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Encyclopedia > Infiniti QX56
Infiniti QX56
2004-07 Infiniti QX56
Manufacturer Nissan
Production 2004–present
Assembly Canton, Mississippi
Class Full-size Sport Utility Vehicle
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Nissan F-Alpha platform
Engine(s) 5.6 L V8 VK56DE
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 123.2 in (3129 mm)
Length 206.9 in (5255 mm)
Width 2008-present: 79.5 in (2019 mm)
2004-07: 78.8 in (2002 mm)
Height 2005-present 2WD: 77.0 in (1956 mm)
2004 & 2008-present 4WD: 78.7 in (1999 mm)
2005-07 4WD: 77.8 in (1976 mm)
Curb weight 5597 lb (2539 kg)
Related Nissan Titan
Nissan Armada
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Xterra

The Infiniti QX56 is a full-size sport utility vehicle ( SUV) sold under the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury brand. It is based on the Nissan Armada full-size SUV, and shares the F-Alpha platform with the Nissan Titan pickup truck. Image File history File links Infiniti_QX56. ... Industrial robots welding a car body in the white section of a production line. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers, and should be edited to rectify this. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of or on the front axle. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is a common engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... This article is about the class of vehicles. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The F-Alpha is an automobile platform from Nissan which is used in trucks. ... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders. ... The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. ... Gearbox redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kerb (sometimes mis-spelled as curb by Americans) weight is the total weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, all necessary operating consumables (such as motor oil and coolant), a full tank of fuel and not loaded with either passengers or cargo. ... Extended cab Nissan Titan Extended cab Nissan Titan The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. ... The Nissan Armada (formerly called the Pathfinder Armada) is Nissans full-size sport utility vehicle. ... The Nissan Frontier, which is also known as the Navara in other parts of the world such as Australia, is a model of pickup truck assembled by Nissan and sold under the Nissan brand. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform as of the 2005 model year, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... For other uses, see Infinity (disambiguation). ... A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ... The Nissan Armada (formerly called the Pathfinder Armada) is Nissans full-size sport utility vehicle. ... A full-size car is term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... The F-Alpha is an automobile platform from Nissan which is used in trucks. ... Extended cab Nissan Titan Extended cab Nissan Titan The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. ... The best selling North American pickup truck, the Ford F-Series. ...


The truck is propelled by a 5.6 L VK56DE V8 engine (315 hp [227 kW] @ 4,900 rpm and 390 lb·ft (529 N·m) torque @ 3,600 rpm) and a 5-speed automatic transmission with an overdrive. Each cylinder in the engine is lined with cast iron. The valvetrain is a DOHC design with four valves per cylinder. Infiniti designed the QX56's throttle responsiveness to correspond to specific drivetrain modes: when the driver selects all-wheel drive, the throttle becomes less sensitive, presumably to allow easier regulation of acceleration when off-road. The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... hp redirects here. ... For other uses, see Watt (disambiguation). ... For other senses of this word, see torque (disambiguation). ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission (commonly abbreviated as AT) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad... A colored automobile engine The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of fuel and an oxidizer (typically air) occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. ... A traditional reciprocating internal combustion engine uses valves to to control air and fuel flow into and out of the cylinders, facilitating combustion. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ...

2008 Infiniti QX56
2008 Infiniti QX56

The Infiniti QX56 has around 9,000 lb (4082 kg) of towing capacity. Mileage at peak performance drain is 12 mpg (U.S.) (20 l/100 km). It comes in one trim level, with only key options such as: DVD entertainment system, 4WD / 2WD, and a bench instead of captain chairs as the second row. Other features which come standard are a ten-speaker Bose system, DVD-based navigation system, leather trim for all seats, dual-climate control, 18-inch chrome alloy wheels, and an adaptive cruise control system. A precrash system is a novelty in the market as well. Look up pound in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... A two-wheel drive configuration has only two wheels-- either the front two or the back two-- providing propulsion. ... The Bose Corporation is a privately-held American company based in Framingham, Massachusetts that specializes in audio equipment[2][3] and holds the philosophy of supporting its technological development through research (thus the company motto). ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Cruise control. ... A precrash system is an automobile safety system designed to reduce the damage caused by a collision. ...


As with the Nissan Armada, it is built in Canton, Mississippi; and is currently only available in the United States, Canada, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. It is also the first Infiniti built in the United States. Since priced lower than the Lexus LX, the QX56 has become a success for Infiniti, outselling the Lexus LX. Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ...


Since the demise of the Q45 (which was priced above the QX56) after 2006, the QX56 is the most expensive Infiniti in North America, and is Infiniti's only full-size vehicle. For 2008, the Infiniti QX56 received a minor facelift. The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury car that served as the flagship of Nissans Infiniti marque until 2006. ... North American redirects here. ...


Second generation

Because of slow sales, Infiniti has announced a redesign based on the Kuraza concept. The production model will be shown at the New York Auto Show. 2005 Infiniti Kuraza Concept The Infiniti Kuraza is a concept car the automaker Nissan produced under the Infiniti brand. ... The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in the last week of March. ...


References

  • "2004 Infiniti QX56", an article on page 52 of the March 2004 issue of Motor Trend
  • 2008 Nissan Armada SE 4X2 Technical Specs

Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... For other uses, see Infinity (disambiguation). ... A marque (French for brand and pronounced as mark) is a brand name, most commonly used for automobile brands. ... “Nissan” redirects here. ... A 2002 Lincoln Town Car, an example of a flagship luxury sedan A luxury vehicle is a vehicle which provides a great abundance of ease and comfort. ... The G20 was Infinitis entry-level luxury car during most of the 1990s and into the 2000s. ... The G20 was Infinitis entry-level luxury car during most of the 1990s and into the 2000s. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... It has been suggested that Infiniti I30 be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Infiniti I30 be merged into this article or section. ... The Infiniti J30 was a rear wheel drive luxury car. ... The M30, M45, and M35 are luxury cars from Nissans Infiniti marque. ... The M30, M45, and M35 are luxury cars from Nissans Infiniti marque. ... 2001 BMW 750iL The Ford Falcon, a popular Australian full-size car A full-size car is a marketing term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car. ... The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury car that served as the flagship of Nissans Infiniti marque until 2006. ... The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury car that served as the flagship of Nissans Infiniti marque until 2006. ... The Infiniti Q45 is a full-size luxury car that served as the flagship of Nissans Infiniti marque until 2006. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupé (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... The Infiniti M30 (chassis code F31) was a 2-door coupe introduced with the Q45 as the start of the Infiniti line in 1990, as a stopgap until other models could be produced. ... The Infiniti G35 is a compact executive car produced by Nissans Infiniti division. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Infiniti G35. ... A crossover SUV (also called CUV for Crossover Utility Vehicle) or XUV (not to be confused with GMCs Envoy XUV) is an automobile with a sport utility vehicle appearance but is built upon a more economical and fuel-efficient unibody construction. ... The Infiniti EX35 is a compact luxury Crossover Sport Utility Vehicle (CUV) produced by the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury brand beginning in the 2008 model year. ... The Infiniti FX is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Infiniti. ... The Infiniti FX is a compact luxury crossover SUV sold by Infiniti. ... A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States. ... The Infiniti QX4 is an automobile introduced in 1997, based on the Nissan Pathfinder platform. ...

External links

  • http://www.infiniti.com/qx/

  Results from FactBites:
 
Infiniti QX56 Model Review - Edmunds.com (736 words)
Still in its first generation, the Infiniti QX56 is a full-size SUV that seats seven.
For 2008, Infiniti has added to the standard equipment list, and it now includes a power-fold feature for the third-row seat, keyless startup, a new audio system with an onboard hard drive, optional real-time traffic navigation integration and a larger screen for the rear entertainment system.
Infiniti was the first manufacturer to offer this technology in the full-size SUV segment, and it eases much of the pain associated with parking this behemoth.
Infiniti QX56 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (374 words)
The QX56 competes directly with the Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade full-size luxury sport utilities, as well as the smaller Lexus LX470.
Infiniti designed the QX56's throttle responsiveness to correspond to specific drivetrain modes: when the driver selects all-wheel drive, the throttle becomes less sensitive, presumably to allow easier regulation of acceleration when off-road.
The upcoming Lexus JX (which replaces the Lexus LX) is expected to outperform the QX56 when it is released.
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