Two basic trims exist for the 2019 Q70, namely the 3.7 Luxe and the 5.6 Luxe. Standard models are configured with rear-wheel drivetrains, however, both can be upgraded to all-wheel drive at additional cost. The base model 3.7 is built around a 3.7-liter engine, and fitted with automatic LED lights, 18-inch wheels, leather interior with ventilated front seats, heated steering, keyless entry, and navigation systems. A limited list of driver aids is included as standard, such as around view monitor and front and rear parking sensors. The fully-loaded variant is the 5.6 Luxe, which features a 5.6-liter V8 engine with a unique final drive ratio. There are no exterior or interior differences between trims, other than the powertrain upgrade on the top-end model.
At the point of entry into the range, the Q70 has an MSRP of $50,400 for the 3.7 Luxe in rear-wheel drive configuration. As the cheapest available model, the 3.7 can be equipped with the ProACTIVE package at an additional cost of $3,300, as well as the Premium Select package, which has the same pricing per bundle. To make the most of the Sport package, a sum of $4,900 must be added onto your invoice price. On the other end of the spectrum, the 5.6 Luxe is priced at $63,450, which is significantly more expensive than the base model and still requires additional packages to maximize driver aids at the very least. This pushes up the total cost in excess of $65,000. Added to this is the option of upgrading to all-wheel drive, which will cost upwards of $2,000. Prices are exclusive of tax, registration, licensing, and a destination charge of $995.
Three noteworthy packages are available for installation on either of the Q70 models. The ProActive package is arguably the most significant as it entails a long list of safety features and driver aids, such as backup collision intervention, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and intelligent cruise control, which are otherwise not available. At a cost of $3,300, this package is pretty much a necessity, as both the available models are quite bare without it.
The Sport package can only be equipped with the ProACTIVE package already in place, and at a whopping $4,900, significantly impacts the total price paid. This package adds sport front fascias, 20-inch wheels, sport-tuned suspension and brakes, a 16-speaker Bose sound system, and a power rear sunshade. The Premium Select package costs the same as the ProACTIVE ($3,300) and is exclusive to the base 3.7 Luxe model. It includes dark chrome exterior trim, rear decklid spoiler, and aluminum interior trim, as well as illuminated kick plates.
While the idea of the powerful V8 is generally appealing, the substantial cost of the top-end model with only a powertrain as the main difference, seems quite nonsensical. The additional $13,000 for a bigger engine seems almost ludicrous and puts the final price well over $67,000 when adding on the much-needed ProACTIVE bundle. The base model 3.7 Luxe equipped with the ProACTIVE package is a sensible buy that remains at a class average of around $55,000, with a sufficient V6 engine, comfortable ride and full-house of safety features. Unless the driver is specifically seeking out a powerhouse engine, the 3.7 Luxe is the better value-for-money option.