Infiniti QX

Name: 2009 Infiniti QX
Brand: Infiniti

EPA MPG: NA

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First Take

Infiniti's version of the Nissan Armada costs about $10,000 more and brings a more-luxurious interior with a standard navigation system. The 5.6-liter V8 in our tested Armada was smooth and powerful, linked to a slick five-speed automatic. Overall fuel economy of 13 mpg is dismal. Both vehicles feature an independent rear suspension, and handling is responsive for vehicles this large and tall. The ride was stiff, and engine noise was pronounced. The interior is spacious, but the third-row seat is small. Power-folding rear seats are standard.

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear, 3 third

4WD, Rear

5.6-liter V8 (320 hp)

5-speed automatic

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Model History

2011-

Current Generation

With the 2011 redesign, the big Infiniti moved to a new platform. It also became a plush luxury liner with a quiet, well-equipped cabin and a supple, steady ride. However, its high step-in, ungainly handling, and fuel economy of just 15 mpg overall are detriments. Standard safety features include stability control, traction control, and antilock brakes. Options include blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking and lane-departure warning. Infiniti changed the QX56 name to QX for 2012 and 2013 model years. The name changed again to QX80 from 2014 onward.

2004-2010

2004 Redesign Year

Infiniti's full-size SUV offers a luxurious interior with navigation as standard equipment. The V8 engine is smooth, powerful, and linked to a slick five-speed automatic transmission. The QX56 features an independent rear suspension system, and its handling is remarkably responsive for a vehicle this large and tall. However, ride quality is stiff and engine noise is quite pronounced. The interior is spacious, but the third-row seat is small. The 2008 model year brought some updates to the interior.