Go Big or Go Home Nissan, and its Infiniti luxury division, has grown exponentially over the last few years, in both sales and model numbers. But
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| With the Titan pickup, Armada sport utility and Infiniti QX56, Nissan has made a big splash in the market with its massive new lineup. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
after riding around in one of the automaker's new full-size truck models, which include the
Nissan Titan pickup, Armada sport utility and
Infiniti QX56, it's easy to see that the Japanese company has grown in other ways too. What massive machines, among the largest in their respective classes. The Titan dominates in the light half-ton pickup crowd, while the Armada and QX dwarf class leaders such as the Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. OK, maybe dwarf is an exaggeration, but it is larger than these SUV mainstays. Of course, we should leave the entry-level brands behind, other than to mention the Infiniti model is marginally larger than the Nissan, and I mean marginally when I say that. Exterior dimension comparisons put them both at an identical 5,255 mm (206.9 inch) length, while the QX56 is
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| While the Infiniti QX dwarfs the Lexus LX 470, it is also larger than full-size SUV mainstays Chevy Tahoe and Ford Expedition. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
a nominal 1 mm (0.04 inches) wider at 2,002 mm (78.8 inches), and 2 mm (0.08 inches) taller at 1,999 (78.7 inches). Its wheelbase is actually shorter than the Armada's by 1 mm (0.04 inches). Compared to its Lexus LX rival, however, the QX is a gargantuan leap up the utility scale - that is if size truly does matter. No one will question the LX when it comes to off-road capability, being based on Toyota's legendary Land Cruiser, but Infiniti's flagship 'ute is quite capable off-road and for towing and hauling volumes of people and gear the QX is the clear leader.
When it comes to towing the QX dominates with an impressive 3,992 kilogram (8,800 pound) capability, comparing favorably over the LX 470's 2,268 kilos (5,000 pounds). The same goes for load carrying capacity, with total volume of 2,750 kg (6,063 pounds) compared to the Lexus' 2,510 liters (5,533 pounds).
