2011 INFINITI QX Press Kit: At a Glance




Slated to go on sale at INFINITI retailers nationwide in summer 2010 as a 2011 model, the next generation INFINITI QX is all new from the platform up.  Its new high-stiffness frame structure enhances ride comfort while reducing noise, ...

January 1, 2010



 Slated to go on sale at INFINITI retailers nationwide in summer 2010 as a 2011 model, the next generation INFINITI QX is all new from the platform up.  Its new high-stiffness frame structure enhances ride comfort while reducing noise, vibration and harshness.  The new 5.6-liter V8 engine combines the responsive acceleration of INFINITI’s VVEL (Variable Valve Event &amp; Lift) technology with the efficiency of Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) and 7-speed automatic transmission.  With 400 horsepower and 413 lbs-ft of torque, the QX can handle tasks such as towing boats or trailers (8,500-pound towing capacity, when properly equipped), while also offering 14% better fuel economy (EPA Combined) than the previous generation QX.  
 
 The 2011 INFINITI QX is conceived to attract and hold viewers’ attention, conveying its underlying sense of power and strength.  The design is dynamic, its size capable of transporting up to eight adults and their belongings with spacious elegance.
 
 Inside the distinctive QX body is an interior long on luxury and convenience, including standard INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System, Around View™ Monitor, Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System, available perforated semi-aniline leather seating and an available Tri-Zone Entertainment System with dual 7-inch color monitors, which allows different sources to be played at the same time.  The 2011 QX also offers ample 1st row and class-leading 2nd row roominess.  
 
 The 2011 QX is offered in two models – INFINITI QX56 2WD and INFINITI QX56 4WD.
 
 Highlights of the 2011 INFINITI QX include:
 
 Body

Revised dimensions versus the previous generation QX – 1.4-inches longer, 1.1-inches wider, 2.0-inches (2WD) or 2.9 inches (4WD) lower overall height
Bold front chrome grille
Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlight with windshield wiper interlock, front fog lights, LED taillights&nbsp;
Available headlight washers (4WD only)
Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights
Power folding, heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, courtesy lights and reverse tilt-down feature
Body color running boards with integrated front and rear splash guards built into the wheel arches
Roof rails
Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Power rear liftgate
Front underbody spoiler, rear liftgate spoiler and redesigned outside mirrors for improved aerodynamics (0.36 Cd and zero lift) 



Engine and Driveline

Front engine/rear-wheel drive or available INFINITI All-Mode 4WD®
5.6-liter 32-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V8 with VVEL and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™)&nbsp;
400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque&nbsp;
7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) 



Suspension, Steering and Braking

Independent double wishbone front and rear suspension with Dual Flow Path® twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and automatic rear self-leveling system (air)
Available Hydraulic Body Motion Control system (Deluxe Touring Package)
Engine-speed-sensitive power steering
4-wheel vented disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
20 x 8.0-inch, forked 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/60R20 all-season performance tires
Available 22 x 8.0-inch, 9-spoke forged aluminum-alloy wheels with P275/50R22 all-season performance tires (Deluxe Touring Package)



Interior Features

Up to 8-passenger seating capacity with available 2nd row bench seat with 60/40 split folding (replaces 2nd row center console)
Leather-appointed seating for all three rows, available perforated semi-aniline leather seating surfaces
10-way power driver’s seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
Dual occupant memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
8-way power passenger’s seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
Heated front seats, available heated 2nd row seats (outboard only with Split Bench Seat Package)
Available climate-controlled front seats
2nd row captain’s chairs with tip-up feature for easy 3rd row entry/exit&nbsp;
2nd row center console with cupholders, two storage bins&nbsp;
Power 60/40-split fold-flat and reclining 3rd row seat
Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel&nbsp;
9 cupholders and 4 door-pocket bottle holders&nbsp;
Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control&nbsp;
Available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with auto-recirculation, Grape Polyphenol Filter and Plasmacluster™ air purifier
INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges&nbsp;
INFINITI analog clock
8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display
INFINITI Controller for vehicle information systems and comfort &amp; convenience features&nbsp;
INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System; XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather Information and 3-day forecast, Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
Around View™ Monitor with Front and Rear Sonar System
Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System, including two subwoofers
Single in-dash CD/DVD player with MP3 playback capability&nbsp;
XM® Satellite Radio
USB connection port for use with iPod® Interface and other compatible devices
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
Available Theater Package with dual 7-inch color monitors, two pairs of wireless headphones, wireless remote control, auxiliary input jacks, and 120V power outlet
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
Available Distance Control Assist (DCA)



Safety and Security

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
Driver and front-passenger front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display and Tire Inflation Indicator
Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW)&nbsp;
Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts



Models and Manufacturing

Available in two well-equipped models: INFINITI QX56 2WD and INFINITI QX56 4WD
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Kyushu, Japan



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