The paddles were a godsend choosing gears myself let the engine shine. My test car thankfully included the Performance Package, which added the adaptive Dynamic Digital Suspension, sport brakes and paddle shifters. The only transmission is a seven-speed automatic, and it’s a wet blanket even in the Q50’s more aggressive driving modes. The reason I pinpoint the bigger engine as my favorite part of the Infinity Q50’s driving experience is because what’s attached to it is disappointing. Red Sport versions are similar, at 20/26/22 mpg with RWD and 19/26/22 mpg with AWD. The 3.0t costs only 2 mpg combined (20/29/23 mpg with RWD, 19/27/22 mpg with AWD). The 2.0t’s 208-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 258 pounds-feet of torque.ĭownscaling to the four-cylinder doesn’t net you much fuel-economy gain: an estimated 23/30/25 mpg for RWD models and 22/28/24 mpg with AWD. The up-tuned version in the Red Sport 400 makes 400 hp (oh, now I get the name) and 350 pounds-feet of torque. My favorite part of the Q50’s performance was the 300-hp, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 295 pounds-feet of torque. Key features: Dual-display system, navigation, blind spot warning, 360-degree cameras, forward autonomous emergency braking, Dynamic Digital Suspension, 16-speaker Bose audio system, front and rear parking sensors.Estimated fuel economy: 20/29/23 mpg city/highway/combined.Powertrain: 300-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 and 295 pounds-feet of torque seven-speed automatic transmission rear-wheel drive.I tested a Q50 3.0t Sport with the larger engine and a few additional option packages, including the Essential Package ($2,500), ProAssist Package ($1,650), Performance Package ($1,500) and Sensory Package ($2,650), which drove the price up from the 3.0t’s starting point of $41,645 (including destination) to $50,410. Compare the 2018 Q50 with last year’s model here. A long list of safety technology is available. Q50 Red Sport models get the best leather and dark-chrome accents. Inside, there’s a new steering wheel but not much else to speak of the old dual-screen multimedia system remains. Infiniti offers rear- or all-wheel drive (for $2,000) across all the Q50’s trim levels and engine options.Įxterior changes include a new grille up front and a revised front fascia with new foglight housings. The Pure comes only with the smaller engine, Luxe offers a choice of either, and the Sport and Red Sport 400 come only with the V-6. Each of the three engine options carry over: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and an up-tuned version of the latter for the Red Sport 400. There are now four trims: Pure, Luxe, Sport and Red Sport 400. The new model year brings a light refresh for the Q50 that includes a new trim level structure.
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The G35 was one of the first cars I had an automotive crush on, arriving on American shores the same year I got my driver’s license - 2002. The 2018 Infiniti Q50 is the latest iteration of one of Infiniti’s most popular cars, the compact luxury sedan originally named G35. Versus the competition: In a cutthroat vehicle class, the Q50’s driving experience and multimedia system don’t match its competitors. The verdict: A light refresh wasn’t enough to elevate the Q50 it needs a big upgrade.
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