2010 INFINITI QX56 Press Kit: At a Glance




The 2010 INFINITI QX56 continues to offer an outstanding combination of refinement, roominess, advanced technology and power &ndash; providing maximum utility and all-season versatility in a stylish, fully equipped full-size luxury SUV...

January 22, 2010



 The 2010 INFINITI QX56 continues to offer an outstanding combination of refinement, roominess, advanced technology and power – providing maximum utility and all-season versatility in a stylish, fully equipped full-size luxury SUV.  It is available in two-wheel drive (2WD) or with the INFINITI All-Mode 4WD® system.
 
 The QX is anchored by an advanced drivetrain, featuring a high-strength steel frame and standard 5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque.  Its sophisticated body design is marked by a distinctive chrome “waterfall” style grille, High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights, INFINITI-style LED taillights, power sliding moonroof and power-operated rear liftgate.
 
 Inside, the exceptionally roomy QX interior features class-leading 2nd row legroom and seating for up to eight with the optional 2nd row split bench seat.  Occupants are treated to an array of standard and available technology and luxury equipment, including leather-appointed seating, an INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0-inch LCD screen, XM® Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic® with real-time traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately), 12-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system with Burr-Brown DAC and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive and power-folding 60/40 split 3rd row bench seat.  
 
 Optional features include a Technology Package with Intelligent Cruise Control and front Sonar System for parking; and an INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System (MES) with DVD player, 8-inch color screen, two wireless headphones and remote controller.  A Tow Package (standard on QX56 4WD) is also optional on QX56 2WD.
 
 The QX’s 4-wheel independent suspension includes an auto-leveling rear suspension.  Maximum towing capacity (when properly equipped) is rated at up to 9,000 pounds.  A refined 5-speed automatic transmission with tow mode, 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes and 9-spoke 20-inch chrome-finished aluminum-alloy wheels are standard on both 2WD and 4WD models.
 
 Highlights of the 2010 INFINITI QX56 include:
 
 Exterior

 Long wheelbase (123.2”) and a highly manageable overall length (206.9”)
Full body-type front fascia with auto on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights and halogen fog lights
Signature INFINITI “waterfall” style chrome grille
Integrated rear body-color fascia with INFINITI-style LED taillights
Chrome door handles, color-keyed running boards, integrated body side cladding
Standard one-touch power sliding moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Power-folding heated sideview mirrors with power adjust, integrated turn signals, puddle lamps and driver’s side electrochromatic auto-dimming feature&nbsp;
Power-operated flip-out rear quarter windows, rear privacy glass
Standard power-operated rear liftgate with flip-up manual opening rear glass
Skidplates for oil pan, transfer case and fuel tank (4WD models only)
Rearview Monitor with rear sonar system
Body-color front and rear splash guards (optional on 2WD), chrome tailpipe finisher
Five available exterior colors: Tuscan Pearl, Silver Indulgence, Silver Graphite, Liquid Onyx, and Deep Garnet



Engine and Driveline

 Rear-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations
Advanced 5.6-liter DOHC V8 producing 320 horsepower at 5,200 RPM and 393 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 RPM
Aluminum block with cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, 6-bolt main bearing caps and single-stage timing chain
Standard 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with tow/haul modes and gated floor shifter for enhanced shift control when towing
Fully boxed, high-strength steel F-Alpha frame
INFINITI All-Mode 4WD® system with 2WD/AUTO/4HI/4LO modes, electronically controlled part-time transfer case (4WD models)
9,000-pound maximum towing capacity on 2WD (8,900-pound capacity on 4WD) when properly equipped
Heavy-duty battery



Suspension, Steering and Braking

 Double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar
Independent double-wishbone rear suspension with stabilizer bar and standard auto-leveling system
Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Standard 9-spoke 20-inch chrome-finished aluminum-alloy wheels with Michelin P275/60R20 all-season tires 
 



 Interior Features

 Roomy, full-feature luxury interior
Standard INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0-inch LCD screen and XM NavTraffic® real-time traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
Navigation System includes lane guidance and 3D building graphics
12-speaker (including subwoofer, amplifier and 3rd row speakers) Bose® Premium Audio System with Burr-Brown DAC and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive for digital music storage and playback, steering wheel audio controls and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
Standard INFINITI Intelligent Key
Available INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System with DVD player, 8.0-inch flip-down color screen, two wireless headphones and remote controller
10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, including 2-way power lumbar support
8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with fold-down function
Standard Sojourner® leather-appointed seating surfaces (all three rows), thick Tuscano carpeting and genuine wood trim&nbsp;
1st and 2nd row heated seats
Standard fold-flat 2nd row captain’s chairs with integrated armrest, tip-up easy-entry for 3rd row and removable 2nd row center console with cupholders&nbsp;
Available fold-flat 2nd row split bench seat
Standard power-folding 60/40 split 3rd row bench seat
Memory system for driver’s seat, pedals, steering wheel and side mirrors
Front lockable center console
Full-length overhead console with lights for each passenger
Heated steering wheel with illuminated steering wheel controls
Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges and INFINITI analog clock
Dual-zone front Automatic Temperature Control
Rear air conditioning with dual controls (front and rear), rear heater duct
Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
Available Intelligent Cruise Control
Four 12-volt power outlets
INFINITI Voice Recognition
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
One-touch auto up/down power windows



Safety and Security

 Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensors
Standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for outboard occupant head protection for all three rows
Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
3-point seat belts for all rear seat occupants, including center positions
Front seat Active Head Restraints
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchor system
Child safety rear door locks
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones and steel side-door guard beams
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Brake Limited-Slip&nbsp;
Vehicle Security System and INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with warning display
Power door locks with automatic locking feature



Models and Manufacturing

 Available in one well-equipped model with choice of two-wheel or four-wheel drive configurations
Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing, Canton, Mississippi Plant



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