2004 Infiniti QX56: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Infiniti's first full-size SUV is a slightly restyled luxury version of the Armada wagon from parent-company Nissan. QX56 seats up to eight and comes standard with such features as a power liftgate, wood and leather interior trim, 18-inch chrome wheels, and xenon headlights. It shares Armada's 5.6-liter V8, but has 315 hp, 10 hp more than the Nissan. A 5-speed automatic with tow/haul mode is the sole transmission. QX56 offers rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid/traction control, and automatic load-leveling rear suspension are standard. It seats 7 with 2nd-row bucket seats, 8 with an available 2nd-row bench. Both 2nd- and 3rd-row seats fold flat. Front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags for all three seating rows, and a tire-pressure monitor are standard. Also included are heated front and 2nd-row seats, power-adjustable pedals, navigation system, and rear-obstacle detection. Options include satellite radio, rear DVD entertainment, radar cruise control designed to maintain a set following distance, and a TV camera that displays a rear view on the navigation screen when the transmission is shifted into Reverse. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb. QX56's performance and accommodations mirror those of the Armada.