2019 Infiniti Q70 Interior and Cargo

Leather is the material of choice throughout this cabin and is available in three options: Wheat, Graphite, and Stone, with the last option being exclusive to vehicles kitted with the Premium Select package. Leather can be upgraded to softer semi-aniline leather through the equipment of the Sensory package for a more luxurious feel. Japanese Ash Wood trim is the standard interior accent, although Aluminum or White Ash Silver-powdered trim can be selected when adding the Sensory or Premium bundles.

Trunk space in the Q70 is underwhelming, offering only 14.9 cubic feet without any means to increase the volume through fold-down seats. Most rivals offer split rear benches, so it's confusing as to why Infiniti don't. The trunk lid offers a wide opening which is easy to load but narrows towards the back end, holding two medium-sized suitcases at a push. The trunk offers no power closing either, although the power release mechanism is a thoughtful feature.

Interior storage spaces are disappointing, to say the least, with only two available cupholders and a center console with a spacious and convenient bin beneath an armrest. There is a small ashtray in this console, but no other available spaces for keys, coins or smartphones are present. This detracts significantly from the convenience of a luxury sedan and is well below the interior storage standards set by the Audi A6.

A limited list of standard interior features is available on both models as standard, and include climate-controlled front seats, a heated leather steering wheel and a steering column that is widely adjustable. The driver's seat also power adjusts, and a memory system is equipped to keep track of preferred driver positioning. Keyless entry and entry/exit assist make for a convenient start to your trip, and an auto trunk cincher is also equipped. Around view monitor and front and rear sonar are standard features available on both trims, but more driver aids need to be added through equipping of bundles to install features such as lane departure prevention, blind spot warning, and rear cross traffic alert.

An eight-inch color touchscreen is installed on which infotainment features are displayed, but disappointingly in low-resolution. Navigation is included as standard on even the base model and offers voice recognition for both audio and navigation systems, although this technology seems to be more of a hassle to get working than it is to simply click a button. SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity and USB plug-ins are catered for and play through a high-quality ten-speaker Bose sound system. No Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities exist on this range, which remains a rather glaring oversight in this day and age when almost all rivals cater to full smartphone integration. The infotainment system is not particularly user-friendly and presents itself as quite dated with rivals offering much more cutting-edge technology together with smartphone-compatible audio systems.