I towed a 16ft dump trailer full of sand today with my wife's 2014 QX80. I'd estimate right around 10k lbs. Sagged like crazy, but handled and braked just fine. Got some crazy looks when i pulled into the sand pit, but some loud cheers as I drove away.
You know the Infiniti went 0-60 (while towing the boat) only 2 seconds slower than a completely empty Honda cr-v so I think it is safe to say that it does just fine as a towing vehicle.
I wish there were more real world tow tests, not just by TFLcar but by everyone. If you have to tow something large and heavy, even 5% of the time you're in a car, how it performs with something behind it will be a consideration. 8000lbs behind an suv or 20,000+ lbs behind a pickup on a steep slope or particularly twisting road and towing performance becomes virtually everything.
And at high altitude. Normally it would probably reach 60 with a boat in around 10-11 seconds. Still, it was a lot of weight in the back (not to mention Nathan's presence).
Well, the boat most likely has a 5.7 versus the 5.6 in the Infiniti. And I say "funny" because the idea of a smaller engine pulling something with a larger engine is an interesting thought.
@benigo15 I was going to say the same thing, haha. I drive the CRV and when i took it to Colorado, i was smacked in the face with how slow it is at high elevation. Never got below thirty (my kindle fire number keys dont work so i had to spell it out) mpg, though.
I towed a 16ft dump trailer full of sand today with my wife's 2014 QX80. I'd estimate right around 10k lbs. Sagged like crazy, but handled and braked just fine. Got some crazy looks when i pulled into the sand pit, but some loud cheers as I drove away.
Thank you for doing this test, this answered a lot of questions I had about this vehicle.
Thanks Guys. Just Bought on to tow 6,500 lbs camper.
You know the Infiniti went 0-60 (while towing the boat) only 2 seconds slower than a completely empty Honda cr-v so I think it is safe to say that it does just fine as a towing vehicle.
VK56VD variant of the VK56DE also found in the TITAN... pure BEAST!
This SUV looks awesome looks like it will smash everything in it's path! Interior is also very nice
Love the QX56 it's an incredibly capable vehicle.
Check out Andre's complete boat towing review on our Blog....and yes it does have a towing setting and yes we used it.
I wish there were more real world tow tests, not just by TFLcar but by everyone. If you have to tow something large and heavy, even 5% of the time you're in a car, how it performs with something behind it will be a consideration. 8000lbs behind an suv or 20,000+ lbs behind a pickup on a steep slope or particularly twisting road and towing performance becomes virtually everything.
The QX56 is just an awesome vehicle. And that is pretty quick considering its up in the mountains with a boat behind it!
I love this SUV and yes, it sounds great....all infinitis sounds great..
Kudos to you for doing a towing 0-60!
Loving that wakeboard boat. Funny thing is that the boat probably has a larger displacement V8 than the QX.
And at high altitude. Normally it would probably reach 60 with a boat in around 10-11 seconds. Still, it was a lot of weight in the back (not to mention Nathan's presence).
Do both in LowRange please with any car that has a 2 speed transfer case
have you guys done a video for the infiniti qx56 (2013)
you guys should do a 0-60 test on the lexus lfa
just saw a clip of dave as a news anchor in north idaho talking about reservation cops!!
I love ur videos
do more towing tests
Thats a small boat to test towing. Does it have a towing option/button in the car?
Yes it does
can u review Audi Q7??
who's boat was it?
Well, the boat most likely has a 5.7 versus the 5.6 in the Infiniti. And I say "funny" because the idea of a smaller engine pulling something with a larger engine is an interesting thought.
I love big trucks like this, dont like smaller.
at a glance it looked like they remodeled the PT cruiser
did any of u realise nathan wearing a datsun tshirt... its an infinity review.. wink wink nudge nudge...
@benigo15 I was going to say the same thing, haha. I drive the CRV and when i took it to Colorado, i was smacked in the face with how slow it is at high elevation. Never got below thirty (my kindle fire number keys dont work so i had to spell it out) mpg, though.
8.86 is damn fast for an elephant....repect!
I agree.
Please do the Lexus LX............PLEASSSSSSSSSEEEE!
CAMERA SHAKE!!!! OH THE HUMANITY!
I love it videos
I feel the same way when pulling my dad's boat. It has a GM 5.7 and my F-150 has a 4.6 which makes more power xD
Were the designers at Infiniti drunk when they styled the front end of that pig?
This truck looks like a Rhino lol
even with a boat its faster then my chervolet spark (bifuel)
It looks like a Whale , I like it. :)
And that is at high altitude.
how about a tug of war between porsche and infiniti =P
Tho It looks good
KIA Soul.
You guys should really 0-60 your project pickup truck with the boat attached.
Well at least the scion iq is faster than something
Doubtful and how is that remotely funny
This is by far the ugliest SUV ever!
Thats one hell of an ugly car