INFINITI QX70 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Infiniti introduced a facelifted version for the QX70 lineup in 2017, improving the SUV with a more aggressive look, and also offered a newly introduced Limited Package.

The premium SUV segment was highly competitive. All premium carmakers had something to offer here, and that led to a tight race between the brands involved. As one of the three Japanese premium brands, Infiniti couldn't stay aside and closed the gap between the QX70 and its competitors when it refreshed it four years after the model introduction.

At the front, the 2017 QX70 sported new, standard, bi-functional xenon headlights that flanked a redesigned grille with a chromed surrounding and black mesh. Under the bumper, a silver shield gave the impression of a true off-road vehicle, even though the QX70 was far from that. The vents installed on the front fenders featured a body-color trim on the sides, and most importantly, they were not fake. Instead, they were used to extract the air trapped inside the wheel wells, thus reducing the aerodynamic lift. Last but not least, the car received a set of 21" light alloy wheels.

Inside, the carmaker installed a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, with 8-way for the side passenger. Even though Infiniti claimed that the car could take five occupants inside in comfort, four was more feasible, while the trunk was designed to carry four golf bags.

The platform was kept, and the 3.7-liter VVEL powerplant was good for 325 horsepower. It was mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox that sent the power to the rear axle or in all corners.

The Infiniti QX70 was more about style, luxury and comfort rather than practicality.

Based on the Q50’s platform, the luxurious crossover handled much like a sporty sedan, and only few crossovers on the market could match the QX70’s performance.

The Nissan’s upmarket brand refreshed the crossover for 2014 and the QX70 was offered in two main trim levels: the V6 and the V8.

Featuring lots of modern and luxurious features, the QX70 came with a reverse parking camera, heated and cooled seats, impressive storage spaces inside the cabin with 2 cupholders, a large glovebox and good-sized door bins and many others.

While the crossover was offered only with two trim levels, most options were bundled into packages such as the Premium, Deluxe Touring and Technology package. The packages’ scheme was a little complicated, depending on the trim level and the already added packages that granted other options to be added.

Fitted with an all-wheel-drive system that was standard on the V8 and optional with the V6, the QX70 was a reliable car during winter times.

The QX70 offered a responsive steering, however, the ride was a little firm, thus it didn’t suit everybody’s taste.

Practicality-wise, the rear cabin offered enough legroom, but headroom was limited. Also, the central transmission tunnel made an unusable 3rd seat, at least not for adults.