Segment:
Luxury Mid-size Sedan
Competitors:
BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, Lexus GS, Cadillac CTS
Design Philosophy:
Sophisticated styling, comfortable interior, refined performance
Powertrain Options:
Available in both V6 and hybrid configurations
Powertrain:
Engine, transmission, drivetrain, exhaust system, cooling system, fuel system
Chassis:
Suspension (front and rear), steering system, brakes (front and rear disc, ABS, EBD), wheels, tires
Electrical:
Battery, charging system, starting system, lighting, power accessories, body control modules, instrument cluster, audio/navigation systems, sensors
Body:
Exterior body panels, interior trim, doors, windows, locks, seats, airbags, climate control system (HVAC)
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance intervals, fluid checks and changes, filter replacements, brake pad replacement, tire rotation
Repair:
Engine overhaul, transmission repair/rebuild, brake caliper replacement, suspension component repair, electrical component diagnosis and replacement
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) interpretation, common fault diagnosis, wiring diagrams
Diagnostic Tools:
Specifications for diagnostic scan tools, on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) system information
Specifications And Tolerances:
Detailed torque specifications, measurement tolerances, clearances for all major components
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive electrical schematics for all vehicle systems
Engine Type V6:
3.7L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL)
Horsepower V6:
328 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque V6:
267 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel Delivery V6:
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Requirement:
Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended)
Hybrid Engine Description:
3.5L V6 with Infiniti's Direct Response Hybrid® System
Hybrid Horsepower:
360 hp (combined system output)
Transmission Type V6:
7-speed automatic with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching (DRM)
Transmission Control Module:
Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) for optimized shift patterns
Hybrid Transmission Type:
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with adaptive shift control
NHTSA Overall Rating:
Likely 5-Star (based on similar model year Infiniti vehicles)
Brake Assist System:
Yes (with EBD and ABS)
Traction Control System:
Yes (TCS)
Electronic Stability Control:
Yes (VDC - Vehicle Dynamic Control)
Driver Assistance Options:
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)
Airbag System:
Front, side, curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag
Seatbelts:
Pretensioner and load-limiter seatbelts
Infotainment System:
Infiniti InTouch™ system with 8-inch color touchscreen display
Navigation System:
Optional Infiniti Navigation System with SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link
Audio System:
Bose® 10-speaker Premium Audio System (standard on most trims)
Parking Assistance:
Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD)
Lane Departure:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
Bluetooth:
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and Streaming Audio
Usb Ports:
Yes (for audio and device charging)
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months (whichever comes first), or based on Oil Deterioration Sensor (ODS)
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 30,000 miles or 3 years
Cabin Air Filter Replacement:
Every 15,000 miles or 1 year
Spark Plug Replacement V6:
Every 105,000 miles (Iridium-tipped)
Engine Oil Type V6:
SAE 0W-20 Synthetic (API SN or ILSAC GF-5 compliant)
Engine Oil Capacity V6:
Approx. 5.1 US quarts (with filter)
Transmission Fluid Type 7At:
Nissan Matic S (or equivalent DEXRON-VI)
Coolant Type:
Nissan Genuine Super Long Life Coolant (Blue)
Common Complaint 1:
Infotainment system glitches or unresponsiveness.
Common Complaint 2:
Early wear on front suspension components (e.g., control arm bushings) in some cases.
Common Complaint 3:
Water pump leaks (less common, but reported).
Infiniti Launch:
Infiniti launched in 1989 as Nissan's luxury division.
Q70 Lineage:
Successor to the Infiniti M series (M35, M45). Rebranded as Q70 for the 2014 model year.
2016 Updates:
Minor styling updates and addition of new technology features, including a refreshed exterior and interior design.
Manufacturing Location:
Japan (Mainly Tochigi Plant)
