2017 INFINITI Q70

The Q70 has a charming and modern personality, with more curves than its American or German competitors in this class of excellent cars, including Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF, and Lexus GS.

It has aged well. The standard V6 engine, a proven 3.7-liter V6 making a strong 330 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, is dated and is neither smooth nor silent. The 5.6-liter V8 makes 420 horsepower while being smoother and sounding better, but it doesn't feel that much faster despite the horsepower. The hybrid version is in between, with 350 horsepower from a 3.5-liter V6 and a lithium-ion battery pack. All three engines are well matched to a slick 7-speed automatic.

The Q70 ride is firm and compliant, while its steering is well-weighted with a fair turn-in feel. A sport package makes it handle quicker with four-wheel steering, plus 20-inch wheels, sport seats and steering wheel, paddleshifters, and stronger cooling.

The long-wheelbase Q70L has bigger rear doors that close automatically, heated rear seats, extra reading lamps and an extra power outlet. So it's clear what it's intended for, carrying VIPs or privileged children.

The Q70 aces its crash tests, with five stars overall from the NHTSA (four stars in frontal crash and rollover), and the top Good rating from the IIHS, earning its Top Safety Pick+ award.

As for fuel mileage, the rear-wheel-drive V6 gets an EPA-rated 18/26 mpg City/Highway, or 21 Combined miles per gallon. The V8 gets 16/24/19 mpg City/Highway/Combined, the Hybrid gets 29/34/31 mpg.
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