2012 INFINITI QX Press Kit: At a Glance




Following its total redesign for 2011, the INFINITI QX has experienced record sales and strong media and consumer reviews.

September 7, 2011



 Following its total redesign for 2011, the INFINITI QX has experienced record sales and strong media and consumer reviews.  The INFINITI QX is designed to attract and hold viewers’ attention, conveying its underlying sense of power and strength.  The styling is dynamic, its size capable of transporting up to eight adults and their belongings with spacious elegance, and its drivetrain rugged enough to 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.  
 
 Enhancements for the 2012 model year include the addition of Blind Spot Intervention™ to the Technology Package, the addition of the Bose® Cabin Surround® sound system with 15 speakers (two additional for 2012) to the Deluxe Touring Package, the addition of heated second row seats and remote tip-up second row seats to the Theater Package (from the Deluxe Touring Package) and the addition of headlight washers to the QX56 2WD Deluxe Touring Package.  In addition, the Tire and Wheel Package (introduced in late 2011) carries over to 2012.
 
 The 2012 INFINITI QX again offers a high-stiffness frame structure that enhances ride comfort while reducing noise, vibration and harshness, a standard 5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 400 horsepower and 413 lbs-ft of torque that 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.
 
 The QX interior remains long on luxury and comfort, including standard INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System, Around View™ Monitor, Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System, available perforated semi-aniline leather-appointed seating and an available Theater Package with dual 7-inch color monitors.  
 
 The 2012 QX is offered in two fully equipped models – INFINITI QX56 2WD and INFINITI QX56 4WD. 
 
 Highlights of the 2012 INFINITI QX include:
 
 Body

Bold front chrome grille
Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlight with windshield wiper interlock, front fog lights, LED taillights
Available headlight washers
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
0.36 Cd and zero lift
Six available exterior colors: Mountain Sage, Liquid Platinum, Platinum Graphite, Black Obsidian, Dark Currant and Moonlight White



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™)
400 horsepower, 413 lb-ft of torque
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 (included with Deluxe Touring Package or as a standalone option)



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)
Available climate-controlled front seats
2nd row captain’s chairs with tip-up feature for easy 3rd row entry/exit
2nd row center console with cupholders, two storage bins
Power 60/40-split fold-flat and reclining 3rd row seat
Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
9 cupholders and 4 door-pocket bottle holders
Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control
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
INFINITI analog clock
8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display
INFINITI Controller for vehicle information systems and comfort &amp; convenience features
INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System; XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather Information and 3-day forecast(XM® subscription required, sold separately), 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
Available Bose® Cabin Surround® sound system with 15 speakers
Single in-dash CD/DVD player with MP3 playback capability
XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
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 Blind Spot Intervention™
Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
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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