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The 2011 Infiniti QX56 has a great powertrain. Off-the-line throttle response is satisfying, and ride comfort is impressive on the QX56, though, especially on smooth pavement.

The Infiniti QX56 is the official vehicle of the Real Housewives of East Hampton, Preston Hollow, and River Oaks. But those gals still like their bling, don’t they? Lucky for them, the new QX56 has plenty.

The Infiniti QX56 is undoubtedly the segment leader for those who want three rows of reasonable comfort and the ability to yank a boat or horse trailer from here to kingdom come. Refined and civilized, it boasts some of Infiniti’s best interior detailing yet.

If the luxury SUV genus is to survive for our posterity, it might as well look like the QX56. For 2011, the truck’s engineers have managed to give it the camouflage it needs to survive in a world dominated by crossovers, all while keeping the base price identical to the 2010 model.

If you want to travel in luxury, hold as many as eight people, and be able to tow up to 8,500 pounds the 2011 Infiniti QX56 certainly has plenty of power. The interior is nicely done and logically arranged, the seats are comfortable, and after spending a day aboard, we weren’t fatigued.

The 2011 Infiniti QX56 looks better, drives better and feels better in every way than the QX56 it replaces, starting at the same price as the previous model, but with more standard equipment and more really useful technology.

The 2011 Infiniti QX is a remarkable SUV. Despite its huge size, it offers exceptional handling, excellent acceleration, and an incredible amount of creature comforts.

If you want a large conventional SUV, the Infiniti QX56 seems the one to get, offering the most up-to-date styling, an outstanding interior, a powerful V8, and competent handling at a relatively low price.

Infiniti gains market share even as other makers, notably the domestic brands, minimize or abandon their big SUV efforts. The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is poised to dominate in this nouveau niche among the rich who still have “need” for such a thing.

If you need a full-size SUV and you want luxury, the Infiniti QX is an excellent choice. Considering the size and capacity of the QX, 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway starts to look like amazing fuel economy.

The QX56 is a solid entry in the full-size SUV niche. With a fresh new look, upscale interior and more electronic doodads than the competition for a lower price point, the QX56 should be at the top of your super-sized list.

Overall the 2012 Infiniti QX56 remains a solid choice for buyers looking for an upscale full-size sport-ute. Its interior is downright posh, with high-quality materials and a mind-boggling array of available technology.