2011 INFINITI QX56 7-passenger 4WD Automatic

• 20 forked 7-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
• Auto on/off high intensity (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights
• Color-keyed running boards
• Front speed-sensitive variable intermittent rain-sensing wipers -inc: windshield wiper deicer
• Integrated front halogen fog lamps
• Integrated front/rear splash guards
• Intermittent rear wiper w/washer
• P275/60HR20 all-season tires
• P275/60R20 full size spare tire w/aluminum wheel
• Pwr folding heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signal & mirror memory -inc: reverse tilt down feature, puddle lamps
• Pwr rear liftgate
• Rear privacy glass
• Roof rails
• Tinted pwr sliding moonroof w/sliding sunshade

• 1-touch auto up/down pwr windows
• 2nd row center console w/(2) storage compartments
• 2nd row leather captains chairs w/tip-up easy entry for 3rd row
• 60/40 split pwr fold-flat leather 3rd row bench seat w/recline
• Auto door locks
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Bose 2-channel audio system -inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD/MP3 player, (13) speakers, radio data system (RDS), speed-sensitive volume, streaming audio via Bluetooth, 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive for digital music file storage, XM satellite radio, USB port, aux audio/video inputs
• Carpeted floor mats for all rows
• Cruise control
• Driver/front passenger sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors & extension
• Entry/exit assist system for driver
• Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges
• Front center console w/12V aux pwr outlet -inc: adjustable armrest, storage compartment
• Front dual-zone auto climate control w/microfiltration
• Front/2nd row reading lamps
• Hard disk drive-based navigation system -inc: touch-screen display, XM NavTraffic w/real-time traffic info, XM NavWeather w/rear-time weather & 3-day forecast, Zagat Survey restaurant guide *Requires active XM satellite radio subscription*
• Heated front leather bucket seats -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat, 8-way pwr passenger seat, 2-way pwr lumbar adjusters, active head restraints, driver seat memory
• HomeLink universal garage door opener
• INFINITI Controller vehicle information system w/8 color touch screen -inc: INFINITI voice recognition, audio controls, HVAC controls, navigation controls, trip computer, maintenance reminder
• INFINITI intelligent key -inc: remote keyless entry
• INFINITI signature analog clock
• INFINITI vehicle immobilizer system
• Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel w/illuminated multi-function controls
• Pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/steering wheel memory
• Rear air conditioning w/rear controls
• Rear glass defroster w/timer
• Sequential welcome lighting
• Tuscan Burl wood trim
• Vehicle security system w/alarm

• 4-wheel disc brakes
• 5.6L DOHC 32-valve V8 engine
• 7-speed automatic transmission w/manual shift mode -inc: adaptive shift control, snow & tow modes, hill start assist
• Auto all-mode 4-wheel drive
• Engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering
• Front skid plate
• Front/rear independent double-wishbone suspension
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Integrated towing receiver class IV hitch w/7-pin wiring harness plug
• Keyless ignition w/push button start
• Self-leveling rear suspension

• 3-point safety belts for all seating positions -inc: pretensioners & load limiters
• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Around View monitor w/front/rear sonar system
• Auto hazard warning signal
• Brake shift interlock
• Child safety rear door locks
• Driver/front passenger dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification sensors
• Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• LATCH (Lower anchors & tethers for children) system
• Three-row roof-mounted side impact curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
• Tire pressure monitor system -inc: individual tire pressure display, tire inflation indicator
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Vehicle dynamic control (VDC)

Model Highlights

For 2011, INFINITI's top-end SUV has been completely redesigned, with an all-new exterior design, a new platform and an updated powertrain. The end result is a larger vehicle than the previous model, but with increased power and excellent towing abilities. After several years of being based on Nissan's Titan and Armada platform, the 2011 QX56 has been moved to a modified version of the Nissan Patrol platform--an SUV that is used for military purposes elsewhere in the world and can hold its own off-road against competitors such as the Land Rover Discovery. The QX56 can be had in either two- or 4-wheel-drive configuration. Only one engine is available: a muscular 5.6L V8 also found in the Infinity M56. Thanks to direct injection and variable valve timing, the motor now makes a full 400 horsepower--up from 320 in 2010. With the now-standard 7-speed automatic transmission in place of last year's 5-speed unit, the new engine is rated at 13 mpg city and nearly 20 highway, which is a small improvement over last year's numbers. Towing capacity is a stout 8,500 pounds, which falls slightly from last year's 9,000-pound rating for 2-wheel-drive models. The overall driving experience is said to be quite good, with light steering and excellent acceleration making the QX56 feel a lot smaller than it actually is. Add to that INFINITI's Around View System, which provides a 360-degree view inside the cockpit, and taking on parking lots becomes much less daunting. Standard safety features include a plethora of airbags, both in the front and side positions for both driver and passenger, as well as side curtain airbags for all three rows of seating. Other items include anti-lock brakes, traction control and Vehicle Dynamic Control. Optional are Intelligent Cruise Control, a lane-departure warning system, a blind spot warning system and Forward Collision Warning with Distance Control Assist. An available hydraulic body motion control system minimizes side to side motion while maintaining good wheel articulation for off-roading. For 2011, the QX56 comes in only one trim package, but it features an impressive list of standard equipment which includes 18-inch alloy wheels, xenon HID headlamps, heated leather seats, power folding third row seat, keyless start, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and a Bose 10-speaker stereo system with a six-disc in-dash changer. A Deluxe Touring Package adds 22-inch wheels, special leather seats, advanced climate control, heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats and headlight washers. A Technology Package adds all of the available safety features in addition to adaptive front lighting.