2017 INFINITI Q70: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 4, 2026

The 2017 INFINITI Q70 is a light-update year, not a redesign. The main change is a standard rearview camera on the 3.7, Hybrid, and L 3.7 trims.

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About the 2017 INFINITI Q70

Y51 generation, renamed Q70 for 2014; 2017 is a late-cycle year after the 2015 styling update and the addition of the Q70L long-wheelbase model.

INFINITI positions the Q70 as its flagship sedan: a large luxury four-door with strong engine choices, a quiet cabin, and a more driver-focused feel than a soft traditional luxury sedan. The regular car targets buyers who want performance character and classic luxury-sedan proportions, the Q70L adds serious rear-seat space, and the Hybrid mixes speed with better fuel economy. Its big differentiators are drivetrain variety, strong comfort features, and the availability of a long-wheelbase body in this class.

The 2017 Q70 ranges from the straightforward 330-hp V6 sedan to a 420-hp V8 model with navigation, cooled front seats, and a Bose audio system. The Hybrid pairs a V6 with an electric motor, while the Q70L models use a longer body that adds 5.6 inches of rear legroom.

What changed, by category

Safety

A rearview camera changed from optional to standard on the 3.7, Hybrid, and long-wheelbase L 3.7 trims.

Powertrain

The Hybrid’s electric-motor torque increased from 199 to 214 lb-ft. The V6, V8, hybrid system, and seven-speed automatic otherwise carried over.

Styling

The optional Premium Select Edition package became more widely available on the long-wheelbase Q70L. There was no standard exterior redesign.

2017 INFINITI Q70 specs and features by trim

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Engine	V6, 3.7 Liter	V8, 5.6 Liter	V6, 3.7 Liter	V8, 5.6 Liter	V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter
Transmission	Auto, 7-Spd Manual	Auto, 7-Spd Manual	Auto, 7-Spd Manual	Auto, 7-Spd Manual	Auto, 7-Spd Manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Hybrid
MPG City	18 mpg	16 mpg	18 mpg	16 mpg	28 mpg
MPG Highway	25 mpg	24 mpg	25 mpg	24 mpg	33 mpg
Horsepower	330 hp	420 hp	330 hp	416 hp	360 hp
Torque	270 lb-ft	417 lb-ft	270 lb-ft	414 lb-ft	258 lb-ft
Trunk/Cargo	14.9 cu-ft	14.9 cu-ft	14.9 cu-ft	14.9 cu-ft	11.3 cu-ft
Rear Legroom	36.2 in	36.2 in	41.8 in	41.8 in	36.2 in
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Safety & Security
Alarm System
Automatic Emergency Braking
Front & Rear Parking Sensors
Active Lane Keep Assistance
Rear View Camera
360 Camera
Exterior Features
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
LED Headlights
Power Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
Entertainment & Electronics
Bluetooth
Front DVD Entertainment System
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
USB Ports
Comfort & Convenience
Aluminum Interior Trim
Cooled Seats
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Leather Seats
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Wood Interior Trim

How the 2018 INFINITI Q70 compares

For 2018, the biggest change is the addition of the LUXE name to every Q70 trim. INFINITI also renamed the option packages and made its InTouch single-display infotainment setup standard, while the engines and basic design carried over.

See the full 2018 changes

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2017 INFINITI Q70 redesigned?

No. The 2017 Q70 carried over the same basic design, engines, wheelbase choices, and core trim content from 2016. It remained part of the Y51 generation and followed the styling update introduced for 2015.

What changed on the 2017 INFINITI Q70 compared with the 2016 model?

The main equipment change was a rearview camera becoming standard on the 3.7, Hybrid, and L 3.7 trims. The Hybrid’s electric-motor torque also rose from 199 to 214 lb-ft, and the optional Premium Select Edition package became more widely available on the Q70L.

Did the 2017 INFINITI Q70 get new engines?

No. The established lineup carried over with a 3.7-liter V6, a 5.6-liter V8, and a V6-electric hybrid system. The Hybrid did receive more electric-motor torque, rising from 199 to 214 lb-ft.

What is different about the 2017 INFINITI Q70L?

The Q70L is the long-wheelbase version, with 5.6 inches more rear legroom than the regular Q70. For 2017, its basic V6 and V8 formula carried over, while the optional Premium Select Edition package became more widely available.

Is the 2017 INFINITI Q70 Hybrid meaningfully different from the 2016 Hybrid?

Only slightly. Its electric-motor torque increased from 199 to 214 lb-ft, and its rearview camera became standard, but there was no replacement hybrid system or broader redesign.

2017 INFINITI Q70 Reviews

What owners are saying about the 2017 INFINITI Q70.

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2017 INFINITI Q70

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“This is my third Infiniti. 2007 M35, 2012 M37, 2017 Q70. Highest quality most trouble-free vehicles I have ever owned.”

MHMitch H.
2017 INFINITI Q70 Sedan 3.7L AWD

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“Fun to drive, beautiful styling, luxurious and internal console/controls are great........... do not have to touch screen!!”

JVJoseph V.
2017 INFINITI Q70 Sedan 3.7L AWD