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The Infiniti QX56 is a full-size luxury SUV 2008 Infiniti QX56 - enlargeComplete 2008 Infiniti QX56 New Car Reviews listed below
The 2008 Infiniti QX56 full-size, luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) (MSRP $53,265.00 - $56,365.00) is available in QX56 2WD and QX56 4WD trim levels. This model competes with the BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, HUMMER H2 SUV, Land Rover LR3, Lincoln Navigator L, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and the Mercedes-Benz R-Class.
The Infiniti QX56 is a full-size luxury SUV sold under the Nissan-owned Infiniti luxury brand.1 As with the Nissan Armada, it is built in Canton, Mississippi; and is currently only available in the United States, Canada and Saudi Arabia.2
The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV is available with a 320-horsepower, 5.65-liter V8 engine, and a five-speed automatic transmission. This vehicle can be had with either a rear-wheel drive (RWD) or an all-wheel drive (AWD) system.
The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV suspension features include a self-leveling suspension and a double wishbone front suspension.
Exterior features for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV include an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, step running boards and a manual flip-up liftgate window. This model has a chrome grille, a rear power liftgate door and variable intermittent wipers. This model is equipped with a privacy glass, power opening rear quarter windows and a rear defogger. More features include an intermittent rear wiper, a roof rack and a power glass sunroof.
2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV instrumentation features include a trip computer, a clock, a compass, and a tachometer. More features include cargo tie downs, an external temperature display and a low fuel level warning.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV include a heated rear seat, power folding split-bench third row seats, a folding rear seatback, and leather upholstery. This model has a folding with storage center armrest, rear ventilation ducts, rear captain's chairs, and 40-60 split bench third row seats. This model is equipped with a fold flat passenger seat, a seven-person total seating capacity, a multi-level heating driver and passenger seat, and bucket front seats. More features include a height-adjustable driver seat, a ten-way power driver seat, an eight-way power passenger seat, and reclining rear seats.
The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV basic convenience features include a universal remote transmitter, a remote window operation and a front console with storage. This model has front, rear and third row cupholders, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, and a speed-proportional power steering. This model is equipped with a retained accessory power, a keyless ignition and height adjustable pedals. More features include a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, cruise control, and front door pockets and seatback storage.
The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV power and comfort features include power mirrors, power and heated windows, power retractable mirrors, and four one-touch power windows. This model has remote power door locks, front and rear floor mats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and front and rear reading lights. This model is equipped with an interior air filtration, a cargo area light, alloy and leather trim on doors, and dual illuminating vanity mirrors. It has an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, a dual zone front climate control with rear air and exterior automatic dimming electrochromatic mirrors. More features include memorized settings for two drivers, which includes the driver seat, exterior mirrors and passenger seat settings.
2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV entertainment and telematics features include pre-wiring for phone, a Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone and a hard drive navigation system with voice activation. This model has an auxiliary MP3 audio input, one subwoofer, rear volume controls, and real time traffic. This model is equipped with an AM/FM in-dash single-disc CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, a built-in hard drive and an XM with NavTraffic satellite radio. More features include a diversity antenna, twelve-total Bose premium brand speakers and Bose premium brand stereo system.
2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV safety and security features include rear parking sensors, driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system, and front fog and driving lights. This model has a rear view camera, turn signal mirrors, a traction control, child seat anchors, and a stability control. This model is equipped with two front, rear and third row height adjustable headrests, rear door child safety locks, and a passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation. It has dual front side-mounted airbags, dusk sensing headlamps and a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). It is outfitted with tire pressure monitoring, xenon high intensity discharge headlamps and a remote anti-theft alarm system. It also has front seatbelt pretensioners, front, rear and third row head airbags and auto delay off headlamps. More features include an engine immobilizer, an emergency braking assist, and front and rear ventilated disc brakes.
Alternative/additional features available only on the QX56 AWD trim level include a center limited slip differential, a mechanical center differential and hi-lo gear selection. More features include on demand 4WD, trailer wiring, a trailer hitch, and skid plates.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV four-door with Side Airbags received five stars out of five (driver) and four stars out of five (passenger) in frontal and three stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Infiniti QX56 held up mechanically. The Infiniti QX56 received the following ratings for the year 2006 (major design year was 2004): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, fuel and electrical system, and exhaust; Very Good Ratings for drive system, paint and trim, and body hardware; Good Ratings for suspension, brakes, power equipment, and audio system; Poor Ratings for climate system and squeaks and rattles.
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Based on the same platform as Nissan's Titan pickup truck, the huge Infiniti QX56 offers luxury on a grand scale with room for eight people and lots of standard amenities.Leather seats, a navigation system and a rear-view camera are a few of the luxuries that come standard on Infiniti's QX56.
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