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Nissan Patrol recalled overseas but kissing-cousin Infiniti QX56 not affected [UPDATED]*

Michael Harley — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:58:00 EST

Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Infiniti, Nissan, Middle East, Luxury, Off-Road

2010 Nissan Patrol - Click above for high-res image gallery

Nissan has issued a recall for more than a thousand Nissan Patrol models in the Middle East, citing electrical problems that could affect the engine's fuel supply leading to engine stalls. According to Monal Zeidan, the general manager of marketing and communications for Nissan Middle East, there are problems with an integrated circuit inside the vehicle's electronic control module (ECM). Zeidan goes on to say that if the ECM fails the fuel injectors could stop working and the engine may stop. Owners of the 1,250 affected vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being asked to visit their dealerships to have a revised ECM installed.

While the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX56 is heavily based on the Nissan Patrol, our sources at Infiniti say the two models run different ECMs. That's a bit of good news for owners of Infiniti's latest flagship SUV, as it means they won't need to worry about the recall.

*UPDATE: Nissan has issued a clarifying statement that notes while U.S. Infiniti QX56 models are unaffected by this action, Middle Eastern market QX56 are indeed being recalled alongside their Patrol cousins.

Gallery: 2010 Nissan Patrol

[Source: TheNational]

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First Drive: 2011 Infiniti QX56 overcomes the odds

Zach Bowman — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:58:00 EST

Filed under: SUV, Infiniti, First Drives, Luxury

2011 Infiniti QX56 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Ask any braniac elementary school student what happened to the dinosaurs, and they'll tell you they turned into birds. While the mechanics are a bit more complicated than a momma T-Rex hatching a brood of yellow finches, modern science would seem to agree with the concept. When we were in school, the common perception was that those massive lizards parted ways with terra firma courtesy of a jumbo-sized meteor smack. Our Earth Science books called it a mass extinction, and they accompanied the definition with helpful illustrations that depicted contemplative Brontosaurus and Triceratops herds looking off into the distance as a chunk of orange sky plummeted toward the horizon.

So you can't really blame us for thinking that the SUV would follow a similar natural path. When fuel prices shot up, many rejoiced at the thought of global body-on-frame extinction. This was the event some had been patiently waiting for since the high-riding people movers first supplanted the minivan as the family cruiser of choice. And while we've certainly seen weaker species succumb to the heat of pressure from more efficient breeds, the strong continue to soldier on, slowly adapting to a world grown hostile to anything big and thirsty. If you believe Infiniti, that's exactly what the 2011 QX56 has done - evolved.

Gallery: First Drive: 2011 Infiniti QX56

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Leaked: 2011 Infiniti QX56 drips onto web prior to NY debut

Alex Nunez — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:58:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, SUV, Infiniti, Luxury

2011 Infiniti QX56 - Click above for image gallery

When Nissan unveiled the all-new Patrol SUV in the Middle East last month, we already knew that we'd be seeing the rebranded Infiniti version as the 2011 QX56 at the New York Auto Show. Furthermore, spy photos left little to the imagination. Today, leaked official images leave exactly zero to the imagination.

Despite what appears to be an effort to infuse a dollop of FX style to the front end, the 2011 Infiniti QX56 manages to retain an awkward-looking "forehead" (much like its predecessor) that's reminiscent of Frankenstein's monster, thanks to the not-insubstantial amount of bodywork that rises above the headlamps. There's also a garish fender vent the approximate size of Martha's Vineyard. While the QX56's front and rear end treatments are unique to the Infiniti, the basic profile and daylight opening are identical to the new Patrol, as is the lavishly-appointed interior, which appears to just swap steering wheel logos.

Given that we already know the vehicle nomenclature - QX56 - look for the same 5.6-liter, 400-horsepower, 405 pound-foot direct-injected V8 that's available in the Nissan. Likewise, we expect to see most, if not all, of the same technological features the new Patrol offers, such as its seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic four-wheel-drive with driver-selectable modes, and hydraulic anti-roll system.

Check out the low-res leaked images in the gallery below, which you can compare to our high-res Nissan Patrol set. We'll have full details in the new 2011 Infiniti QX56 later this week once the festivities get underway in New York.

Gallery: 2011 Infiniti QX56

[Source: 4WheelsNews]

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Nissan and Infiniti coming to New York Auto Show with 2011 QX56 in tow

Jonathon Ramsey — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST

Filed under: New York Auto Show, SUV, Infiniti, Nissan, Luxury

2011 Infiniti QX56 - Click either image for a gallery

The panjandrums behind the New York Auto Show are happy to announce that Nissan and Infiniti will both be there this April. Not only that, Infiniti will be bringing a new, and very large, toy to unveil: the redesigned 2011 QX56 SUV. New York is Nissan's premier designated market area, which could mean a lot for the fortunes of an SUV some thought would have already shuffle off this mortal coil.

Last year Nissan sounded a little bearish on the entire auto show enterprise, but that sentiment appears to have been forgotten entirely - it has eight new models on the way this year and will need to show them off. Now if we could just get them to add a ninth, that Essence coupe, we'd be as happy as the NYIAS folks. You can have a look at a couple angles of the QX56 in the gallery below.

Gallery: Spy Shots: 2011 Infiniti QX56

[Source: NYIAS]

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Spy Shots: 2011 Infiniti QX56 caught on show

Jonathon Ramsey — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:58:00 EST

Filed under: Spy Photos, SUV, Infiniti, Off-Road

2011 Infiniti QX56 - Click either image for a gallery

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 went on display in the Middle East and some stealthy soul caught a couple of close-up pics from the front and rear three-quarter. It's a much smoother vehicle than the one it replaces, ditching the arcs for hard angles. It also sheds finicky styling cues like the current vehicle's slightly contorted C-pillar arrangement, going for an uninterrupted window line rimmed by a chrome strip. Head on, though, it's grille-tastic.

Body elements like flaring arches are more integrated, and the chrome strip running down the side has been omitted. The rear is an FX-ified version of the new Nissan Patrol, and the package rides on anice set of Infiniti's trademark wheels. We aren't sure if it will turn the QX56's sales numbers around, but stranger things have happened... Hat tip to Drew

[Source: VW Vortex]

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Nissan reportedly readying Quest minivan and Infiniti QX56 replacements for next year

Jeremy Korzeniewski — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:29:00 EST

Filed under: Minivan/Van, SUV, Infiniti, Nissan

Infiniti QX56 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Last we heard, Nissan was rumored to be dumping its Quest minivan along with the Armada large SUV and its platform-mate from Infiniti, the QX56. Conventional wisdom suggested that the Japanese automaker may source its next SUV platform from Dodge since the two automakers had planned to tie up on their next fullsize pickups.

As you probably know, the previously-announced relationship between Nissan and the Pentastar is no longer in the works. As such, if Nissan's going to put out another large SUV, it's going to need its own platform. Somewhat surprisingly given the overall state of the SUV market in America - sales of Infiniti's oversize 'ute are down 41.2 percent so far this year - Wards Auto is reporting that Nissan is indeed readying a new QX56 for next year.

Also in the offing will reportedly be a new generation of the largely unloved Quest minivan. If you thought the QX56 was underperforming in its market, the Quest is even worse - down 56.8 percent though August - and that's from a not-terribly-impressive baseline in a shrinking segment. Still, it seems Nissan wants to compete on equal footing against the Honda Odyssey and the Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country twins, so we're interested to see what they come up with the next time 'round.

Gallery: 2008 Infiniti QX56

[Source: Wards Auto]

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Nissan Patrol recalled overseas but kissing-cousin Infiniti QX56 not affected [*UPDATED]

First Drive: 2011 Infiniti QX56 overcomes the odds

Leaked: 2011 Infiniti QX56 drips onto web prior to NY debut

Nissan and Infiniti coming to New York Auto Show with 2011 QX56 in tow

Spy Shots: 2011 Infiniti QX56 caught on show

Nissan reportedly readying Quest minivan and Infiniti QX56 replacements for next year

Nissan Patrol recalled overseas but kissing-cousin Infiniti QX56 not affected [UPDATED]*