Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 / Q70L (Y51)
Overview
Manufacturer	Infiniti
Also called	Nissan Fuga (Q70) Nissan Cima (Q70L)
Production	2013–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury car/Executive car (Q70) Full-size luxury car (Q70L)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / All-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Powertrain
Engine	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) 5,131 mm (202.0 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

The Infiniti Q70 and Q70L are a line of mid-size luxury (executive) cars from Nissan's luxury division Infiniti. It's essentially an update to the Infiniti M series with minor cosmetic changes. The Q70 name was brought about to reflect Infiniti's updated nomenclature where all model names start with the letter 'Q'.

First generation

Initial release

Q70L (2012-)

Infiniti Q70L in China

China model went on sale in 2012.^[1]

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.^[2]

US models went on sale in 2014 model year vehicles. Early models included 3.7, 3.7 AWD, 5.6, 5.6 AWD, Hybrid.^[3]

Engines

Transmissions

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

Production

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.^[4]

2014 Infiniti Q70 was recalled due to fuel pressure sensors not being sufficiently tightened during production, leading to possible fuel leak.^[5]

2014 update

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 2014 New York International Auto Show,^[6] followed by 2014 Paris Auto 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.^[7][8]

Deliveries of European models began in December 2014. Early European models included 2.2d, Hybrid.^[9]

UK models went on sale in 2015. Early models included 2.2d, 3.7 (320PS), Hybrid (364PS).^[10]

Q70L, Q70L Bespoke Edition (Y51, 2015-)

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.^[11]

China models went on sale in Q2 2015.^[12]

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).^[13][14]

2016 Q70 Premium Select Edition (2015-)

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

US models went on sale in November 2015 at Infiniti retailers.^[15][16]

Recall

2015 Infiniti Q70 was recalled due to fuel pressure sensors not being sufficiently tightened during production, leading to possible fuel leak.^[17]

References

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

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