2019 INFINITI Q70 Review
Price: $24,998





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Edmunds' Expert Review

by Will Kaufman
Pros
- Athletic, with strong acceleration in V8 versions
- Large cabin with comfortable seats
Cons
- Infotainment interface is dated and clunky to use
- Many driver assistance features are optional
- Ride comfort suffers with the 20-inch wheels
- Limited small-item storage in cabin
What's new
- The Infiniti Q70 carries over with no major changes
- Part of the first-generation Q70 introduced for the 2014 model year
We love a big Japanese sedan with a V8 as much as anyone, and the 2019 Infiniti Q70 offers one of the biggest. But stacked up against the competition, the Q70 falls flat regardless of how it's equipped. The current Q70 originally hit the market way back in 2011 under the M56 moniker, and though it's received some updates over the years, it simply hasn't kept pace with competitors.
For sale near San Antonio, TX
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- Frame damage reported, 1 owner, personal use only
- 18 City / 25 Hwy MPG
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Introducing the 2019 INFINITI Q70 3.7 LUXE AWD, now available at Midway Auto Group in Addison, Texas. This sophisticated sedan seamlessly blends perfo...
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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21 Combined MPG (18 City/25 Highway)
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VIN: JN1BY1PP7KM685493
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- 117,735 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 24 Hwy MPG
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- AWD/4WD
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- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
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20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)
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VIN: JN1BY1AR3KM585126
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While it's roomy and comfortable, the interior design is undeniably dated, and the technology on offer feels positively Precambrian when compared to what you'll find in the latest Mercedes-Benz or BMW. The Q70's ride also isn't very refined, especially if you opt for the larger wheels and sportier suspension, which make it downright choppy. Unfortunately, passing on these upgrades has a noticeable impact on the car's handling capability.
There's a lot of strong competition in the midsize luxury sedan market, from newcomers such as Genesis to old hands such as Mercedes-Benz, and most of the alternatives have more to recommend them than the Q70.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
6.6 / 10The 2019 Infiniti Q70 combines a comfortable interior with potentially desirable options such as a long-wheelbase version, an excellent — if thirsty — V8 engine and optional all-wheel drive. But spend time with the competition and you'll find luxury cars that are more impressive, more sophisticated and more fun overall.
Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Infiniti Q70 5.6 w/Premium Select Edition package (5.6L V8 | 7-speed automatic | RWD).
Scorecard
Overall | 6.6 / 10 |
Driving | 7.5 |
Comfort | 7.0 |
Interior | 8.0 |
Utility | 6.0 |
Technology | 4.5 |
Driving
7.5This is a genuine sport sedan. The V8 is big and burly, and the steering and brakes are effective. Much is outdated about the Q70, but performance remains a strength.
Acceleration
8.0The big V8 accelerates effortlessly at full throttle, although low-rpm power is soft compared to what rival turbocharged engines produce. In our testing, the 0-60 mph sprint took 5.2 seconds — unremarkable for 420 hp — but there's plenty of real-world punch. This is a fast car.
Braking
7.5The braking feels expertly calibrated and inspires confidence. The pedal is reassuringly firm and easy to modulate. In our emergency-braking test, the Q70 posted better-than-average distances with its all-season tires. Note that the Premium Select Edition includes upgraded brakes.
Steering
8.0The steering is responsive and accurate in quick transitions, giving you the sense that the Q70 can be placed precisely around turns. Effort is fingertip-light in parking lots yet firm and steady on freeway slogs. Very good for the segment.
Handling
7.5The Q70 feels narrow and agile on winding roads, turning in eagerly and generally comporting itself like a smaller car. The base car has too much bounce in the suspension for real sporty driving, but a Sport package is available and would provide improvements.
Drivability
7.0The transmission serves up precise rev-matched downshifts in manual mode, yet it operates unobtrusively in the daily slog. While passing or merging, however, downshifts can be slow to engage in Drive. Overall, the Q70 is a smooth driver that rarely annoys.
Comfort
7.0On the highway, the Q70's ride is calm and isolating, though imperfect surfaces can make the car feel jittery. The seating is spacious and plush. It's a pleasant car to be in, but not much more.
Seat comfort
8.5A Q70 strong suit. The seats are soft yet have enough support for all-day driving. The rear seats have excellent under-thigh support.
Ride comfort
5.5The Q70 lacks the composed suppleness on rough roads that shoppers in this segment rightly expect. The structure too readily quivers and shakes. This is partly down to the big 20-inch wheels and tires. Rivals with similar equipment exhibit more refinement.
Noise & vibration
7.0It's adequately quiet on most surfaces. Tire noise can intrude at times, but that's par for the course with 20-inch rubber. We noted some gentle shaking from the big V8 at idle; some might call it "character," but others will wish for more isolation.
Climate control
8.5The straightforward controls include simple rocker switches for temperature adjustment. The entire bank of climate controls is angled up toward the front occupants, enhancing visibility and accessibility. The fan is quiet and air conditioning is cold in triple-digit heat.
Interior
8.0The Q70's cabin has very good ergonomics overall. The dashboard and console wrap snugly around the driver. Even the standard-wheelbase model has generous rear legroom. The outdated tech interface is the main drawback.
Ease of use
6.5The control layout is mostly user-friendly. But the touchscreen is too far from the driver, and the redundant control knob is less intuitive than those in rivals.
Getting in/getting out
8.5The seats are high relative to the floor, so you conveniently slide onto them more than plop down into them. The roof inside is high enough to stay out of your way, even in the back. The door openings are more than adequate.
Driving position
9.0The wraparound dashboard and elevated center console make the Q70 feel more like a sports car from the driver's seat, and that seat has a variety of adjustments for taller or shorter drivers. The power steering column has plenty of tilt-and-telescoping range.
Roominess
8.5The Q70's interior dimensions will likely feel just right for many shoppers. Four 6-footers can travel in comfort. Those in back will enjoy the elevated bottom cushion, which gives great thigh support. Space for the rear middle seat is very tight.
Visibility
7.5Front visibility is excellent, and it's framed entertainingly by the curvaceous front fenders — kind of like in a Corvette. The rising beltline and rakish rear roofline conspire to inhibit rear visibility a bit, but it's still manageable.
Quality
7.0The cabin is nicely trimmed with lots of leather and interesting industrial-metal accents. The materials quality overall is high, and assembly tolerances seem tight. But the control knob and adjoining seat-heater knobs feel downmarket.
Utility
6.0The Q70 generally underwhelms on the utility front, but good child safety-seat features redeem it somewhat. If you don't care about child safety seats, the lack of small-item storage and a power trunklid might give you pause.
Small-item storage
5.0Small-item storage is poor, with only two cupholders and an ashtray on the center console. There's nothing in the way of thoughtful smartphone nooks or crannies. At least the center-console storage box under the armrest is reasonably spacious and handy.
Cargo space
6.0The trunk capacity is about average. There's a wide opening, but it narrows at the wheelwells. There's no power closing, just power release, and the release takes an extra half-second for some reason. The rear seatback is fixed, so you can't fold it down to gain extra cargo capacity.
Child safety seat accommodation
7.5Two sets of LATCH anchors with three tethers on the rear shelf. Access is user-friendly. A rear-facing seat could be a squeeze behind a long-legged driver, but the Q70L should work just fine.
Technology
4.5If you're wondering why the Q70 rates relatively poorly overall, this section is the answer. Infiniti has largely left the Q70's touchscreen interface untouched during this decade, and its advanced age is readily apparent. The car's rivals, meanwhile, have decisively pulled ahead.
Audio & navigation
4.0The most dated infotainment interface you'll find in this class. The touchscreen is a throwback to a different era. The graphics are low-resolution and lack flair. The Bose stereo sounds pretty good, but otherwise the Q70 system is a mess.
Smartphone integration
4.0The infotainment system debuted well before Bluetooth audio became ubiquitous, and that's painfully obvious. Our Q70 had a hard time remembering paired phones from drive to drive. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay aren't offered.
Driver aids
4.0Our test car lacked the Technology package, which contains just about every high-tech safety feature the Q70 offers. It's almost unheard of in this class for items such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning to be optional.
Voice control
5.0Not surprisingly, the Q70's voice command system is also getting on in years. We couldn't figure out how to control Bluetooth audio without consulting the manual. Spoken commands must be perfectly precise; there's no "intelligence" that we could detect.
Which Q70 does Edmunds recommend?
The big V8 adds a lot of character to the otherwise middling Q70, so the Q70 5.6 Luxe is the trim we'd pick. Unless driving in inclement weather is a common occurrence for you, we'd also forgo all-wheel drive. Definitely add the ProActive package for the active safety features, such as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. While we like most of the features that come with the Sport package, its larger wheels and stiffer suspension compromise the ride quality.
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2019 INFINITI Q70 models
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 is available in two main trim levels: 3.7 Luxe and 5.6 Luxe. The numbers indicate what type of engine is under the hood. A long-wheelbase Q70L is available with either engine and similar equipment. Rear-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is optional. A seven-speed automatic is the sole transmission available, while a variety of optional packages provide for a degree of customization.
The base Q70 3.7 Luxe receives motivation from a 3.7-liter V6 (330 horsepower, 270 pound-feet of torque). Standard features include a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, and power-adjustable and heated front seats. A no-cost Essential package (which you can expect to be equipped) further adds a heated steering wheel, parking sensors, a heated steering wheel, a top-down parking camera system, leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen display, a navigation system, and a 10-speaker Bose premium audio system.
The optional Premium Select Edition package for the 3.7 Luxe adds dark exterior trim, a rear spoiler, 20-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, a suedelike headliner and premium leather upholstery.
Q70s bearing the 5.6 Luxe badge pack a 5.6-liter V8 (420 hp, 417 lb-ft of torque). These models include all the items of the 3.7 Luxe.
Long-wheelbase variants are differentiated by the Q70L name. These longer models offer an extra 5.5 inches of rear legroom, a rear 12-volt outlet, power soft-close rear doors and heated rear seats.
For both Q70 trims, the ProActive package adds advanced safety features including forward collision warning, front and rear collision mitigation with automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring and intervention, lane departure warning and intervention, and adaptive cruise control. For Q70L trims, the Sensory package adds a 16-speaker Bose stereo, a power rear sunshade, and unique interior trim including upgraded rear-seat upholstery.
The Sport package is available on both standard-wheelbase Q70 trims. It adds 20-inch wheels, a different fascia, upgraded brakes, a firmer suspension, a 16-speaker Bose stereo, a power rear sunshade and magnesium paddle shifters. Long-wheelbase variants can opt for the Performance Tire and Wheel package, which includes 20-inch wheels and larger, more capable brakes.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
$212/mo for Q70 3.7 LUXE
Q70 3.7 LUXE
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$176/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent
#1 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars
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Frequency
0.72x/yr
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5.8%
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INFINITI Q70 Owner Reviews
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Excellent value in a great car!
5 out of 5 starsjhawk , 04/15/2018
2017 INFINITI Q70 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
If brand name is all that matters then yes please overpay for a German brand.
I had a 2015 AWD Q50 premium and decided after 2 1/2 years to trade in for something a bit bigger.
The dealership gave me an awesome deal on a 2017 Q70S AWD. A deal so good actually that I ended up paying less for this than I did for my Q50.
Now I know this car does not fully compete against the finest … midsize luxury cars but infiniti is always running deals on these so you have to put it in perspective. Infiniti does need to redesign to keep up with the latest but it is still is a fine and comfortable driving car.
You have to put it in perspective when it comes to value:
I paid $42,000 for a $57,000 stickered car and for that money with AWD, a sport package, bose radio, heated and cooled seats, navigation, sunroof, great seats, a comfortable ride and many standard features it was a no brainer.
Not many cars you could consider for this price point that are this fun to drive and luxurious!
The Q70 handles well, has good power, is very comfortable, good space for 4 people and is an attractive looking car and has AWD. For that type of money you can’t really ask for much more...plus this car is more fun to drive and more pleasant than the Q50 (more communication in the steering, quieter/more comfortable when cruising and has a better sound from the engine).
Overall an great car at a excellent value price!
What a terrible and biased review by Edmunds
4 out of 5 starsJF, 03/04/2018
2018 INFINITI Q70 3.7 LUXE 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
It's really a shame how Edmunds trashed the review of this beautiful car as so many customers rely on accurate, unbiased review from major sites such as Edmunds. I had the chance to drive this car for couple thousand miles. It's definitely not the most competitive in the class, but Edmunds' review is absolutely terrible and biased. Their whole article screams one sentence - buy German … car, don't buy Q70. "no Q70 variant truly stands out in the crowd"??? Seriously??? Look at how many A6 and E class are on the road, and you tell me Q70 does not stand out? To be completely honest Q70 isn't the most attractive design but it has a very strong presence when you see it. Oh and I see Edmunds gave 1 star for Q70's technology. Sure the tech is not up to date, the screen is not the most crisp and the largest. BUT even for today's standards I found the system very intuitive and easy to use even for the first time, and the NAV never got me a problem. Now it comes where Edmunds lose all the credit, where in the driving aids section it says "It's almost unheard of in this class for items such as blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning to be optional." What a joke. I guess you are just ignoring the fact that German cars nickel and dime you for every single piece of desirable feature? And not to mention Q70 is one of the most reliable luxury cars in the market right now! If you enjoy paying repair bills and loaner cars from the dealer - go ahead and buy German and enjoy.
A seriously good sedan.
5 out of 5 starsJaffrey Ali, 01/29/2018
2018 INFINITI Q70 3.7 LUXE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
5 reasons to love the Q70L. 1. interior and exterior design is beautiful with high build quality. The leather quality on the sensory package is similar to an S-Class and you get just as much space inside. 2. Real buttons make sense and the user interface is much better than digging 3-4 levels into touch screen only interfaces you see now. 3. The naturally aspirated V6 engine is a lot of … fun to drive 4. Very comfortable seats and top notch audio system and 5. Excellent service center...you won’t get the same level of attention with the Germans. I know...
Perfect for my needs but I need to watch my speed!
4 out of 5 starsRWD Fan, 06/18/2018
2016 INFINITI Q70 L 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 7A)
I'm upgrading from my beloved 2008 truck because I need to tote the elderly parents back and forth. Got a used Acura RDX in the interim but I couldn't stand the FWD dynamics although it was a definite improvement technology and ease of entry for me. My gently-used Infiniti Q70L is perfect for my current needs - I like to say I bought the back seats for Mom and Dad and the rest for me! … It is a truly sharp-looking car and I believe a significantly safer car for me as I burn up the highways 3 hrs 1-way back and forth every week to look after the folks. I never lack for power or acceleration and it is truly a road warrior for me. Blue-tooth connectivity is awful as I can no longer read or respond to texts - but I honestly think this may be Divine Intervention for me (as I acknowledge it leads to distracted driving so I've accepted it and it no longer bothers me - I just warn people that I'm trying to meet up with to call, not text me when I'm on my way). Climate control is COLD and accurate but the fans associated with the cooled seats are loud. I still use them all the time, however, living in the Southeast. It's a physically beautiful car that is a joy to drive. Quick acceleration, tight turning radius, back to commanding RWD, a beast on the interstate, and not a pain to park in a city parking deck.
Update: still love this smooth highway cruiser after a year of ownership and 26k more miles. Incredibly comfortable; powerful; planted at speed. And my elderly parents can still get in/out easier than any other vehicle with wheelchair in the backseat and 2 walkers in the trunk.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 INFINITI Q70, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q70 since its last redesign.
2019 Q70 Highlights
3.7 LUXE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $50,400 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $212/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.9 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Q70 models:
- Blind-Spot Intervention
- Warns you of a vehicle in your blind spot and steers you away if you attempt a lane change.
- Predictive Forward Collision Warning
- Watches ahead and flashes an alert if it senses an impending collision.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Detects and emits an alert if it catches you leaving your lane unintentionally.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover11.3%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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