What it is: The Infiniti Q70 luxury sedan is offered in standard- and long-wheelbase versions, as well as a standard-wheelbase-only hybrid. The base engine is a 3.7-liter V-6, but a 5.6-liter V-8 is available. Rear- and all-wheel-drive models are offered, and the Q70 competes against the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series.
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The Q70L is the long-wheelbase version of the Q70. At 120.1 inches, the wheelbase is 5.9 inches longer than the standard Q70’s for more backseat legroom. Like the regular-wheelbase Q70, the Q70L is powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 or a 5.6-liter V-8 engine.
What’s Special
- 5.6 inches of additional rear legroom
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Auto-cinching rear doors
The Q70 Hybrid is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and a 50-kilowatt electric motor. Infiniti claims its testing has shown that, in mixed driving, the Q70 Hybrid can drive on electric power for up to 50 percent of the time.
What’s Special
- EPA-estimated 30 mpg in combined driving
- Lithium-ion battery pack powers electric motor
- 360-hp total system output
- Rear-wheel-drive only
