2008 Infiniti QX56 vs. Its Competition
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The Cadillac Escalade resides near the top of the class of full-size luxury SUVs, with a good ride, surprisingly nimble handling for its size and weight, and a very responsive powertrain, as well as standout styling and street cred.
The Lincoln Navigator has an especially roomy, well-designed interior, with distinctive materials; it also has solid ride quality and reasonably good handling, but it lags the others with an engine that isn't as powerful.
The LX 570 has the sturdy frame and world-class hardware of the Land Cruiser, but it's especially expensive.
The Aspen is a half-size smaller, though it isn't nearly as maneuverable.
However, the Aspen is a relative bargain, with a price that's many thousands less than the rest of these vehicles.
Fuel economy is a low point for the 2008 Infiniti QX56, with ratings of 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway for the AWD version--ranking it near the bottom of its class.
 2008 Infiniti QX56Browse Used Listings |  2009 Cadillac EscaladeBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Chrysler AspenBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Lexus LX 570Browse Used Listings |  2008 Lincoln NavigatorBrowse Used Listings |
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The 2008 Infiniti QX56 misses the mark for a lot of practical reasons, but it can tow a Chris Craft in high style. | Considering the weight of the Escalade’s image and its segment-leading performance, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade is hard to beat. | There are few compelling reasons to choose the 2008 Chrysler Aspen over slightly larger, roomier competitors like a well-equipped Ford Expedition or GMC Yukon. | The 2008 Lexus LX 570 comes loaded with worthwhile technology, but it's not as distinctive as a Range Rover or an Escalade. | The 2008 Lincoln Navigator has more going for it than bling. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $52,450 | $62,205 | $32,905 | $74,700 | $48,745 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| 2WD Sport Utility | N/A | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | ||||
| RWD 4dr | 2WD 4dr | RWD 4dr Limited | 4WD 4dr | 2WD 4dr |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | 2WD | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| 4 Door | 4 Door | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | HD Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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