Infiniti QX56 test drive since 2004 SUV
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Infiniti brand is not even 20 years old. But youth does not prevent the Nissan luxury unit from selling the largest passenger car of all officially supplied to us, with the most impressive engine that Infiniti themselves have ever collected Under the hood of Infiniti QX56, the prototype of which was the American Nissan Pathfinder Armada, is the largest power unit, which has ever been collected in the American branch of Nissan: a volume of 5.6 liters and a capacity of 325 liters. With. At 5,200 200 rpm and a maximum torque of 533 Nm at 3,400 rpm.
Outstanding for SUVs can be transmitted only to the rear wheels or automatically redistributed by electronics in the ratio of 0x100 (front-end axis) to 50x50.
Right in the movement you can block the center, equalizing the moment on the axes. At the same time, the rear axle is blocking the inter -cross differential, distributing the moment between the corresponding wheels. The stunning road clearance (approximately 270 mm) gives great freedom of movement. Attention should be paid only to the overhangs low, bumpers and steps.
In the dynamics of slowing down, Infiniti engineers still have something to work on. QX56 is still the best evidence that there is no brakes.
Large means necessarily heavy and slow? Not always! A seven -seater SUV weighing 2.7 tons can go quickly, if necessary. From the start, 7.8 C until the speedometer arrow pointed to the first hundred. After some time, it will certainly reach the next 100 km/h.
If at a speed of 60 km/h to squeeze the gas pedal into the floor, you will feel a pleasant pressing in the back of the chair. If you repeat the procedure at a speed of 80, 100 and 120 km/h, attracts to the chair still with a tangible effort ...
Infiniti QX56 Specifications
(manufacturer data):
Dimensions, mm (length x width x height) 5255x2015x1998
Road clearance, mm 270
Equipped mass, kg 2 675
Trunk volume, l 642
Engine volume and power, l (l. P. At rpm) 6.5 (325/5 200)
Maximum torque, NM at rpm 533/3 400
Acceleration to 100 km/h, from 7.8
Maximum speed, km/h 203
Fuel consumption (city/highway/on average) l/100 km 21.9/11.5/15.3
Only the testimony of the flowmeter can stop the emission of positive emotions: in the urban cycle, the engine consumes about 30 liters, and if you do not give the gas pedal from the floor Infiniti engineers increased the diameter of the brake discs by 30 mm, remade the cylinders and tightened the suspension compared to the American version. As a result, QX does not peck with the nose during braking, like most other American giants, but it slows down anyway, especially on the winter road.
To stop the car in the process of a steep rise, do not use the Parking transmission mode or parking brake: QX56 will not stop, but slowly crawl down! Oddly enough, only the leg on the brake helps to stay on the rise
It’s good when the car can transport seven people. It is even better when those who get the places from behind do not feel punished
Infiniti QX56 is controlled without surprises obediently and confidently. There is nothing to complain about, although it is better to reserve delight for the G-class The first thing that made you draw attention to the cabin, high quality of sound insulation both at idle and in motion. That's right: nothing should distract from listening to the 333-watt audio system of the Bose premium class with 12 speakers and a subwoofer!
The best places, perhaps, in the second row. Firstly, instead of the sofa there are two separate chairs. Secondly, the distance to the front seats will allow even the basketball player to go comfortably.
Thirdly, the rear suspension with pneumo elements is better than the front handle with irregularities processing. Fourth, a liquid crystal monitor is mounted in the ceiling behind the front seats, which can play a television signal, CD or DVD-disk.
Passengers of the third row have nothing to complain about: they have their own climate control (controlled by the driver and front passenger), and thanks to the huge wheelbase and a spacious interior on the gallery, not only children, but also adult passengers will easily be placed.
Prices No, it is more correct: price! The variety of Infiniti QX56 proposed in Russia is reduced to the only option of configuration worth 2,489,000 rubles. Under the hood of an SUV can only be a 5.6-liter 325-horsepower engine with automatic transmission and an all-mode all-wheel drive system. The car is also equipped with a system of improved inflatable airbags, systems: anti -blocking (ABS), brake force distribution (EBD), emergency braking (BA), anti -wings (TCS) and stabilization (VDC).
The list of standard equipment also includes four-zone climate control, heating the first and second rows, the rear pneumatic suspension, a two-channel BOSE audio system with 12 speakers and a 333-watt subwoofer, Infinitive Center Infiniti with an eight-inch color screen, a DVD dosage with a remote control doski and two pairs of digital wireless headphones
The first QX56 came to Russia not only because of their outstanding dimensions and capabilities. These were noticeable, but little -known cars from the USA, brutal from the outside and comfortable inside. More Infiniti is not an exotic. Now these are officially represented in our market and available (available to sellers) cars that can be bought and repaired from official dealers.
The excitement passed, only the title of the largest SUV remained with the largest engine for the entire short but rich history of Infiniti ...
Text: Alexander Korobchenko
Photo: Roman Ostanin
Source: Wheel magazine [February 2008]
