2007 Infiniti QX56: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

This SUV is a luxury version of the Armada from Infiniti's parent company, Nissan. They share a 5.6-liter V8; it has 320 hp in QX56, 317 in Armada. The transmission is a 5-speed automatic with tow/haul mode. QX56 comes with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive with low-range gearing. ABS, traction/antiskid control, and load-leveling suspension are standard. So are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover all three seating rows and include rollover deployment. QX56 seats seven with 2nd-row buckets, eight with a no-extra-cost 2nd-row bench. The 3rd-row bench is split 60/40. All rear seats fold flat. Standard features include xenon headlights, power liftgate, wood/leather interior trim, heated front and 2nd-row seats, and power-adjustable pedals. QX56 also comes with a navigation system, rear obstacle detection, wireless cell phone link, and a rearview camera. Options include DVD entertainment and adaptive cruise control. QX56 performance and accommodations mirror those of comparably equipped Armadas.

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