Infiniti Q70

The Infiniti Q70 and Q70L was 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.

Infiniti Q70 / Q70L (Y51)
Overview
Manufacturer	Infiniti (Nissan)
Also called	Infiniti M (2009–2014) Nissan Fuga (Q70) Nissan Cima (Q70L) Mitsubishi Proudia Mitsubishi Dignity (Q70L)
Production	2013–2019[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / All-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L L4 M274 DE20 AL (China model only) 2.5L V6 VQ25HR 3.5L V6 VQ35HR (hybrid) 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR 5.6L V8 VK56VD
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in) 3,051 mm (120.1 in) (Q70L)
Length	4,945 mm (194.7 in) 5,095 mm (200.6 in) (Q70L)
Width	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,509 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	Q70 3.7 rwd/awd 1,758/1,840 kg (3,876/4,057 lb) Q70L 3.7 rwd/awd 1,795/1,885 kg (3,957/4,156 lb) Q70 5.6 rwd/awd 1,834/1,923 kg (4,043/4,239 lb) Q70L 5.6 rwd/awd 1,873/1,971 kg (4,129/4,345 lb) 2.2 Diesel 1,896 kg (4,180 lb) 3.5 Hybrid 1,875 kg (4,134 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Infiniti M (renamed from) Infiniti Q45(Q70L)

First generation

Infiniti Q70L

The Chinese model went on sale in 2012.[2]

In 2013, the entire Infiniti line was renamed, with the M sedans becoming the Q70; this reflected the model's relative position in the Infiniti lineup, rather than the engine displacement as had previously been used.[3]

US models went on sale in 2014 model year vehicles. Early models included 3.7, 3.7 AWD, 5.6, 5.6 AWD, Hybrid.[4]

Engines

Petrol engines

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, torque@rpm
2.0t[5][6]	2018–	1,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz M 274 DE 20 AL)	211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@5500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@1250–3500[7]
3.7	2013-	3,696 cc (225.5 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR)	335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp)@7000, 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft)@5200
3.7 AWD	2013-	3,696 cc (225.5 cu in) V6 (VQ37VHR)	335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp)@7000, 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft)@5200
5.6	2013-	5,552 cc (338.8 cu in) V8 (VK56VD)	426 PS (313 kW; 420 hp)@6000, 565 N⋅m (417 lb⋅ft)@4400
5.6 AWD	2013-	5,552 cc (338.8 cu in) V8 (VK56VD)	426 PS (313 kW; 420 hp)@6000, 565 N⋅m (417 lb⋅ft)@4400
Hybrid	2013-	3,498 cc (213.5 cu in) V6 24-valve (VQ35HR)	306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp)@6800, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)@4800
		electric motor (Nissan HM34)	68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp)@1770, 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft)@1770
		combined	365 PS (268 kW; 360 hp)@6500, 546 N⋅m (403 lb⋅ft)

Diesel engines

Model	Years	Type/code	Power, torque@rpm
3.0d	2013-	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V6 Turbo (Renault-Nissan V9X)	238 PS (175 kW; 235 hp)@3750, 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)@1750
2.2d	2015–	2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (Mercedes-Benz OM651)	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@3200, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft)@1600

Transmissions

All models included 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode.

Q70, Q70 Hybrid (2014-)

Changes to Q70 include new front and rear fascias, new grille design, Infiniti signature LED headlights, LED taillights, LED fog lights and side rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, 3 new body colours (Hermosa Blue, Chestnut Bronze and Graphite Shadow) with Moonlight White colour including Pearl option, revised interior content and trim, with leatherette replacing leather-appointed seating on base Q70 grades, revised 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs, addition of optional Backup Collision Intervention, standard Active Noise Control noise cancellation, choice of 4 interior colours (Graphite, Stone, Wheat and Java).

Additional changes to Q70 Hybrid include revised 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs, optional Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Forward Emergency Braking (FEB).

The vehicle was unveiled in the 2014 New York International Auto Show,[8] followed by the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

US models went on sale 2015 model year vehicles. Early models included 3.7 (335PS), 3.7 AWD (335PS), 5.6 (426PS), 5.6 AWD (426PS), Hybrid.[9][10]

Deliveries of European models began in December 2014. Early European models included 2.2d, Hybrid.[11]

UK models went on sale in 2015. Early models included 2.2d, 3.7 (320PS), Hybrid (364PS).[12]

Q70L, (Y51, 2015-) & Q70L Bespoke Edition Concept

The design was based on Nissan Cima.

Changes included redesigned 'sword brow' daytime running lights, 5 extra LED light sources, addition of tail chrome trim, new split rear bumper, semi-aniline leather interior upholstery, silver powder wood veneers, redesigned noise isolation and shock absorption, electromagnet rear doors and trunk, independent rear entertainment system, rear seats with customizable inclines, redesigned centre handle, forward collision warning, backup collision intervention, around view monitor.

Q70L Bespoke Edition (Q70L联袂特别定制版) is a version of Q70L with design from Q80 Inspiration, interior from Q60 Concept, with 4 seats with baste seam leather upholstery.

The vehicles were unveiled in Auto Shanghai 2015.[13]

China models went on sale in Q2 2015.[14]

US models went on sale 2015 model year vehicles. Early models included 3.7 (335PS), 3.7 AWD (335PS), 5.6 (422PS), 5.6 AWD (422PS).[15][10]

2016 Q70 Premium Select Edition (2015-)

The vehicle was unveiled in the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

US models went on sale in November 2015 at Infiniti retailers.[16][17]

Recalls

The 2014 Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to December 10, 2013 were recalled due to damaged housings could crack and fracture, creating road debris and disabling the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, 2014 Q70 hybrid vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to May 7, 2014 were recalled due to a software error, the electric motor may stop working while the vehicle is being driven using the electric motor only, leading to increase the risk of a crash.[18]

The 2014–15 Infiniti Q70 was recalled due to fuel pressure sensors not being sufficiently tightened during production, leading to possible fuel leak.[19]

Discontinuation

In 2019, Nissan confirmed that the Infiniti Q70, Q70L, Q30, and QX30 models will be discontinued after the 2019 model year due to poor sales as people in Canada, Mexico, and the United States prefer to purchase crossovers and SUVs instead of sedans, hatchbacks, estates, convertibles, and coupes. Another reason for the discontinuation is also caused by Nissan's plans to withdraw the Infiniti brand from the Australian, New Zealand, South Korean, Hong Kong, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, and West European markets by the end of 2020, with Nissan already withdrawing the Infiniti brand from the South African market in 2017 due to losses and poor sales. Nissan has no plans of abandoning sedans entirely and plans on possibly introducing an Infiniti EV vehicle in 2021 for the 2022 model year based from QS Inspiration concept.[20][21]

Sales by calendar year

Year	U.S. Sales[22]	Canada Sales[22]
2013	5,283	249
2014	5,034	128
2015	8,449	217
2016	5,872	156
2017	5,772	66
2018	4,479	53
2019	2,552[23]	56[24]

References

1. Palmer, Zac (25 October 2019). "Infiniti Q70 won't live to see 2020". Autoblog.
2. INFINITI GOES LONG ON PREMIUM WITH THE Q50L FOR CHINA
3. Chappell, Lindsay (2012-12-17). "Infiniti goes back to the Q". Autoweek.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-01. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
4. "2014 Infiniti Q70 Press Kit". Nissan Online Newsroom.
5. China model only
6. "性能 | Q70L | 英菲尼迪中国". 英菲尼迪.
7. de:Mercedes-Benz M 270/M 274
8. 2015 Infiniti Q70 stretches out in NYC
9. "2015 Infiniti Q70 Press Kit". Nissan Online Newsroom.
10. Infiniti Q70 adds long-wheelbase model, fresh looks for 2015
11. Infiniti Enhances the Q70 Sedan Lineup
12. NEW INFINITI Q70 PRICING REVEALED
13. Infiniti spruces up Q70L Bespoke Edition for Shanghai
14. "英菲尼迪中国媒体中心". infinitinews.com.cn.
15. "2015 Infiniti Q70L Press Kit". Nissan Online Newsroom.
16. "2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance". Nissan Online Newsroom.
17. Infiniti introduces Q70 Premium Select Edition to Monterey crowds
18. Infiniti recalls Q50 and Q70 Hybrid models
19. Nissan, Infiniti recall more than 130,000 vehicles for potential fuel leak
20. https://www.autoblog.com/2019/10/25/infiniti-q70-cancelled-for-2020/
21. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29609588/infiniti-q70-dead-q50-lineup-2020/
22. "Infiniti Q70 Sales Figures". Good Car Bad Car. 27 January 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
23. https://carsalesbase.com/us-infiniti-q70/
24. https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/infiniti-q70-sales-figures-usa-canada/

External links

• Q70: USA
• Q70L: USA, China

Press kit:

• Q70: 2014 USA, 2015 USA, 2016 USA
• Q70 Hybrid: 2015 USA, 2016 USA
• Q70L: 2015 USA, 2016 USA