Dimensionally, on the outside that is, the LX 365 mm (14.4 inches) shorter, 62 mm (2.4 inches) narrower, 149 mm (5.9 inches) shorter, and rides on a wheelbase that's
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| When comparing size and price, the QX56 is going up directly against Cadillac's Tahoe-based Escalade or Lincoln's Expedition-derived Navigator. (Photo: Infiniti Canada) |
279 mm (11.0 inches) smaller. That said the Lexus' curb weight is only slightly lower at 2,450 kilos (5,401 lbs) compared to the Infiniti's 2,554 (5,631). The extra 104 kilos (229 lbs) doesn't make the Infiniti feel more substantial, however, as probably more to do with the Lexus' much higher $100,400 sticker price than any solidity issue. With the fact that you can get into a $73,800 QX56 for $26,600 less than an LX 470, maybe it doesn't make the best comparison vehicle. Also, don't expect the LX to last much longer in its current form, expected to ride on the next generation Toyota Sequoia platform just after it debuts in about a year's time. More comparative would be Cadillac's Tahoe-based Escalade or Lincoln's Expedition-derived Navigator. These enter the picture at $76,230 and $72,625 respectively, and offer a lot for the money.
So that we don't lose track, purely from a pragmatic perspective the two domestic SUVs are quite accommodating. Each seat seven comfortably, just like the QX, and each
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| The QX features a third row seat that folds flat into the floor to make loading cargo easier. (Photo: Infiniti Canada) |
includes a third row that folds flat into the floor to make loading cargo easier. Cadillac offers a longer wheelbase ESV version, which is basically a Chevy Suburbanized Escalade, but considering it is priced near $80K in base trim and nears $100K when fully optioned out, it's not a fair comparison. Lincoln wins the ease-of-use award for this category, by offering the same power-actuated third row as is available in its Ford Expedition cousin. Neither the Cadillac nor Infiniti offer such a convenience booster. All come equipped with remote-controlled power-operated rear liftgates, although being that this feature actually premiered in Chrysler's Town & Country and is now available in more commonplace minivans makes it less exotic, and completely expected in top-trim luxury 'utes. It's convenient just the same, and still draws a small crowd of gaping onlookers when in operation.
