Here are some leaked low-res images of the 2011 Infiniti QX56, which will make its debut at the New York Auto Show. The largest of Infiniti’s 4X4s is meant to be a rival to the Lexus LX, and is based on Nissan’s new Patrol that was unveiled in the Middle East last month.
The latest Patrol is powered by a 5.6-litre direct-injected V8 with 400 bhp and 550 Nm paired to a seven-speed automatic transmission, and it’s most likely that the QX56 will sport the same drivetrain. The Infiniti should also come with the Patrol’s Hydraulic Body Motion Control System, All Mode 4X4 system with four selectable presets, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control. While the Patrol name conjures up images of UN peacekeeping forces in hostile terrain, the latest version is positioned upmarket – kit includes a new multi-screen DVD entertainment system and “curtain vents”.
Here, the designers fused Infiniti-style headlights, rear lights and the wavy rear window line into a big, boxy SUV. And while all these cues work well on the marque’s smaller “coupe style” crossovers, we think that this is one of the most awkward looking 4X4s on sale. The current QX isn’t pretty, but at least it looks consistent.
More images after the jump.
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wow, looks enormous~
ooohhhh…what is this???
fugly just about sums it up.
But american luv it..
But i hate it.. eeuuuwww…
That's……..weird…….looking……SUV………whatever…. Hey what the heck happened with your design, Infiniti!?
folks, it's not ugly.. american will buy this truck. awesome design. that's why Infiniti did not want to enter this girlish region yet.
yuck… but coupled with its 400hp, other drivers will definitely take notice when it comes up fast in their rearview mirrors.
To me… it is second to Actyon for its non-beauty…
nice
to fit those XL size angmor….it has to b in such size….no choice
my goodness….damn ugly
mother whale…..
LOL
Ugly and looks fat. Maybe American's like it. mirroring their body:P
thats so true and definitely hilarious
what da?..
the front looks like range rover …
remember chrysler voyage…
eew
the car has a 'sedan-like' body…. I would say it is quite unique.
One of the prime contenders in the ugliest modern day car segment.
it looks unbelievably ugly!
not bad… interior look better than some other makes :-)
Wanna compete with Saangyong Stavic as the ugliest vehicle even designed?
I see it resembles FLOWER HORN FISH
Nissan Patrol.. I have the 2003 Nissan Patrol. For me, the new nissan Patrol have lost its ruggedness.. Hopefully, the new Nissan Patrol will be in Brunei market soon.. and lets pray that it will have V8 diesel.
It will appeal to americans since they have poor taste….
Haha Nissan dont care bout us la. Weird, awkward, flower horn, are just what u need to make u stand out from the crowd and get noticed in middle east! Btw the interior is just superb…
fuyoo.. that's a huge white dugong..
american and the sheikhs will luv this
american and the sheiks will luv this