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Full 2014 Infiniti Q70 Review
What's New for 2014
For 2014, Infiniti has renamed its former M midsize luxury sedan the Q70, but there are only a few actual changes. Fuel economy is improved on the Q70 Hybrid, which has a 31 mpg EPA combined rating -- up from 29 combined on last year's M35 Hybrid. Beyond that, rear-wheel-drive 2014 Infiniti Q70s with the Sport package have revised suspension tuning, and all 3.7 Sport models get a supplemental engine oil cooler. The optional four-wheel active steering system is no longer available.
Introduction
In case you haven't heard, Infiniti has renamed its M midsize luxury sport sedan the Q70 starting this year. Otherwise, the 2014 Infiniti Q70 is little changed from the car formerly known as the M35h, M37 and M56. It's still likely to fly under the radar of most luxury car shoppers, but if you're looking for a premium-brand midsize sedan that's a little more athletic than the rest, the 2014 Q70 is worth investigating.
At a glance, the Q70's exterior bodywork is restrained almost to a fault. It looks a bit like the smaller Q50, but compared with other luxury sedans in this class, the Infiniti comes up short in visual panache. However, if you take the time to climb inside, you'll find a superb interior that's furnished with high-quality materials and assembled with care. In addition, the Q70, even in base trim, is one of the more overtly performance-oriented premium sedans you can choose. Its V6 and V8 engines are muscular and responsive, and the Q70 goes around turns with a sporty, agile feel that its vaunted German competition has trouble replicating these days without switching on a slew of electronic handling aids.
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