The Infiniti QX56 has been de-Dixied and is moving back to Japan, while Nissan figures out what to do with its slow-selling cousins, the Nissan Titan pickup and Armada SUV. There’s a discernible Infiniti umami to be tasted here, a fifth sense missing entirely from the old QX. If you’re fond of football-build brutes and know how much a Nakashima table goes for retail, you’ll adore the Infiniti QX56.
The Deluxe Touring package tacks on 22-inch wheels, Infinitis Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, upgraded leather upholstery, remote second-row seat-folding control, special wood interior trim, an upgraded climate control system with air purification/filtration, and headlight washers (4WD only).
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Infiniti QX56 is all new for 2011, and reviewers say its finally competitive. The changes to the Infiniti QX56 for 2011 start on the outside. Since its an Infiniti, the Infiniti QX56 comes loaded with high-tech standard features, as well as some innovative available safety features, like Intelligent Cruise Control.What few complaints reviewers have center on the QX56s steering, with some reviewers complaining that it feels numb. If complaints about the QX56s steering are a deal breaker for you, check out the Land Rover Range Rover or the Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
The QX56 is all-new for 2011. The
2011 Infiniti QX56 is expected to go on sale in July of 2010. You could say the Infiniti QX56 has a nationality crisis. Then in 2005, Nissan built a factory in Mississippi, and pasted the QX56 nameplate on the plant’s new big bruiser of an SUV, adding some down-home Americana to its image.
The
2011 Infiniti QX56 is a full-size luxury SUV with seating for seven or eight passengers. On the inside, the
Infiniti QX56 includes keyless ignition/entry, tri-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a top-view camera system, front and rear parking sensors, Bluetooth phone connectivity with streaming audio, a heated 10-way-adjustable driver seat with memory (eight-way for the front passenger), leather upholstery, second-row captains chairs, a power-folding third-row bench seat, wood interior trim, a power tilt-and-telescoping heated steering wheel, a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system (with CD/MP3 player, USB jack, satellite radio and auxiliary audio/video input).
Motivating the
2011 Infiniti QX56 is a 5.6-liter V8 that produces 400 hp and 413 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional. When equipped with the optional Hydraulic Body Motion Control system, however, cornering stability is significantly improved. The
2011 Infiniti QX56 has the same safety features that youd find on a luxury car, including front airbags, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, traction control, stability control and antilock brakes.
The 2011 Infiniti QX56 envelops passengers in a luxurious cabin where nearly every surface is covered in leather or rich wood trim. Luggage space behind the rear seats rates a generous 19.3 cubic feet. The QXs boxy shape further enhances its cargo capabilities, allowing it to easily accommodate large bulky items.
As with many Infiniti vehicles, the QX boasts a long list of high-tech features. One feature we found particularly useful is the remote second-row seat folding control, which is part of the optional Deluxe Touring package.
With 400 hp under the hood and seven speeds in the gearbox to keep that power on tap, the
2011 Infiniti QX56 should satisfy most power-hungry drivers.
