QX56 / QX80 Z62 vs Range Rover IV (L405): which is better?
Infiniti QX56 / QX80 Z62 (2010–present) vs Land Rover Range Rover IV (L405) (2012–2021): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Infiniti QX56 / QX80 Z62
Land Rover Range Rover IV (L405)Specifications
| Infiniti QX56 / QX80 Z62 | Land Rover Range Rover IV (L405) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2010–present | 2012–2021 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 5.6 V8 | 3.0 V6 Supercharged |
| Power, up to | 405 hp | 340 hp |
| Torque, up to | 560 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 5 290 mm | 4 999 mm |
| Width | 2 030 mm | 1 983 mm |
| Height | 1 925 mm | 1 835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3 075 mm | 2 922 mm |
| Fuel tank | 100 L | 105 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 517 225 ₸ | ≈ 42 425 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Infiniti QX56 / QX80 Z62
Pros
- Gearbox Jatco RE (Nissan/Infiniti automatic): generally reliable
- Powerful versions: up to 405 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Large fuel tank: 100 L
Cons
- Engine Nissan VK56 (5.6 V8): catalytic converters break down and debris gets into the cylinders
- Gearbox Jatco RE (Nissan/Infiniti automatic): at high mileage, shift shocks and valve body wear
Engine (Nissan VK56 (5.6 V8)): catalytic converter breakdown with debris entering the cylinders; oil leaks at high mileage.
Gearbox (Jatco RE (Nissan/Infiniti automatic)): generally reliable; at high mileage — shocks and valve body wear.
Land Rover Range Rover IV (L405)
Pros
- Gearbox ZF 8HP: a reliable gearbox
- Powerful versions: up to 340 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Large tank: 105 L
Cons
- Gearbox ZF 8HP: rarely, mechatronics and bushings at high mileage
Gearbox (ZF 8HP): reliable gearbox; rarely — mechatronic and bushings at high mileage.
Which one to choose
- QX56 / QX80 Z62 — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase.
- Range Rover IV (L405) — if you care more about: fuel tank, kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: QX56 / QX80 Z62 or Range Rover IV (L405)?
QX56 / QX80 Z62: up to 405 hp, Range Rover IV (L405): up to 340 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: QX56 / QX80 Z62 — about 517 225 ₸, Range Rover IV (L405) — about 42 425 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.