | $72,250 |
| PREMIUM SELECT RWD | 5.6L | RWD | 8,500 lb | 1,594 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,706 lb | $73,450 |
| PREMIUM SELECT 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | N/A | 7,300 lb | 5,706 lb to 5,889 lb | $76,550 |
| SENSORY RWD | 5.6L | RWD | 8,500 lb | 1,487 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,813 lb | $80,300 |
| SENSORY 4WD | 5.6L 8cyl | 4WD | 8,500 lb | 1,487 lb | 7,300 lb | 5,813 lb | $83,400 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2014 to 2026: 8,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX80 (this car) | 8,500 lb | LUXE RWD | $69,150 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 7,716 lb | SE AWD | $69,500 |
| Audi Q8 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $68,200 |
| Porsche Cayenne | 7,700 lb | AWD | $67,500 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | sDrive40i RWD | $65,050 |
| BMW X3 M | 4,400 lb | AWD | $69,900 |
| Audi e-tron | 4,000 lb | Premium AWD | $65,900 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree