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Note: This performance review was created when the 2011 Infiniti QX56 was new.
Performance: | 8.7 |
While making it clear that it's no sports sedan, reviewers say that the Infiniti QX56 drives well for its size. Power is good, and the ride is smooth and controlled.
The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine that makes 400 horsepower and 413 pound feet of torque. For 2011 the engine gets direct injection and a seven-speed automatic transmission. Both help it get improved fuel economy without sacrificing power. Like most large SUVs, reviewers say the QX56 feels sluggish off the line, but once up to speed, the power feels effortless. Several reviewers say they prefer the QX56's powertrain to what competitors offer.
The EPA hasn't released fuel economy ratings for the 2011 QX56, but Infiniti says the QX56 should get 14 miles per gallon in the city and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.
Most reviewers say that the 2011 Infiniti QX56 handles well, though a few recommend upgrading to the optional Hydraulic Body Motion Control System, which uses fluid-filled chambers to reduce body lean. The system is part of the Deluxe Touring Package. While most critics say that the QX56 drives well enough to please most buyers, a few complain about spongy brakes and a numb steering wheel. If you're looking for more road feel from your luxury large SUV, check out the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. It only seats five, but reviewers say it has a sportier drive than the QX56 does.
When properly equipped, the 2011 Infiniti QX56 has a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 pounds, which is enough for a boat or horse trailer. Reviewers who have used the QX56 for towing say that it is very capable. An added plus is the standard Infiniti Around View System, which gives the driver a 360-degree view of the area around the QX56. While it's meant mainly for use in parking lots, reviewers say that Around View makes hitching up a trailer a snap.
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