I've owned 2 in my time and with 5 children traveling with this SUV is a pleasure!! I love this QX !!…
Pretty much a good full size SUV
By Luv the QX | on Thursday, February 07, 2019
5.0
Other than design issues in combining the CAT with the Exhaust Manifold and not covering it in the warranty and second and third row seats that don't fold completely flat like the Navigator and the fact that Nisson pulled the recall on the timing chain, this is a really solid ride. Be prepared to spend $1600 for a headlight assembly and big bucks for most other parts or repairs done at the dealer. 6 lug rims and 22" rubber came with mine and it is limiting in what type of replacement tire can be used but it was part of a package. Basically this is the same as the Armada Platinum because it is built on the frame of a 3/4 Titan. This car is definitely designed more for long distance highway rides in absolute comfort than it is for hauling stuff inside. The 8500 towing capacity is exceptional and the tech package is really easy to use with some practice. Carpets in the rear cargo area could be more plush and the buyer should expect that in a car that costs upwards of 76K with options. Mine is used and purchased with 109K miles on it but so far I get 20 mpg on the highway at 70+ mph and 15 mpg average in city driving. Oil passages are narrow so using 0-20 or 5-30 full synthetic can help run cooler so mpg can be better. I got a deal on the 2011 but the mechanical issues with the CAT and timing chain were corrected beginning in the 2014 model year and if I had the funds I would have got that year. All of my CAT and timing chain issues have been corrected by the dealer or previous owner so I should have many years of trouble free driving.…
Amazing SUV
By Daniel | on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
5.0
OVERALL - Its a great vehicle, smooth ride, lots of power too, esp for the size. The interior is very nice if you buy the upgraded interior packages, not on the same level as a high-end model Mercedes, but very nice and very durable for real world use (esp if you have kids, it can handle the abuse and easy to clean)...
GAS MILEAGE - Yes, the gas mileage isn't great, probably could get better mileage if I wasn't always peddle to the floor, but its got 400 naturally aspirated horsepower which are too much fun! No joke I have done 138mph on the highway with mine and for an SUV this size that is insane (and it is actually very stable at that speed).
Also, if you are worried about the gas on this car though you probably shouldn't be buying it. Save your money and invest before buying a luxury car, if you don't then you will be worrying about gas forever because you will always be poor.
CONCLUSION - Anyways, if its in your budget I think its the best value in its class and some of the best performance for an SUV this size... yes, an Escalade might be a little better in some aspects and overall I would think has an edge on this car, but I would rather spend $90,000 vs $130,000 and do something else with the $40k I save... because I got some money, but guess not enough to not care about an extra $40k ;)…
