The first Infiniti QX56 full-size, luxury sport/utility vehicle has rolled off the assembly line, becoming the brand's first U.S.-built product. The QX56 is the fourth vehicle to go into production at Nissan North America's assembly plant in just eight months, an unprecedented schedule by any automaker.
"I'm proud of this Canton team, which took on the big challenge of manufacturing and launching so many new vehicles in a timeframe never before attempted in the automotive industry," said Dave Boyer, vice president for manufacturing in Canton. "I can't think of a more appropriate vehicle to complete the introduction of our large products than the Infiniti QX56. I believe consumers are really going to like the details they're going to find in this full-size, luxury SUV."
The QX56 comes on the heels of three successful launches at the Canton plant since its original "Job One" this past May. To bring incremental sales growth in market segments where Nissan or Infiniti had not previously competed, vehicles produced by the Canton plant are significantly expanding the lineup of both brands' products.
Like the rest of the Infiniti line, the QX56 offers a unique blend of luxury and performance. With a standard navigation system, Sojourner leather-appointed seating, real Dark Apaya or Blonde Macore wood interior accents, Fine Vision electronic analog instrumentation, and Infiniti's signature oval analog clock, it offers luxury on a grand scale for up to eight occupants. And with its powerful, Tennessee-built 5.6-liter/315-horsepower V-8, five-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and tires, and four-wheel independent suspension system, the QX56 is equipped for a spirited driving experience.