Infiniti Ready to Do Battle with Cadillac and Lincoln

Its official. Infinitis new full-size SUV is to be called the QX56, an announcement that corresponded with a portfolio of official photos from Nissan.

The QX56, based on the Nissan Pathfinder Armada that is just being released, delivers premium refinement in a seriously large package. Set to go up against the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, and expected to be joined soon by a yet to be designated Lexus sport utility based on the Toyota Sequoia, the QX56 is a formidable player.

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The upcoming full-size Infiniti SUV, based on the recently launched Nissan Pathfinder Armada, will be called the QX56. See the Photo Album below for more images. (Photo: Nissan)

The QX56 replaces the outgoing QX4, a derivative of the venerable midsize Pathfinder

The large QX will be biased toward comfort, passenger/cargo volume, towing capacity and off-road capability. See the Photo Album below for more images. (Photo: Nissan)

While the FX model is arguably one of the best handling sport utilities ever made, the much larger QX will be biased more toward comfort, passenger/cargo volume, towing capacity and off-road capability.

Features such as leather seats and trim, genuine wood accents, automatic climate control, premium audio and

Without a doubt, exterior fit and finish and interior quality will be an improvement over the previous QX4. See the Photo Album below for more images. (Photo: Nissan)

The new model is a sure sign that Japan isnt merely satisfied dominating the small and midsize car market, but is now ready to take on domestic manufacturers in the only segment they still own, full-size trucks and SUVs - Nissan is also in the process of launching a full-size pickup truck named Titan.

Watch for the tough and rugged, yet refined QX56 at Infiniti dealerships during the spring of 2004. See the Photo Album below for more images. (Photo: Nissan Motors)

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