2016 Infiniti Q70 3.5 Hybrid REVIEW | Fast, Frugal, But Not ‘Unanimously’ Handsome
AFTER A WEEK WITH THE INFINITI Q70 3.5 HYBRID, WE CAN ATTEST TO ITS ‘PULLING POWER’ – THERE WAS NO SHORTAGE OF QUESTIONS FROM CURIOUS PASSERS-BY WHEREVER WE PARKED.
And, while there are views out there that Infiniti stylists should pack their crayons and look for a new line of work, the coachwork and premium finish to the big Infiniti certainly commands attention in the carpark.
It has, in fact, despite the high-tech hybrid drivetrain, a classic traditional feel of solidity and craftsmanship.
But, coachwork and tradition aside, the Q70 3.5 Hybrid is laden with technology, its performance is certainly brisk, and it is very much better than its sales would suggest.
Vehicle Style: Prestige Mid-Size Prestige Sedan
Price: $82,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 268kW/548Nm 3.5 litre 6cyl petrol/electric hybrid | 7sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.9 l/100km | tested: 8.2 l/100km
OVERVIEW
On pole position this week in the TMR garage, the 3.5 Hybrid, at $82,900, tops the Infiniti Q70 lineup (the range starts at $68,900 for the 3.7 GT).
Benefitting from some styling and specification updates earlier this year, the Infiniti Q70 is a mid-size premium sedan and goes head-to-head with Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and more particularly in the case of our 3.5 Hybrid version, the Lexus GS 300h.