This vehicle was way too nice to haul dusty old car parts. The basic chassis is carried over from last year, as is most of the bodywork. But the grille and bumpers have been reworked. The most notable change is the high-intensity discharge Xenon headlamps up front. But this subtle change shouldn't hide the bigger change underneath.
Power is effortless and comes on strong from low in the rev range.
It comes on smooth, with a solid exhaust note to remind you that you're riding in a truck. But it's not objectionable. It works invisibly with a simple twist of a dash-mounted switch, delivering up to 50 percent of the vehicle's torque to the front wheels. A low range is included for low-traction situations. This was always a QX4 strong suit, but the added power makes it more apparent.