2015 Infiniti Q70 pricing, model expansion announced

For the 2015 model year, Infiniti will be expanding the trim offerings for the Q70 premium sedan with the Q70L being only $1,500 more than the standard wheelbase model.

The 2015 Infiniti Q70 will continue the luxury carmaker's largest performance sedan offering into the next model year to include two engine options, a hybrid version, and the traditional long wheelbase estate option. Base price for the 2015 Q70 is $49,850.

The Infiniti Q70 will be offered with a 3.7-liter V6 (330 horsepower) and 7-speed automatic transmission in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A 5.6-liter V8 (420 horsepower) with 7-speed auto trans is also an option in both rear- and all-wheel drive.

The 2015 Infiniti Q70 Hybrid uses a 3.5-liter V6 as part of its Direct Response Hybrid System through a seven-speed automatic transmission. This model is priced at $55,900, manufacturer's suggested retail, plus destination.

Beginning later this month, buyers can enter an Infiniti dealership and buy a Q70 3.7 at $49,850 or in AWD at $52,000, plus destination. The 2015 Q70 5.6 starts at $62,850 and is $65,350 in AWD.

For those wishing to buy the long wheelbase version of the car, the 2015 Infiniti Q70L 3.7 is $51,350 with the AWD version being $53,500, plus destination. The Q70L 5.6 starts at $64,550 and is $67,050 for AWD, plus destination.