joe80

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/28/l...d-of-ny-debut/

When Nissan unveiled the all-new Patrol SUV in the Middle East last month, we already knew that we'd be seeing the rebranded Infiniti version as the 2011 QX56 at the New York Auto Show. Furthermore, spy photos left little to the imagination. Today, leaked official images leave exactly zero to the imagination.

Despite what appears to be an effort to infuse a dollop of FX style to the front end, the 2011 Infiniti QX56 manages to retain an awkward-looking "forehead" (much like its predecessor) that's reminiscent of Frankenstein's monster, thanks to the not-insubstantial amount of bodywork that rises above the headlamps. There's also a garish fender vent the approximate size of Martha's Vineyard. While the QX56's front and rear end treatments are unique to the Infiniti, the basic profile and daylight opening are identical to the new Patrol, as is the lavishly-appointed interior, which appears to just swap steering wheel logos.

Given that we already know the vehicle nomenclature - QX56 - look for the same 5.6-liter, 400-horsepower, 405 pound-foot direct-injected V8 that's available in the Nissan. Likewise, we expect to see most, if not all, of the same technological features the new Patrol offers, such as its seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic four-wheel-drive with driver-selectable modes, and hydraulic anti-roll system.

Check out the low-res leaked images in the gallery below, which you can compare to our high-res Nissan Patrol set. We'll have full details in the new 2011 Infiniti QX56 later this week once the festivities get underway in New York.

joe80

It's better than the previous version, but still not diggin the bloated look. interior looks very nice though.



side profile reminds me of LX a little. and the tail shape is audi/acura mdx ish.

(Cj)

ewwwwwwwwww

rominl

iTrader: (4)

interior looks pretty good, but the exterior...... umm..... very weird looking

lx570 looks far better

TXSTYLE

iTrader: (1)

Interior (as all Infiniti's of late) looks REAL nice! Exterior.... errrr uhhhm?

SLegacy99

That's what I was going to write.

Are people still even buying these large SUVs?

joe80

Well, every NBA/NFL players and rappers have them.. so that's about 2000 people?

Yay-Z

These cars are huge!!!

montgb

iTrader: (7)

Not impressed with that at all. Some angles remind me of a Kia Soul on 'roids, others make think of a Mitsubishi Montero. And that's not good.

MrIan

The curves of the hood and tailgate conflict with the boxy-ness of the roof line. I didn't think they could do worse than the first gen's design, but they proved me wrong...

97-SC300

iTrader: (17)

I heard the first QX56 and the Nissan Amada were complete piles of garbage... hopefully these are better.

bnizzle87

i agree with joe80 with regards to the exterior resembling the LX, but the interior is as luxurious as ive ever seen- something infiniti has been improving upon since its inception.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

wouldn't be seen dead in, well ok, maybe dead would be ok, it probably makes a good hearse.

joe80

interior is a huge improvement. exterior too, but still too bulky for my taste. and more i look at it, they really studied LX very hard.

LexFather

It's the Japanese ugly bling Escalade. The interior is just like the Patrol with badge swaps and the volvo weird wood wheel. INterior looks great though.

The exterior is awful. In the spy pics I thought it would turn out fine but they tried to blend curves with a box. The fender vents are pep boys ghetto tacky.

It also weighs over 6000 lbs. Ridiculous.

Outside the G37 coupe the styling is awful to me. 3 SUVs and 2 cars what a lineup.

There will go great with it