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2008 Infiniti QX56 Review
Fresh styling, more refinement for 2008.
2008 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. It's hard on gas, though, so you might want to consider any of the new crossover SUVs if towing capacity isn't important.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported from Northern California; with Mitch McCullough in Los Angeles and Kirk Bell in Chicago.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti QX56 2WD ($52,250); AWD ($55,350) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 315-horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8 |
| 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) | front park assist |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Canton, Mississippi |
| Manufacturer Phone | 877-647-7264 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 52250 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti QX56 AWD ($55,350) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery; dual-zone automatic climate control with manual rear controls; heated power-tilting leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; cruise control; heated first- and second-row bucket seats; 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat; 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat; power-adjustable pedals; memory for the driver's seat, mirrors and pedals; 60/40 split power-folding 3rd-row bench seat; heated power auto-dimming exterior mirrors; power windows and locks; remote keyless entry; Intelligent Key keyless access and starting; sunroof; 12-speaker Bose AM/FM/CD stereo with rear controls; Music Box hard-drive audio; auxiliary audio input jack; satellite radio; rearview camera; Bluetooth wireless cell phone link; universal garage door opener; auto-dimming rearview mirror; power liftgate; automatic xenon headlights; theft-deterrent system; fog lights; roof rack; running boards; load-leveling suspension; P275/60R20 tires on chrome alloy wheels; tow-hitch receiver; skid plates for the transfer case, oil pan and fuel tank; full-size spare tire |
| Destination Charge | 815 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | rear DVD entertainment system ($1,700); Technology package ($1,150) with adaptive cruise control and front park assist |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 59015 |
| Horse Power | 320 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 393 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/17 |
| Wheelbase | 123.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 206.9/79.5/78.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| 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 | 97.1 |
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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 | 5903 |
| Stock Tires | P275/60R20 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 28 |
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