does anyone feel the same way i do?

[QxMan01]

I'm just curious about what other R50 drivers (but particularly Infiniti) think...I personally think that Infiniti/Nissan made a big mistake in replacing our pathfinders/Qx4's with the Armada/Qx56. I know they were thinking that it gives the company a more competitive edge to offer a full size SUV but it really gives current brand loyal drivers nothing to really upgrade to. At this point, I'd buy a Lexus Gx460 or Lx570 (I may very well end up with one of these whenever my Q decides to die) before I would purchase an FX or Qx56. I would love to see the Qx4 come back as a midsize, body on frame, luxury SUV offering from Infiniti with all of the modern adornments: push button start, those fantastic blue/white/red gauges, cooled seats, etc. Anyone feel the same way? Feel free to chime in; maybe we can petition Nissan/Infiniti!

[QX4ME]

I kind of feel the same as you do.I like to see QX4/Pathfinder(upto 03) continue with some new updates. I guess mid-size SUVs are much more popular than the full size.

By the way, QX56/Pathfinder Armada are very low in reliability, not like old QX4/pathy.

I am not sure if QX56 can be parked in a typical two car garage with another car. I don't want any automobile that can't park in garage.

[KyooX4]

Ditto!

There's talk about Infiniti maybe using the QX4 name again, but it doesn't sound good.

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[TheReplay]

not really, sure its nice to be driving a different brand, but if you want to continue the loyalty just buy a new loaded pathfinder and forget the armada/qx56

Id personally like to see myself in a GX 470

[alexf20c]

who said the Armada/QX56 replaced anything? there's still the "normal" Pathfinder, just no infiniti version. big deal

[QxMan01]

who said the Armada/QX56 replaced anything? there's still the "normal" Pathfinder, just no infiniti version. big deal

You're absolutely right but, just like the Qx4 had certain features the Pathfinder didn't: electroluminescent gauges, heated rear seats, wood steering wheel, xenon headlights, etc, the current Pathfinder should have an Infiniti counterpart that does the same.

[Buzzman]

I sort of agree with you about the R50 chassis. It's a classic no doubt. However, by 2003/2004, it had been around for a while and wasn't lead edge technology anymore. Nissan had to move on.Unfortunately, the new Pathfinder that replaced it (R51) in my opinion is a bust. I've never liked it.The QX4 'replacement' is actually the FX series and not the Q56, I believe.The FX35/45 machines are pretty cool, but definitely not your typical off roader.I think the closest thing to our R50 Pathfinders/QX4's would probably be the Xterra. That's the SUV I'd consider, among others, if I was replacing my Pathfinder.

[KyooX4]

Oh man..... you just gave me an idea.An Infiniti version Xterra.