Does the Infiniti QX80 qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Infiniti QX80 is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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FAIL — assembled outside the USA
The Infiniti QX80 does not qualify on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
Infiniti's full-size flagship is built in Japan, not the US, so the QX80 fails the OBBBA final-assembly test. If you want an Infiniti that clears the assembly gate, the Tennessee-built QX60 is the one to look at.
Where the Infiniti QX80 is assembled
The Infiniti QX80 is imported for the US market — its final assembly point is outside the United States, so it fails the assembly test regardless of the brand.
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly result is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Infiniti QX80 made in America?
No. The QX80 is assembled in Japan and imported, so it does not satisfy the US final-assembly requirement.
Which Infiniti qualifies instead?
The QX60, built at Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant, is US-assembled and clears the assembly test.
How can I verify a QX80's origin myself?
Decode the VIN — a first character of J means Japan and fails the test. Only 1, 4 or 5 indicates US final assembly.
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