2013 Infiniti QX56 vs. Its Competition

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Aug 4, 2012

There's been some turnover in the full-size, luxury-SUV category since the Infiniti QX56 was new in the 2011 model year.

The Lexus LX 570 has returned to the market, essentially unchanged and still as gargantuan as ever--and not so distinguished from the Toyota Land Cruiser except in wood trim and color combinations.

The Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator are nearing the end of their life cycles; both are the kings of bling, and tip their hats to huge towing capacity, with the Escalade getting the nod for its plethora of body styles and available Hybrid model.

The Benz GL is brand-new this year, improved in almost every way, from infotainment features to its new power-folding second-row seat; its diesel edition is our favorite among the full-size luxo-utes.

Finally, the Range Rover is heading toward retirement: a brand-new vehicle, spun from the Jaguar XJ architecture, is due for a world debut in the fall of 2012, with a curb weight up to 500 pounds less than today's vehicle.

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8.4 If a need still exists for full-size luxury SUVs, it'll be fulfilled by civilized utes like the Infiniti QX56.	8.4 Especially if towing capability matters, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade is one of the most luxurious--and most fashionable--luxury SUVs you can get.	7.6 A luxurious SUV with limited appeal, the Lexus LX 570 isn't quite at home on the range, or on the interstate.	7.2 The 2013 Lincoln Navigator feels uniquely American in a way that's unmatched by most other big SUVs; but it's behind the times in many respects.	8.8 The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL Class is a pricey way to go, but it's a luxury family wagon with great fuel economy and road manners, and some thoughtful new safety and luxury features to boot.	9 It can't rightly be called a value, but the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover delivers a truckload of ability and exclusivity along with its admittedly huge Monroney.
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$60,750	$63,170	$81,530	$57,875	$62,400	$79,425
Gas Mileage
14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 17 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	Gas/Ethanol V8	Gas V8	Gas/Ethanol V8	Turbocharged Diesel V6	Gas V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
2WD 4dr Ltd Avail	2WD 4dr Base	4WD 4dr	2WD 4dr	4MATIC 4dr GL350 BlueTEC	4WD 4dr HSE
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Four Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	4-Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
7	7	8	7	7	5
Passenger Doors
4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility Vehicle	Sport Utility	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic w/Manual Shift	Automatic