2018 Infiniti Q70 5.6 LUXE
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- Photo: 2015 Infiniti Q70 Sport Diesel Automatic 2.1 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium D Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI Q70L Y51 China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Infiniti Q70 Sport Diesel Automatic 2.1 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti Q70L 2.5 CN-Spec Interior 04 by Tangjunwen CN, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2018 Infiniti Q70 5.6 LUXE is a 420-hp 5.6-liter V8 with a 7-speed automatic w/adaptive shift control, manual shift mode w/downshift rev matching and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $63,350 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 420 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 417 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Q70 measures 196.1 inches long on a 114.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,043 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $63,350 |
| MSRP with Destination | $64,345 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VK56VD DOHC 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.0 x 92 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic w/Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), manual shift mode w/Downshift Rev Matching |
| 1st Gear | 4.783 (44 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.103 (68 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.984 (106 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.371 (154 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (211 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.871 (242 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.776 (272 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.859 |
| Final Drive | 2.611 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone w/coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link w/coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 36.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.1 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.1 x 0.6 in, vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8.0 in aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | 245/50R18 |
| Tires Rear | 245/50R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Front Track | 62 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,043 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 56% / 44% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Infiniti Q70 4 DR AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti Q70. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 21, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
NHTSA campaign 24V470000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti Q70
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Infiniti Q70. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2018 INFINITI Q70. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.