2016 Infiniti Q70

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Rating7.5

Ranked #17 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$49,850 - $67,050
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A vast array of highly sophisticated safety features available

The base V6 engine can be a bit noisy at higher RPMs

A new premium selection package has been added

The acceleration and handling is on par with its German counterparts

Infotainment system interface really needs an upgrade

Ride quality is very refined and supple even on bad roads

Specs & Features

$65,350

price

420 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

torque

7-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

5.6L 8cyl AWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Infiniti Q70 is a midsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $49,850. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A6, the BMW 5-Series, and the Jaguar XF. Between 2 trims, the Q70 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 300 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 420 horsepower-making 5.6L V8. Both engines are mated to a 7 speed automatic transmission. The Q70 reaches 60 MPH from zero in 5.5 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.6 seconds with the 5.6L V8. Depending on the powertrain, the Q70 can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 18 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors that the Q70 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The top level V8 trim might be more powerful and adds a lot of features to the list but comes at a price, whereas, the base trim seems like the ideal pick, as it comes with all the bells and whistles you’d want in a $50,000 car. The base trim works unless you need more performance and luxury. Otherwise, you know what to buy.

Trims

    Base
    $49,850 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Leatherette seats
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    L
    $51,350 onwards
    • Engine: 5.6L 8cyl AWD 7A
    • Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$49,850- $67,050

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.53

Horsepower

420 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

5

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$68,300- $73,050

Gasoline

8.56

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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$46,200- $63,700

Gasoline

8.64

252 hp @ 5000 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

5

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$50,200- $68,600

Gasoline

8.29

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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$45,560- $69,955

Gasoline

7.97

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$51,900- $65,700

Gasoline

8.19

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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$72,520- $82,305

Gasoline

8.35

386 hp @ 6400 rpm

367 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

5

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$84,440

Gasoline

9.31

467 hp @ 7100 rpm

389 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$50,000- $54,115

Gasoline

8.99

311 hp @ 6400 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$45,615- $53,285

Gasoline

8.5

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1650 rpm

5

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2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.5 sec--
    4.4 sec12.6 sec177 mph
    2016 Audi A7

    Ranked #2

    5.2 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.2 sec13.6 sec155 mph
    5.3 sec13.9 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-

    2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg26 mpg21 mpg20 gal.360/520 mi.
      28 mpg42 mpg33 mpg21.1 gal.-
      2016 Audi A6

      Ranked #2

      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.475.2/693 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg17.4 gal.382.8/574.2 mi.

      2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        2016 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        196.2 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        195 in.74 in.57.4 in.4.1 in.116.5 in.
        2016 Audi A6

        Ranked #6

        194.2 in.73.8 in.57.8 in.5 in.114.6 in.

        2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.
          2016 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.100.4 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.
          13.7 cu.ft.93.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.
          16.2 cu.ft.99 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            -19.1 cu.ft.-65 ft.
            15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-

            2016 Infiniti Q70 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3858 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3655 lbs.
              -865 lbs.4034 lbs.
              -1155 lbs.3805 lbs.
              --3770 lbs.

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