Infiniti Ready to Do Battle with Cadillac and Lincoln
It's official. Infiniti's new full-size SUV is to be called the QX56, an announcement that corresponded with a portfolio of official photos from Nissan Canada.
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| The upcoming full-size Infiniti SUV, based on the recently launched Nissan Pathfinder Armada, will be called the QX56. See the 'Photo Album' below for more images. (Photo: Nissan Motors) |
The QX56, based on the Nissan Pathfinder Armada that is just being released, delivers premium refinement in a seriously large package. Set to go up against the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, and expected to be joined soon by a yet to be designated Lexus sport utility based on the Toyota Sequoia, the QX56 is a formidable player.
With seating for up to seven, luxury appointments to rival all competitors and a potent 5.6-L V8 engine, the new model should do a good job of wooing would be domestic buyers away from their traditional brands.
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| The large QX will be biased toward comfort, passenger/cargo volume, towing capacity and off-road capability. See the 'Photo Album' below for more images. (Photo: Nissan Motors) |
The QX56 replaces the outgoing QX4, a derivative of the venerable midsize Pathfinder that is also preparing to be replaced soon. Now, the upscale Infiniti brand will sport two SUVs to choose from, starting with the midsize FX35/45.
While the FX model is arguably one of the best handling sport utilities ever made, the much larger QX will be biased more toward comfort, passenger/cargo volume, towing capacity and off-road capability.