The 2019 Infiniti Q70 is a five-passenger midsize luxury sedan with an excellent available V8 that's otherwise showing its age, and it's outshined by more recent competitors.The big V8 adds a lot of character to the otherwise middling Q70, so the Q70 5.6 Luxe is the trim we'd pick. Unless driving in inclement weather is a common occurrence for you, we'd also forgo all-wheel drive.
Pros Athletic, with strong acceleration in V8 versions Large cabin with comfortable seats
Cons Limited small-item storage in cabin Ride comfort suffers with the 20-inch wheels Many driver assistance features are optional Infotainment interface is dated and clunky to use
The 2019 Infiniti Q70 ranked #13 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Infiniti Q70 has a score of 7.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 56 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Spacious, supportive seats Powerful available V8 engine
Cons Borderline-obsolete infotainment system Outdated cabin Low gas mileage Mixed reviews on ride quality
The 2018 Cadillac CTS ranked #6 in Luxury Midsize Cars. Currently the Cadillac CTS has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Punchy twin-turbo V6 and supercharged V8 engines Athletic handling State-of-the-art tech features
Cons Cramped back seats Unrefined four-cylinder base engine Low gas mileage estimates Below-average predicted reliability
The midsize luxury sedan segment is packed with great choices. To succeed, the 2018 Cadillac CTS can't just copy the more popular German or Japanese models. Instead, Cadillac has focused on giving buyers unmistakable design, sporty driving characteristics and modern in-car technology.
PROS All versions have precise handling V-Sport engine offers outstanding acceleration
CONS Rear seat room is smaller than for some competitors Touch panel center console controls are distracting Base engine lacks refinement
The 2018 Cadillac CTS puts German rivals on handling notice.
Pros Stunning sharp lines, sleek cockpit A no-excuses rival for German handling Hugely satisfying VSport model Great 8-speed automatic
Cons Well, there’s no wagon... CUE interface ready for Version 2.0 V-6 doesn’t outrun turbo-4 by a lot
