The Infiniti QX56 is a confusingly good vehicle on many fronts. It's better than any past Infiniti ever was, and it's the superior of some of the big, pricey off-roaders that outsell it by a factor of thousands. Quandaries aside, the QX56 looks the part of an SUV--a slightly retro-tinged one, with a flavor of the Japanese SUVs of the 1980s. A lot of the bulk of the last, American-made QX56 is gone, but some of the awkwardness remains, most of it up front, at the tall forehead and the cheesy fender vents that seem desperately in need of a body-color paint job. Inside? It's a tasteful blend of metallic trim and burled wood, gracefully split up by leather and logically arranged controls and strong, masculine lines.

One of my best purchases. I love this car. It's so smooth and easy to drive. It's very spacious and comfy. It's a very fun SUV to drive. This SUV is actually great for towing. We finally used our jet skis this summer and had no problems hitching this to the back. The engine is very powerful and maintenance is inexpensive.