The INFINITI QX56 meets and exceeds the expectations of full-size luxury SUV owners with ample power from the 315-horsepower* V8 engine, interior roominess with seating for up to eight and maximum utility with generous cargo, excellent towing capacity and rugged off-road capability.
The QX56 enters the 2006 model year with minor enhancements – most notably the addition of power folding outside mirrors with heat, electrochromic auto-dimming, power adjust and integrated turn signal, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, mp3 playback capability and added 60/40 split for the 3rd row seat to the vehicle’s extensive list of standard technology and convenience features.
Highlights of the 2006 INFINITI QX56 include:
Body
- Sophisticated body design with chrome “waterfall” style grille, elegant chrome 7-spoke wheels and body side cladding (integrated towing hardware available on RWD models)
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights; LED tail and brake lights; integrated halogen fog lamps (in front fascia)
- Long wheelbase (123.2”) and a highly manageable overall length (206.9”)
- Standard power folding outside mirrors with heat, electrochromic auto-dimming, power adjust and integrated turn signal
- Standard roof rack and running boards
- Power-operated flip-out rear quarter windows
- Available power-operated rear liftgate with opening rear glass
- Skid plates for oil pan, transfer case and fuel tank (on 4WD models)
- Rear Proximity Sensor (reverse sonar)
Engine and Driveline
- Standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 315 horsepower at 4,900 RPM and 390 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 RPM
- Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, molybdenum-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, single-stage timing chain
- Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with tow/haul modes, gated floor shifter for enhanced shift control when towing
- Full boxed, high-strength steel F-Alpha frame
- INFINITI All-Mode 4WD system with RWD/4H/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case, 4LO gear (4WD model)
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Brake Activated Limited-Slip Traction Control (includes deactivation switch)
- 9,000-pound maximum towing capacity on RWD (8,900 pounds on 4WD)
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with warning display
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
- Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar
- Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- 7-spoke 18x8j chromed aluminum-alloy wheels and 265/70R18 SUV tires
- 4-wheel disc brakes with Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- Available Preview Braking
Interior Features
- Standard fold-flat 2nd row captain’s chairs with integrated armrest, 60/40 split 3rd row bench; available fold-flat 2nd row bench seat
- Front and 2nd row heated seats
- Standard Sojourner® leather-appointed seating surfaces, thick Tuscano carpeting
- Leather, Wood and aluminum steering wheel trim, aluminum instrument panel finisher, Dark Macore or Blonde Apaya real wood trim
- Fine Vision instrument illumination and signature INFINITI analog clock
- Dual-zone electronically controlled climate control
- Rear air conditioning with dual controls (front and rear), rear heater duct
- 10-way power adjustable drivers seat, 8-way power front passenger seat
- Standard DVD-based INFINITI Navigation System with 7.0-inch LCD screen
- Standard Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
- Full-Length overhead console with lights for each passenger
- Fold-down front passenger seat featuring cup holders and recessed “work area”
- Available DVD Mobile Entertainment System with wireless headphones and remote-control
- Standard RearView Monitor
- Standard Bose® audio system: 10 speakers, AM/FM/6-CD/mp3 capability and steering wheel audio controls; available satellite radio with choice of XM® or Sirius™
- HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (option package)
Safety and Security
- Standard supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for all three rows
- Standard side-impact supplemental air bags (front seat mounted)
- Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor
- Zone Body construction with front and rear crushable zones
- 3-point front seat belts with dual pretensioners and load limiters
- 3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center position
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
- Active headrests in driver and passenger seats
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in one fully equipped model with choice of rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations
- Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Canton, Mississippi Plant
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* All horsepower ratings are per SAE J1349 JUN1995
Issued by Infiniti