“Cup holders are too big -- need to hold bottles, etc, without them flopping around. The USB music system does not handle folders within folders, and only allows 256 total folders -- total FAIL. Bluetooth phone connection should permit phone connectivity and audio connectivity separately.”
INFINITI QX70: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The INFINITI QX70 is a two-row luxury SUV known for coupe-like styling, strong V6 power, and handling that feels more like a sport sedan. It favors style and an engaging drive over the boxy shape and maximum space of a traditional SUV.
The QX70 began as the INFINITI FX and took its new name for 2014 without a full redesign. Across its run, it stuck to the same basic idea: blend a low, dramatic SUV shape with strong power and responsive road manners. Daily comfort and useful cargo room remained part of the package, but driving character and design were always the main draw.
Strengths
- Its low, coupe-like shape gives it a distinctive look among more upright luxury SUVs.
- The standard 3.7-liter V6 makes 325 horsepower, giving the QX70 strong everyday performance.
- Its responsive handling feels closer to a sport sedan than a traditional SUV.
- It still provides useful flexibility, with seating for five and up to 62 cubic feet of cargo space in 2017.
- The long-running design changed little in its final years, so late examples preserve the model's established driving character.
Who it's for
It suits someone who wants a used luxury SUV that feels sporty and looks distinctive, but still needs seating for five and practical cargo space. It makes the most sense for buyers who put design and driving feel ahead of rear-seat room, fuel economy, or maximum utility.
INFINITI QX70 lineup
The 3.7 is the core QX70 and the one to pick for its 325-horsepower V6 and established sport-luxury character. The 2014 lineup also included a 5.0 AWD model with a 390-horsepower V8, aimed at shoppers who value stronger performance and all-wheel drive. Later QX70 model years centered on the V6 formula rather than adding meaningfully different trim personalities. The final 2017 version mainly stands apart through its revised grille, not a major change in performance, technology, or cabin design.
INFINITI QX70 generations
From 2014 to 2017, the QX70 spans 1 generation. The current 2nd Generation — FX/QX70 arrived for 2009.
2nd Generation — FX/QX70 (2009–2017)
This generation has a low, coupe-like two-row crossover shape, a driver-focused cabin, and a 7-speed automatic. It began as the FX and was renamed QX70 for 2014 without a redesign.
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2017
The front grille was revised. The V6, transmission, cabin, and standard features otherwise carried over.
2016
The V6 lineup, package structure, styling, cabin, and suspension setup carried over.
2015Trim changes
The core styling, 325-hp V6, 7-speed automatic, and cabin carried over without a broad update.
2014
The FX was renamed QX70 under INFINITI’s new naming system. Its core design, engines, and equipment were largely unchanged.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the INFINITI QX70.
Frequently asked questions
Is the INFINITI QX70 a regular SUV or more of a sporty crossover?
It is a sporty, five-seat crossover. The QX70 has a lower, more coupe-like shape and sharper road manners than a traditional upright SUV, so style and driving feel take priority over maximum passenger and cargo space.
What is the INFINITI QX70 known for?
The QX70 is known for bold styling, a strong standard V6, and handling inspired by a sport sedan. It still provides everyday luxury and useful cargo room, but practicality is not its main focus.
Is the QX70 a good fit for a family?
It can suit a small family that values style and driving feel. It seats five and has 34.6 inches of rear legroom, but its low roof and coupe-like body are less family-focused than a boxier SUV.
Is the INFINITI QX70 the same vehicle as the FX?
Yes. INFINITI renamed the FX as the QX70 for 2014 without fully redesigning it. The QX70 belongs to the second-generation design introduced as the FX for 2009 and sold in the U.S. through 2017.
Did the QX70 have more than one generation under that name?
No. Every U.S. QX70 belongs to the same second-generation design that began as the FX in 2009. The QX70 name appeared for 2014, and the model continued through 2017 with only minor updates.
Does the INFINITI QX70 come as a hybrid?
No hybrid is part of the documented U.S. QX70 lineup. The model used gasoline engines: a 325-hp 3.7-liter V6, plus a 390-hp 5.0-liter V8 in the 2014 5.0 AWD.
How practical is the QX70 for cargo and towing?
It offers useful rather than class-leading utility. The latest model holds up to 62 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded and has a 2,000-pound maximum towing rating.
INFINITI QX70 Reviews
What owners are saying about the INFINITI QX70.
4.2
INFINITI QX70
(151 reviews)
“Vehicle is comfortable, handles nicely, and is a pleasure to drive. Overall good bang for the buck, but some features are outdated or missing. E.g., no on-screen display of text messages, no 'on-star' services. It appears this model has not been updated in a while.”
“The mirrors are larger on this new vehicle and harder to see around. It has high fenders on the left and the right that makes it more difficult to see the road I have to raise my seat as high as it can go to see over large front fenders.”
“Disappointed with gas mileage. Also, really wanted side mirrors for blind spot help.”
“I love my car, it drives like a g37 with the body of a crossover. Practical for the family and fun for me.”
“The car is great you will be more than satisfied with the vehicles drive and the brand as a whole. You cant ask for more value in a vehicle”
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