Note: 2016 Q70L and Q70 Hybrid specifications available at INFINITINews.com
| ENGINE | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 |
| Type | VQ37VHR DOHC 24-valve with Variable Valve Timing and Lift (VVEL) |
VK56VD DOHC 32-valve with Variable Valve Timing and Lift (VVEL) |
| Orientation | Longitudinal | |
| Cylinders / configuration | V6 with molybdenum coated pistons | V8 with molybdenum coated pistons |
| Block / head composition | Aluminum-alloy | Aluminum-alloy |
| Displacement | 3.7 liters | 5.6 liters |
| Horsepower | 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm | 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm | 417 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 95.5 x 86.0 | 98.0 x 92 |
| Compression ratio (:1) | 11.0 | 11.5 |
| Induction system | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel delivery system | Sequential multi-port fuel injection | Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder | 4 valves per cyl. |
| Engine Mounts (Type) | Side: 2 (liquid-filled) Rear (RWD models): 1 (liquid-filled) Rear (AWD models): 1 (solid) |
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| Recommended fuel | Premium (required) | Premium (required) |
| Emissions system | Closed loop feedback system with 2 catalysts | Closed loop feedback system with 3-way catalyst |
| Exhaust | Dual exhaust with polished tips | |
| Maximum engine speed | 7,500 rpm | 6,700 rpm |
| Emissions certification level | TBD | TBD |
| ELECTRICAL | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 |
| Electronic ignition system | S | |
| Starter rating | 1.6 kW | 2.0 kW |
| Alternator | 12V – 130 Amp (150 Amp optional) | |
| DRIVETRAIN | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Drive configuration Rear-wheel Drive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive |
S - |
- S |
S - |
- S |
| 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching |
S | |||
| Solid magnesium paddle shifters | P | P | P | P |
| Gear ratios (:1) | ||||
| 1st | 4.783 | 4.783 | ||
| 2nd | 3.103 | 3.103 | ||
| 3rd | 1.984 | 1.984 | ||
| 4th | 1.371 | 1.371 | ||
| 5th | 1.000 | 1.000 | ||
| 6th | 0.871 | 0.871 | ||
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7th |
0.776 | 0.776 | ||
| Reverse | 3.859 | 3.859 | ||
| Final drive ratio (:1) | 3.357 | 2.611 | ||
| BODY, SUSPENSION AND STEERING | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Body type | Corrosion resistant and high strength steel unibody construction, aluminum-alloy hood, doors and door structures | |||
| Front suspension | Independent double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar | |||
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs and stab. bar | |||
| Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs and double-piston shock absorbers | P | - | P | - |
| Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs | - | P | - | P |
| Steering ratio (:1) | 16.9 | 16.6 | 16.9 | 16.6 |
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) ft | 36.7 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 37.4 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.09 | 2.94 | 3.09 | 2.94 |
| Steering type | Electronically-controlled vehicle-speed-sensing variable-assist power rack-and-pinion | |||
| Steering wheel type Tilt Telescopic Controls Leather heated |
4-spoke leather-appointed High quality leather wrapped optional Power with memory Power with memory Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth® Standard on Q70 5.6, optional on Q70 3.7 |
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| BRAKES | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Front: 12.6-inch x 1.1-inch power-assisted vented disc | S | |||
| Rear: 12.1-inch x 0.6-inch power-assisted vented disc | ||||
| Sport Brakes: 14.0 x 1.3-inch 4-piston front, 13.8 x 0.8-inch 2-piston rear | P | P | P | P |
| 4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S | |||
| Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution | S | |||
| WHEELS AND TIRES | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Wheels | ||||
| 18 x 8.0-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels | S | |||
| 20 x 9.0-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels | P | |||
| Tires | ||||
| 245/50R18 V-rated all-season performance tires | S | |||
| 245/40R20 V-rated all-season tires | - | P | - | P |
| 245/40R20 W-rated summer performance tires | P | - | P | - |
| Temporary spare tire (165/80R17) | S | |||
| Temporary spare tire (155/80R18) | P | - | P | - |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display | S | |||
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches unless noted otherwise) |
Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 | |||
| Overall length | 196.1 | |||
| Overall width | 72.6 | |||
| Overall height | 59.1 | 59.6 | 59.1 | 59.6 |
| Front track width | 62.0 | |||
| Rear track width | 61.8 | 61.6 | 61.8 | 61.6 |
| Minimum ground clearance | 6.0, 5.9 Sport Pkg. | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.27 | |||
| EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Automatic on/off LED headlights with windshield wiper interlock | S | |||
| Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights | P | |||
| LED front fog lights and taillights | S | |||
| Body-color front and rear bumpers | S | |||
| Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper windshield band and UV cut | S | |||
| Chrome grip-type door handles | S | |||
| Front door handle courtesy lights | S | |||
| Auto-dimming power folding, heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature | S | |||
| LED turn signals in sideview mirrors | S | |||
| Rear window defroster with timer | S | |||
| Rear center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | S | |||
| Chrome grille with large INFINITI logo emblem | S | |||
| Unique sport front fascia | P | |||
| Tinted front grille and headlight housings | P | |||
| Auto-trunk cincher | S | |||
| Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch auto-open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade | S | |||
| Rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers | S | |||
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | Front | Rear |
| Head room | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room | 58.4 | 56.7 |
| Hip room | 54.3 | 53.5 |
| Leg room | 44.4 | 36.2 |
| INSTRUMENTATION | |
| Fine Vision electroluminescent speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges | S |
| Outside temperature display | |
| Center display with odometer with dual trip meters, gear select identification (both automatic and manual shift mode) |
| INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Leatherette seating | S | - | ||
| Leather-appointed seating | P | S | ||
| Perforated leather-appointed sport seating | P | - | P | - |
| Perforated semi-aniline leather seating | P | |||
| 10-way power driver’s and front passenger’s seats including 2-way power lumbar support | S | |||
| Heated front seats | S | - | ||
| Climate-controlled front seats (heated and cooled) | P | S | ||
| Entry/exit assist for driver’s seat and steering wheel | S | |||
| Adjustable front seat active head restraints and adjustable rear head restraints | S | |||
| Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system | S | |||
| Front seatback map pockets | S | |||
| Stainless steel sill plates with INFINITI lettering | S | |||
| Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob | S | |||
| Heated steering wheel | P | |||
| Front door map pockets | S | |||
| Suede-like headliner, premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, center console and kneepads; premium stitched meter hood | P | |||
| Ceiling-mounted assist grips | S | |||
| Dual occupant memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors linked to individual Intelligent Keys | S | |||
| Auto-dimming inside rear view mirror | S | |||
| HomeLink® Transceiver | S | |||
| Power rear sunshade | P | |||
| Genuine Japanese Ash wood accents on doors, instrument panel and center console | S | |||
| White Ash silver-powdered wood trim | P | |||
| INFINITI analog clock | S | |||
| Aluminum pedal accents | P | |||
| Dual front and rear cupholders | S | |||
| Rear armrest with cup holders and storage | S | |||
| AUDIO SYSTEM | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control | S | S | - | - |
| Bose® 2-channel, 10-speaker (including subwoofer) Premium Audio system | P | P | S | S |
| Bose® Studio Surround® sound system with digital 5.1 channel decoding, 16 speakers and Bose® Centerpoint® 2 signal processing | P | |||
| Single in-dash CD player | S | S | - | - |
| Single in-dash CD/DVD player | P | P | S | S |
| USB Connection Port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices | S | |||
| Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® | P | P | S | S |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | S | |||
| Rear window diversity antenna | S | |||
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Active Noise Control (ANC) | S | |||
| Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches | S | |||
| Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) | P | |||
| Distance Control Assist (DCA) | P | |||
| Active Trace Control | P | |||
| Eco Pedal | P | |||
| Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) | P | |||
| Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) | P | |||
| Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) | P | |||
| Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection | P | S | ||
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | |||
| Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control system with mild flow vent located on upper dash | S | |||
| RearView Monitor | S | |||
| 7.0-inch color vehicle information display | S | |||
| One-touch auto-up/down front windows with anti-pinch feature and remote keyless entry-activated all windows open mode | S | |||
| Power door locks with selective unlocking, auto lock feature and remote keyless entry | S | |||
| Power tilt/tele. steering column w/ memory | S | |||
| Center console with dual-adjustable armrests, dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet | S | |||
| Locking glove compartment with light | S | |||
| Dual front illuminated visor vanity mirrors | S | |||
| Dual overhead map lights (front and rear) | S | |||
| Remote trunk release | S | |||
| INFINITI Intelligent Key with Illuminated Push Button Ignition | S | |||
| Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an occupant memory position, and last used audio, climate control, and navigation settings | S | |||
| Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof | S | |||
| INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics | P | S | ||
| INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio, navigation, and vehicle information systems | P | S | ||
| NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic information (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | P | S | ||
| NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | P | S | ||
| INFINITI Connection telematics (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) | P | S | ||
| CAPACITIES | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 |
| Seating capacity | 5 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 20.0 | |
| Passenger compartment volume (cubic feet) | 103.6 | |
| Cargo volume (cubic feet, w/temp spare tire) | 14.9 | |
| Engine oil (qts.) | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Engine coolant (qts.) | 8.9 | 11.5 |
| CURB WEIGHTS | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | |||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||
| Curb weight (lbs.) | Front Rear Total |
2,087 1,780 3,867 |
2,246 1,822 4,068 |
2,244 1,795 4,039 |
2,416 1,832 4,248 |
| Weight distribution (% fr/rr) | 54/46 | 55/45 | 56/44 | 57/43 | |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 5,006 | 5,137 | 5,143 | 5,279 | |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES (Actual mileage may vary) |
Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| City | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Highway | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Combined | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| EPA Classification | Mid-size | |||
| PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS | |
| INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors | S |
| Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags | S |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | S |
| Front-seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustment | S |
| Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts | P |
| Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters | S |
| 3-point front and rear seat belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (driver’s seat ELR only) | S |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Shift interlock system | S |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | |
| Front and rear crumple zones | |
| Body side reinforcements | |
| Child safety rear door locks | |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) | |
| Power window lockout button | |
| Emergency inside trunk release | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display | |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Prevention (LDP) systems | P |
| Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | P |
| Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI) | P |
| Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Control (FCW) | P |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | S |
| SECURITY FEATURES | |
| Remote Keyless Entry system | S |
| Vehicle Security System | |
| INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System |
| PACKAGES AND OPTIONS | Q70 3.7 | Q70 5.6 | ||
| RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |
| Premium Package: INFINITI Navigation System, INFINITI Voice Recognition for audio, navigation and vehicle information systems, 8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display, NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately); INFINITI Connection telematics system with available safety, security and convenience service; Bose® 2-channel 10-speaker Premium Audio system; single in-dash CD/DVD player; Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®; leather-appointed seats; climate-controlled front seats; heated steering wheel; front and rear sonar system; Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection | O | S | ||
| Deluxe Touring Package: Bose® Studio Surround® sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear sunshade; semi-aniline leather-appointed seating; unique quilted seat pattern with additional seat bolstering; White Ash silver-powdered wood trim; suede-like headliner; premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, center console and knee pads; premium stitched meter hood | O (req. Premium Package) | O | ||
| Sport Package (Q70 3.7): 20x9-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 W-rated summer performance tires; Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs and double-piston shock absorbers; front and rear Sport Brakes; solid magnesium paddle shifters; sport seats (enhanced bolstering, shape); aluminum pedal accents; premium stitched meter hood; sport steering wheel and shift knob; unique front fascia | O (Req. Prem. Pkg.) | - | - | - |
| AWD Sport Package (Q70 3.7 AWD): 20x9-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 all-season performance tires; Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs; front and rear Sport Brakes; solid magnesium paddle shifters; sport seats (enhanced bolstering, shape); aluminum pedal accents; premium stitched meter hood; sport steering wheel and shift knob; unique front fascia; tinted front grille and headlight housings | - | O (Req. Prem. Pkg.) | - | - |
| Sport Package (Q70 5.6): Includes contents of Sport Package (Q70 3.7) and Sport Touring Package | - | - | O (Req. Tech. Pkg. | - |
| AWD Sport Package (Q70 5.6): Includes contents of AWD Sport Package (Q70 3.7) and Sport Touring Package | - | - | - | O (Req. Tech. Pkg. |
| Sport Touring Package: Bose® Studio Surroundâ sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear sunshade | O (Req. Sport Pkg.) | O (Req. AWD Sport Pkg.) | - | - |
| Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range); Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) systems; Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts; Active Trace Control; Eco Pedal; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights; Forward Emergency Braking (FEB); Backup Collision Intervention (BCI); Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) | O (Req. Premium Pkg.) | O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg. or Sport Pkg.) | O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg.) | |
| Performance Tire & Wheel Package: 20x9-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels; 245/40R20 all-season performance tires, Sport Brakes with aluminum 4-psiton opposed front calipers/2-piston opposed rear calipers | O (Req. Premium Pkg.) | |||
| Pearl Paint: Pearl finish for Majestic White exterior color | O | |||
| Premium Select Edition: Dark chrome exterior trim, darkened lower rear bumper, rear decklid spoiler, unique design and color 20x9-inchaliminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 all-season performance tires, Sport Brakes with aluminum 4-piston opposed front calipers,suede-like headliner, aluminum interior trim, unique color semi-aniline leather seating, floor mats with contrast piping, illuminated kick plates | O (Req. Premium Pkg. on Q70 3.7) | |||
O – Optional
S – Standard
P – Included in Package