2015 Infiniti QX70 (Infiniti FX) SUV test drive REVIEW - Autogefühl 

I live in Germany and have been driving a 2008 FX 35. I absolutely adore it and will be picking up my new 2016 QX 70 next week. After considering all the comparable European models, I chose the Infiniti again because of its unique styling. It turns more heads than any Porsche, VW or BMW.

Loved the video. Just switched from the X5 to a 2014 Infiniti QX70 and couldn't be happier. This is an SUV that doesn't ride like one. I was surprised to find how few were available.

I bought an FX30D after ML, Cayenne and Range Rover Sport ownership and I rate this car above all of them. Whilst some of the interior plastics won't match a new Cayenne for example, you're not paying Cayenne prices, especially if buying used. The diamond stitched leather quality is excellent and the build quality is truly superb as you would expect from a Japanese brand, which is part of the appeal for me. Not a squeak or rattle on my 5 year old example. The standard specification of the Premium S spec is truly off the scale - go spec a Macan S Diesel the same as an FX and make sure you have a stiff drink to hand. Halogen headlights on the Macan S in 2018!! Of course the FX has adaptive bi-xenons, which not only move with the wheel but they also lengthen the beam with speed and vary the width too, so just like the optional Porsche Adaptive Lighting but without the cost. Standard keyless entry with key memory, BOSE, Bluetooth phone/audio, 3D nav, power tailgate, adaptive cruise, lane departure warning and prevention, forward collision warning, ambient lighting behind each door pull (change the LED bulbs for brighter or coloured examples!) sunroof and the dual zone climate control with auto air quality sensor is one of the best systems I have used as it's very much set and forget but also very effective. The extremely comfortable sports seats have 18 adjustments (14 way powered) on the drivers side, 12 adjustments (8 way powered) on the passenger side, 2 position seat/mirror/wheel memory, 3 stage seat heating/ventilation and power steering wheel adjustment, which are all optional on your Porker. The rear seats recline manually and the actual amount of recline wouldn't look out of place in a LWB S-class. Extremely comfortable! The standard easy entry/exit function is very useful if you are 6'3" like me (no headroom issues with sunroof) plus the seat has an additional function, which will automatically make seat/mirror adjustments to maintain your position and line of sight if you adjust for example the seat height or recline whilst driving but this can be switched off. The ride on the standard 21" alloys and Porsche PASM style adaptive dampers is very comfortable when you consider how well this thing handles but it is firm. The FX sits on the 370Z/GTR platform with wheels at each corner for minimum overhang and the engines sat front midship, so low and behind the front axle for excellent balance, and a low centre of gravity. The AWD is 100% RWD biased except for when moving off from a standstill when the front receives some drive up until around 18 mph to aid initial traction. In normal driving this is 100% RWD with electronic apportioning of drive rear to front when required. The rear will step out, although it's very controlled and fun. Understeer is a dirty word for the FX. Infiniti even throws in electronic rear wheel steering as standard on the S and S Premium, which you feel working when pressing on and yet the Cayenne/Q7/Bentayga only received this optional extra with the recently launched models. The FX was launched in 2009!! The 3.0D might not be competitive with the latest diesel engines but it was very competitive when launched in 2010, so do compare it with similar engines of the same generation. 550nn of torque from around 1700 rpm makes for genuinely rapid real world progress plus it works very well with the smooth 7 speed transmission and its magnesium/leather steering wheel paddles. If you like to drive and you like the looks, then you can't go wrong with this fantastic car. The fact that you might not see another one for weeks or month's just adds to the appeal, along with the fantastic driving dynamics, build quality and unbelievable specification. I hope my ownership experience might help someone out there make a great decision.

I love the car! Absolutely incomparable! Always been a Nissan fan, drove a Maxima and had a few Zs, FX35 and now QX70. Just can't beat the style and the drive. Great video, thank you.

I have the FX50S and Love it! My first FX45 got totalled, ai walked away without a Scratch! Took me 1.5 yrs to find the right one!

reliability is off the charts!

Best car reviewer ever....Nobody reviews cars like him....not even Cooley from CNET....Well spoken and well dressed....He reviews cars with a lot of class.

Just bought this infinity Qx 70 diesel after seeing this review. had a porsche for many years and decided after seeing this review to have a test drive. Brilliant. had taken a Range rover. Mercedes. BMW x6 Audi Q7. what a difference .This suv drives like a sports car. but handles the snow season in the alps just as well. rare sight on the roads in Britain unlike range rover or bmw this Suv really does stand out.

I think this is a beautifully designed vehicle. I agree that a few details could be improved upon but my overall impression is one of good quality and excellent styling.

I live in Nigeria and the QX70/FX is a highly rated car here. Personally, I love it and hope to own one. I'd love to have the 3.0l Diesel just like the one you have there, except I might prefer a different colour. Nice review. I'm a BIG Fan of your work. Don't mind those critics please.

Nissan has been selling Infinitis in Canada for over 25 years now. It's definitely a good bang for your buck. My first car was an Infiniti G35 from 2003. It had 57000km on it when I bought it. I drove it for 8 years and sold it with 243000 km on it and it was still going strong. I have a BMW 335 now, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a QX70 because of its unique design.

One of the nicest reviews I have watched, very well composed ... looking forward to watch more.

I have a 2003 fx35 with 260k miles on it and it's still running strong. I really want a V8 qx70 but Infiniti stopped making them so hopefully I'll be able to find a clean used one when I'm ready to upgrade

Great review Qx70 Diesel 👍 much appreciated video.. cheers and stay safe..

It's a special SUV, the ultimate one perfect for its competitors looks amazing and handle well makes with a unique experience.its the total package.

You do real awsome review video! Very professionnal and complete! Love it!

Your "fake" brake duct is not fake, it's functional, and also moves "flow through" under hood heat out.

Ich kann nur sagen, dass wir mit dem FX37 sehr zufrieden sind. Wir hatten davor auch Audi (Q5 3.0TDI), diverse BMW (E39,F10) und ich muss sagen, dass sich diese Autos natürlich an einen gewissen Grad der Perfektion herangetastet haben, uns aber dieser etwas andere Charakter des Infiniti momentan auch sehr viel Spaß macht. Das Auto ist in der Tat lebhafter, fährt teilweise Spurrillen hinterher, trampelt manchmal über Gullideckel und liegt nicht wie ein Brett. Dafür gibt es aber mindestens genauso viele Gründe das Auto zu lieben ubd die Fehler zu verzeihen. Die Kurven auf der Haube (Bootsähnlich), 360° Kamera, das gedrungene, geborgene Sitzgefühl wie in einem Sportwagen, der sonore (wenn auch leicht abgespeckte gegenüber USA) Sound und die abgefahrene Optik (klar, Geschmackssache). Außerdem schaut jeder nach dem Auto, da es nicht an jeder Ecke steht. Wir haben das Auto seit 2012, schau nochmal nach wie lange die Auslieferung gedauert hatte ;) cooles Gerät auf jeden Fall.

Great car! Amazing take off 0-60!

Very good review, thank you for that.

Auch wenn es schon einige Zeit her ist aber das war eines der besten Auto-Videos das ich je gesehen habe. Ich habe mir den Infiniti Qx 70s gekauft und bin sehr zufrieden damit. Das ist eines der ausgefallensten Autos, der letzen Jahre. Leider wird er in Deutschland nicht mehr angeboten. Unsere CO² Hysterie hat die Japaner verschreckt, schade. Großes Lob an den jungen Mann, der sehr vie Feingefühl für Autos hat!

Brilliant review !!!!!!

God review. Finally Some frames took in the evening. Always good to see the headlights. Important part of the car and savety. Regards, Patrick, director sourcing europe.

Beautiful.

I know this is a very old review, but... what bothers me the most is these guys always say the side vents are fake...they are not! Phew...got it out. Lol. I have a 2013 FX37 Limited, 5 years now. Still get compliments on it! Crazy right? Great car, and one doesn't see them at every stop light.

Most credible car reviewer, can't decide? Watch him. Spitzenmäßig ...

I see many of them where i live (switzerland) i actually think about buying one as well but not soon.

Great and very slick looking car, love the organic contoured design. Over here in Singapore, the Intfinti Brand is slowly establishing itself. Btw, got any reviews on the Q50, did a test drive recently, love the handling, but would love to hear Thomas views on the Q50.

Brilliant presenting in video!!! Clear, concise and knowledgeable. I love this car. I drive c class AMG, might get this as it's a very interesting car, you see a few in Dubai too, but here in London hardly

One thing, the side vents are fully functional; they cool the engine and provide 5% downforce.

I have an FX35 2010 wich look almost like this one and it is true, people are looking at you, it is not a commun vehicle and has an awesome look. really nice review for a one man/one cam

Nice design but in Ecuador Infinity not popular at all. Thank you for the review :)

Renault/Nissan V9X diesel engine? Should be also in Infiniti models, I have it in my Laguna Coupe and it really is a good engine. Of course in this car its longitudinal and creates even more torque 8-)

I am thinking no buying a fx37s, anyone could inform me about how many kilometers can make with a full tank?.

As mentioned in the video, Infiniti is quite a popular brand in the USA. This particular model is not that common, but the sedan and coupe models are everywhere. Personally I would also choose a Toureg (another popular car here) over this.

The pricing is good, but the consumption of the 3.7 petrol engine is scaring me a bit. I presume that the Company car monthly leasing will cost quite a lot due to that. The diesel.. well, let's say that the competitors get out more from their corresponding 3.0's.

HI. very nice review really. and u did wonderful job single man and cam! Could you please give me info about 2016 qx70? when is it being launched? I am looking to buy qx70...ofcourse it would be better to wait and buy a new refreshed model. Thanks.

Great Video! If I order one now (based on the current configurator),will I get the 2015 model? What do you think? What time is the delivery when I order it now ( for Germany). Thank you!

Hi Thomas. Nice review as always though I think with this vehicle you didn't do as much driving, as in around town, on highway at speed etc. And as this is an SUV (sort of), you should really have checked how it performed offroad. I am myself now in the market thinking about getting a crossover/SUV moving on from a 3 series due to family requirements. It would also have been nice to show a little more about how much luggage can be fitted. Will appreciate if you do have some more information about these aspects.

This guy is so hott! I'm sorry, forgive me. It's nice to see such an in-depth review. I've had my eye on this SUV for the last two years. Would love to see a review of the 2016 model, which is what I'm considering buying in January.

nice review as always. would you buy this car yourself??

nice. but i might go for a porsche cayane.....or i'll go for this. good review. and nice car.

The main factor isn't design or interior materials ... It's Japanese reliability. Japanese cars always score much higher in reliability surveys than any European cars. BMW, VW, Audi, etc have a very poor record for reliability.

I am a Chinese and lives in New York now. I am thinking about buying this car. I love German cars, which are luxury cars to most of ppl I know . I went to test drive the 2015 Infiniti QX 70 last week. The two big bumps on the front hood makes me feel uncomfortable. I keep staring at them when I was driving, I don't know why , maybe I have been driving a small sedan for so long. Maybe that's just me, cause I am short 5'2"", and the bumps are blocking my views. The main reason why many ppl in my city ( I am talking about the lower and middle classes ppl, not the rich ones) choose Japanese cars is they cost less to repair than a German one. I like how you talk slowly and in a way that I can understand. I am not a native english speaker. Thanks

macht ihr auch deutsche videos?^^ schönes auto und tolles review

I wouldn't call Infiniti switchgear not premium. I had an interior door handle break off in my hand in a BMW 5 series! Also endless burned out bulbs, even the freaking coolant gauge broke. The Infiniti stuff can be counted on to WORK for a decade or more.

Off to the cooler Infiniti!

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Last year, Infiniti sold just 386 cars in the UK last year, so just over one a day, in a country with 55 million people.

The fender vents actually are functional and reduce drag according to infiniti. They sure are ugly tho..

Please review a Jeep.

Warum Macht ihr keine Videos auf deutsch

There's recently been a reliability survey published in the UK. Note, not American, German or Japanese ... a "neutral" country. It can be considered impartial. It doesn't make good reading for German automobiles. www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-32332210

I love the car 🚘 but I don’t have money for buy the car

I Love German cars, but for the last years they lost taste of how to do cars, lets look the new Mercedes, its catastrophic, no taste at all, meanwhile the Japanese cars are becoming amazing, style in special

Lots of Infiniti FX here in the SF Bay Area...It's a fine car, but BMW X5 it most certainly isn't. Speaking of, the gas engines from the Infiniti are nowhere as refined as the ones found in the German competition. Infiniti/Nissan have an old gas V6 architecture and all their attempts to modernize it can only do so much. Funny that more than one person in the comment has made the comment that they'd rather have the VW Touareg...because here in the states, nobody ever considers the Touareg (very small sales), much less would be willing to cross shop it with the Infiniti FX. Credit that to Americans who believe VW is far from a premium brand, much less a luxury one!

Maybe you should stick to reviewing german cars.QX70 has best steering feel in its class. Infiniti qx70 is lot more fun to drive than Porsche cayenne. Cayenne is heavier and maintenance cost is nightmare. You should learn how to review cars no wonder you dont have many subscribers.

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Being an american car, i would worry about the relability

Americans have more buying experience with cars, cars are essentials, with almost no protectionism compare to EU. Not saying the German Auto Industry will wholly disappears without protectionism, all I am saying it will get whole a lot more competitive like America, without protectionism. The result, cars sold EU are generally less advanced, reliable than car sold in American on the same price range. Compare Fiat to GM, consider a Civic Type R for whopping 40,000 Pound in Ireland, lol. Same for other industries: smart phone, software, search engine, sorry to rub it in. German have very great ethics, even better than the Japanese, hands down on that(which is why people are willing to pay a little more for the reputation, justifiably), but in term of quality and technology, Japan has upper hand. Without Protectionism, EU will be more like US, and you will begin to see what we see. Merkel is right on that. By the way, US has many more flaws (its infamous violence and Gun culture).