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2006 Infiniti QX56 Review
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2006 QX56 Review Summary & Specifications
The Infiniti QX56 offers exceptionally good off-road capability and a strong towing capacity. Driven on freeways and backroads where a vehicle this size is most likely to be driven, it's surprisingly and refreshingly responsive and surefooted.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported from Northern California; with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti QX56 2WD ($49,950); AWD ($52,550) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 315-horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; side curtain airbags for side-impact and rollover protection on all three rows of seats; 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions; child seat anchors for middle and rear seats; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and Brake Assist; Vehicle Dynamic Control with Active Brake Limited-Slip; tire pressure monitor system; rear-view video monitor, and sonar-based proximity warning system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-877-647-7264 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 49950 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti QX56 AWD ($52,550) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone automatic climate control; dual-control rear air conditioning; 10-way power adjustable driver seat and 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat; memory settings for driver seat, outside mirrors and pedals; DVD-based navigation system; heated front seats and middle-row seats; four auxiliary power points; programmable 3-frequency remote opener; 10-speaker AM/FM/6CD stereo with MP3 capability, power folding heated outside mirrors, Bluetooth hands-free phone |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | DVD entertainment system ($1,600); two-way power sunroof ($1,200); intelligent cruise control ($800) |
| Destination Charge | 700 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 56850 |
| Horse Power | 315 @ 4900 |
| Torque | 390 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/18 |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 206.9/78.8/78.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 41 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.7/61.3/41.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/60.1/41.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.9/48.8/32.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 61.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8900 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil spring, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil spring, stabilizer bar, automatic air load leveling |
| Ground Clearance | 10.7 |
| Curb Weight | 5631 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 |
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