Infiniti QX56 unveiled at the New York Motor Show

The new QX56 will go on sale in the US later this year, and two models will be available. The first is the QX56 two-wheel-drive version, while the other is the QX56 four-wheel-drive. Both models will have the same 5.6-litre V8 engine with Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) technology and a 7-speed automatic transmission. The V8 unit is capable of producing 400bhp and 600Nm of torque.

New features on the QX56 include automatic on/off bi-functional xenon headlights with headlight washers, integrated front fog lights, an optional Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), power-folding side mirrors, a power sliding tinted glass moon-roof, a power rear lift gate and LED rear lights.

Inside, the QX56 features a standard 7-passenger seating arrangement, or an 8-passenger system with the 2nd row 60/40-split folding bench seat. The front leather seats have a heating and cooling climate control function.

Infiniti has also given the QX56 an extensive list of gadgets, among which are the 8-inch touch-screen display, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with XM NavTraffic, Bluetooth connectivity, a Bose 13-speaker sound system and a single in-dash CD/DVD player with MP3 playback. Safety systems include Infiniti's Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Intelligent Cruise Control and the new Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system.