Engine: 5.6-liter dohc 32-valve V8

Engine Options: 315-horsepower 5.6-liter 32-valve V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; side curtain airbags for side-impact and rollover protection on all three rows of seats; 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions; child seat anchors for middle and rear seats; antilock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution and Brake Assist; Vehicle Dynamic Control with Active Brake Limited-Slip; tire pressure monitor system; rear-view video monitor and reverse-gear, sonar-based proximity warning system

Optional Safety Equipment: all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 4 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Canton, Mississippi

Model Tested: Infiniti QX56 AWD ($50,750)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone automatic climate control; dual-control rear air conditioning; 10-way power adjustable driver seat and 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat; memory settings for driver seat, outside mirrors and pedals; DVD-based navigation system; heated front seats and middle-row seats; four auxiliary power points; programmable 3-frequency remote opener; 10-speaker AM/FM/6CD stereo

Options as Tested: DVD entertainment system ($1,600); two-way power sunroof ($1,200); intelligent cruise control ($800)

Destination Charge: 680

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 315 @ 4900

Torque: 390 @ 3600

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 13/18

Wheelbase: 123.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 206.9/78.8/78.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 67.5/67.5 inches

Turning Cycle: 41 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.761.3/41.8 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 40.0/60.1/41.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 35.9/48.8/32.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 61.2 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone, coil spring, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 10.7 inches

Curb Weight: 5631 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8900 pounds

Tires: P265/70R18

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 28 Gallons