With its premium design, craftsmanship, performance and innovative technology, the INFINITI QX70 remains an icon of the performance crossover segment once again for 2016. Its aggressive, elevated design expression serves notice of its performance underpinnings – with its long flowing hood, High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights, distinctive side air vents, tight greenhouse, sculpted taillights and kicked-back roofline with integrated rear spoiler.
Inside, the QX70's warm inviting environment is highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit with intuitive controls, available sport seating and advanced audio, navigation and safety technology.
All 2016 QX70s are powered by an advanced 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 with VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift). The engine is matched with a 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters (Sport Package). The INFINITI QX70 also features standard double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large 4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning (FCW). Dark-finish 6-spoke 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels are available with the optional Sport Package.
The 2016 QX70's array of available advanced technology systems includes an Around View® Monitor system with Moving Objection Detection (MOD), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), and Distance Control Assist (DCA).
The 2016 QX70 is offered in two models – QX70 and QX70 AWD. Also available are four equipment packages: Premium, Deluxe Touring, Sport and Technology.
Highlights of the 2016 INFINITI QX70 include:
Body
- A fusion of luxury, performance and SUV utility, with short front and rear overhangs, aggressive stance
- Polished, assertive styling, featuring a bold grille design, double-wave hood, strong front-to-rear shoulder line, integrated rear spoiler, power sliding moonroof
- Available dark finish front grille with dark finish upper and lower surrounds, dark finish fog light surrounds, dark finish outside mirror housings, dark finish side air vents, dark finish lower side moldings and roof rails, dark finish upper and lower trunk finishers (Sport Package)
- Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights and integrated front fog lights; aerodynamically designed rear LED taillights
- Available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights (Technology Package, Sport Package)
- Distinctive functional side air vents, which help reduce front-end lift
- Lightweight aluminum-alloy hood and doors
- Power rear liftgate
- Chrome window moldings and door handles; available aluminum roof rails
- Power folding, heated outside mirrors with courtesy lights and available reverse tilt-down feature
- Speed-sensitive windshield wipers with aerodynamic flat blade wiper design, low-profile wiper arms; available rain-sensing function
- Dual outlet exhaust with chrome tailpipe finishers
- 0.35 coefficient of drag
- Offered in eight exterior colors: Malbec Black, Umbria Twilight, Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Black Obsidian, Midnight Mocha, Moonlight White (premium pearl finish) and Iridium Blue
Engine, Driveline and Platform
- Front engine/rear-wheel drive (QX70) or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (QX70 AWD)
- VQ37VHR 24-valve 3.7-liter DOHC V6 with advanced Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL) valve control technology, producing 325-horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque
- Refined 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and Downshift Rev Matching
- Available solid magnesium paddle shifters (Sport Package)
- Snow-Mode function (shifts throttle input algorithm once activated by driver for enhanced traction in low-speed slippery road conditions)
- Built on INFINITI's FM (Front Mid-ship) platform, specially designed and configured for use on QX70
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- 4-wheel independent suspension with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link designs, extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, lightweight compact steel rear subframe
- Dual Flow Path® shock absorbers with rebound springs
- Large-diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
- Power-assisted twin-orifice vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- 4-wheel power-assisted vented brakes; 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, available Preview Braking
- Standard 18-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/60R18 all-season tires (QX70)
- Available 20-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/50R20 all-season tires (Deluxe Touring Package)
- Available 21-inch 6-spoke dark finish aluminum-alloy wheels with 265/45R21 all-season tires (Sport Package)
Interior Features
- Cockpit-like styling with standard leather-appointed seating
- Available quilted leather-appointed seating (Deluxe Touring Package)
- Personalized driver and passenger comfort zones with dual-zone front climate control HVAC system
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat (including 2-way power lumbar support); available manual thigh support with power bolster adjustment (Sport Package)
- 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, available manual thigh support (Sport Package)
- Available dual-occupant memory system (Premium Package)
- Standard heated front seats
- Available climate-controlled front seats (Deluxe Touring Package, Sport Package)
- Contrasting stitching for steering wheel, automatic transmission shifter boot, front and rear seats, front center console armrest, front and rear armrests and inside door pulls (Sport Package)
- Three-spoke, perforated leather-wrapped, sport-style steering wheel with integrated cruise control and audio controls
- Available power tilt/telescopic feature (Premium Package)
- 60/40 split-folding and reclining rear seat
- Sequential Welcome Lighting illuminated entry system
- Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges with revised meter illumination
- 7.0-inch or 8.0-inch WVGA (Premium Package) color information display
- INFINITI signature analog clock
- Standard black lacquer trim
- Maple interior accents (Deluxe Touring Package)
- Available aluminum pedal accents (Deluxe Touring Package, Sport Package)
- Power windows with front one-touch auto-up/down with auto-reverse feature
- INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)
- Available Distance Control Assist (DCA)
- Bose® 11-speaker Premium Audio system with single CD, mp3-CD playback, auxiliary input jacks, steering wheel audio controls and USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)
- Available INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information and NavWeather with Real-Time Weather Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, and Voice Recognition system (Premium Package)
- RearView Monitor
- Available Around View® Monitor system with front, side and rear-mounted cameras, which provide a virtual 360-degree view of the vehicle to help when parking, and Moving Object Detection (MOD) (Premium Package)
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Available tonneau cover (Deluxe Touring Package)
- Four 12-volt power points, dual front and rear cupholders, locking glove compartment
- Dark color headliner (Sport Package)
- Three available interior colors: Wheat, Graphite and Java
Safety and Security
- INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) that includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
- Dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
- Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
- 3-point front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; ALR/ELR in all passenger seating positions (driver ELR only)
- Available Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) system
- Front-seat Active Head Restraints
- Child safety rear door locks and power window lock-out button
- Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display
- INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System and Vehicle Security System
- Available Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning
- Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in two well-equipped models: QX70 and QX70 AWD
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in Tochigi, Japan