Infiniti has officially announced the pricing on the new 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV (sport utility vehicle). The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV goes on sale this summer at Infiniti dealers nationwide.

The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV marks a redesign for the full-sized Infiniti QX56. The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV will have new exterior features, interior enhancements, and a lot of new standard amenities and technology. These changes are designed to enhance the traditional virtues of the QX56 – which consumers voted as top in its class in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

The 2008 QX52008 Infiniti QX56 SUV is available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, both equipped with a standard 5.6-liter DOHC V8 engine producing 320-horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed automatic transmission, Sojourner(R) leather-appointed seating, Infiniti Navigation System, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth(R) Hands-free Phone System, power-operated tailgate and an independent rear suspension with load leveling. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 2WD is $52,150 and $55,250 for the Infiniti QX56 4WD.

Standard equipment on the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV includes a 12-speaker Bose(R) Premium Audio System with Burr-Brown DAC and 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback, and standard Intelligent Key. New optional equipment includes XM(R) NavTraffic(TM) system with real-time traffic information (requires active XM(R) satellite radio subscription), which works in concert with the standard Infiniti Navigation System (hard drive-based) to display current traffic conditions. For a limited time, Infiniti is offering three years of XM(R) Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic(R) service at no charge*.

The 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV’s exterior enhancements include new front and rear fascias, new front fog lights, a revised one-piece roof rack design and new standard 20-inch chromed aluminum-alloy wheels and heavy-duty P275/60R20 Michelin tires. Two new exterior colors, Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand, are also offered.

Inside, the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV adds a power-folding third row 60/40 split seat, new illuminated steering wheel controls, new designs and colors for the instrument cluster, a lockable glove box, a new Stone interior color (in addition to Wheat and Charcoal) and new wood grain interior trim. The optional Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System is now offered with a larger 8.0-inch screen for 2008.

Interior roominess remains the same, with class-leading 2nd row leg room and seating for up to eight with optional 2nd row split bench seat, and generous cargo and storage capacity providing maximum utility.

Available options for the 2008 Infiniti QX56 SUV include a Tow Package (2WD only, standard on 4WD model), 2nd Row Split Bench Seat (no charge), a Technology Package with Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and front parking sensors, painted front and rear splash guards and Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System.

For more info on the complete line of Infiniti luxury vehicles and the Total Ownership Experience (TOE) philosophy, check out Infiniti online here.

XM (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation’s leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7.6 million subscribers, along with luxury auto maker Infiniti, have announced that XM Radio will become a standard factory-installed feature on all 2008 Infiniti models. Infiniti vehicles featuring XM Radio are on display this week during the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

As the exclusive satellite radio service for Infiniti, XM will be a standard factory-installed feature on every 2008 Infiniti model, including the G, M, FX and QX.

“Becoming a standard, factory-installed feature for all 2008 Infiniti models is an important milestone for XM,” said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio. “Infiniti customers will find XM is a perfect complement to the Infiniti driver’s experience.”

Additionally, XM NavTraffic, XM’s real-time traffic service, is available in the 2007 Infiniti G35 sport sedan and is a standard, factory-installed feature on the 2008 Infiniti QX full size SUV. Infiniti will expand XM NavTraffic availability in the 2008 model year. The 2008 G37 Coupe will make XM NavTraffic available as part of the vehicle’s navigation service, and will feature standard XM Radio.

Now available in 50 major U.S. markets, XM NavTraffic delivers alerts regarding accidents, road closings and traffic. Where available, XM NavTraffic also provides information that allows users to view an overlay of color-coded traffic flow information, indicating the average speed of travel along the driver’s planned route.

About XM
XM (NASDAQ:XMSR) is America’s number one satellite radio company with more than 7.6 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City, Chicago, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Toronto and Montreal, XM’s 2007 lineup includes more than 170 digital channels of choice from coast to coast: commercial-free music, premier sports, news, talk radio, comedy, children’s and entertainment programming; and the most advanced traffic and weather information.

XM, the leader in satellite-delivered entertainment and data services for the automobile market through partnerships with General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Porsche, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota is available in 140 different vehicle models for 2007. XM’s industry-leading products are available at consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information about XM hardware, programming and partnerships, please visit http://www.xmradio.com/.