And like everything a premium SUV buyer's decision will come down to the usual variables. All the trucks are priced similarly, are large enough, quick enough and offer good enough handling for the class, but Lincoln sets itself apart with the most inviting interior and Cadillac doles out the most compelling exterior styling. This leaves the more entertaining Infiniti with few prospects, despite deserving greater attention. It suffers a similar fate to the other Infiniti Q-ship, the Q45. While an excellent car, easily competitive in its class, it gets overshadowed by the big European brands. The QX56 gets overshadowed by the big domestics, Cadillac and Lincoln owning this market and Lexus pickup up most of the scraps with its GX and LX models.
And the fact that the QX gets overlooked is a shame. It's a very good sport utility that sets its owner apart from everything else on the road. The fact is, if you want to be different, to drive something totally exclusive and still completely reliable, the QX56 is a smart choice. I know one thing is for sure, you'll get to where you're going with a grin on your face.
Specifications:
And the fact that the QX gets overlooked is a shame. It's a very good sport utility that sets its owner apart from everything else on the road. The fact is, if you want to be different, to drive something totally exclusive and still completely reliable, the QX56 is a smart choice. I know one thing is for sure, you'll get to where you're going with a grin on your face.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $73,800 (no options)
- Body Type: 5-door SUV, full-size, body-on-frame
- Layout: front engine, 4WD
- Engine: 315 hp, 390 lb-ft, DOHC, 32-valve 5.6-L V8
- Transmission: 5-spd auto
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD, BA
- Curb Weight: 2,554 kg (5,631 lb)
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Cargo Volume (all seats up/rear folded/all folded): 552 / 1,611 / 2,744 L (19.5 / 56.9 / 96.9 cu ft)
- Ground Clearance: 249 mm (9.8 in)
- Towing Capacity (max): 3,992 kg (8,800 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 18.1 / 12.1 L/100 km (4WD)
- Recommended Fuel: regular unleaded
- Emission Certification Level: LEV1-ULEV, Tier2-BIN8z
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/100,000 comprehensive - 72/110,000 powertrain
- Direct Competitors: Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV, GMC Yukon Denali, Lexus LX 470, Lincoln Navigator
- Web Site: www.infiniti.ca
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