Infiniti's New QX Leads The Pack in SUV Standards

Dubai, UAE: December 12, 2004 - THE newly-launched Infiniti QX, now available in Middle East markets, is positioned as the ultimate sport utility vehicle experience, combining all the luxury appointments of the Infiniti brand with seating for up to eight, generous cargo and towing capacity, plus rugged off-road capability.

Designated QX for its powerful 5.6-litre, 340-horsepower V8 engine, the newcomer has already earned the ‘Best New Large SUV’ award by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine in North America.

The QX is designed for luxury SUV buyers who are looking for something new and different, providing a combination of practical elegance and ergonomic thoughtfulness with a rewarding level of comfort and indulgence.

It creates an imposing presence through a sophisticated and progressive body design with a chrome ‘waterfall’ style grille, elegant chrome seven-spoke wheels, unique roof rack finish, body side cladding and integrated towing hardware.

The same classy styling is evident in the interior, where leather upholstery and thick Tuscano carpeting set the tone, complemented by the leather, wood and aluminum steering wheel, aluminum instrument panel finish, and trim highlights in genuine dark macore or blonde apaya wood. ‘Fine Vision’ instrument illumination and the signature Infiniti analog clock add to the feeling of cockpit luxury.

Multiple-configuration seating provides generous legroom, with 10-way power-adjustment on the driver's seat, and eight-way power on the front passenger side. Dual-zone electronically controlled climate control row ensures occupant comfort, and owners can opt for the DVD Family Entertainment System with two wireless headphones and remote control or the Standard Bose audio system with 10 speakers, AM/FM/6-CD autochanger, steering wheel mounted controls, and dual media capability.

But for all the comfort and luxury of the QX, hard-core SUV enthusiasts are more interested on what lies under the skin, and here the Infiniti is geared to meet the highest expectations.

The standard 5.6-litre DOHC V8 engine produces 340 horsepower at 4,900 RPM and 57.1Kg/m of torque at 3,600 RPM. The aluminum engine block has cast iron cylinder liners, forged steel crankshaft, microfinished crankshaft and camshafts, molybdenum-coated pistons, 6-bolt main bearing caps, and single-stage timing chain.

Standard transmission is five-speed electronically-controlled automatic with tow/haul modes for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency, and gated floor shifter for enhanced control when towing.

Ride and handling are smoothly managed by double-wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar at the front and independent double-wishbone at the rear, also with stabilizer bar.

Safety features include standard supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover protection for all three rows, standard side-impact supplemental air bags (front seat mounted), and advanced air bag system (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and a front passenger occupant classification sensor.

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