With
an impressive design and pleasing performance, the 2018 Infiniti Q70 sedan is
ready to shake things up in the mid-size luxury sedan segment. Highlighting the
sedan is its highly intuitive infotainment system, which now comes with a
standard 8-inch display. Moreover, the Q70’s splendid cabin space, especially
in the second row, simply adds to its overall utility.
The
3.7 Luxe and 5.6 Luxe are the two trims of the luxury sedan with each trim
employing a different capacity engine. In addition, each trim is available with
a drivetrain option between RWD and AWD. The price range of the Infiniti ranges
from $50,300 to $65,900, which makes it really affordable compared to its
competitors.
Driving and Performance
Take
the Q70 on a short spin and you will understand that it is a
performance-oriented car. The throttle is highly responsive and the
acceleration offered by the bigger 5.7-L V8 engine is commendable. Despite
having a heavy body, the sedan’s braking is effective and decelerates pretty
quickly when the pedal is pushed with a significant intensity. The 2018 Infiniti Q70review outlines the on-road presentation puts many renowned cars to shame.
Moving
further, the power steering of the car reacts accurately and offers no
resistance while guiding the vehicle. Furthermore, the car’s healthy dynamics
allows it to accomplish corners gracefully. The sedan also comes with perfectly
dampened suspension, which ensures that the occupants remain relaxed even when
the vehicle is moving over rough tarmac. Additionally, it maintains profound
stability while running at very high speeds due to the sturdy construction.
Interior
The
cabin of the Infiniti is only average looking and the technology backing the
features also feels outdated when compared to many of its rivals. However, all
the materials utilized for finishing the interiors are premium. The control
buttons are placed neatly within the reach of the driver except for the
infotainment system touchscreen, which feels a little far away. For delivering
better music experience, a standard six-speaker system is incorporated inside
the Q70’s cabin.
With
a seating capacity of 5 people, the comfort level is undoubtedly at its best
due to the extra roominess. The leatherette finished seats are cushioned pretty
well, which ensure coziness even on long trips. At the front row, both the
driver and co-passenger seats come with 8-way power adjustment ability. In
total, this sedan is full of great features such as steering mounted cruise and
audio controls, climate control and keyless ignition.
Exterior
From
the outside, the curvaceous body of the Q70 becomes is quite attractive. The
sedan also feels proud of its muscular body, which simply boosts its road
presence. Further adding to the magnificence of the luxury sedan are its
18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and aggressive looking LED headlights.
Additionally, the LED daytime running lights and LED tail lamps add quite a bit
of sex appeal.
At
the rear bottom, the twin exhaust tailpipes with chrome finishing snatch the
attention and are also responsible for the captivating sound note of the car.
Furthermore, it offers some additional exterior packages that can be opted to
add features such as pearl paint, splash guards and rear lid spoiler. Even with
such vivid exterior detailing, it could look a little faded when compared to
some of its premium rivals, like the Audi A6.
Safety
By
looking at the safety standards of the vehicle, it is clear that the Infiniti
is damn serious about the safety of both the vehicle and its passengers. Coming
as standard safety features across both its trims include around view monitor
(AWM), rear camera, brake assist, and anti-lock braking system. However, more
advanced features such as Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Blind Spot Warning
(BSW) and Distance Control Assist are available as optional.
Taking
a glance at the safety scores of the 2018 iteration of Q70 sedan, it has scored impressively in the
IIHS parameters except for the headlights, which are rated as only average.
Additionally, pertaining NHTSA crash tests, only a few sections were considered
but the car has scored at least 4 stars in each of them. Overall, the 2018
Infiniti Q70 is one of the safest and highly reliable vehicles.
Final Verdict
Judging
the Q70 from all the possible dimensions, the crux that surfaces up is that the
Sedan is, in fact, a great vehicle to own. The performance, styling, and safety
offered by the car completely justify its value. Moreover, the choice of engine
and drivetrain offers a wide variety to choose from. However, the only thing
that car lacks is the technology section, otherwise, it is a perfect vehicle
for those who wish to own a posh sedan with a reasonable price tag.
