Infiniti Q50 Sedan (2013-2015)
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Infiniti Q50 is a compact executive sedan in production from 2013 to 2015, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.0 to 3.7 liters.
The Q50 is slotted to be a more refined upgrade to the Q40, which was discontinued, in the compact executive class. It has many interior and exterior upgrades, including the new suspension setup with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.
At launch, the old 3.7L naturally-aspirated VQ37VHR engine from the G37 was carried over. Adding to it are a hybrid setup with a 3.5L V6 and a turbocharged 2.0L inline-4. Strangely, this 2.0T engine is a Mercedes M274.
Infiniti has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.26 coefficient of drag to show for it. The Infiniti Q50 also comes with a high towing capacity.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
- Beautiful styling
- Good 0.26 drag coefficient
- Good towing capacity
Cons
- Addicted to Hybrid
- Started engine downsizing
What external reviewers found***
External score 54% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good infotainment
- Gorgeous interior
- Comfortable ride
- Decent infotainment tech
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Poor infotainment system
- Lack of legroom
- Lack of standard driver assistance features
- Wonky power steering
- No paddle shifters
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Specifications
| 2.0t | 3.7 | 3.7 AWD | Hybrid | Hybrid AWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | 510 L / 18.0 cu-ft | 510 L / 18.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 80.0 L / 21.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | 76.0 L / 20.1 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 320x28 mm | Ventilated discs, 320x28 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 307x15 mm | Ventilated discs, 307x15 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/55 RF17 97W, 225/50 RF18 95W, 245/40 RF19 94W | 225/55 R17, 245/40 R19 | 225/55 R17, 245/40 R19 | 225/55 R17 | 225/55 R17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.4 m / 37.4 ft | 11.4 m / 37.4 ft | 11.4 m / 37.4 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Sedan | 4-door hybrid Sedan | 4-door hybrid Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1445 mm / 56.9 in | 1443 mm / 56.8 in | 1453 mm / 57.2 in | 1443 mm / 56.8 in | 1443 mm / 56.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4790 mm / 188.6 in | 4783 mm / 188.3 in | 4783 mm / 188.3 in | 4783 mm / 188.3 in | 4783 mm / 188.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2085 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded) | 1824 mm / 71.8 in | 1824 mm / 71.8 in | 1824 mm / 71.8 in | 1824 mm / 71.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1545.0 mm / 60.8 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1565.0 mm / 61.6 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1519.0 mm / 59.8 in | 1529.0 mm / 60.2 in | 1529.0 mm / 60.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs | 1621.0 kg / 3573.7 lbs | 1700.0 kg / 3747.9 lbs | 1775.0 kg / 3913.2 lbs | 1853.0 kg / 4085.2 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 17 in, 18 in, 19 in | 7.5J x 17, 8.5J x 19 | 7.5J x 17, 8.5J x 19 | 17 in | 17 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm / 112.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 7.2 sec | 5.1 sec | 5.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 sec | 4.8 sec | 5.1 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 146 ~ 151 g/km | 144 g/km | 159 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.26 ~ 0.275 | 0.26 ~ 0.27 | 0.26 ~ 0.28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway) | 6.2 L/100km / 37.9 MPG (combined) | 8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 245.0 km/h / 152.2 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6 b | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | VQ37VHR | VQ37VHR | VQ37VHR | VQ35HR | VQ35HR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 95.5 mm / 3.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.5 cu-in / 1991.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.5 cu-in / 3696.0 cc | 3.7 L / 225.5 cu-in / 3696.0 cc | 3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc | 3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 211.0 hp / 157.3 kW @ 5500 rpm | 328.0 hp / 244.6 kW @ 7000 rpm | 328.0 hp / 244.6 kW @ 7000 rpm | 364.0 hp / 271.4 kW @ 6500 rpm | 364.0 hp / 271.4 kW @ 6500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 106.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 88.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 104.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 104.1 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 81.4 mm / 3.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 1250-3500 rpm | 365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 365 Nm / 269.2 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | 350 Nm / 258.1 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | direct-injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 7-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | 7-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | Automatic ASC | Automatic ASC | Automatic | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2014 ~ 2015 | 2013 ~ 2015 | 2013 ~ 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
carwow[1]
Reviewer score 37%Japanese brand is relatively small in the UK, but the Q50 is a genuine alternative to cars such as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes C-Class. Infiniti offers just a single engine option: a hybrid, which consists of a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine and electric motors powered by batteries, in turn charged by the petrol engine. There's plenty of room in the front – the same is true for all rivals, though – but the rear seats suffer from a shortage of legroom.
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Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent fuel economy
Cons
- Lack of legroom
- Poor infotainment system
cnet[2]
Reviewer score 66%The Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 starts at $36,545. The base Q50 comes with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder producing 208 horsepower. Despite being an older design, the interior has held up throughout the years. The interior still looks great after five years on the market.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Comfortable ride
- Decent infotainment tech
Cons
- Lack of standard driver assistance features
cnet[3]
Reviewer score 59%The 2021 Infiniti Q50 starts at about $38,000 including $1,025 in destination fees. Hauling this car around is a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged V6. The car's ride is definitely on the firm side, but these stiff suspenders keep the body well controlled.
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Pros
- Comfortable ride
- Good infotainment
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Wonky power steering
- No paddle shifters
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References
- ^ Infiniti Q50 Review. [carwow]. https://www.carwow.co.uk/infiniti/q50. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
- ^ 2019 Infiniti Q50 review: Aged, but with youthful charm. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2019-infiniti-q50-review/. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
- ^ 2021 Infiniti Q50 review: Cheating Father Time. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-infiniti-q50-review/. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
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