Infiniti will be turning loose a new sport utility vehicle later this year under the QX56 SUV name. The Sport Utility model has a fully latest design. Base cost is $56k which is the same as the last vehicle but there are many more gadgets standard on this SUV. . Does Infiniti believe there is a market for the Full Sized sport utility vehicle in today’s economy? The Infiniti Seller sales numbers point to a resounding yes!.
Consider for a moment the latest look of the 2011 Infiniti QX56. There was nothing exciting about the previous QX56. Its a good thing that the QX56 took some style from its kid brother; the FX35. Looking head on at the QX56, you can really see the sculptured lines. Upgrade to the Deluxe Touring package and you can have 22-inch rims and tires among other things.
Power has been increased over 25% over the earlier generations 320 horsepower, and now stands at 400. The motor is an 8-cylinder beast capable of putting down over 400 torque, which is plenty enough to tow 8k lbs. The engine of the 2011 Infiniti QX56 is much more sophisticated and uses direct injection which shoots gas right into the cylinder itself. To help enhance the fuel economy the QX56 employs a 7 speed tranny . The QX56 also gets much better miles per gallon compared to the last generation . The 2011 Infiniti QX56 should see over 13 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. . The only model that comes close to these figures is the Escalade hybrid which cost much more. The fuel tank can hold 28 gallons of gas and the full sized sport utility vehicle can go up to 253 miles between fill-ups.
You can either get a QX56 with either a 7 or 8 passenger design. . Captains chairs can be opted for instead of a second row bench seat. There is also a center console in the rear. There are a couple of nice creature comforts in the rear such as multiple air vents and televisions, as well as plenty of room. Huge seven inch TV are set in the back of the headrests. The interior is covered in ultra luxurious leather. According to Infiniti, the latest QX56 will be lighter than the earlier version.
This sport utility vehicle contains some really trick components. One innovative and new to Infiniti advancement is the Hydraulic Body Motion Control System. This system will limit the amount of body roll by up to 40% when the large SUV is cornering. How this works is the Hydraulic System mentioned previously fills the outside shocks with extra fluid to keep them more rigid . The Hydraulic Body Control System is so advanced it keeps the QX56 more steady than BMW.
There are some really advanced safety components present on this SUV. All wheel drive coupled with traction control is an essential safety component. The traction control system can split the torque between the wheels in order to send more power to the wheels that need it. The collection of safety gadgets all work together to keep the passengers safe. Infiniti has something called an advanced air bag system which has front air bags, side curtain air bags, and roof mounted air bags for roll overs. Another active safety feature on the latest QX56 is the Intelligent Brake Assist which can slow or even stop the sport utility vehicle if an accident is upcoming. Pretty much all luxury vehicles today are equipped with some sort of lane departure warning system and the QX56 is one of these automobiles. The cruise control system is also a smart system that will keep the same amount of distance between you and the model in front even if the slow down a bit. The QX56 also has a system in place to alert the driver if there is an automobile in the SUV’s blind spot. The QX56 is a value at a little over $55,000 in the luxury sport utility vehicle segment. View the latest specials on the 2011 Infinit QX 56 at Infiniti of Montclair.
