Leather-trimmed upholstery and the navigation system are standard. Also standard: Xenon HID headlights, a power liftgate, and a park-assist system. Standard wheels are 18-inch chromium aluminum alloy, with 20-inch wheels optional. The QX56 comes with a full-size spare tire.

Options include a middle split bench seat in place of the standard two captain's chairs (no charge), a DVD-based entertainment system ($1,600), a power sunroof ($1,200), adaptive cruise control ($800), Sirius or XM satellite radio ($400), and painted fender splash guards ($200). Skid plates protecting the transfer case, oil pan and fuel tank on the four-wheel-drive edition are an available option for serious off-road travel.

Safety features include the latest generation front airbags that deploy at different rates depending on crash severity and occupant seatbelt use and front-seat side airbags. Full-cabin curtain airbags come standard for improved head protection for passengers in all three rows in the event of a side impact or rollover. A rearview video system comes standard for 2005. When the transmission is in reverse, this system displays on the navigation screen the view from a camera mounted above the rear license plate. 2005 QX56 models have been upgraded to include active head restraints for the front passenger position.

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