2006 INFINITI QX Press Kit: At A Glance




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...

February 26, 2010



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&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
10-way power adjustable drivers seat, 8-way power front passenger seat&nbsp;
Standard DVD-based INFINITI Navigation System with 7.0-inch LCD screen&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
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™&nbsp;
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
