Driving a new 2018 Q70

[satown210]

I have a 2018 Q70 LUX as a loaner while my M37 gets it's folding mirrors fixed and the squealing power column addressed.

Wow, Infiniti has let the car get long in the tooth. It's the same car! There are a few minor updates. The infotainment has the same basic controls but a newer interface. Nothing I saw that I wished I had. Except the bluetooth seems to work with iphone. The microphone has moved to a separate unit on it's own closer to the visor.

I do like the tail lights and head lights. They are a nice refresh. The LED headlights are awesome! They make our HIDs look like candles. The highbeams are great! I find my highbeams to be pretty inadequate even with new bulbs.


When did the soft close trunk happen? I wonder if I have it and it is broke. I have to give my trunk a good slam to get it to close. My accord I could gently click it closed.

If you have a good running M, don't worry about what you might be missing on the new ones. Not much. It's the same car.

[mazz]

When did the soft close trunk happen my 2013 has soft close

[Ilya]

Only thing I'd want is the front/rear light refresh. That being said, I might eventually get a '17 or '18 in '20 when they are coming off lease.

As for the iPhone, that is expected. The big issue for us early 2011 or 2012 owners is that our cars BT firmware is ancient while our phones are much newer. With a newer car, you get BT firmware that is more in line with modern phones.

[cliffyk]

I have a 2018 Q70 LUX as a loaner while my M37 gets it's folding mirrors fixed and the squealing power column addressed.

Wow, Infiniti has let the car get long in the tooth. It's the same car! There are a few minor updates. The infotainment has the same basic controls but a newer interface. Nothing I saw that I wished I had. Except the bluetooth seems to work with iphone. The microphone has moved to a separate unit on it's own closer to the visor.

I do like the tail lights and head lights. They are a nice refresh. The LED headlights are awesome! They make our HIDs look like candles. The highbeams are great! I find my highbeams to be pretty inadequate even with new bulbs.


When did the soft close trunk happen? I wonder if I have it and it is broke. I have to give my trunk a good slam to get it to close. My accord I could gently click it closed.

If you have a good running M, don't worry about what you might be missing on the new ones. Not much. It's the same car.

I prefer to think of it as "If it ain't broke...

"Change for Change's Sake" is wasteful folly--and thank goodness they have not gone full "Predator" with the front-end as has Lexus and others:


Toyota even has the damned Corolla looking just as silly:


However I must state I am not a fan of the "rice-boy home garage expanded sheet metal from Ace Hardware" looking grill Infiniti has saddled the newer model with:

[Dark_Knight]

I think if you have an M37 or M56 it's not worth trading it in for the Q70 because there weren't enough changes to make it worthy. Especially since most, if not all, of the changes were made to the exterior of the car, it'll feel like you're in the same car. Before I got the Q I was looking at the 2013+ LS (a refreshed version of my previous car) and for the money it just wasn't worth it. My wife currently drives a JX35 and I asked her if she wanted to upgrade to the QX60 and she said it wouldn't make sense for the same reason I stated.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

They had a Q70 with the 5.6, Malbec black sport noon X and it stickers for $76000. It was nice to see no rock chips etc on the exterior but my interior looks just as nice as this car.

My car does have the show close trunk, not sure if they all do our what package is included in.


Mine is the 13 M56xS with all the bells and whistles and mine choosing more sure to the awd system just would never happen. At about $80000 there are plenty of options that I would go for.

The car is beautiful though.

Andy

[EdBwoy]

The soft-close trunk came back to the M as standard in 2013. The last time an M had it was the 2004 model.

Otherwise, I share some sentiments in that after seeing the late model Q70, I am not exactly motivated to upgrade from my 2011 either. Although I don't think they dropped the ball within this generation; I think the Y51 was very good from the start.

[kmiles]

Just 2 weeks into owning a Q70 - I'm not regretting it for a minute. I traded in an M35x, which was probably the best car I have ever owned, but it was really starting to age, having given me a great ride for 9 years. The Q70 is a beautiful car and I'm getting compliments every single day. I love the sound when it starts up, driving it is a blast and the feeling behind the wheel is a major step up from my M35x. I drive my wife's Lexus and it is quiet, smooth and boring. The Q70 feels and drives like a luxury sports car. I looked at 2013 M37's and 2015 Q70's and could see how similar they are on the inside, but truly appreciated the improved lighting and even though minor, the good looking updates front and rear. I think all 3 cars (M35, M37 and Q70) are excellent and appreciate the improvements and thought put into the design. I'm looking forward to another 9-10 years of Infiniti ownership and seeing what they do next.

I really appreciate this forum and the great ideas and help that I've received over the years - it is one of the more positive forums that I've been part of. Thank you for keeping it going strong!

[GMBQ70]

Opinions vary....and while I agree the infotainment system in the Q70 needs an update. The interior of the Q70 feels more like a luxury sedan than most.
IMO some of the other so called luxury brands have made their interiors feel cheaper & not as luxurious as the Q70.
The wife recently was car shopping so I had the opportunity to view several other brands, and all she kept saying was how cheap most of them felt, compared to my car.
So- we bought her a 2017 CPO Q70L.

[Malbec 56 Beast]

I do think these cars are awesome or I would of not bought one. I think the original question was is there enough of a change to jump from the M to the Q and I have to agree that there isn't.

Plus at the price point of a new one there are several cars is consider over the Q. Hell maybe not.

They do turn heads for sure.

Andy

[satown210]

It's just the odd duck in the lineup right now. There are some things I am surprised they have not updated to be same as the rest of the Infiniti lineup.

The new ones have LED interior lighting. This one still has the dull funeral parlor, good luck finding anything on the floor at night, lights.
New Infinitis door handles push the button to lock and pull the handle to unlock.
Remote start still does not seem to be an option.

Maybe they are still gearing this one to an older crowd so the latest technology is not that important. But it is odd that this car does not follow the same standard as every other Infiniti.


One thing I did notice was the significant difference with 20in wheels. I really really like the way the 20in M37 sport wheels look. Not sure if I am willing to deal with that increased road noise.

The pearl white with tan interior with black piping is gorgeous though.

Weird that it has Sport brakes but not the Sport Package.

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Weird that it has Sport brakes but not the Sport Package.

You can get the Q70 with just the 20s and sport brakes without the Sport package...it's a separate package...think it's called the "Wheel and Tire" package or something like that.

[Dark_Knight]

I agree about the lighting. I went through the whole car and changed the bulbs for white LED’s.

[Larz]

I am also not impressed with any of the Q70s. Actually, my 2009 M35 has more kit than is even available in the Q70 and has lots of great perks that were dropped since the silly name changes. The Q70 is smaller than the 2007-2010 Ms, has the same sound system since 2006, less comfy seats, hard headrests that don't tilt, and has a body that looks like any other sedan. The only thing that stands out is the aggressive front end and tiger's eye headlamps. Not enough for me to buy one cus it's not really an upgrade. I'm hoping that in 2020 or 2021, the Q70 will be completely redesigned, but it's possible they may switch to a CVT gearbox or VCT engine (at worst - both!) in which case, I'm driving my last Infiniti already.
With the partnership of Mercedes, I would love to see a turbo diesel Q70 similar to Jaguar's D engines. I'd love to drive a big comfy sedan and still get nearly 40 mpg on the motorway.

[M37xfan]

I am also not impressed with any of the Q70s. Actually, my 2009 M35 has more kit than is even available in the Q70 and has lots of great perks that were dropped since the silly name changes. The Q70 is smaller than the 2007-2010 Ms, has the same sound system since 2006, less comfy seats, hard headrests that don't tilt, and has a body that looks like any other sedan. The only thing that stands out is the aggressive front end and tiger's eye headlamps. Not enough for me to buy one cus it's not really an upgrade. I'm hoping that in 2020 or 2021, the Q70 will be completely redesigned, but it's possible they may switch to a CVT gearbox or VCT engine (at worst - both!) in which case, I'm driving my last Infiniti already.
With the partnership of Mercedes, I would love to see a turbo diesel Q70 similar to Jaguar's D engines. I'd love to drive a big comfy sedan and still get nearly 40 mpg on the motorway.

That's what annoys me about Infiniti dropping options instead of adding. Even some foreign versions come with options that are not available in the US...Why??? and also no updates since 2011 really?? I have been looking at a Lexus GS350, and yes it may have love it or hate it styling but the options you get with this car helps me to look pass the styling....