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2005 Infiniti QX 56 Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Supersize luxury: Infiniti QX56 has giant size, lots of features
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New Car Review of the 2005 Infiniti QX 56 Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Base MSRP Range: $48,350-$51,350
Base Invoice Range: $44,421-$47,171
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MSRP As Tested: What was tested? 2005 Infiniti QX56 4WD ($51,000).
Options: XM Satellite Radio ($400), intelligent cruise control ($800).
Total: $52,200.
Versions: 2WD, 4WD
Vehicle Category: Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel drive, Four-Wheel Drive .
Standard Engine: 5.6-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, 32-valves, V-8, 315 â€' horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 390 lb-ft torque at 3,600 rpm.
Transmission: Five-speed automatic with manual shift control
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 2WD 13/19, 4WD 13/18.
Standard Safety Features: Driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, roof mounted side airbags, side impact airbags, Antilock Brake System Brake Assist,.
Competition: Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and Denali, Toyota Land Cruiser.
Review
You know you drive a big SUV when it comes standard with a rear-view camera.
Infiniti's yacht-size luxury SUV, the QX56, comes from the factory with a fish-eye camera mounted above the license plate on the rear bumper to eliminate a big blind spot when backing up.
It's a great safety feature that helps the driver avoid hazards that they wouldn't otherwise be able to see out the back window - things like kids on tricycles, animals, or anything else that shouldn't get squished - by lighting up a video screen on the dash that doubles as a navigation system.
And the fact that the back-up camera comes standard shows how big - and I mean absolutely, breathtakingly huge - this SUV is.
If it fell through the atmosphere, it could have wiped out the dinosaurs. Its back seat could be a contender for hosting the 2012 Olympics. Its glove box could be declared a natural habitat for condors.
It's really freakin' big.
All this space is perfect for hauling lots of people and lots of stuff on long highway trips. In the first- and second-row seats, there's plenty of room to stretch out and relax, and even the third-row seat isn't too shabby. It's like the whole cabin was designed by NFL linemen.
But size isn't all that matters. In the competitive world of high-end SUVs, it also takes a cabin full of gizmos and quality materials to stay on top. The QX doesn't disappoint.
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