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Infiniti Q70

6 model years from 2014 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Infiniti Q70
Pictured: 2016 Infiniti Q70L front 4.24.18. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2014–2019
Class
Midsize Cars
Latest engines
3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl
Best MPG
21–31 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2015 (14)
Fewest problems
2017
Interest
2,638 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2019 Q70 in brief

The 2019 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.7L 6-cyl and 5.6L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 196 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,059 lb (4dr Sedan).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 25% worse than the 2019 midsize car average of 28.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

The Infiniti Q70 has 6 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2019.

Its most efficient year was 2016 at 31 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 31 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the power train (10), air bags (6), vehicle speed control (4).

Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.

2014 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 6 campaigns and 28 owner complaints.

How the 2014 Q70 compares

The 2014 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl and 5.6L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,028 lb (3.7 AWD Premium/Sport 4dr Sedan).

About the Infiniti Q70

The Infiniti Q70 and Q70L is a line of mid-size luxury (executive) cars from Nissan luxury division Infiniti. Essentially an update to the Infiniti M series with minor cosmetic changes, the Q70 name was introduced to reflect Infiniti's updated "Q" nomenclature.

From the Wikipedia article "Infiniti Q70", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2019 Q70 pros & cons

Full 2019 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 25% below the 2019 midsize car average of 28.1 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Q70 changes by model year

  1. 2019
    • No hybrid version any more
    • Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 30 to 21
    • Lightest version 196 lb heavier
  2. 2015
    • Lightest version 165 lb lighter

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 6 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20193.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl21 MPG196.1 in4,059 lbNot rated24
20183.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl30 MPG196.1 in3,863 lbNot rated14
20173.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl30 MPG196.1 in3,863 lbNot rated12
20163.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl31 MPG196.1 in3,863 lbNot rated13
20153.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl31 MPG196.1 in3,863 lbNot rated214
20143.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl, 5.6L 8-cyl31 MPG194.9 in4,028 lbNot rated51
Best combined MPG by model year — Infiniti Q70
2014: 31 MPG2015: 31 MPG2016: 31 MPG2017: 30 MPG2018: 30 MPG2019: 21 MPG201420152016201720182019max 31 MPG

Alternatives to the 2019 Q70

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 BMW 3 Series30 MPG★★★★★0
2019 BMW 5 Series29 MPGNot rated0
2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class27 MPGNot rated0
2019 Audi A627 MPG★★★★★7
2019 Lincoln Continental21 MPG★★★★★3

Most common owner-reported problems

Power Train10
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Steering4
Engine3
Visibility/Wiper3
Electrical System2
Seat Belts1
Owner complaints by model year — Infiniti Q70
2014: 12015: 142016: 32017: 22018: 42019: 4201420152016201720182019max 14
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Infiniti. How we calculate this →