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First pictures of Nissan Patrol-based luxury SUV leak out

This is the new Infiniti QX56 luxury SUV, which is at the New York motor show.

The car is based on the Nissan Patrol, and is powered by the same 400bhp 5.6-litre V8 with 405lb ft of torque. It is being sold in two- and four-wheel drive variants.

See the Infiniti QX56 pics

Tech includes a seven-speed automatic transmission, electronic four-wheel-drive with driver-selectable modes, and an hydraulic anti-roll system.

This is the second generation QX, and its 25 per cent more powerful and 10 per cent more fuel effieicent than the model it replaces.

There are no plans to sell the car in Europe.

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