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06-11-2000, 05:39 PM
From 7/00 Automobile (note the last message which is dead on!):
2001 INfinit QX4
According to the World Almanac, figts of tin or aluminum are traditionally given to mark twn-year anniversaries. This April, Infiniti celebrated its tenth year by fibing its dealers a new aluminum v6 for the 2001 QX4, no doubt with a red ribbon on top.
The previous QX4 was rather breatless, with a meager 170hp and 200 lb/ft of torque to motivate its two-ton plus bulk. By comparion, the muscular new 3.5L v6 offers 240 hp and 265 lb / ft of torque making the QX4 feel as if it switched to a diet of Amino Fuel and creatine. It fairly leaps off the line, charging from 0-60mph in an athletic 9.1 seconds. The improved acceleration at highway speeds is even more remarkable, and passing on two lane road is now an empowering experience.
In addition to the new engine, the 01 QX4 has a new front fascia, high intensity discharge xenon headlights, and a new interior with standard in dash six disc CD changer and optional navigation system. Also, a 2 wheel drive QX4 will be offered for the first time. The majority of buyers however will wisely choose the four wheel drive version. With an automatic torque transfer system, a low range transfer case, and an optional limited slip rear differential, the 4 wheel QX4 is one of the rare sport utes that is equally will suited for foul weather and off road use.
The only disconcerting note in this anniversary celebration is that Nissan also gave the same new engine gift to the 2001 Pathfinder. And come this fall, the PAthfinder also will have the QX4;s sophisticated and heretofore exclusive- four wheel drive system. Evidently, the one thing Nissan is relectunt to give inifiniti is meanifingful exclusivity.
2001 INfinit QX4
According to the World Almanac, figts of tin or aluminum are traditionally given to mark twn-year anniversaries. This April, Infiniti celebrated its tenth year by fibing its dealers a new aluminum v6 for the 2001 QX4, no doubt with a red ribbon on top.
The previous QX4 was rather breatless, with a meager 170hp and 200 lb/ft of torque to motivate its two-ton plus bulk. By comparion, the muscular new 3.5L v6 offers 240 hp and 265 lb / ft of torque making the QX4 feel as if it switched to a diet of Amino Fuel and creatine. It fairly leaps off the line, charging from 0-60mph in an athletic 9.1 seconds. The improved acceleration at highway speeds is even more remarkable, and passing on two lane road is now an empowering experience.
In addition to the new engine, the 01 QX4 has a new front fascia, high intensity discharge xenon headlights, and a new interior with standard in dash six disc CD changer and optional navigation system. Also, a 2 wheel drive QX4 will be offered for the first time. The majority of buyers however will wisely choose the four wheel drive version. With an automatic torque transfer system, a low range transfer case, and an optional limited slip rear differential, the 4 wheel QX4 is one of the rare sport utes that is equally will suited for foul weather and off road use.
The only disconcerting note in this anniversary celebration is that Nissan also gave the same new engine gift to the 2001 Pathfinder. And come this fall, the PAthfinder also will have the QX4;s sophisticated and heretofore exclusive- four wheel drive system. Evidently, the one thing Nissan is relectunt to give inifiniti is meanifingful exclusivity.