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2005 Infiniti QX 56 Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
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Supersize luxury: Infiniti QX56 has giant size, lots of features
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There's very little cheap-feeling plastic inside, as most surfaces are covered either in leather or soft-touch rubber. The carpet is thick, the seats are soft and comfortable, and the wood trim is classy.
Standard features include heated, power-adjustable seats in the first and second rows, three-zone climate control (driver, passenger and rear), four 12-volt power outlets, a navigation system, 12 cup holders, a Bose stereo, power everything, and adjustable pedals for the driver. It lacks nothing in the comfort department.
For over-the-top luxury, you can add a DVD player ($1,600), intelligent cruise control ($800), satellite radio from either XM or Sirius ($400), and a power sunroof ($1,200). A fully-loaded QX56 compares favorably with other full-size luxury SUVs, like the Cadillac Escalade EXT, Lincoln Navigator and others from import brands.
It also has good performance - at least for such a big vehicle.
It has a big, 5.6-liter V8 that makes 315 horsepower and 390 foot-pounds of torque, enough to tow up to 9,000 pounds with the right equipment. Power is routed through a five-speed automatic transmission.
The QX has a remarkably silky ride on the highway, making potholes and bumps feel like they're almost nonexistent. On the downside, it definitely shows its mass in corners as the body rolls and wallows.
Worst of all, in an era where $2 gas is the norm, it gets only 13 miles per gallon in town and 19 on the highway. That might not be much of a consideration for people who have $50,000 to plunk down on a luxury vehicle, but it certainly doesn't help matters.
All in all, the QX is a great vehicle for people who want lots of standard features, a comfortable ride, and room for eight big folks. It's luxury on a grand scale.
Pros: It's huge, quiet, comfortable and smooth riding. It also performs well for such a massive SUV.
Cons: Two words - gas hog.
Ratings (1-10)
- Style: 9
- Performance: 8
- Price: 7
- Handling: 4
- Ride: 8
- Comfort: 9
- Quality: 9
- Overall: 8
More Data
Where Built: USA
Major Options: Radar cruise control, XM Satellite Radio, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, 2nd-row split folding seat, power sunroof.
Seating: 8.
Number of Rows: 3
Length in Inches: 206.9
Warrantees: 4/60,000 miles bumper to bumper, 6/70,000 extended powertrain, 7/unlimited miles corrosion protection, 4/unlimited miles Roadside assistance.
Weight in Pounds: 2WD 5362 lbs., 4WD 5662 lbs.
Cargo Capacity in Pounds: Not available.
Gross Maximum Vehicle Weight in Pounds: Not available.
Towing Capacity in Pounds: 9,000 lbs.
Gas Tank Capacity in Gallons: 28
Destination Charge: $700
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