Leaked: 2011 Infiniti QX56 Debut at New York

All-New 2011 Infiniti QX56 debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show later this week.

The new QX56 pulls styling cues from Infiniti’s G and M series cars, including its revised horizontally ribbed grille, rounded front fenders, free-form headlamps. Engine vents add character to the front flanks while the rear profile is rounded off much like Lexus’ LX 570, its main rival. A kink in the rear quarter window is unique to the QX, however, as are the shapely taillight clusters, rear glass and chrome appliqué, while the Infiniti is notably larger than the top-tier Lexus SUV.

Most likely packing Nissan's 400-horsepower 5.6 liter V8 (rated at 405 lb-ft of torque), this looks like it may legitimately be able to go up against Lexus and its Land Cruiser.

Nissan announced in September that it will export U.S. made 5.6L V8 engines and engine parts to Japan to install in the 2011 Infiniti QX and will ship the finished product back to U.S. dealerships. Apparently, the round-trip is more cost-efficient than building an engine plant in Japan.

Infiniti QX56. The first Photos

In Internet appears first photos new Infiniti QX56 which promises to become one of the smartest off-road cars in the world. This car will be made on the basis of recently shown Nissan Patrol new generation, and outwardly QX56 and Patrol will differ not too strongly. Besides, both cars will receive also the identical motor. It is a question of 5,6-litre unit V8 which gives out 400 h.p. and 550 Nm (the cursor works together with 7-step "automatic machine").

But thus it is necessary to notice that Infiniti QX56 will possess smarter complete set in comparison with Patrol. The car will receive all updates which are now accessible to cars of such class, engaging 4-zone climate control, system of suppression of lists, system of blow side windows (prevents interior heating in a sunny day). Besides, QX56 will receive furnish from more expensive skin.