For 2016, the INFINITI lineup in the United States expands once again, literally, with a new longer, roomier INFINITI QX50 premium crossover. With its wheelbase extended 3.2-inches, the 2016 QX50 offers greatly increased rear passenger room, as well as additional cargo space. It also features new exterior styling.
There are additional changes in store for 2016, starting with the addition of a new 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine for the INFINITI Q50 sports sedan available in the winter of 2016. Other INFINITI Q50 enhancements will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in January. In addition, revisions to the INFINITI QX60 luxury crossover will be announced at that time.
The INFINITI QX80 full-size SUV keeps it fresh for 2016 with a new Signature Edition, which includes Driver Assistance and Split Bench packages, Saddle Tan high-contrast interior, bodyside moldings and chrome mirror caps. The QX80 Special Edition is limited to just 1,000 units. The iconic INFINITI QX70 performance crossover enters the new model year unchanged.
And, following the introduction last year of the new INFINITI Q70 long-wheelbase model, the flagship Q70 sedan enters the 2016 model year with a new Premium Select Edition package for the standard wheelbase models, featuring unique exterior and interior accents, unique 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a rear decklid spoiler.
Once again in 2016, all INFINITI vehicles come with INFINITI Personal Assistant™, a live 24/7 personal concierge service, included free of charge for the first 12 months of ownership. It's part of INFINITI's Total Ownership Experience®, which promises a uniquely enjoyable buying and ownership package – supported by features such as service loan cars, roadside assistance and trip interruption benefits. [For more information please visit INFINITIUSA.com.]
The enhancements for the 2016 model year are only the beginning. New production models based on the Q30 and QX30 Concepts are currently in development. The 2017 INFINITI QX30 premium active crossover and 2017 INFINITI Q30 premium active compact are both expected to be available in late spring/early summer 2016, followed by the 2017 INFINITI Q60 coupe in late summer/early fall 2016. Full details on these vehicles will be available at a later date. As part of the transition to the new lineup, the current Q60 Coupe and Q60 Convertible are ending their production cycles, as is the Q40 Sedan.
Key changes to the 2016 INFINITI lineup include, but are not limited to, the following:
INFINITI Q40
Production of the Q40 ceased in 2015. The Q30 premium compact will be the new entry-level model for the INFINITI brand when it arrives in showrooms in late spring/early summer 2016.
2016 INFINITI Q50
- Enhanced powertrain and model offerings, including a new 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder engine
- Additional details to be announced later in 2015
- Expected availability: Winter
INFINITI Q60
There will be no 2016 Q60. The 2017 Q60 – based on the Q60 Concept shown in early 2015 – will be available in late-summer/early fall 2016.
2016 INFINITI Q70
- New Premium Select Edition available on standard wheelbase models (except Hybrid)
- Offered in five Q70 models: Q70 5.6, Q70 5.6 AWD, Q70 Hybrid, Q70 3.7, Q70 3.7 AWD
- Offered in four Q70L Long- Wheelbase models: Q70L 5.6, Q70L 5.6 AWD, Q70L 3.7 and Q70L 3.7 AWD
- Expected availability: November 2015
2016 INFINITI QX50
- Standard wheelbase extended by 3.2 inches, resulting in significantly increased rear seat roominess – including 4.3 inches of additional legroom and 3.9 inches of added rear knee room
- Overall, passenger volume has been increased by 8.3 cubic feet, including an additional 2.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity
- Revised exterior with new LED Daytime Running Lights and LED fog lights, a new side sill design, a new rear fascia and LED side mirror turn signals
- New 19-inch wheel design
- New Premium Plus option package added, featuring INFINITI Navigation System, Around View® Monitor (AVM), Streaming audio via Bluetooth®, and Front and Rear Sonar System
- Power moonroof now standard on all models
- Heated front seats now standard on all models
- One new exterior color added (seven total): Hagane Blue
- Offered in two models: QX50 and QX50 AWD
- Expected availability: September 2015
2016 INFINITI QX60
- Details of the 2016 QX60 will be announced at the North American International Auto Show in January 2016
- Expected availability: Spring 2016
2016 INFINITI QX70
- No major enhancements for new model year
- Available now
2016 INFINITI QX80
- New QX80 Signature Edition – includes Driver Assistance and Split Bench packages, Saddle Tan high-contrast interior, bodyside moldings, chrome mirror caps; limited to 1,000 units (late availability)
- One new exterior color for QX80 Limited: Hermosa Blue (replaces Liquid Platinum)
- Offered in three models: QX80, QX80 AWD and QX80 AWD Limited
- Expected availability: October 2015
Following are features and specification summaries on each 2016 INFINITI model.
| 2016 INFINITI Q50 | |
| Summary | Entering its third year in 2016, the INFINITI Q50 again offers distinctive design, engaging performance, world's first technologies and unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization. Details on the enhancements will be available at a later date. |
| 2016 INFINITI Q70 | |
| Summary | INFINITI's flagship sedan features a refined exterior and interior, advanced safety technology and a choice of standard and extended wheelbase (Q70L) models. It is offered in a choice of 5.6-liter V8 and 3.7-liter V6 gasoline engines and a 3.5-liter V6/electric motor hybrid, along with RWD and AWD. |
| Models/grades | Five Q70 models: Q70 5.6, Q70 5.6 AWD, Q70 Hybrid, Q70 3.7, Q70 3.7 AWD Four Q70L Long-Wheelbase models: Q70L 5.6, Q70L 5.6 AWD, Q70L 3.7 and Q70L 3.7 AWD |
| Models/grades | Premium, Deluxe Touring, Sport, AWD Sport, Sport Touring, Technology, Performance Tire & Wheel, Premium Select Edition |
| Powertrains | 420-horsepower 5.6-liter DOHC 24-valve V8 (416 horsepower for Long-Wheelbase models), 330-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHV 24-valve V6, 360-horsepower (net) INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid™ System with 3.5-liter V6, 50 kW electric motor and Lithium-ion battery |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive configuration | Rear-wheel or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System (Q70 Hybrid rear-wheel drive only) |
| Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front, multi-link rear |
| Fuel economy City/highway/combined |
18/26/21 mpg 3.7 / 3.7L 7AT RWD 18/24/20 mpg 3.7 7AT AWD 17/24/20 mpg 3.7L 7AT AWD 29/34/31 mpg 3.5L Hybrid 7AT RWD 16/24/19 mpg 5.6 / 5.6L 7AT RWD 16/23/18 mpg 5.6 / 5.6L 7AT AWD |
| Key features | Standard Japanese Ash wood trim (available silver powdered genuine White Ash wood trim), INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, power sliding glass tinted moonroof and available premium audio and climate control systems |
| Key technology | INFINITI Drive Mode Selector, Active Noise Control, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI), Eco Pedal, Active Trace Control, INFINITI Navigation System, Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts, Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) |
| 2016 INFINITI QX50 | |
| Summary | The INFINITI QX50 once again combines a sleek, sculpted, elegant exterior design, exhilarating driving performance and an engaging interior environment. Along with the addition of 3.2 inches to the wheelbase, the 2016 INFINITI QX50 also features a revised exterior that brings its design closer in look and feel to other INFINITI models such as the sporty Q50 sedan. Standard content has also been increased, including the addition of a moonroof for all models. |
| Models/grades | QX50, QX50 AWD |
| Options/Packages | Premium, Premium Plus, Deluxe Touring, Technology |
| Powertrains | 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) and manual shift mode with Downshift Rev Matching |
| Drive configuration | Rear-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System |
| Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front, multi-link rear |
| Fuel economy City/highway/combined |
17/24/20 mpg 3.7-liter V6 RWD and AWD |
| Key features | Standard leather-appointed seating, Intelligent Key with push button start, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System; available advanced audio systems, power up-folding 2nd row seat, power sliding tinted glass moonroof, auto-dimming inside mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, maple interior accents, power tilt and telescopic steering column, heated front seats, INFINITI Navigation, Bose® 11-speaker Premium Audio system |
| Key technology | Available Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Around View® Monitor, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist (DCA) and Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) |
| 2016 INFINITI QX60 | |
| Summary | The popular 3-row / 7-passenger INFINITI QX60 is designed to push the boundaries of what a luxury crossover can be. Its unique features include exceptional seating flexibility and easy access to the roomy 3rd row (without having to remove a 2nd row child seat). Available advanced technology includes INFINITI Connection and Backup Collision Intervention™ (BCI) system. More details on the 2016 QX60 will be available at a later date. |
| Models/grades | To be announced |
| Options/Packages | To be announced |
| Powertrains | 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 or 230-horsepower 2.5-liter DOHC supercharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 15 kW electric motor, Lithium-ion battery and INFINITI Direct Response Hybrid® system (250 total system horsepower) |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with manual shift mode |
| Drive configuration | Front-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System |
| Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front, multilink rear |
| Fuel economy City/highway/combined |
To be announced |
| Key features | Emotive styling and craftsmanship, large overall passenger and rear cargo volume, access to 3rd row without removing a 2nd row child seat, INFINITI Connection™ and INFINITI Personal Assistant™, extensive safety and security technologies, available Bose® Cabin Surround® 15-speaker sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and Acoustic Waveguide subwoofer |
| Key technology | Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Active Trace Control, Backup Collision Intervention (BCI), Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts |
| 2016 INFINITI QX70 | |
| Summary | A fusion of craftsmanship, performance and SUV utility. Its aggressive styling and personalized driver's cockpit serve notice of its performance underpinnings, with its long hood, stretched wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs and available 21-inch wheels and tires. |
| Models/grades | QX70, QX70 AWD |
| Options/Packages | Premium, Deluxe Touring, Sport, Technology |
| Powertrain | 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic with Adaptive Shift Control and available solid magnesium paddle shifters |
| Drive configuration | Rear-wheel drive or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System |
| Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front, multi-link rear |
| Fuel economy City/highway/combined |
17/24/19 mpg 3.7-liter V6 RWD 16/22/18 mpg 3.7-liter V6 AWD |
| Key features | Driver-oriented cockpit with intuitive controls, available sport seating, 11-speaker Bose® Premium Audio System, INFINITI Intelligent Key, INFINITI Navigation System, 8-inch color touch-screen display |
| Key technology | Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Distance Control Assist (DCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Around View® Monitor and Moving Object Detection (MOD) |
| 2016 INFINITI QX80 | |
| Summary | The INFINITI QX80 offers an unmatched combination of power, strength and premium style – capable of transporting up to eight adults and their belongings with spacious elegance. In addition to the ultra-premium QX80 Limited, a new Signature Edition joins the lineup for the 2016 model year (limited to 1000 total units). |
| Models/grades | QX80, QX80 AWD and QX80 AWD Limited |
| Options/Packages | Driver Assistance, Theater, 22-inch Wheel, Split Bench Seat, Deluxe Technology, Signature Edition |
| Powertrains | Standard 5.6-liter V8 engine with INFINITI's VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) technology and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™), rated at 400-horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive configuration | Rear-wheel or INFINITI Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System |
| Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front and rear, with Dual Flow Path® twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and automatic rear self-leveling system (air), available Hydraulic Body Motion Control system |
| Fuel economy City/highway/combined |
To be announced |
| Key features | A high-stiffness frame structure that enhances ride comfort while reducing noise, vibration and harshness, 8,500-pound towing capacity (when properly equipped), standard 7-passenger seating, up to 8-passenger seating capacity with available 2nd row 60/40-split-folding bench seat (replaces 2nd row captain's chairs and center console), leather-appointed seating for all three rows, available perforated semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, standard INFINITI Navigation System, Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection, Bose® 13-speaker Premium Audio System and available Bose® Cabin Surround® Sound System with digital 5.1 decoding and 15 speakers, available Theater Package with dual 7-inch color monitors |
| Key technology | Available Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention, Distance Control Assist, Intelligent Brake Assist with Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention®, Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts, Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights, Backup Collision Intervention, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), High Beam Assist, LED headlights and fog lights |
About INFINITI:
INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States and China. Production in the UK will start in 2015, bringing with it significant expansion of the brand's portfolio. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.
As the Title Partner and Vehicle Performance Partner of INFINITI Red Bull Racing, INFINITI has a far-reaching technical collaboration with the four-time FIA Formula One World Championship winning Team.
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