2010 INFINITI QX56 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$56,700 to $59,150

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Manufactured in Canton, Mississippi, the Infiniti QX56 gets a 5-hp boost and drops Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand from its exterior color options list. Otherwise, the QX56 remains unchanged, with the four-door luxury SUV seating seven with the optional second-row buckets, or eight with the 60/40-split bench. Drivers get a 10-way adjustable power seat, while passengers enjoy 8-way power, and both are heated.

With its 320-hp, 5.6-liter engine, almost 90 percent of the 393 lb-ft of torque it produces has been made available below 2,500 rpm. Combined with a special tow/haul mode that revises shift patterns, this means a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 pounds for rear-wheel-drive and 8,900 lbs for four-wheel-drive versions. Its five-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission comes with a variable lock-up torque converter for better power delivery under several conditions and greater fuel efficiency.

Riding on a four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, it comes with an auto-leveling rear that compensates for heavy loads. The 4WD trim includes skidplates for the oil pan, transfer case, and fuel tank, as well as a trailer hitch and harness plug, although this Tow Package is an option for the Base trim. 20-inch chromed wheels cover four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, and active brake limited-slip.

Moving around the outside, you’ll find HID headlights and halogen foglights, a one-piece roof rack, dual power-folding heated sideview mirrors with integrated turn signals and driver’s-side auto-dim, color-keyed running boards, and a remote-operated power liftgate. Interior features include a heated steering wheel with audio controls for the 12-speaker Bose audio system with a 9.3GB hard drive, a rearview monitor system, dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and a driver memory system that governs the pedals, sideview mirrors, driver’s seat, and steering wheel.

All QX56 trims come with a navigation system including a 7.0-inch touch-screen that utilizes Birdview Lane Guidance and XM NavTraffic, although an XM subscription is required for that feature. A DVD player with an 8.0-inch monitor is also standard.

Special mention should be made of Infiniti’s advanced Intelligent Cruise Control, which uses laser sensors and throttle and brake actuators to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead and adjust speed accordingly to maintain following distance.

Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, roof-mounted curtain side airbags, front-seat-mounted side curtain airbags, and front-seat active head restraints.

Michael Perkins
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
A CarGurus contributor since 2008, Michael started his career writing about cars with the SCCA - winning awards during his time as editor of Top End magazine. Since then, his journalistic travels have taken him from NY to Boston to CA, completing a cross-country tour on a restored vintage Suzuki. While his preference is for fine German automobiles - and the extra leg room they so often afford - his first automobile memories center around impromptu Mustang vs. Corvette races down the local highway, in the backseat of his father's latest acquisition.

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by Lamar M
Aug 09, 2023
Aside from out dated technology the truck runs good so long as you maintain it. I just bought the 2010 QX56 because I like the style better than the new sbody style and 2010 was a great year for this truck. You get class and reliability without over paying for some luxury SUVs I have the nissan version of this vehicle and it has been good to me!Aug 09, 2023
by Sherry J
Jun 20, 2023
Everything was great, car, features, and price. I had one before and loved it, so when I totalled my last one I wanted another one.Jun 20, 2023
by Dianna A
Dec 15, 2022
This car is exactly what I am looking for big and roomy, can handle all my grandkids!Dec 15, 2022

2010 INFINITI QX56 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · 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 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet

Convenience Features

Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: 12 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt · Universal garage door opener: Homelink

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.36

Engine

Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: 40-20-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Towing and Hauling

Trailer hitch: Class IV · Trailer wiring: 7-pin

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: power flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brake width: 1.18 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.6 · Rear brake width: 0.55 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet

Convenience Features

Center console: rear console with armrest · Cupholders: 12 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt · Universal garage door opener: Homelink

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

Engine

Battery: heavy duty

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: full-size

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: chrome alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: power flip-up · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: intermittent

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