Styling FAIL? Infiniti QX56 Gambles And Trades Looks For Amenities

Styling FAIL? Infiniti QX56 Gambles And Trades Looks For Amenities
The good, the bad and the ugly. It's cliche, it's trite — and it's exactly how to describe Infiniti's 2011 QX56.

The "good" includes this full-size luxury SUV's interior, its drivetrain and its (relative) maneuverability. The "bad" describes its gas mileage, its aversion to getting dirty and some practical elements of the vehicle's design. And the "ugly' describes ... well, look at it.

In short, the QX looks weird. Which is unfortunate because if you're in the market for this type of vehicle, and you can get past the styling, it has a lot to offer.





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4wheelsfan4wheelsfan - 8/20/2010 12:04:30 PM
+14 Boost
it's not too ugly...


B7FANB7FAN - 8/20/2010 1:51:44 PM
0 Boost
its FUGLY IMO...and everyone should know what that stands for.

Im sure this thing has alot to offer but I would still get a DENALI or an ESCALADE for that matter even a TAHOE but.


pchera01pchera01 - 8/21/2010 8:47:02 PM
0 Boost
when last Generaion Armada came out people said it is one of the ugliest vehicle out there, look at now, it is one of best looking full size SUV out there...

I would like to know something here, people who said its ugly, are you guys drving a full size SUV? or r u in maket for fullsize SUV? most likely I would say NO


PatronusPatronus - 8/20/2010 12:11:16 PM
-5 Boost
Oh, another butt-ugly vehicle from Nissan/Infinity. What a surprise.


jeffy210jeffy210 - 8/20/2010 12:44:12 PM
+6 Boost
Seriously, what's with the ghetto-vents on the side. :-\


LuvMyLexusLuvMyLexus - 8/20/2010 12:45:26 PM
-1 Boost
They break up all that sheet metal.


B7FANB7FAN - 8/20/2010 2:58:52 PM
-4 Boost
yeah that is a big ghetto thing down south....they put that crap on any car I even seen them on mercedes and BMW's


B7FANB7FAN - 8/23/2010 7:57:46 AM
+1 Boost
whoever deboosted me must be from the south LMAO...LMAO


LuvMyLexusLuvMyLexus - 8/20/2010 12:47:08 PM
+5 Boost
I checked out the new QX56 inside & out a couple of weeks ago and it looks really good in person.

It doesn't have conservative styling if that's what you like.


kavionekavione - 8/20/2010 12:49:23 PM
+3 Boost
It look a whole lot better in person. As a matter of fact, it looks really good in person.


edeus123edeus123 - 8/21/2010 4:58:54 AM
0 Boost
Thanks for the information, because I kinda had that feeling by looking at it, but I wasn't sure of it. I never saw this particular vehicle in person before. I would say this though that the Nissan version is nicer.


speed123speed123 - 8/20/2010 12:53:37 PM
-1 Boost
Once again, another lame flame article. If you would look at the sales numbers and where it ranks with its competitors, you would see that it is doing quite well. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it is a fail. It just means you are not the person they are targeting with the vehicle. LAME ARTICLE!


Agent009Agent009 - 8/20/2010 2:20:46 PM
-3 Boost
I'm afraid a lot of people are like WTF! about the styling.


PlanBPlanB - 8/20/2010 1:06:47 PM
+4 Boost
I actually like the look EXCEPT...those side vents, why? They ruin the rest of the truck for me because I can't stop staring at them, they just don't belong.


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 8/20/2010 1:06:49 PM
+4 Boost
The QX looks good to me except the side vents its not odd and ungainly looking like the last one it has a sleek modern yet not overstyled look and its interior looks nice. Not sure what the big deal is, if I was interested in this type of vehicle and im not but if I were I would certainly put it high on the short list I would consider


280SE280SE - 8/20/2010 1:42:54 PM
+2 Boost
I agree. I think this car looks good except for those side vents. If I bought one, the first thing I'd do is take it to a body shop and have those things removed. I honestly think those vents alone are what's bringing out all the controversy about the car.


_43LE_43LE - 8/20/2010 2:08:18 PM
+4 Boost
I'd like to see this article next on BMWspies:

"Styling FAIL? BMW X1/X3/X6 Gamble And Trade Looks For Amenities"

But we know we'd never see that one, right?


Agent009Agent009 - 8/20/2010 2:21:43 PM
-4 Boost
Thinking....Hmmm...

No as long as there are examples such as this, I think BMW is safe for now.


_43LE_43LE - 8/20/2010 4:36:07 PM
+4 Boost
009, you forgot to take your love goggles off. The BMW Kia Rondo design is just horrible and awkward looking.


quizzquizz - 8/20/2010 2:40:12 PM
-3 Boost
TOTAL FAIL


synchronicityiisynchronicityii - 8/20/2010 3:11:01 PM
-3 Boost
The G3x series is a recognized triumph, but this... yikes.


drell1emcdrell1emc - 8/20/2010 3:14:37 PM
-3 Boost
Well,the range rover has side vents, the caddy has side vents and qx has side vents. I don't like any of the side vents makes the vehicles look trailer park to me.


sdcarguysdcarguy - 8/20/2010 3:51:07 PM
+3 Boost
QX was #1 Large SUV in sales in July:
http://www.autospies.com/news/Infiniti-s-new-M-and-QX-sales-failures-or-hits-You-decide-56513/

Large Luxury SUV's
1. Infiniti QX - 1,319
2. Cadillac Escalade - 1,252
3. Mercedes-Benz GL - 1,179
4. Land Rover Range Rover - 623
5. Lincoln MKT - 606
6. Audi Q7 - 602
8. Lincoln Navigator - 566
9. Lexus LX - 285
10. Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon - 48


pchera01pchera01 - 8/21/2010 8:42:23 PM
+1 Boost
Last weekend I try to test drive one, when I called the local dealersip, the sales man told me that the last one just sold, I drove by there was none, not even in the back...


WillisWillis - 8/20/2010 5:04:36 PM
+1 Boost
Good vehicle. But the QX has never been pretty.


infiniti_G35cinfiniti_G35c - 8/20/2010 6:09:45 PM
+3 Boost
I can see why some dislike the side vents, but they are actually functional (drivers side). In addition, i think they help break up the vast amount of sheet-metal.

Overall, I think the QX is imposing and mean in person. The stance of the vehicles is very aggressive and i REALLLY like the styling. The SUV looks regal


tangotango - 8/21/2010 3:18:34 AM
-2 Boost
Garbage in my opinion, wouldn't go near it...Nissan/Renault can do better than this.


LACMANLACMAN - 8/23/2010 11:46:48 AM
+1 Boost
Wow. Thats a suprise coming from you. I would have thought you like it. Not that I know you or anything but I do pay attention to some of your comments...


LexSucksLexSucks - 8/21/2010 2:10:47 PM
-2 Boost
If a car doesn't look good in pictures, then it doesn't look good in person. It may look better in person than in pictures, but still far from good looking.

I thought that the Infinti M looked nice in person but I was wrong. I saw it again (different angle) and it was horrible.


LACMANLACMAN - 8/23/2010 11:48:45 AM
+2 Boost
You are completely incorrect. That upset from Cadillac (the XTS concept) looks horrid to me in pictures but it looks just the opposite in person. This happens more often than not.


uaw_laxuaw_lax - 8/21/2010 5:32:14 PM
0 Boost
only the badgewhores will like this monster.
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