When it comes to large luxury sedans, it's pretty hard not to think of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series and Audi A8. But there's a whole slew of other participants.
THINK: The Lexus LS, the Cadillac XTS, Acura RLX, Jaguar XJ and, lastly, the Infiniti Q70.
Pebble Beach Concours Weekend
So, how has Nissan's luxury division decided to differentiate itself? Well, it brought along the Q70L last year. This is a long wheelbase Q70 and after recently getting behind the wheel I have to admit it's pretty impressive given its aggressive pricing.
But don't spike the football just yet. Infiniti has decided to keep upping the ante by introducing the world to the new Q70 Premium Select Edition at this weekend's Pebble Beach event.
What makes this Premium Select Edition so special? Let me explain. If I am honest, there's not much but it does receive new exterior trim bits and wheels. On the inside it receives semi-aniline leather seats, special aluminum trim, illuminated door sills and floor mats featuring contrasting piping. The company's press release says it gets a "suede-like" but I have no idea what that means. Is it Alcantara or is it something else?
Anyway, you can order yours from your local Infiniti dealer come November.
Pebble Beach Concours Weekend
Infiniti's press release follows:
2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Infiniti today announced that the new 2016 Infiniti Q70 Premium Select Edition will be on display this week in the Infiniti Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The specially equipped Q70 premium sedan will be available at Infiniti retailers nationwide beginning in November.
"Following the introduction last year of the new Infiniti Q70 long-wheelbase model, we are continuing to expand our flagship Q70 sedan's portfolio of offerings," said Randy Parker, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "The new Premium Select Edition package gives the Q70 an extra touch of premium elegance that is right at home here at Pebble Beach – or in any neighborhood or driveway across the country."
The Q70 Premium Select Edition's exterior offers dark chrome trim, a darkened lower rear bumper, a rear decklid spoiler and unique design and color 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 all-season performance tires.
The interior of the Q70 Premium Select Edition is highlighted by unique Graphite or Stone semi-aniline leather seating, suede-like headliner, aluminum interior trim, illuminated kickplates and floor mats with contrasting piping.
The Premium Select Edition is offered on standard wheelbase Q70 3.7, Q70 3.7 AWD, Q70 5.6 and Q70 5.6 AWD models (non-Hybrid).