In this world of inexplicable alphanumeric names, let’s dissect the Infiniti QX56. The Q is meant to convey the luxurious appointments of Infiniti’s Q45 flagship sedan. The X is shorthand for “SUV” in automotive lingo. The 56 denotes the 5.6-liter V8 engine, which uses its 315 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque to move this 5,360-pound cruiser along swiftly.
The market for giant SUVs has been growing as baby boomer families find their go-anywhere, take-anyone choices of transit. Yes, the price of petrol did skyrocket and has now come back closer to earth; but there is still appeal in these major rigs. What Infiniti has done is take the comfortable, carlike ride that customers enjoy in the brand’s upscale sedans and place it under an offroadable rig that seats up to eight people.
Infiniti was lucky in having its sister division’s recent Armada to work with. Anyone who pays attention to car design can tell that from the outside, it’s the ends, especially the front, that distinguishes them.
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