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Agent001 submitted on 9/10/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:15:59 PM
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The forums at VW Vortex are claiming that this is what the next Infiniti QX56 will look like. Do you think they are on to something and is it a STUD or a DUD?I will be heading to the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show tomorrow so keep your eyes glued to our Frankfurt Motor Show photo gallery.We already have some great preview shots of cars that will be there.I will be adding photos all weekend and throughout the week from Frankfurt.2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Photo Gallery2009 Concours Weekend Photo Gallery Live! (All photos from all Monterey shows in one gallery)2009 Concorso Italiano Photo Gallery2009 The Quail Event Photo Gallery AutoSpies.com Photo Galleries If you want to see your photos running on our homepage photo ticker, be sure to upload your photos on the go by sending them to Mobile@AutoSpies.com Share on FacebookThere are photos and then there are AutoSpies.com photos!AutoSpies.com is ranked number one on Google search for auto showsRead Article
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FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
wow! thats A STUD! i wasnt expecting that! it look great!— maximafan1 (View Profile)
wow! thats A STUD! i wasnt expecting that! it look great!
— maximafan1 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 10:26:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
eehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......I think the name for this should be the DUDley QX56..........i dont know about anyone else but does anyone see a BIG A$$ TOYOTA SCION XB in the design especially the rear the rear looks like they got the design from a uhaul square box and rounded off the edges. I can deal with the front fascia that looks great but for the rest of the lunch box design can go up in smoke.............I wonder what the new ARMADA is going to look like oh wait Im looking at it with an infiniti badge my fault .....— B7FAN (View Profile)
eehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......I think the name for this should be the DUDley QX56..........i dont know about anyone else but does anyone see a BIG A$$ TOYOTA SCION XB in the design especially the rear the rear looks like they got the design from a uhaul square box and rounded off the edges. I can deal with the front fascia that looks great but for the rest of the lunch box design can go up in smoke.............I wonder what the new ARMADA is going to look like oh wait Im looking at it with an infiniti badge my fault .....
— B7FAN (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 7:29:09 AM | | Votes: 9
actually, you're not. That's the next Nissan patrol you're looking at, which is not available in the NA market. The new QX is not based on the Armada.— M35MT (View Profile)
actually, you're not. That's the next Nissan patrol you're looking at, which is not available in the NA market. The new QX is not based on the Armada.
— M35MT (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:49:59 PM | | Votes: 4
ok so i guess the new Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 will be based on the Nissan Patrol??????????????— B7FAN (View Profile)
ok so i guess the new Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 will be based on the Nissan Patrol??????????????
Posted on 9/11/2009 3:12:58 PM | | Votes: 0
Order it in black and it would be a really sweet for Uncle Fester of the Addams Family.— grysko (View Profile)
Order it in black and it would be a really sweet for Uncle Fester of the Addams Family.
— grysko (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2009 12:48:18 PM | | Votes: 0
Stud! If that is the next QX, then it is a fast improvement over that 'hunched' previous generation. I can't wait to see the cabin design.— LuxuryFan (View Profile)
Stud! If that is the next QX, then it is a fast improvement over that 'hunched' previous generation. I can't wait to see the cabin design.
— LuxuryFan (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 10:44:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7
Agreed. This is a stud. The folks over at autoblog seem to differ, but I think it looks handsome. — SVTruong (View Profile)
Agreed. This is a stud. The folks over at autoblog seem to differ, but I think it looks handsome.
— SVTruong (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 10:57:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
It's a stud until you guys see the new Nissan Patrol... they're virtually identical - the chrome running from the windows on one side, across the front windshield, and to the other side, and the fender vents. At least we don't have the Patrol here in the US! lolI really like how the wheels look snug in their positions; however, I'm not a big fan of that cladding around the wheel arch.— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)
It's a stud until you guys see the new Nissan Patrol... they're virtually identical - the chrome running from the windows on one side, across the front windshield, and to the other side, and the fender vents. At least we don't have the Patrol here in the US! lolI really like how the wheels look snug in their positions; however, I'm not a big fan of that cladding around the wheel arch.
— WorldofLuxury (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:06:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
the windows and fenders are similar, but the front and rear are a lot nicer. It's a gorgeous Nissan Patrol. I feel the same about he cladding over the arches, but these are nicely done. — SVTruong (View Profile)
the windows and fenders are similar, but the front and rear are a lot nicer. It's a gorgeous Nissan Patrol. I feel the same about he cladding over the arches, but these are nicely done.
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:40:02 PM | | Votes: 3
Why would the presence of the Patrol make this any less of a stud? The next-generation QX won't have a Nissan counterpart sold in the US.— LuxuryFan (View Profile)
Why would the presence of the Patrol make this any less of a stud? The next-generation QX won't have a Nissan counterpart sold in the US.
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:26:54 AM | | Votes: 3
WorldofluxuryI think you mean Nissan Armada and not Nissan Patrol. QX56 is just luxury version of Nissan Armada.btw that's not looking good to me. Loved the all new M's design but not sure about this. JUGNU— JUGNU (View Profile)
WorldofluxuryI think you mean Nissan Armada and not Nissan Patrol. QX56 is just luxury version of Nissan Armada.btw that's not looking good to me. Loved the all new M's design but not sure about this. JUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 5:57:06 AM | | Votes: 0
they are identical, except the front, I dont see the point it looks like a downsized LX with a new front end especially the rear. — bmwdrvr (View Profile)
they are identical, except the front, I dont see the point it looks like a downsized LX with a new front end especially the rear.
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:50:50 AM | | Votes: 3
From these two shots, it's a definite STUD! Can't wait to see more pics and get more details!— mac075 (View Profile)
From these two shots, it's a definite STUD! Can't wait to see more pics and get more details!
— mac075 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:06:52 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6
STUD.............The LR4/GL450 is in trouble. Especially if this gets the M56's 400HP engine........— BondMI6 (View Profile)
STUD.............The LR4/GL450 is in trouble. Especially if this gets the M56's 400HP engine........
— BondMI6 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:11:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
The only thing that it will have to separate it self from the true elite will be the price. Sorry guys Dud!— ptonyboy (View Profile)
The only thing that it will have to separate it self from the true elite will be the price. Sorry guys Dud!
— ptonyboy (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:28:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5
So you get the same if not more than the "elite" and you call it a Dud because it will cost less?!?! Something is not right with your head. I can't make judgment from these shots; but if this is the new QX I am only glad that it will not look like an Armada with leather. Can't wait to see more shots. — GTR35 (View Profile)
So you get the same if not more than the "elite" and you call it a Dud because it will cost less?!?! Something is not right with your head. I can't make judgment from these shots; but if this is the new QX I am only glad that it will not look like an Armada with leather. Can't wait to see more shots.
— GTR35 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:53:52 AM | | Votes: 4
It's nice, big improvement over the current model. Stud.— PlanB (View Profile)
It's nice, big improvement over the current model. Stud.
— PlanB (View Profile)
Posted on 9/10/2009 11:49:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5
Stud, but I would have liked it to be more like the Kuraza concept. It's still slab sided, but so is everything else in the segment.— PPower (View Profile)
Stud, but I would have liked it to be more like the Kuraza concept. It's still slab sided, but so is everything else in the segment.
— PPower (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:14:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6
Everyone who says stud got a negative boost, it's gotta be the work of EL34. So I'll boost everyone back up and I'll take the negative boost.— Badgewhore (View Profile)
Everyone who says stud got a negative boost, it's gotta be the work of EL34. So I'll boost everyone back up and I'll take the negative boost.
— Badgewhore (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:36:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
What is up with the Buick portholes? Looks like Buick is on to something.— inspirion7 (View Profile)
What is up with the Buick portholes? Looks like Buick is on to something.
— inspirion7 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:39:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Oh, STUD. I like this design inside and out, except the overdone portholes. — inspirion7 (View Profile)
Oh, STUD. I like this design inside and out, except the overdone portholes.
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:06:19 AM | | Votes: 2
Dud. — tango (View Profile)
Dud.
— tango (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 1:20:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Need to see the interior but from these two shots, STUD!!!As the owner of a 2006 Armada, I was hoping for a nice restyle for the QX so I can upgrade the family hauler in another year or two. Way to go Infiniti!— stone (View Profile)
Need to see the interior but from these two shots, STUD!!!As the owner of a 2006 Armada, I was hoping for a nice restyle for the QX so I can upgrade the family hauler in another year or two. Way to go Infiniti!
— stone (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 1:33:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
I like it...A STUD!— theman (View Profile)
I like it...A STUD!
— theman (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 1:48:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
I like FX'es better. If I want a Man Truck Id go American.— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)
I like FX'es better. If I want a Man Truck Id go American.
— HyundaiSmoke (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 2:08:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
This should be good. Tell us what a "man" truck is!— Invisible (View Profile)
This should be good. Tell us what a "man" truck is!
— Invisible (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:47:12 AM | | Votes: 3
Dude, don't get baited like invisible wants you to. Anything American is fair game for this guy.— inspirion7 (View Profile)
Dude, don't get baited like invisible wants you to. Anything American is fair game for this guy.
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:08:19 AM | | Votes: 2
its not bad but not great either.— 1UAW (View Profile)
its not bad but not great either.
— 1UAW (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 5:27:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
its a large suv: automatically a DUD!— 1995e34 (View Profile)
its a large suv: automatically a DUD!
— 1995e34 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 8:11:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
im not a fan — DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)
im not a fan
— DROOPYSAKK (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 8:25:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Bling Bling— MSP6 (View Profile)
Bling Bling
— MSP6 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:03:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3
Exactly my thoughts. That nasty chromed vent in the front fender just screams PIMP MY RIDE.— Invisible (View Profile)
Exactly my thoughts. That nasty chromed vent in the front fender just screams PIMP MY RIDE.
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:46:01 AM | | Votes: 1
Ever since it had been known that the next QX would be unibody built in Japan (3 years at least), I knew it would be built on a shared body like the Patrol. However, I was hoping that they would make bigger changes to the Patrol as well to make it like a M-B GL instead of the LandCruiser/LX-like Patrol as it has been. Given the Patrol's history, I figured this would be unlikely, and it looks to be the case from the preliminary fuzzy pics. As for competitor to the Escalade any more, we'll see. Aside from looks, the QX was better than the Escalade. Now the Escalade will be tops of the Body on Frame big SUVs. My guess is that the GL and Q7 will be tops of the unibody. This QX will flounder somewhere in between where the LX570 is. Big hope: 3rd row seats better fold into the floor.— PPower (View Profile)
Ever since it had been known that the next QX would be unibody built in Japan (3 years at least), I knew it would be built on a shared body like the Patrol. However, I was hoping that they would make bigger changes to the Patrol as well to make it like a M-B GL instead of the LandCruiser/LX-like Patrol as it has been. Given the Patrol's history, I figured this would be unlikely, and it looks to be the case from the preliminary fuzzy pics. As for competitor to the Escalade any more, we'll see. Aside from looks, the QX was better than the Escalade. Now the Escalade will be tops of the Body on Frame big SUVs. My guess is that the GL and Q7 will be tops of the unibody. This QX will flounder somewhere in between where the LX570 is. Big hope: 3rd row seats better fold into the floor.
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:19:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Looks like an enlarged Kia Soul. It has a cute styling rather than an aggressive one.— onetime (View Profile)
Looks like an enlarged Kia Soul. It has a cute styling rather than an aggressive one.
— onetime (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:37:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
clearly a STUD!!— tryme (View Profile)
clearly a STUD!!
— tryme (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 9:49:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I say stud. But all we have now are these distorted cell phone pics. I think all tis Kia Soul stuff is overstated and that will be more apparent when we get better pictures. IN fact, the general shape of this QX is more like the Nissan Terranaut concept of a few years ago.— 222max (View Profile)
I say stud. But all we have now are these distorted cell phone pics. I think all tis Kia Soul stuff is overstated and that will be more apparent when we get better pictures. IN fact, the general shape of this QX is more like the Nissan Terranaut concept of a few years ago.
— 222max (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 10:26:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Me likey...— klossfam (View Profile)
Me likey...
— klossfam (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 10:30:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
always been a huge fan of the QX56! this is a stud!— vman1013 (View Profile)
always been a huge fan of the QX56! this is a stud!
— vman1013 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 10:32:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
This is a BIG rig as most know and the platform is a relic...but if you need to tow and need luxury for your passengers, it's hard to beat. The great Infiniti interiors of circa 2007+ are present in the QX from what I've seen...— klossfam (View Profile)
This is a BIG rig as most know and the platform is a relic...but if you need to tow and need luxury for your passengers, it's hard to beat. The great Infiniti interiors of circa 2007+ are present in the QX from what I've seen...
Posted on 9/11/2009 10:36:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Now that's "presence".— sdcarguy (View Profile)
Now that's "presence".
— sdcarguy (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 10:49:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Dud..looks like a Beluga whale.— richard112360 (View Profile)
Dud..looks like a Beluga whale.
— richard112360 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:14:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
Why is this such a gas guzzler? It's still supposed to be the first Infiniti offered in the US w/ the V6 turbodiesel unless something has changed. If you have more than 2 kids or take kids and friends, you need a minivan or something like this. I don't want one, but there are a lot of people with need for this room. — PPower (View Profile)
Why is this such a gas guzzler? It's still supposed to be the first Infiniti offered in the US w/ the V6 turbodiesel unless something has changed. If you have more than 2 kids or take kids and friends, you need a minivan or something like this. I don't want one, but there are a lot of people with need for this room.
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:43:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
I have 3 children, I used to have 2008 G35 and Armada, I bought G35 to show off, but to small, with 3 kids it was creepy oming out of a small car, then we trade it in got a GL450, its lease, but when time for new Armada, I am looking at MDX (ugly, unless the new one is going to look good, well even their NSX replacement sucks) NO thanks any Government Motor cars, NO Ford/Lincoln, then current QX56 ugly, LX570, almost same catagery as GL450, too expensive and its a Toyota. there is no good japanese leaxury full size SUV out there. ohh the sequioa I want to like it but it....but that thing too ugly too and too expensive, HELL NO TO ALL minivan— pchera01 (View Profile)
I have 3 children, I used to have 2008 G35 and Armada, I bought G35 to show off, but to small, with 3 kids it was creepy oming out of a small car, then we trade it in got a GL450, its lease, but when time for new Armada, I am looking at MDX (ugly, unless the new one is going to look good, well even their NSX replacement sucks) NO thanks any Government Motor cars, NO Ford/Lincoln, then current QX56 ugly, LX570, almost same catagery as GL450, too expensive and its a Toyota. there is no good japanese leaxury full size SUV out there. ohh the sequioa I want to like it but it....but that thing too ugly too and too expensive, HELL NO TO ALL minivan
— pchera01 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2009 4:12:53 PM | | Votes: 1
the escalade is getting rescaled as well.. so they will still be competitors, and I heard that it might get an even bigger engine liek a 6 liter?? if you google nissan patrol you can see the interior.. which looks pretty nice.. Another improvement with it being built in Japan is that it can share more with the other Infiniti's like the 7sp trans and stuff..I think this will be a stud, just like the current one.— chris357 (View Profile)
the escalade is getting rescaled as well.. so they will still be competitors, and I heard that it might get an even bigger engine liek a 6 liter?? if you google nissan patrol you can see the interior.. which looks pretty nice.. Another improvement with it being built in Japan is that it can share more with the other Infiniti's like the 7sp trans and stuff..I think this will be a stud, just like the current one.
— chris357 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:43:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
The current one is on the Titan pltfrm ( discontinued one at that) is hideously bad. Infiniti has to give that thing away.— inspirion7 (View Profile)
The current one is on the Titan pltfrm ( discontinued one at that) is hideously bad. Infiniti has to give that thing away.
Posted on 9/11/2009 2:57:53 PM | | Votes: 1
Definitely a stud, I love what Infiniti is doing lately, they're finally fixing their errors. I see Infiniti by passing Lexus very soon, so watch out Lexus. ;-)— Designer1 (View Profile)
Definitely a stud, I love what Infiniti is doing lately, they're finally fixing their errors. I see Infiniti by passing Lexus very soon, so watch out Lexus. ;-)
— Designer1 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 12:14:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Looks pretty good. Definitely a stud.— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)
Looks pretty good. Definitely a stud.
— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 1:13:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
The front looks so incredibly hideous that I am speechless.— Willis (View Profile)
The front looks so incredibly hideous that I am speechless.
— Willis (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 2:06:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
I have to agree. It looks good in the 2nd pic, but that front end... Wow. But maybe it'll look better in person or something.— cyco (View Profile)
I have to agree. It looks good in the 2nd pic, but that front end... Wow. But maybe it'll look better in person or something.
— cyco (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 5:20:23 PM | | Votes: 1
big, ugly, bloated, pointless, big time DUD..— silent6 (View Profile)
big, ugly, bloated, pointless, big time DUD..
— silent6 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 3:06:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
For me, it is the elegantly-understated designs that work best on full-size SUVs. The Range Rover, GL and LX are the epitome of that. This is not.— Anthony (View Profile)
For me, it is the elegantly-understated designs that work best on full-size SUVs. The Range Rover, GL and LX are the epitome of that. This is not.
— Anthony (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 3:21:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
Much, much better the truck it replaces, but still ugly as heck!!!— clsboy (View Profile)
Much, much better the truck it replaces, but still ugly as heck!!!
— clsboy (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 6:11:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
DUD!!!— wins555 (View Profile)
DUD!!!
— wins555 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/11/2009 11:31:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
Looks like an overgrown SUV to me :-/— EL34 (View Profile)
Looks like an overgrown SUV to me :-/
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 9/12/2009 10:14:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Stud.— hyundaifansdotcom (View Profile)
Stud.
— hyundaifansdotcom (View Profile)
Posted on 9/13/2009 1:25:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
well...at least the door handles are in a more proper positon this time— DogLb (View Profile)
well...at least the door handles are in a more proper positon this time
— DogLb (View Profile)
Posted on 9/13/2009 2:30:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
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