Infiniti

Infiniti QX56

Named after its 5.6-litre V8 engine, the QX56 is based on the Nissan Armada, which is itself is based on pickup truck platform. It is basically an upscale version of a less expensive model, although the QX56 does have unique styling. The QX56 four-wheel-drive system uses a transfer case with with settings for rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, 4-high and 4-low. It has three rows of seats, with the third row easy to fold flat. New for 2007 was a tiny increase in power, while 2008 added 20-inch chromed alloy wheels, redone interior and a restyled grille. The QX56 comes in a single trim line that includes a five-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, heavy-duty skid plates, rear auto-levelling air suspension, tyre pressure monitoring system, cruise control, xenon headlights, fog lamps, LED tail and brake lights, power-operated liftgate with opening rear glass, rear proximity sensor, leather interior, real wood trim, ten-way driver and eight-way power passenger heated seats, second-row heated seats, front and side airbags, automatic dual-zone climate control, seven-inch LCD screen, and six-CD Bose system with ten speakers and wheel-mounted controls. Options include a rear-view camera, among other items.