Infiniti Q50

Overview: Is the Infiniti Q50 a Good Sports Sedan?

The Q50 is Infiniti’s effort to take on the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes Benz C Class. This compact premium sedan also holds its own against the Acura TLX and Genesis G70. Like its German competitors and the G70, the Infiniti starts with a rear-wheel drive platform, making all-wheel drive optional. The Infiniti Q50 shares a platform with the now-discontinued Q60 coupe.

With Infiniti, the luxury arm of Nissan, focusing on crossovers, the Q50 is getting dated, having debuted a decade ago without undergoing any substantial updates since. Nonetheless, the Q50 still offers a viable alternative, especially with a twin turbo V6. The 400-horsepower Infiniti Q50 Red Sport edition takes the car to another performance level.

Note: Equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for used Infiniti Q50 cars for sale.

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Key Features

The Infiniti Q50 offers:

• Four-door compact sedan body style
• Turbocharged four-cylinder, turbocharged V6, and hybrid powerplants (varying by year).
• Rear wheel drive (RWD) or all wheel drive (AWD)
• Automatic transmission

Trims

Initially, the Q50 lineup consisted of a base edition along with Premium and S grades. The Infiniti Q50 Sport joined the range, sitting atop the newly named Pure and Luxe trims. More recently, the Luxe and Sensory became the anchor trims, with the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport becoming the most expensive edition starting with the 2016 model year.

Comfort, Technology & Cargo

Front-row occupants will find the Q50 comfortable and luxurious, mainly carrying rearward. However, the back seat is less generous with legroom. Meanwhile, navigation, Bose audio, automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning keep the Q50’s technology relevant. The Q50’s 13.5 cubic-foot trunk isn’t overly spacious but is more than enough for errands and getaways.

How It Drives

All Q50s supply brisk acceleration, including the early editions equipped with a hybrid powertrain. But Infiniti Q50 horsepower reaches new heights with the Red Sport, a twin turbo V6 beast with a 0-60 mph time below five seconds. Responsive steering and balanced chassis tuning supply secure road grip without compromising ride quality. Available AWD boosts foul weather capabilities.

Safety

Only the 2014 and 2015 Infiniti Q50 have undergone government safety testing. These editions received a perfect five-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Reviews

According to Kelley Blue Book, Infiniti Q50 owners love their cars. These consumers rate the Q50 4.4 out of 5 stars and score styling, performance, reliability, and comfort especially well.

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FAQs

Is Q50 fast?

Yes, even four-cylinder models accelerate eagerly, while Red Sport 400 versions rip to 60 mph in under five seconds, thanks to a torque-rich twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 pumping out 400 horsepower.

Is Q50 a V8?

No, the lineup is headed by a 400-horsepower twin turbo V6. Older models have a non-turbo 3.7-liter V6 or a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Which Q50 makes 400 hp?

Step up to the range-topping Q50 Red Sport 400 grade to unlock the most potent version of Infiniti’s smooth twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6. It offers 400 horsepower of neck-snapping power.

Which Q50 has the 3.7 engine?

The 2014-2016 model years of the Infiniti Q50 came with a 3.7-liter V6. Later editions came with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 or 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

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