For the 2008 model year, Infiniti's full-size SUV, the QX56, receives its first exterior redesign since its launch in 2004, as well as some upgraded interior features. In addition, the automaker offers QX56 buyers three years of complimentary (i.e. free) XM satellite radio service and XM NavTraffic service.
Exterior upgrades to the QX56 include a new grille, new front and rear fascias, updated fog lights, a new roof rack, and new 20-inch chrome wheels.
Inside, the QX56 continues to display its luxury pedigree, with leather seating for all three rows, heated front seats with power adjustment (10-way for the driver, eight-way for the passenger), a heated steering wheel with illuminated audio controls, and a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system with a 9.3-gigabyte built-in hard drive that can store nearly 3,000 songs.
Interior upgrades for 2008 include redesigned gauges for the instrument cluster and a larger eight-inch screen for the optional DVD entertainment system. There's also a greater use of wood trim to add to the interior's luxury feel, as well as a standard power folding rear bench seat. With a second-row bench seat in place instead of captain's chairs, the QX56 can seat eight passengers. Naturally, the large vehicle offers plenty of interior passenger and cargo space.
Power for the QX56 remains unchanged, in the form of a hefty 320-horsepower, 5.6-liter V8 engine that ably moves the big SUV. Of course, the downside of such a large engine, and such a large vehicle, is that gas mileage suffers miserably (in the neighborhood of 13 mpg when driving around the neighborhood). But for those buyers seeking a large luxury SUV, the 2008 QX56 not only meets the requirement, but exceeds it in just about every way.
Is it possible to lock a key/fob inside the car? I misplaced my key/fob and doors are locked. I only have the one so I need to get a locksmith to open car if that is possible. Otherwise what options are there to replace other than towing car to dealership and having them make me a new key/fob?
Change the battery ,starter and altanator lights not coming on inside ac is blowing but the engine won't turn over
Looking for a direct Ipod connection for my new QX56 radio. WHo makes the radio and is there a connector on the market? Wnat to use the nav. screen controls to run my Ipod
Fob wasn't working, changed battery and still wasn't working. Took key out of fob and it didn't work in ignition. Weird. We have another fob and it works fine and its key works fine in the ignition. Took key from fob that is working and put it in the fob that wasn't working and the fob works! Then put the non working key back in that fob and the fob still works, but when I tried the non working key in the ignition again it wouldn't start the car. Update it has been a few hours and now the non working fob is not working again!!
last night wqe were driving home and suddenly there was a huge explosive noise accompanied by a yellow flash coming from under the car. The hazard lights came on automatically. we thought we had blown a tire. Stopped and checked and all was ok. we could find nothing wrong and drove it home without incident.
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: 12 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.94
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: 12 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: part time w/ on demand setting · Axle ratio: 3.36 · Transfer Case: electronic hi-lo gear selection
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome accents · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mudguards: rear · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Spare tire size: full-size matching · Wheels: chrome alloy
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: manual flip-up · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent