Let’s start with first impressions. The Lexus GX introduces a commanding presence with its geometric profile and sharp accents. Inside, the GX offers a signature blend of materials with modern tech, including vegan-leather NuLuxe upholstery in striking shades like Saddle Tan and a bold 14-inch central touchscreen display. It’s a refined cabin that’s undeniably premium.

But step into the INFINITI QX80, and the vibe changes entirely. While every trim level is exceptional, it’s the QX80 Sensory trim that pushes boundaries with its multi-sensory approach to luxury, including:

• Dramatic Light Path: Welcomes you with a projected light carpet for a VIP experience.
• 64-color interior ambient lighting: Responds to your mood with its vibrant hue of bold colors.

This isn’t just style—it’s mood elevation. While the GX offers an available Thematic Ambient Illumination feature, it lacks as many color options, with only 14. The QX80 surrounds you in sensory depth, where aesthetics are choreographed to create calm, clarity, and confidence.

Audiophiles, rejoice. The INFINITI QX80 and the Lexus GX are strategically designed to bring the premium quality of your home stereo system with you while on the go. The GX's available Mark Levinson® Premium Surround Sound system features 21 strategically placed speakers and 1,800 watts of power output, delivering three-dimensional audio that transports you to your favorite concert halls.

Even with Lexus's impressive audio output, the INFINITI QX80 continues to push the envelope. For the first time, the hi-fi innovator Klipsch® is offered in the automotive market. For nearly 80 years, Klipsh® has delivered legendary soundscapes, reshaping the home audio experience.

With the QX80, sit back and enjoy 24 strategically placed speakers—including in the headrests for sound isolation—for pure, resonant immersion. It’s like taking your favorite playlist to a luxury listening lounge. While both SUVs understand refinement, the QX80 takes it to the next level by surrounding you with sound as rich as your lifestyle.

After a long day hiking canyon trails or pushing the limits at Pilates, you don’t want to sit—you want to reset. The Lexus GX delivers comfort with standard heated and ventilated seats to help jump-start the recovery process with contrast therapy. These features are solid, sophisticated, and well-appointed.

Once again, it’s the INFINITI QX80 that takes post-adventure recovery and builds an entire atmosphere around it with these standard and available additions:

• Heated second row
• Ventilated second row
• Massaging front seats
• Plasmacluster® air purifier

The GX also offers massaging front seats on select trim levels, proving both models are designed with wellness in mind. However, the extra features of the QX80 turn your SUV into a spa on wheels for all passengers.

For families with different preferences, cabin climate matters. The Lexus GX offers a 3-zone climate control system as an optional vehicle upgrade, but this same multi-zone climate system is found standard with the INFINITI QX80. This lets nearly everyone on board independently adjust their preferred temperature settings, ensuring a comfortable commute without upgrading to a higher trim level.

But that’s not all the QX80 has to offer. This SUV features the segment-first Biometric Cooling technology system. This available feature uses infrared sensors to monitor passengers’ body temperatures. If the system detects a passenger is too hot or cold, it can automatically adjust airflow based on real-time needs. This is ideal for sleeping children after a day spent in the sun.

Whether you’re headed to an upscale retreat or driving back from a high-energy boot camp, both SUVs deliver elevated comfort—but the QX80 provides restoration.

The Lexus GX was born for the trail. With its optional Multi-Terrain Select system and Adaptive Variable Suspension, it’s a beat off the beaten path. It also features a standard full-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) system, which remains constantly engaged no matter the condition.

On the flip side, the INFINITI QX80 has the optional INFINITI All-Mode 4WD® system, which allows you to remain in control of your vehicle’s capabilities. Auto Mode enables a basic all-wheel drive system that provides enhanced traction, making it ideal for rain-slick streets and light off-roading. When the going gets tough, enable 4H to tackle tough terrain or steep inclines.

In addition to offering a more customizable drive, the QX80 gives you an extra edge with exclusive tech like Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View. These innovative features stitch together camera angles to create a real-time, see-through-hood perspective—so you can spot rocks on a mountain trail or shopping carts in a tight garage. Whether off-roading or parallel parking, your view is always crystal clear.

Getting there should feel effortless, no matter where "there" is. The Lexus GX has Lexus Safety System+ 3.0. The INFINITI QX80 levels up your commute with the revolutionary ProPILOT Assist 1.1 system. This advanced system delivers a mild autonomous driving experience by combining Intelligent Cruise Control with steering assistance.

While similar capabilities are found with the Lexus GX, only the QX80 lets you go hands-free while driving. When optionally equipped with the upgraded ProPILOT Assist 2.1 system, the QX80 can maintain complete control of your SUV while keeping your attention on the road ahead. This allows you to engage more in conversation and take in the scenic route—something that can’t be said with the GX.