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The
Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals offers seating for seven or eight and is rated
to tow 8,900-9,000 pounds. Nissan's 5.6-liter 32-valve engine generates
more torque than the V8s in the 2006 Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln
Navigator. The Lexus LX470 and Toyota Sequoia can't compete with the
Infiniti's towing capability.
Okay, there's a chance the Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals will not go down
in history as the best-looking vehicle from the Big Sport Utility Era.
It looks almost as awkward as its name sounds, but its assets are
considerable when weighed against those of the competition.
The QX56 comes with one of the most powerful V8s in the class. It's
an excellent choice among full-size SUVs for towing a heavy trailer
while hauling seven passengers in luxurious comfort. And it offers
serious off-road capability, an area where Nissan has a lot of
experience. The QX56 is based on the full-size Nissan Titan pickup and
Armada SUV.
Out on the highway, the QX56 is smooth and quiet, benefiting from a
four-wheel independent suspension and a smooth five-speed automatic. It
feels responsive and sure-footed on winding roads. Yet it's capable off
road; its four-wheel drive-system features a low range, and skid plates
are available. It comes standard with latest in electronic stability
control, traction control and ABS technology, all of which can help you
maintain control in emergency handling situations, and the available
all-wheel-drive system further improves handling stability in slippery
conditions.
The QX56 is as luxurious as the best of them. Its opulent cabin is
lathered in leather and stuffed with technology. It comes standard with
a navigation system, an optional feature on many vehicles.
The QX56 gets more standard equipment for 2006, including power
folding outside mirrors, a 60/40 split third row seat, a sound system
with MP3 capability, and a Bluetooth hands-free phone system.
Lineup
Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals comes as one fully loaded model. You need
only choose between two-wheel drive ($49,950) and four-wheel drive
($52,550). The 5.6-liter V8 is rated at a 315 horsepower and 390
pound-feet of torque, and the transmission is a five-speed automatic.
The four-wheel-drive system includes a low range.
Leather-trimmed upholstery and the navigation system are standard.
Also standard: xenon high-intensity discharge headlights, a power
liftgate, a park-assist system, and a rearview video camera. Standard
wheels are 18-inch chromium aluminum alloy, with 20-inch wheels
optional. The QX56 comes with a full-size spare tire.
Options include a middle split bench seat in place of the standard
two captain's chairs (no charge), a DVD-based entertainment system
($1,600), a power sunroof ($1,200), intelligent cruise control ($800),
Sirius or XM satellite radio ($350), and painted fender splash guards
($112). Skid plates protecting the transfer case, oil pan and fuel tank
on the four-wheel-drive edition are an available option for serious
off-road travel.
Safety
features include the latest generation front airbags that deploy at
different rates depending on crash severity and occupant seatbelt use.
Side-impact airbags are provided for torso protection for the front-seat
passengers. Full-cabin curtain airbags come standard for improved head
protection for passengers in all three rows in the event of a side
impact or rollover. A rearview video system comes standard: When the
transmission is in reverse, this system displays on the navigation
screen the view from a camera mounted above the rear license plate; it
can help the driver see whether an object or child is behind the
vehicle. All QX56 models have been upgraded to include active head
restraints for the front passenger position. Be sure to wear your
seatbelts as they form your first line of defense in a crash. Spying one
in a rearview mirror closing rapidly will inspire most drivers to get
out of the way. It's not any one aspect but the combination.
The frontal view may not be its most flattering angle, but it does
embody massiveness. Perhaps it's the waterfall grille visually
surrounded by large expanses of metal. Or the high headlights. Or the
huge black intake vent embedded in the bumper above the grille.
The side view broadcasts a similar message. On most vehicles, the
popular practice among stylists is to wrap ever thinner tires around
ever bigger wheels, with an eye to communicating sportiness. However, in
this class, where mass and perceived hauling capability is the measure,
tires that look like they belong on a truck are preferred, at least in
our view. The QX56 delivers on this with 70-series tires on 18-inch
wheels.
Squared off, clearly defined, barrel-like fender blisters add heft to
the quarter panels. The arched roof over the passenger compartment
pushes the D-pillar rearward, shrinking and reshaping the rear quarter
windows in conflict with the somewhat organic outline of the front and
rear door windows. Nissan's signature rear door handle is placed
awkwardly on the C-pillar. The running boards seem more cosmetic than
functional, but manage to pull bodywork down below the midline of the
wheels, again adding to the impression of mass. As with the Nissan
Armada, it looks almost like a cartoon caricature from the rear
three-quarter view. The Armada makes up for this with an attractive
front end.
From
the rear, the QX56 succeeds in presenting a strong stance. Big tires
widely spaced beneath a body that starts out broad at the lower reaches
and then gradually tapers in toward the top suggests solidity and
road-hugging stability. The QX56 comes with LED taillights and brake
lights that light up quicker and brighter than traditional bulbs.
Walkaround
The QX56 may be the best tool this side of an 18-wheeler for clearing
slower traffic out of the left lane.
Walkaround
The QX56 may be the best tool this side of an 18-wheeler for clearing slower
traffic out of the left lane. Spying one in a rearview mirror closing rapidly
will inspire most drivers to get out of the way. It's not any one aspect but the
combination. The frontal view may not be its most flattering angle, but it does embody
massiveness. Perhaps it's the waterfall grille visually surrounded by large
expanses of metal. Or the high headlights. Or the huge black intake vent
embedded in the bumper above the grille.
The side view broadcasts a similar message. On most vehicles, the
popular practice among stylists is to wrap ever thinner tires around
ever bigger wheels, with an eye to communicating sportiness. However, in
this class, where mass and perceived hauling capability is the measure,
tires that look like they belong on a truck are preferred, at least in
our view. The QX56 delivers on this with 70-series tires on 18-inch
wheels.
Squared
off, clearly defined, barrel-like fender blisters add heft to the
quarter panels. The arched roof over the passenger compartment pushes
the D-pillar rearward, shrinking and reshaping the rear quarter windows
in conflict with the somewhat organic outline of the front and rear door
windows. Nissan's signature rear door handle is placed awkwardly on the
C-pillar. The running boards seem more cosmetic than functional, but
manage to pull bodywork down below the midline of the wheels, again
adding to the impression of mass. As with the Nissan Armada, it looks
almost like a cartoon caricature from the rear three-quarter view. The
Armada makes up for this with an attractive front end.
From the rear, the QX56 succeeds in presenting a strong stance. Big
tires widely spaced beneath a body that starts out broad at the lower
reaches and then gradually tapers in toward the top suggests solidity
and road-hugging stability. The QX56 comes with LED taillights and brake
lights that light up quicker and brighter than traditional bulbs.
Interior
The Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals is big and roomy. It offers comparable
interior space as the 2006 Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, its
most direct competition. The Infiniti's second row is particularly
roomy, beating the Cadillac and Lincoln by more than three inches in
second-row legroom. Indeed, the second row of the QX56 feels like
sitting in first class. Expansive window glass adds to the feeling of
spaciousness in the QX56.
Leather is used just as expansively throughout the cabin. The
leather-trimmed front seats are almost plush, nicely bolstered with
adjustable inboard armrests, and heated. The shift knob is gloved and
the steering wheel is wrapped in leather accented with wood inserts.
Grab handles on the inside of the A-pillars and above the rear side
doors offer assistance to shorter and less agile passengers getting in
and out. Second-row seats tilt forward with little effort for access to
the third row, which is more bench-like with barely adequate bottom
cushions. Step-in height is comfortable, imparting a feeling of climbing
up into the Infiniti.
The dashboard is uncluttered, with broad expanses of pleasantly
textured surfaces. There's no seam for the passenger SRS airbag, no
Infiniti logo or label, elegant by their absence. The hood over the
instrument cluster is topped with a satin finish, minimizing glare. In
other words, nothing looks cheap; in fact, quite the contrary. Buttons
and knobs return the expected quality tactile feel.
The center stack, with the stereo, climate and navigation system
controls, is inset in a metallic-looking frame housing large, adjustable
airflow vents. Unfortunately, these center vents cannot be closed,
always allowing some air to flow any time the climate control system is
running; same for the vents at the ends of the dash. Inset in the top is
the navigation system display, which also reports vital data about audio
and climate control settings; watch for dust and other detritus to
collect in the front of the opening. Unfortunately, the clock, an
Infiniti-signature analog unit and a classic visual, is tucked away down
at the bottom of the center stack, almost out of sight and therefore
almost out of mind.
Instruments are of the floating luminescence type and they're very
pretty. However, the always-lighted gauges can lead even an attentive
driver into thinking the exterior lights are on when they are not. This
is a good argument for leaving the headlights in automatic mode. The
ignition key slot is in the dash, where we like for it to be.
Real-looking, light-colored wood covers the center console.
The front windows have one-touch, auto-up/down power; a plus is that
the rear door windows do, too. Another plus are power rear quarter
windows. The brake and accelerator pedals are power-adjustable,
especially useful for shorter drivers, allowing them to place themselves
farther from the steering wheel where the airbag is housed. The memory
for the driver's seat memory includes placement of the adjustable pedals
and heated outside mirrors. Separate dual-zone temperature settings are
provided for driver and front-seat passenger. Rear passengers have their
own thermostat as well. The 265-watt stereo includes a subwoofer among
its 10 speakers.
Storage is plentiful, with fixed map pockets in the front and rear
doors. The back of the driver's seat boasts a hinged magazine holder.
Eight cup holders are provided. A modest amount of hidden storage space
resides beneath the cargo floor behind the rear seat. Ordering the
entertainment system parks a DVD player in the front center console,
slashing that space by about one-third.
Collapsing the rear and middle seats and folding the front passenger
seat back down makes enough room for an eight-foot ladder. If the rear
captain's chairs have been installed, however, a console between them
obstructs loading any objects that are both wide and long. In short, the
available second-row bench seat is better for hauling cargo. On the
other hand, the second-row captain's chairs are nicer for two
passengers. Second-row bucket seats are less plush, but still adequately
bolstered with adjustable inboard armrests, and heated.
Driving Impression
From the driver's seat, the Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals doesn't feel as
large as it is. Without checking the rearview mirror, it's easy to
forget just how much mass is back there. That's not to say it drives
like a car, but nor does it drive like the full-size body-on-frame truck
that it is.
Infiniti's full-size SUV handles quite well for such a big vehicle.
There's a modicum of body lean in corners. The steering feels precise,
with good variable assist. The combination of comfortable ride and
responsive handling comes from the four-wheel independent
double-wishbone suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars. The
independent rear suspension improves ride and handling on rough roads.
It especially helps smooth the ride for those seated in the second and
third rows.
An advanced rear auto-leveling air suspension (which comes standard)
improves stability and ride comfort when towing or hauling cargo. The
air suspension maintains a uniform ground clearance and departure angle
by automatically adjusting the air pressure in the suspension's air
bladders. The QX56 is rated to tow up to 9,000 pounds with 2WD or 8,900
pounds with all-wheel drive, more than the 2006 Cadillac Escalade (8,100
pounds) or Lincoln Navigator (8,600) or Toyota Sequoia (6,500). That
easily trumps the Sequoia's 282 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque.
The Lincoln Navigator, impressively revised for 2005, offers 300
horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. The 2006 Cadillac Escalade has
a 6.0-liter overhead-valve V8 that boasts 345 horsepower at 5200 rpm and
380 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, but note the higher rpm. (An
all-new Escalade is being introduced for 2007.) Towing demands high
torque at low rpm and that's where the Infiniti's power is concentrated.
Acceleration performance is strong, but less than sparkling. The most
likely reason for this is weight: An Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals AWD tips
the scales at 5,631 pounds. That's slightly heavier than the Cadillac
but a little lighter than the Lincoln. Nissan's overhead-cam engine
sounds good, though, producing the appropriate big-V8 exhaust tones when
you mash the gas.
Braking is solid and linear, with good, manageable pedal feel. The
QX56 features four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. The antilock brake system
is barely felt when called upon and allows the driver to maintain
steering control under hard braking. Electronic brake-force distribution
(EBD) improves stability under braking, while Brake Assist helps the
driver get maximum braking performance in an emergency stopping
situation. The electronic stability control system intervenes when the
QX is pushed beyond the limits of grip, driving too quickly into a
slushy corner, for example, and corrects the imbalance with little
excitement.
Perhaps
Q stands for quiet. Very little tire and road noise invades the cabin,
thanks mostly to abundant sound-deadening material. Some wind noise is
unavoidable, given the roof rack complete with cross rails, but it's
reasonably muted. The QX56 is available with rear-wheel drive or
all-wheel drive. The AWD system offers 2WD, 4HI and 4LO modes.
A two-speed electronic transfer case allows the
driver to select low ranges for 1st, 2nd and Reverse gears for seriously rugged
terrain. The AWD system is designed to instantly distribute torque to all four
wheels as road conditions warrant. Under normal driving conditions, the system
operates in rear-wheel-drive mode for optimum fuel economy. But when conditions
warrant, up to 50 percent of the power is transferred to the front wheels on
demand, resulting in optimum traction. All AWD QX56s include heavy-duty skid
plates for the oil pan, fuel tank and transfer case.
Nissan's 5.6-liter, 32-valve, double overhead-cam V8 offers impressive output,
rated in the QX56 at 315 horsepower at 4900 rpm and 390 pound-feet of torque at
3600 rpm.
Summary
The Infiniti QX56
SUV Rentals 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. Model Lineup
Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals 2WD ($49,950); AWD ($52,550). Assembled InCanton, Mississippi. Options As TestedDVD entertainment system ($1,600); two-way power sunroof ($1,200); intelligent
cruise control ($800). Model Tested
Infiniti QX56 SUV Rentals AWD ($52,550).
Performance
- What the Auto Press Says
Our analysis shows the 2008 Infiniti QX56 is a
powerful SUV that moves well for its size. The
Chicago Sun-Times
says the QX56 "has remarkably good steering, handling
and braking for such a big fella."
Kelley Blue Book says, "On the road the big Infiniti
is surprisingly agile and easy to maneuver," while "the
V8 provides plenty of pickup, with instantaneous
response from the drive-by-wire throttle and a nice
throaty growl from the specially-tuned exhaust."
The QX56 comes with a 5.6-liter V8 matched with an
automatic five-speed transmission. "Around town,"
Edmunds says the QX56 "moves out briskly and
effortlessly storms up freeway on-ramps to blend into
fast-moving traffic." Once up to speed, the "QX56 can
really eat up the miles on the highway," according to
About.com, "with a smooth, quiet, comfortable ride
that is positively limo-like."
What impresses reviewers most is the QX56's balance
of power and finesse. The Infiniti QX56 is available
either with rear- or all-wheel drive.
The Car Connection argues, "It's strictly a choice
of convenience since there's little difference in how
the two perform on-road. But that likely won't stop a
lot of buyers who really don't need all-wheel drive from
paying the extra freight for it."
Acceleration
and Power
Most reviewers agree that the Infiniti QX56 delivers
impressive power and good acceleration.
Consumer Guide reports, "It's no neck-snapper, but
getaways and passing sprints are reasonably brisk for a
big, heavy SUV."
Edmunds calls the engine "powerful and refined,"
adding that it is "quick for a full-size SUV." The
5.6-liter V8 engine makes 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft
of torque, and is paired with a five-speed automatic
transmission.
Motor Trend says, "Off-the-line acceleration is
impressive."
New Car Test Drive agrees that "acceleration
performance is strong," but deems it "less than
sparkling," explaining that the "reason for this is
weight: An Infiniti QX56 AWD tips the scales at 5,631
pounds." Overall, however, reviewers find the QX56 more
than powerful enough for practical purposes.
The automatic five-speed is well-liked.
Edmunds finds it "provides seamless gear changes and
steps down promptly when a burst of power is needed for
quick passing." Similarly, MSN reports, "Shifts with the
five-speed automatic transmission were smooth."
CNET points out a key feature, "A staggered-gate
shifter for the five-speed automatic means you can
easily choose a gear and hold it when needed."
Not surprisingly, fuel economy of the QX56 is poor.
The Chicago Sun-Times
explains, "As with all such big guys, fuel economy of
the QX56 is something not to be discussed in polite
company." The
Environmental Protection Agency estimates the 2WD
model to get 12 miles per gallon in the city and 18 mpg
on the highway. The 4WD should get 12/17 city/highway.
But along with this typical SUV drawback is a common SUV
benefit: the ability to maintain composure off the
asphalt.
New Car Test Drive says the QX56 "offers serious
off-road capability."
About.com likes the transmission's "4-wheel low
mode," but counsels, "Keep it on the road, though --
this is too nice of an SUV to be dirt-whomping."
Handling and Braking
For a big, heavy SUV, the QX56 handles impressively.
With "double wishbone fully-independent suspension at
both ends, and standard traction and stability control,
the mammoth Infiniti is firmly planted and surprisingly
nimble,"
Motor Week says. Nevertheless, a big, heavy SUV is
what the QX56 is.
Edmunds says, "Body lean is noticeable when
cornering, but it's nothing excessive -- just a reminder
to the driver that in spite of the QX56's sure-footed
handling, there are still almost 3 tons worth of luxury
sport-ute getting tossed around." Others are harsher.
Consumer Guide calls the handling "Big-truck
ponderous, especially in close quarters."
At cruising speed, reports
AutoMedia.com, the ride is "closer to luxurious and
more compliant than it is to firm and sporty."
Kelley Blue Book says the steering is "heavy yet
direct, but
Consumer Guide reports "some of our testers say the
steering lacks sharp on-center feel."
Iimpressions are mixed when it comes to braking.
The Car Connection argues, "The QX56's brakes are
instantly responsive and nicely progressive."
Motor Week finds stopping distances "reasonable" and
claims, "Stability is rock solid with only mild nose
dive."
AutoWeek, conversely, reports, "The brakes tended to
fade quickly during testing -- and we're not talking
brake testing. They started to smoke at the end of our
acceleration runs and required extensive cool-down
periods, after which the space required to stop the
vehicle continued to grow."
All-Wheel Drive
The QX56's optional all-wheel drive system "can
handle most rough terrains," says
Forbes Autos, "whether you find yourself there by
accident or on purpose."
New Car Test Drive explains how it works: "Under
normal driving conditions, the system operates in
rear-wheel-drive mode for optimum fuel economy. But when
conditions warrant, up to 50 percent of the power is
transferred to the front wheels on demand, resulting in
optimum traction." When this happens, reports
AutoMedia.com, "the grip changes imperceptibly in
milliseconds."
The Car Connection compares the all- and rear-wheel
versions and decides, "There's little difference in how
the two perform on-road."
Towing
Among its closest competitors, notes
Car and Driver, the QX56 is the only one "to have a
low range in its four-wheel drive, and its 8900-pound
towing capacity tops the rankings." The
San Antonio Express-News
points out, "The suspension has an automatic-leveling
feature, which comes in handy with a heavy trailer
attached." A receiver hitch and harness come standard.
Even the engine is tuned for optimal towing.
New Car Test Drive explains, "Towing demands high
torque at low rpm and that's where the Infiniti's power
is concentrated."
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