Overview & Reviews

The Infiniti Q50 effectively replaces the Infiniti's popular G series entry-level luxury sport sedan. And just like the G, the Q50 offers an appealing combination of luxury, performance and value wrapped up in handsome styling.

Although the luxury sport sedan segment has historically been dominated by elite German nameplates, the Infiniti Q50 holds its own against these typically pricier models. It also comes with the latest high-tech features, and there's an available hybrid model as well.

Current Infiniti Q50 Specs
The Infiniti Q50 entry-level luxury sport sedan debuted for the 2014 model year. It's powered by either a 3.7-liter V6 with 328 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque or, in the case of the hybrid version, a 3.5-liter V6 and a 50-kilowatt electric motor, which provide a total output of 354 hp. All Q50s come with a seven-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is optional. The regular Q50 comes in base, Premium and Sport trim levels, while the Q50 Hybrid comes only in the upper two trims.

Standard feature highlights on the base trim include keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control and eight-way power front seats. Also included are an electronics interface with twin touchscreen displays, smartphone app integration, Bluetooth phone/audio connectivity, a rearview camera and a six-speaker sound system.

Premium trims also feature a sunroof, heated front seats, leather upholstery (on the hybrid only), a 14-speaker Bose sound system and a multimedia monitor/display, while the Sport adds a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, leather seating (for non-hybrid Q50 sedans), a sport driver seat and paddle shifters. The hybrid also includes Infiniti's Direct Adaptive Steering (which offers four different steering responsiveness settings) and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Option highlights include a navigation system, a 360-degree camera parking system, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and various safety features such as blind-spot warning and front and rear collision warning.

On the move, the Q50 has been somewhat of a disappointment for us. While acceleration is strong, ultimate handling ability on non-Sport trims is hobbled by all-season tires that don't offer the grip we'd expect from this otherwise athletic sedan. Ride quality is similarly mixed. Although the Q50 ably damps out larger bumps and ruts, it gets fidgety on roads with minor imperfections.

Beyond these issues, however, the Infiniti Q50 stands strong thanks to its well-trimmed and comfortable cabin, roomy trunk, user-friendly high-tech features and the impressive fuel economy of the hybrid model. It's worth a good look if you're shopping for a sport-oriented entry-level luxury sedan.

Used Infiniti Q50 Models
The Infiniti Q50 was all-new for 2014. If you're looking at used cars, though, many of the Q50's qualities can be found in its predecessor, the Infiniti G sedan.

User Reviews:

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  Love my q50s - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Mat - July 1 - 10:31 am

  Awesome car!! Bought it used.. great deal!!! Love the drive. It handles great... picks up speed real fast.... and looks amazing

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  The Awesomist - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Dennis Gray - March 14 - 7:54 pm

  You will not be disappointed in choosing the Q50

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  The Awesomist - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Dennis Gray - March 14 - 7:54 pm

  You will not be disappointed in choosing the Q50

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  best car i ever owned - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By johnnywild74 - December 16 - 12:08 am

  best car i ever owned very powerful great looks tech is awesome in the car

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  Outstanding Car - 2018 Infiniti Q50
  By Steve - November 17 - 12:26 am

  This one of the best all-around cars that I have ever experienced.

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  Super Cruiser - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By Oren - October 29 - 9:53 pm

  Extraordinary highway cruiser. Loads of horsepower to effortlessly pass, refined and comfortable suspension, fantastic seating comfort, concert hall audio quality, and a real world 34.3mpg at an average speed of 77mph with a/c running. This vehicle is near ideal for rolling down the highway.

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  Catch me if you can - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By twin turbo V6 with AWD - September 21 - 1:47 pm

  This is my first Infiniti but it wont be my last, perfect blend of sport and comfort! The power of the V6 twin turbo is amazing given the HP rating, so much quicker than other 300 hp cars I have owned. Guessing its due to the turbos offering torque coming on strong at just 1500 rpms. Maybe its under rated? Anyway, very happy with nearly everything. Given a magic wand I would ask that blind spot monitoring and other the safety items be standard fare. Also it should be real leather! Sticker was 45k but got it down to just 38.5k.

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  Great so far - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By Javan Pohl - August 29 - 2:27 am

  I came off of owning a 2006 Infiniti g35x. I, like others, was worried about the acceleration, with this being a turbo driven(?), smaller engine. While I think perhaps this new one might have a little less grunt if youre already going 40 or 60, off the line, this thing is like a vomit-inducing rocket. Theres a turbo?--I sure cant tell. Yes, the steering is a bit wonky at first but I think I might grow to like it--as of right now Im ambivalent about it. Its like it fights your initial move on the wheel and then slightly keeps it where you move it. Weird. I havent really had a chance to test them out but the brakes dont feel quite as utterly and mind-blowingly amazing as they were on my g35x. Those things were absolutely ridiculous though. I dont think I ever put my foot all the way to the floor. These ones feel a lot more civilized but I think if you do put your foot to the floor thats when theyd really clamp down? We shall see. The interior is mostly a work of art--Im SO glad they changed the colors away from that amber/orange color (gross). However the dual screens are kinda weird. I hope theres a way to just turn off the GPS screen (havent found it yet), cause Id rather not have it on all the time. I also think its pretty bizarre that you cant change the default driving mode (I have actually verified this one). Id much rather have it start up in Eco and whats the point of having a personalized driving mode if you have to click three times to get to it each time you start up the car? Also seems strange that they dont have a main mid display mode that shows current MPH (that could be one thing I just havent found yet, but Ive definitely toggled through all the screen options.) Anyways, those are very minor gripes. So far this car is a dream... I want to live in it.

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  Great Car!! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Micky - July 15 - 10:27 am

  Definitely is totally different to drive a Hybrid car, you will feel in the pedal, but when you want power, you have 360hp right in there, it is super fast car, very economical, you get 32 miles per gallon easy, it is a luxury nice experience, just got it a week ago, I will recommend, specially with all the incentives and some free tolls for having a hybrid car, nothing to lose, worth to try

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  Great Car!! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Micky - July 15 - 10:27 am

  Definitely is totally different to drive a Hybrid car, you will feel in the pedal, but when you want power, you have 360hp right in there, it is super fast car, very economical, you get 32 miles per gallon easy, it is a luxury nice experience, just got it a week ago, I will recommend, specially with all the incentives and some free tolls for having a hybrid car, nothing to lose, worth to try