Thank you Sam for this experience and opportunity. That Q50 RS400 is mine and this was a great way to see how the older 2017 Q50s can stack up against some of the best Korea has to offer. For some context: I have never drag raced in my life, so this was all new to me - clear in my RT and gear selection during the roll race. I really enjoy my Infiniti and I remain hopeful in the brand going forward. The VR30DDTT is a great engine and there is lots of room to modify - but that's not my thing personally. The regular 7-speed transmission is holds back a lot. I'd imagine with an ZF or decent DCT things would move a bit better. I love my Q and this will be a great momento for when my lease is up. Thanks to Hans, his brother, Kevin and of course Sam for this fun opportunity. Peace. JW
I love my Q as well. With very minor mods you can make close to 500 WHEEL hp. I agree I wish they would update the interior and the transmission. If they don’t update the car I’m not sure what my next vehicle will be. I really enjoy the Q though. I haven’t had any reliability problems in the 2 years I’ve had it.
@@lachau818 No problems so far. Rear brakes (due to the Nissfiniti "pro pilot" driver assistance) and had to replace 2 front passenger tires due to road damage (Toronto roads are merciless and the Dunlop SP run flats are HARD). Regular oil and lube. No belt issues.
@@Cr125stin Glad to see you enjoying the car. My other vehicle is a 2008 Buick Enclave so as a point of comparison the Q interior is waaaaay nicer. HA!
@@jimwallace4164 Hi Jim, do you have a DAS Steering set-up on your vehicle? I have a base Q50 3.0 with the regular non-DAS steering set-up and it is great. I got rid of the stock V37 Q50/Q60 Dunlop run flats IMMEDIATELY. I felt those things hamper and hurt the car's performance so much especially handling and steering. Change it to something like Michelin Pilot Sport like some competitor like this G70 offers and is a day and night difference.
Agreed, and they’re more of a real world race, not everyone is a race car driver, anything can happen out in the road and I feel like these races are more of that.
This test result is about what I expected. Genesis has more torque and 1 more gear, which is why it matches the q50 in acceleration. Q50 has more peak HP which is why it was able to pull on the Genesis at higher speeds
Hopefully Infiniti puts in the new 9spd tranny , update the exterior and interior right after they Nissan launches their Z ( which I’m waiting for the Nismo version) , and hope they implement the ZF-9 and a Manual tranny for the next Q50 ( if it even be a next one 🙄) Infiniti needs to over haul it Quick fast…its one of their best sellers for crying out loud
@@Mr.Lambert777 the 9 speed they have in the Frontier and Titan is actually from Mercedes. One of the perks of being in a partnership with them. They can realistically update it for 2022 if they wanted. It would help keep that archaic thing somewhat competitive. They really need a major refresh.
@@mrx9844 oh I know that the tranny is from Mercedes , trust me I’m behind the scenes with the titan an frontier if u catch my drift *wink wink*… but yeah, I also hear that they “might” discontinue the q50 2022 might be it’s last year. I hope not, it’s just rumors. I hate that America is going suv trucks only that sucks , not everyone wants that !
Those new Genesis family look looks gorgeous but not on g70 in my opinion. it’s because their design is not fully changed, they’re just facelift version of the previous g70. Those family look looks too much for an old body of g70. I hope their design get better just like every genesis series.
Thanks for doing this video. It gives me a new appreciation for my Infiniti. I've been leasing Infiniti's since 2009. This year I wanted a change. I considered the Acura RDX, TLX the Lexus ES 350 and the Genesis G70. Due to the chip shortage the prices had gone through the roof so I decided to buy out the lease on my 2018 Q50 and I am glad I did. It's everything I need. It's not too big, it's quick, it still looks good and the nav is touch screen which the TLX was not. When things normalize I'll probably trade it in. Who knows, I might even get another one. The Signature series caught my eye.
As a Infiniti fan I can respect this man views on the brand he was honest but with out being a negative jerk about it. Infiniti does make great engines and cars!
@@sn350channel Sorry but the VQ and VK engine family (in any of its former and/or present forms) have been solely developed and built by Nissan. Sure, Nissan does get financial support & fiscal oversight from Renault, but they share very little in terms of materials and mechanics. Not even the ill famed CVT transmission has anything to do with Renault, which is rather embarrassing, lol!
@@Blue-moon12 Aye the turbo seals are a known issues in particular for 2016-18 model years. But they are almost never catastrophic failures. But it's typical of a top to bottom new engine for the first year or so, always some issues that need to be worked out. Infiniti has been good about addressing the issue when it pops up however and the newer models are looking to be very reliable.
Thanks for being such a true car enthusiast, Sam! You’re the people’s champ for drag races 🏆🙌 For future videos, it would be nice to see an aerial drone shot of the cars racing …that would be icing on the cake 🍰
As a russian I'm deeply impressed how quickly Korea grows. Their cars compete with Japanese cars, and in many ways Korean cars are better. And then there are russian with their Ladas
Вы с ума сошли? Чем корейские автомобили конкурируют и лучше японских? Они в лучшем случае копии японских и немецких автомобилей. Подражатель никогда не превосходит оригинала. Вы явно не в Сибири живете. Они по-прежнему ненадежны.Теперь, когда они наняли немецких и европейских инженеров, их надежность стала хуже. Вы не знаете, как они скрывали отзывы и атаковали информаторов, которые выявили серьезные проблемы с продуктами, только после чего они были вынуждены опубликовать отзыв, и они все еще скрывали проблемы с новой линейкой движков Smartstream. Этот 3,3-литровый двигатель несколько раз загорался на подземных автостоянках в Корее. I guess they are better than the Japanese in giving you surprises and more passionately catch on fire like the Italians. I laugh. Кроме того, я не буду покупать машину в корейской стране, которая заявляет, что Дальний Восток является своей землей, и хочет украсть ее у нас. Я считаю, что «Lada» лучше, чем «Хюндай». Русские машины дешевле и надежнее
@@miraphycs7377 I feel like your disdain for Genesis comes from some sort of resentment against S. Korea and not the car company itself. I find that they're distinct from the rest of what the luxury car industry is currently putting out and I really love their design style but I'm open to hear what you have to say on them.
It’s cool to see the different modes. I was just telling someone the other day in my Q50 there is a HUGE difference in the normal and sport mode, more than I see in average cars. It’s cool to physically see the difference in this bideo
@Enzo Morf right! Clearly the infiniti was out before this car. I dont understand why infiniti gets so much flak regarding redesigns when every other luxury brand does the same thing! Trans old or not the rs400 is a beast
Twin turbo, 400 HP, AWD & 16 speaker Bose performance Audio w/digital amplifier what else can a guy ask for? Love my Red Sport, such a good buy for the price.
Reaction time is huge, seems like I see a lot of people gloss over this and it can really make the difference between an even race and a car length or two, if not more.
Youre not getting this engine in the entry level Z. Sorry bub. The "q50rs engine" is the same engine in the normal q50, just tuned differently. Its a marketing ploy. Also, holding true to a video games curb weight when 0 info on the car is released? No way. If they were going to be giving a 400hp engine entry lvl with a 3400 car, NISSAN would be eager to confirm it. 0 details have been confirmed and the car comes out in like 3 months. Not a good sign for the Nissan boys lol.
@@clpauto3710 it would safe to bet the new Z would weigh around as much as the 370. Also, no details besides it being a twin turbo v6 and manual is all people need to hear. Just building the suspense up by not giving more details
@@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815 I’ve been in a Q50 and the genesis and Kia are actually more luxurious than the Q50. I can tell you just follow stuff that’s trendy bc that G70 is from Genesis own company not Hyundai Genesis.
Subscribed!!! Very good comparing these 2 beautiful machines. You do an amazing job, very detailed and professional. in the future, I'd love to see a comparison between a Challenger Scatpack 6.4 vs an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport.
Everyone keeps commenting about how the Genesis is a 2022 vs the Q50 which is an older design. The 2022 Genesis is only a cosmetic upgrade, the power train has not changed since 2018.
@@restlessyouthproductions the styling is out of date, especially next to the Genesis, but the worst part is the interior, the nav/info/dash screens looks and integration is a bad joke at this point.
Awesome match up. I personally have a 2018 Q50 RS, but also luv the G70. I think the reason why the Q50 pulled away so much, when in Sport +, was due to the change in the gearing ratios when in this mode.
Gear ratios don't change in ANY mode.. There is no secondary ratios in the Jatco 7 speed nor in the differential.. The only that does is the tune/boost levels in sport mode +
Both of you are incorrect. Thr gear ratios don't change and neither does the boost levels. Sport and sport + change the throttle response, transmission shifts, dampers, traction and steering feel. This makes for a better driving feel.
I’d be interested in times for each run. Maybe the genesis was getting heat soak and slowing down? Or maybe it was really just the Infiniti driver getting his launch down. Either way. Great video!
@@Marlon_J not necessarily, the other also jumped the gun in one of the runs. You can't win them all. I'd rate these 2 cars as equals when it comes to acceleration.
@@marv1033 oh my congrats!! you will love it. Such a great car. So underrated. I'd recommend looking into JB4 and heat exchanger upgrade if you're into that.
Do u mean Acura TLX-TYPE-S? It's not Twin Turbo...it has a single twin scroll turbo...and I don't think u can buy it till mid next month...just my 2 cents
Great video Sam! I own a 2020 RS, like it lots and must admit it is so nice to see it holding its own against top newcomers. The G70 is simply gorgeous. Infiniti updated the exhaust and mid pipe on 2020 models, the exhaust Sound is pretty awesome and believe the transmission, although dated, it was retuned in 2018 so it would be nice to test a newer RS against the so called top dogs in the segment. Great channel! Stay safe!
If Infiniti Canada wanted to hook it up, I believe that the 20/21 RS I-Line with the updated exhaust would be great, but the results would be the same - if not more handily skewed towards the Infiniti.
Agree. I got the I-Line RS in the same colour. Love the blue! The car is a beast in straight line. You’ve been a good sport and your car looks very nice. Keep enjoying your ride and stay safe
Hi could you provide a link to these updates. Im currently looking for 2018+ RS400 Rwd. I had no idea about the transmission update or exhaust. I have heard of the turbo being updated using different seals for the 18/19. Thanks
I know first hand about the exhaust and mid pipe as the upgrades are widely advertised on Infiniti Canada website for the 2020 and 2021 models. As for the transmission, someone else mentioned it in the comments and I also read about it, possibly in a forum, in the past but can’t attest to the validity of the claim. I’ll see if I find details on it. My RS by the way is AWD as I live in Canada.
WOW, surprised how close that was! Question 1: Q50 any weight savings with aftermarket wheels? Question 2: Q50 shifting manually or automatically? was worried Q50 would heat soak(weak heat exchanger) after so many runs but hung in there like a champ. Man, imagine racing both with JB4s installed! haha thanks for the video!
Automatic in all races from a dig. Obviously Standard mode is pig mode in comparison to the G70. Sport and Sport + she comes to life. In the 2nd roll race Sam recommended I use the paddles after the results of the first 40 roll. I was getting ahead of him before we took off so I reduced speed and the trans shifted and I was DOA. The paddles helped control the transmission and allowed me to compete. Seems like I got on the brakes early at the finish marker a few times too (makes for better drama LOL). No major weight reduction in the wheels from OE, they are 19" Braelin BR06's second hand because thats how I roll. Appreciate your comments!
@@jimwallace4164 So did the G70 use paddles as well? Seems like these videos keeps ignoring changes in such details (paddles vs letting the auto. do its thing)? ON BOTH SIDES
Genesis is what Infiniti was and should have became. I love how you guys have mature drag racing. No egos, no "sore loosing". Just pure comparing. If there was an issue, you redo it, no temper tantrums. I love it
Said this back in 2009! The 1st gen Genesis sedan was emulating the Infiniti M45, while the Genesis Coupe was emulating the G37 coupe. They were studying both Infiniti and Lexus. Now that they've poached German and Japanese engineers to aid in their development, the sky is the limit! Hyundai has deep pockets, as auto-manufacturing is a side business for them. It was only a matter of time for them to catch up to the competition, and dare I say, surpass them!
@@omarbryant7930 that’s what I’m saying. Both these cars run in the 12 second quarter mile range. The quickest Honda you can get right now is the type r and it runs a mid 13 second quarter. Which has the same motor as the TLX and accord sport. The Nsx is a beast but a different class.
@Catholic Firefighter the RS definitely got a jump on the Stinger in the last video. They're still a lot closer than I was expecting. I thought the G70 would walk away with it easily.
Test drove the 2019 G70 TT but leased Q50s RS. The handling in the corner was much better and accelerations felt smoother on the Infiniti. Yeah it’s outdated but black on black Q50s up closes looked like a beast
@@hammertimeyes5641 a modern g70 that couldn’t beat an “ outdated “ Infinity. I don’t know why you would highlight that 😂😂😂 and act like you made a point.
Bravo again excellent race guys it would nice to race again with the latest infinity, new recalibrated transmission with better flow from the exhaust for the infinity.👏👌👍💪🔥🇨🇦
A 5 year old car with probably 30k miles still manages to keep up with these brand new and newly designed cars. I can only imagine how a Q50 will dust a Type S.
Q50 red sport is underrated- dyno shows it is about 390 to rear wheels which is roughly 450hp at crank. Also its about 400 lbft torque. All stock. Watch out with tune and full exhaust. BAM. 550-600 (or more) reliable and easy hp.
The person in the Q50 was me and I had never ever dragged my car before, give me a few runs and the universe balances out. G70 in Normal/Standard mode is obviously better than the Infiniti.
Great cars. The G has a nicer interior and newer transmission but the Q is more fuel efficient and convenient with a 20 gallon tank. 48k on mine and it has been excellent. Still on original brakes too.
Much respect for that RS400. Makes me even more anxious to see that new Z. Impressive powertrain. Not that the G70 is a slouch or anything though, just newer and more expected.
Any chance you can find a 2009/10 Volvo S80 V8 & drag with the S80 Turbo6...? I have the 09 V8 with a Sports Exhaust and I love driving it, often giving it a serve 🤣 Gorgeous cruiser 👍
I have a Q60S 3.0T (not called Red Sport here in the UK...) The problem I have with my 2017 car is replacing it. When I look around at what is available, nothing new really offers anything that much better for less that £80k. Also, I find it difficult to fault the Q60 interior. Still feels nice. Extraordinarily comfortable. Easy to use and the dual screens integrate seamlessly. Plus, the Sport Tech ProPILOT is a perfect blend of involvement and autonomy. Love it tbh.
To see the G70 hold it's own against against the Q50 is awesome and makes me appreciate the brand even more so. Recently bought a GV80 and not too many similar trucks in it's class can go pound for pound from top to bottom. Excited about where Genesis is going. Hope you do a road test when the G80 Sport comes out!
@@cb5110 Thank you for the obvious and I'm sure you know that Q50 is older than the entire Genesis brand. I don't care if the G70 went up against a current Infinti it's still impressive to the Genesis and the recent Hyundai N Line compete with brands that have been around for 35 plus years.
@@lortoubrowne6749 Infiniti drivetrain and car is not new, the transmission from infiniti is more than a decade old, the transmission have been around from 2009, the hyundai has more modern transmission, while the engine development of both is very close, the hyundai have all the edge, been it was more modern all around, and the Infiniti been dated from 2014. Whatever you want to sing, about 35 years, it still a hyundai which have years of experience in car development, same as nissan, the infiniti in sport mode beat out a modern 8 speed transmission and modern engine from hyundai, that is what you want to call competitive, been beating by an older powertrain.
@@cb5110 I think you are confusing development of engine and transmission versus performance of each. The G70 is way more refine and efficient. It does not mean it is better performing. Fun fact older performance cars are crazy fast. Suspension is not the best , but if you put that q50 against similar cars to the G70 the result may be similar
@@cb5110 the newest iteration of the q50 redsport is the same performance. The only changes are aesthetics. The q50 red sport is a good performer, the g70 has the edge in the interior and the tech department specially things like the lane keep assist. I'm considering the 3.0tt q50 red sport and g70 3.3tt as my other car. And it's hard to pick to be very honest. The q50s is slightly better performance but the warranty and interiors of genesis. I don't like the facelift of the g70 though, I prefer the 2019-2021 design.
@@SamCarLegion Ohhhh you did? Didn’t realize, I stand corrected! Still very close, my buddy has a G70 and I have a Q50 RS, we were just talking about this over the weekend. I immediately sent him this video 😉.
Ive been in both and the g70 do feel way more torqey for some reason and the redsports show there power up top so this race went as expected.The extrq .3 of dispalcement is helping the g70 off the hit but on the highway passed 120 that extra power of the q50 would pull it back.Really good race indeed and you can tell driver reaction played a major roll.Imagine if they make a performance varient of this g70 engine with like 450hp that would be a crazy car and give the Germans some competition..like a G70 R or some shit or Kia stinger GT R or N or whatever..it wont be cheap tho probly be like 63-71k
In the races, they look almost identical..have you looked at the difference in tires...brand, tread life, etc. Can make a huge difference. Great video btw!
Excellent matchup. I totally agree with the owner. The 7spd is what is holding back the engine. I really hope Infiniti addresses that, the chassis and the interior for the next go around.
Genesis is everything Infiniti should have been! I owned G35x for 8 years and G37x for 6 years. I was about to buy a Q50 red sport but Infiniti just not the same. I thought Infiniti was going to be like Genesis? I end buying A Kia Stinger because of the particle hatch with more sport tuned engine vs the more luxury refined interior G70!
Hyundai has sucked for a long time before revamping in the last 10-15 years, so please stop acting like Infinity hasn't been any good. I don't know why everyone is so dramatically biased against Infinity.
@@restlessyouthproductions I think it has something to do with the way Infiniti dropped the ball. They were on top from 2004-2015 everybody wanted one and they just became complacent over the years. An infiniti has always been in my family J30, G35 and M45 but somethings missing with the new offerings. Hyundia and Kia on the other hand good only go up from where they were so the impact is more dramatic.
@@d.block3148 That’s a very fair response. I’ve owned a Genesis. Great car!! I also own a mint, refreshed Q50 Red Sport. It’s the MOST Japanese car on the market not named GTR. I understand people are calling it dated in the interior. To me it’s perfectly Japanese. The G80 and G70 are terrific , but they are also mimicking European type design cues from Bimmer and Mercedes. I love my “ dated” feel of the Q50. It’s a beautiful looking car.
@@restlessyouthproductions like the other guy said infiniti was on top for a while in early 2000s to about 2014. Easily had the most performance of any non German brand. Some say the g35 was better then 3 series. But they really fell off hard. It’s ashame they can build great motors but seems they have no interest in interior quality/tech or updating pretty much anything. Once Renault took over Nissan it was all downhill from there. Genesis/Hyundai/Kia are what infiniti was back in the day but they are doing it very quickly. No1 thought just 5 years ago that they would be putting out vehicles like they are today.
Hi! Do you think that in the future cars with gasoline and diesel engines will disappear from their production in the future? I hope this never happens!😭😓
Thank you Sam for this experience and opportunity. That Q50 RS400 is mine and this was a great way to see how the older 2017 Q50s can stack up against some of the best Korea has to offer. For some context: I have never drag raced in my life, so this was all new to me - clear in my RT and gear selection during the roll race. I really enjoy my Infiniti and I remain hopeful in the brand going forward. The VR30DDTT is a great engine and there is lots of room to modify - but that's not my thing personally. The regular 7-speed transmission is holds back a lot. I'd imagine with an ZF or decent DCT things would move a bit better. I love my Q and this will be a great momento for when my lease is up. Thanks to Hans, his brother, Kevin and of course Sam for this fun opportunity. Peace. JW
Hows the reliability been?
I love my Q as well. With very minor mods you can make close to 500 WHEEL hp. I agree I wish they would update the interior and the transmission. If they don’t update the car I’m not sure what my next vehicle will be. I really enjoy the Q though. I haven’t had any reliability problems in the 2 years I’ve had it.
@@lachau818 No problems so far. Rear brakes (due to the Nissfiniti "pro pilot" driver assistance) and had to replace 2 front passenger tires due to road damage (Toronto roads are merciless and the Dunlop SP run flats are HARD). Regular oil and lube. No belt issues.
@@Cr125stin Glad to see you enjoying the car. My other vehicle is a 2008 Buick Enclave so as a point of comparison the Q interior is waaaaay nicer. HA!
@@jimwallace4164 Hi Jim, do you have a DAS Steering set-up on your vehicle? I have a base Q50 3.0 with the regular non-DAS steering set-up and it is great.
I got rid of the stock V37 Q50/Q60 Dunlop run flats IMMEDIATELY. I felt those things hamper and hurt the car's performance so much especially handling and steering. Change it to something like Michelin Pilot Sport like some competitor like this G70 offers and is a day and night difference.
I'm so glad you're drag racing cars that are more everyday rather than exotics.
Agreed, and they’re more of a real world race, not everyone is a race car driver, anything can happen out in the road and I feel like these races are more of that.
Facts omg i love this channel just because of that
Exotics are kinda boring tbh, cus I know I’ll never see one. Regular cars are way more interesting to me.
Exactly!
I need both in my life. Race em all!!!
This test result is about what I expected.
Genesis has more torque and 1 more gear, which is why it matches the q50 in acceleration.
Q50 has more peak HP which is why it was able to pull on the Genesis at higher speeds
Beautifully explained
Not only that, the gearing on the Q50 isn’t very good. The 7at has been outdated and outclassed for some years now.
Hopefully Infiniti puts in the new 9spd tranny , update the exterior and interior right after they Nissan launches their Z ( which I’m waiting for the Nismo version) , and hope they implement the ZF-9 and a Manual tranny for the next Q50 ( if it even be a next one 🙄) Infiniti needs to over haul it Quick fast…its one of their best sellers for crying out loud
@@Mr.Lambert777 the 9 speed they have in the Frontier and Titan is actually from Mercedes. One of the perks of being in a partnership with them. They can realistically update it for 2022 if they wanted. It would help keep that archaic thing somewhat competitive. They really need a major refresh.
@@mrx9844 oh I know that the tranny is from Mercedes , trust me I’m behind the scenes with the titan an frontier if u catch my drift *wink wink*… but yeah, I also hear that they “might” discontinue the q50 2022 might be it’s last year. I hope not, it’s just rumors. I hate that America is going suv trucks only that sucks , not everyone wants that !
The g70 redesign is beautiful
that shit alien looking like
@@kamronhd7763 samurai? A dwarf who can't tell if it's a human or something is carrying a knife.
Andrew, I agree with you, looks gorgeous
Those new Genesis family look looks gorgeous but not on g70 in my opinion. it’s because their design is not fully changed, they’re just facelift version of the previous g70. Those family look looks too much for an old body of g70. I hope their design get better just like every genesis series.
@@philseung8 your comment is always hates Japanese car and Japanese.
You are racist
Thanks for doing this video. It gives me a new appreciation for my Infiniti.
I've been leasing Infiniti's since 2009. This year I wanted a change. I considered the Acura RDX, TLX the Lexus ES 350 and the Genesis G70. Due to the chip shortage the prices had gone through the roof so I decided to buy out the lease on my 2018 Q50 and I am glad I did. It's everything I need. It's not too big, it's quick, it still looks good and the nav is touch screen which the TLX was not. When things normalize I'll probably trade it in. Who knows, I might even get another one. The Signature series caught my eye.
I’m really starting to grow for this channel, a nice variety of cars appear on here rather than your typical exotic cars, keep it up 🤝
I’m so glad to see Infiniti Q50 results.I’m in love with this car
As a Infiniti fan I can respect this man views on the brand he was honest but with out being a negative jerk about it. Infiniti does make great engines and cars!
I dislike the IPAD style screens stuck on the dashboard. I actually like the dual screen design on Infiniti. The iPad styles look like an afterthought
Except Infiniti doesn’t make their own engines. Renault engines. GTR only made by Nissan
@@sn350channel Sorry but the VQ and VK engine family (in any of its former and/or present forms) have been solely developed and built by Nissan. Sure, Nissan does get financial support & fiscal oversight from Renault, but they share very little in terms of materials and mechanics. Not even the ill famed CVT transmission has anything to do with Renault, which is rather embarrassing, lol!
The 3.0 TT on the Q60s are having a lot of turbo issues. My brother in law is a tech and only deals with the warranty work on the turbos
@@Blue-moon12 Aye the turbo seals are a known issues in particular for 2016-18 model years. But they are almost never catastrophic failures.
But it's typical of a top to bottom new engine for the first year or so, always some issues that need to be worked out.
Infiniti has been good about addressing the issue when it pops up however and the newer models are looking to be very reliable.
Love seeing non-supercars race here too! Thanks, looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
Thanks for being such a true car enthusiast, Sam! You’re the people’s champ for drag races 🏆🙌
For future videos, it would be nice to see an aerial drone shot of the cars racing …that would be icing on the cake 🍰
Thank you so much. My current drone can’t take high winds, when we do have good weather i do have it in the air :)
As a russian I'm deeply impressed how quickly Korea grows. Their cars compete with Japanese cars, and in many ways Korean cars are better. And then there are russian with their Ladas
Вы с ума сошли? Чем корейские автомобили конкурируют и лучше японских? Они в лучшем случае копии японских и немецких автомобилей. Подражатель никогда не превосходит оригинала. Вы явно не в Сибири живете. Они по-прежнему ненадежны.Теперь, когда они наняли немецких и европейских инженеров, их надежность стала хуже. Вы не знаете, как они скрывали отзывы и атаковали информаторов, которые выявили серьезные проблемы с продуктами, только после чего они были вынуждены опубликовать отзыв, и они все еще скрывали проблемы с новой линейкой движков Smartstream. Этот 3,3-литровый двигатель несколько раз загорался на подземных автостоянках в Корее.
I guess they are better than the Japanese in giving you surprises and more passionately catch on fire like the Italians. I laugh.
Кроме того, я не буду покупать машину в корейской стране, которая заявляет, что Дальний Восток является своей землей, и хочет украсть ее у нас.
Я считаю, что «Lada» лучше, чем «Хюндай». Русские машины дешевле и надежнее
i play warthunder
@@miraphycs7377 got a source for that?
Our ladas are still on the road after decades and still no rust
@@miraphycs7377 I feel like your disdain for Genesis comes from some sort of resentment against S. Korea and not the car company itself. I find that they're distinct from the rest of what the luxury car industry is currently putting out and I really love their design style but I'm open to hear what you have to say on them.
It’s cool to see the different modes. I was just telling someone the other day in my Q50 there is a HUGE difference in the normal and sport mode, more than I see in average cars. It’s cool to physically see the difference in this bideo
I like the BIDEO too
@@forzafestiva1 you are so funny bro!! 😂😂😂 lose your BIRGINITY though 😐
you need to put it in personal and change all settings to the highest settings, it literally turns into a monster lol
That Q50 S is a beast being an older car,No matter the interior or update need.
Great Channel,,Great Content 💪💪😎
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@Enzo Morf right! Clearly the infiniti was out before this car. I dont understand why infiniti gets so much flak regarding redesigns when every other luxury brand does the same thing! Trans old or not the rs400 is a beast
The Genesis is also an older car. The 2022 is just an exterior makeover, the entire power train is the exact same from 2018.
@@fasear375fullauto2 q50 came out in late 2012.
Looks like you can't go wrong with either car. Just depends on which one you like better (looks, interior, etc...). Thanks for the video!
Actually a cool matchup. The G70 interior and features just give it the leg up as a car
Twin turbo, 400 HP, AWD & 16 speaker Bose performance Audio w/digital amplifier what else can a guy ask for? Love my Red Sport, such a good buy for the price.
I agree ☝🏻
Def a solid but u probably come around 350 who u probably make 400 crank
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I agree, I love my 2021 red sport great car but yes it does need an update
They also heatsoak really quickly so after it gets to temp it pulls out timing. For optimal performance you need a bigger heat exchanger.
Two very quick 4 door sedans!
Both cars equal in performance driver reaction is key.
Reaction time is huge, seems like I see a lot of people gloss over this and it can really make the difference between an even race and a car length or two, if not more.
Exactly, you nailed it!
The Genesis G70 is 🔥🔥🔥!!! Good video! 👍🏾!
Your videos are always on point. Thanks for the good content 🔥🔥
Redsport 400 almost 4000lbs imagine this engine in the coming z and it is 3400 lbs 😎 the z will be beast
If you get the rwd red sport it’s only 3600lbs almost 3700 it’s like 3668 and awd its like 3900 Rwd would have been quicker
The g70 is 4000lbs too lol
Youre not getting this engine in the entry level Z. Sorry bub. The "q50rs engine" is the same engine in the normal q50, just tuned differently. Its a marketing ploy. Also, holding true to a video games curb weight when 0 info on the car is released? No way. If they were going to be giving a 400hp engine entry lvl with a 3400 car, NISSAN would be eager to confirm it. 0 details have been confirmed and the car comes out in like 3 months. Not a good sign for the Nissan boys lol.
@@clpauto3710 it would safe to bet the new Z would weigh around as much as the 370. Also, no details besides it being a twin turbo v6 and manual is all people need to hear. Just building the suspense up by not giving more details
@@anthonyfields3856 cant get a rwd INFINTY IN CANADA
THIS was a good match up. The Q50 definitely needs an update but what a great engine. The G70 and Stinger are killing it!
Killing engines! They're not reliable. Kia and genesis need to re engineer their engines.
Still a Kia and still a Hyundai 🤮
@@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815 Right! Top rated cars in the industry. Look it up 🙂
@@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815
Still a Nissan and still a Honda 🤮
@@lulmoewiththegimpyleg6815 I’ve been in a Q50 and the genesis and Kia are actually more luxurious than the Q50. I can tell you just follow stuff that’s trendy bc that G70 is from Genesis own company not Hyundai Genesis.
Subscribed!!! Very good comparing these 2 beautiful machines. You do an amazing job, very detailed and professional. in the future, I'd love to see a comparison between a Challenger Scatpack 6.4 vs an Infiniti Q50 Red Sport.
Nice. Love your videos. Always accurate and to the point.
Everyone keeps commenting about how the Genesis is a 2022 vs the Q50 which is an older design. The 2022 Genesis is only a cosmetic upgrade, the power train has not changed since 2018.
Yet when people bitch about the Q50 , it’s ALL about cosmetics
@@restlessyouthproductions the styling is out of date, especially next to the Genesis, but the worst part is the interior, the nav/info/dash screens looks and integration is a bad joke at this point.
Awesome match up. I personally have a 2018 Q50 RS, but also luv the G70. I think the reason why the Q50 pulled away so much, when in Sport +, was due to the change in the gearing ratios when in this mode.
Gear ratios don't change in ANY mode..
There is no secondary ratios in the Jatco 7 speed nor in the differential..
The only that does is the tune/boost levels in sport mode +
Both of you are incorrect. Thr gear ratios don't change and neither does the boost levels. Sport and sport + change the throttle response, transmission shifts, dampers, traction and steering feel. This makes for a better driving feel.
Just bought 2018 Q50 red sport two days ago love it
I just got my g70 and I loved it because it reminded me of a q60 red sport lol
The q50 is very old I think it’s 2017 you should bring a 2022 one
This is what I was looking for. Nice race!!!
I’d be interested in times for each run. Maybe the genesis was getting heat soak and slowing down? Or maybe it was really just the Infiniti driver getting his launch down. Either way. Great video!
Made me love my "old" Q50S even more! 😁
With these 2, all comes down to driver. Very nice.
Yup. His reaction time is what cost him when he lost.
@@Marlon_J not necessarily, the other also jumped the gun in one of the runs. You can't win them all.
I'd rate these 2 cars as equals when it comes to acceleration.
@@george.giannop you can costly see the infiniti pulling on top though with no human error
@@occckid123 agreed. Top end run is a different story.
Great vid, y’all should incorporate a rev off before the race to add some theater
OMG YES! I have a 18 Q50 RS and I'm so excited that I had to comment before watching! haha will comment after as well. Right on Sam!
Just bought a q50 RS 2 weeks ago this thing is awesome
@@marv1033 oh my congrats!! you will love it. Such a great car. So underrated. I'd recommend looking into JB4 and heat exchanger upgrade if you're into that.
Please do Kia Stinger Gt 3.3tt AWD vs Acura TLX 3.0tt AWD
Yeeeeeah
Stinger will win
@@RugbyBeast12 yeah
Do u mean Acura TLX-TYPE-S? It's not Twin Turbo...it has a single twin scroll turbo...and I don't think u can buy it till mid next month...just my 2 cents
@@integra2398 hey i appreciate the feed back i think the one I am speaking about is Acura TLX v6 AWD
Damn the fact that a 2016-2017 infinity q50 rs 3.0tt is keeping up with a all new 2022 genesis 3.3t is amazing! I love infinity! I own one btw...
The 2022 Genesis is only a cosmetic upgrade. The power train is the same as the 2018.
Clearly
Great video Sam! I own a 2020 RS, like it lots and must admit it is so nice to see it holding its own against top newcomers. The G70 is simply gorgeous. Infiniti updated the exhaust and mid pipe on 2020 models, the exhaust Sound is pretty awesome and believe the transmission, although dated, it was retuned in 2018 so it would be nice to test a newer RS against the so called top dogs in the segment. Great channel! Stay safe!
If Infiniti Canada wanted to hook it up, I believe that the 20/21 RS I-Line with the updated exhaust would be great, but the results would be the same - if not more handily skewed towards the Infiniti.
Agree. I got the I-Line RS in the same colour. Love the blue! The car is a beast in straight line. You’ve been a good sport and your car looks very nice. Keep enjoying your ride and stay safe
Hi could you provide a link to these updates. Im currently looking for 2018+ RS400 Rwd. I had no idea about the transmission update or exhaust. I have heard of the turbo being updated using different seals for the 18/19. Thanks
I know first hand about the exhaust and mid pipe as the upgrades are widely advertised on Infiniti Canada website for the 2020 and 2021 models. As for the transmission, someone else mentioned it in the comments and I also read about it, possibly in a forum, in the past but can’t attest to the validity of the claim. I’ll see if I find details on it. My RS by the way is AWD as I live in Canada.
@@KingAmsa ok thanks for the info. Yea I live in CT but I have another vehicle for the snow.
In the near future can we perhaps get a TLX type S vs a stinger GT2 👀👀
WOW, surprised how close that was! Question 1: Q50 any weight savings with aftermarket wheels? Question 2: Q50 shifting manually or automatically? was worried Q50 would heat soak(weak heat exchanger) after so many runs but hung in there like a champ. Man, imagine racing both with JB4s installed! haha thanks for the video!
All autos
Automatic in all races from a dig. Obviously Standard mode is pig mode in comparison to the G70. Sport and Sport + she comes to life. In the 2nd roll race Sam recommended I use the paddles after the results of the first 40 roll. I was getting ahead of him before we took off so I reduced speed and the trans shifted and I was DOA. The paddles helped control the transmission and allowed me to compete. Seems like I got on the brakes early at the finish marker a few times too (makes for better drama LOL). No major weight reduction in the wheels from OE, they are 19" Braelin BR06's second hand because thats how I roll. Appreciate your comments!
@@jimwallace4164 So did the G70 use paddles as well? Seems like these videos keeps ignoring changes in such details (paddles vs letting the auto. do its thing)? ON BOTH SIDES
Genesis is what Infiniti was and should have became. I love how you guys have mature drag racing. No egos, no "sore loosing". Just pure comparing. If there was an issue, you redo it, no temper tantrums. I love it
Said this back in 2009! The 1st gen Genesis sedan was emulating the Infiniti M45, while the Genesis Coupe was emulating the G37 coupe. They were studying both Infiniti and Lexus. Now that they've poached German and Japanese engineers to aid in their development, the sky is the limit! Hyundai has deep pockets, as auto-manufacturing is a side business for them. It was only a matter of time for them to catch up to the competition, and dare I say, surpass them!
Would like to see the difference between an Infiniti Q50 vs Q50s. Would like to know if there's a huge difference with a 10k price difference.
such an interesting drag race! great job
I would love to see how the TLX Type S compares to the G70
TLX will get its hand ass handed to it. The TLX is over 4000lbs
@@NerdGenius TLX Type S will be waaayyy slower
@@omarbryant7930 that’s what I’m saying. Both these cars run in the 12 second quarter mile range. The quickest Honda you can get right now is the type r and it runs a mid 13 second quarter. Which has the same motor as the TLX and accord sport. The Nsx is a beast but a different class.
TLX type S 🥱
I've been waiting for this rematch since the Stinger GT vs Q50 RS video!
@Catholic Firefighter the RS definitely got a jump on the Stinger in the last video.
They're still a lot closer than I was expecting. I thought the G70 would walk away with it easily.
@@nickmotsarsky4382 lmaooo u a menace 💀😂
not gonna lie imma hope you got a every day driver drags playlist on your channel 😭
Yes both cars are very close. What is the wheel brand on the Q?
Genesis looks amazing with performance as well👍
I like your videos, plz keep going...Good luck
Thank you, I will
Sam thanks for the great videos once more, how is that Lexus IS500 breaking in?
Fantastic:) drags are coming
Is the red sport brake boosting? Cuz that’s what it sound like at min 6:50
That interior of the G70 is beautiful,...I wished Genesis would come with a dedicated sport pack for each car in the G and GV series
they will do
K5 GT vs Sonata N Line soon?
Do they build any revs before launching? Seems like they're just going from idle.
Which is more fun on a twisty road or track?
The best sport sedan match up in a while. Two great values that actually can serve as a selling point
Test drove the 2019 G70 TT but leased Q50s RS. The handling in the corner was much better and accelerations felt smoother on the Infiniti. Yeah it’s outdated but black on black Q50s up closes looked like a beast
Odd choice. Outdated Infiniti over modern G70.
Do you have an AWD or RWD?
Wait. Did you say the Q50 out handles a G70? Not even maybe my friend. Not even maybe.
@@SlipAngleG70 Agreed, I have a q50 red sport and handling is crap lol. I test drove g70 recently and it turned corners like nothing.
@@hammertimeyes5641 a modern g70 that couldn’t beat an “ outdated “ Infinity. I don’t know why you would highlight that 😂😂😂 and act like you made a point.
I want to know if both of these cars are AWD and why there was no drag race SPORT+ with traction control on?
Is it possible to have the outside exterior shots without the wind noise? Can you add music or just some sound effects?
I want a G70 as my next vehicle. I’m curious to what the aftermarket looks like cuz a little tune and some intakes would make it a rocket ship!
Just get a Kia Stinger GT, it's better.
Are you talking about speed? The stinger is longer heavier and slower.
@@scottkozub2607 More legroom, and more storagespace and same 0-60
Would love to see some G80 Sport drag races
Bravo again excellent race guys it would nice to race again with the latest infinity, new recalibrated transmission with better flow from the exhaust for the infinity.👏👌👍💪🔥🇨🇦
Great video. Thanks!
A 5 year old car with probably 30k miles still manages to keep up with these brand new and newly designed cars. I can only imagine how a Q50 will dust a Type S.
It does check their new vids 😅
Q50 red sport is underrated- dyno shows it is about 390 to rear wheels which is roughly 450hp at crank. Also its about 400 lbft torque. All stock. Watch out with tune and full exhaust. BAM. 550-600 (or more) reliable and easy hp.
Appreciate the roll mode, it reduces the fraction second start time variable.
very interesting comparison. pretty evenly matched cars
That person in that Q60 s was not paying any attention in the first round and he was not hitting that gas pedal at all ..
The person in the Q50 was me and I had never ever dragged my car before, give me a few runs and the universe balances out. G70 in Normal/Standard mode is obviously better than the Infiniti.
Great cars. The G has a nicer interior and newer transmission but the Q is more fuel efficient and convenient with a 20 gallon tank. 48k on mine and it has been excellent. Still on original brakes too.
Great race and great choice of cars to compare!
The g70 looks good no matter what car its next to
Much respect for that RS400. Makes me even more anxious to see that new Z. Impressive powertrain. Not that the G70 is a slouch or anything though, just newer and more expected.
Oh yeah the 7 speed Jatco is a decent transmission, but it’s kinda outdated ⚙️ 📦 that tranny came out in 2008 😝
G70 vs CT5-V would be a good race
Any chance you can find a 2009/10 Volvo S80 V8 & drag with the S80 Turbo6...?
I have the 09 V8 with a Sports Exhaust and I love driving it, often giving it a serve 🤣
Gorgeous cruiser 👍
Awesome work Sam
I love my older Q60S/G37 coupe but I'm worried about the brand. Seems like a slow spiral towards death
Well, the KIA Stinger is discontinued so Infinity is outlasting some “ newer “ brands already.
Bro infiniti is far from dead....remember the parent brand, Nissan is going through a bit of a renaissance so it my affect proceedings of Infiniti.
That’s why I went BMW. Lots of support for the 440. And in a few years when the grill gets an after market update I’m moving to the m440i
@@Pimp_dont_simp Nissan is still in pretty heavy financial trouble. Hopefully these new vehicles will revive them big time
Please do the Kia Stinger vs the Genius G70.
Genesis will win. Same engine but lighter
It would be nice to have some data for these cars. Purchase a dragy perhaps?
I have a Q60S 3.0T (not called Red Sport here in the UK...) The problem I have with my 2017 car is replacing it. When I look around at what is available, nothing new really offers anything that much better for less that £80k. Also, I find it difficult to fault the Q60 interior. Still feels nice. Extraordinarily comfortable. Easy to use and the dual screens integrate seamlessly. Plus, the Sport Tech ProPILOT is a perfect blend of involvement and autonomy. Love it tbh.
That’s an old Q50. Guess it doesn’t matter but it would’ve been nice to compare a new car to a new car
It still looks the same hasn’t been redesigned since 2014 🤡
@@christianmai5025 the 2018+ got a facelift and the turbos were reworked. This Q is a early model VR30.
The Hyundai doesn't have any aftermarket support so at the end of the day which one is really better....and the Q won in sport mode with less power
@@q6_zilla turbo rework but engine still went on sale first in 2016, still old.
@@q6_zilla SO 2018 q50 is faster then 2016 q50?
To see the G70 hold it's own against against the Q50 is awesome and makes me appreciate the brand even more so. Recently bought a GV80 and not too many similar trucks in it's class can go pound for pound from top to bottom. Excited about where Genesis is going. Hope you do a road test when the G80 Sport comes out!
you do know the infiniti Q50 is old (2014) and the 3.0TT engine came out 2016, and the G70 new? Holding it own against a old car is not impressive.
@@cb5110 Thank you for the obvious and I'm sure you know that Q50 is older than the entire Genesis brand. I don't care if the G70 went up against a current Infinti it's still impressive to the Genesis and the recent Hyundai N Line compete with brands that have been around for 35 plus years.
@@lortoubrowne6749 Infiniti drivetrain and car is not new, the transmission from infiniti is more than a decade old, the transmission have been around from 2009, the hyundai has more modern transmission, while the engine development of both is very close, the hyundai have all the edge, been it was more modern all around, and the Infiniti been dated from 2014. Whatever you want to sing, about 35 years, it still a hyundai which have years of experience in car development, same as nissan, the infiniti in sport mode beat out a modern 8 speed transmission and modern engine from hyundai, that is what you want to call competitive, been beating by an older powertrain.
@@cb5110 I think you are confusing development of engine and transmission versus performance of each. The G70 is way more refine and efficient. It does not mean it is better performing. Fun fact older performance cars are crazy fast. Suspension is not the best , but if you put that q50 against similar cars to the G70 the result may be similar
@@cb5110 the newest iteration of the q50 redsport is the same performance. The only changes are aesthetics.
The q50 red sport is a good performer, the g70 has the edge in the interior and the tech department specially things like the lane keep assist.
I'm considering the 3.0tt q50 red sport and g70 3.3tt as my other car.
And it's hard to pick to be very honest. The q50s is slightly better performance but the warranty and interiors of genesis. I don't like the facelift of the g70 though, I prefer the 2019-2021 design.
Love your videos! I would have liked to have seen a race with the Q50 in Sport+ however… just curious if it would have made a difference.
We definitely did sport +
@@SamCarLegion Ohhhh you did? Didn’t realize, I stand corrected! Still very close, my buddy has a G70 and I have a Q50 RS, we were just talking about this over the weekend. I immediately sent him this video 😉.
I'm kind of interested in which one of these cars breaks first if you keep racing them like that. I'd like to know which one has better build quality
Hyundai will break first
That g70 look sick!!
lol it does
Ive been in both and the g70 do feel way more torqey for some reason and the redsports show there power up top so this race went as expected.The extrq .3 of dispalcement is helping the g70 off the hit but on the highway passed 120 that extra power of the q50 would pull it back.Really good race indeed and you can tell driver reaction played a major roll.Imagine if they make a performance varient of this g70 engine with like 450hp that would be a crazy car and give the Germans some competition..like a G70 R or some shit or Kia stinger GT R or N or whatever..it wont be cheap tho probly be like 63-71k
You extractly said what was in my mind 👍
with jb4 and downpipes the g70 have like 450 whp
In the races, they look almost identical..have you looked at the difference in tires...brand, tread life, etc. Can make a huge difference. Great video btw!
good test. The heat might've been getting to the cars after constant back to back runs
Wanna see Acura TLX type S vs G70.
That will be one hell of a race.
@@SAT1337 They did that n it wasn’t even close. I felt bad for the TLX.
Genesis defeniltly underrated their HP figure on this engine
@@senorfreeze4662 yeah this motor is defeniltly making more like 400 hp I bet.
Suggestion: It would be interesting if you could display the prices of the cars you are racing along with their specs. Great job btw!!.
Both really nice cars!
The Genesis just is way more visually appealing to me, I love the engine on the Infinity but the body style just doesn't pop as much to me.
Well, the Infiniti design is over 10 years old...lol
Get a Q60 then
Thats was very neck and neck surprised ne
Yes, Thank God I will buy one of each of them
2017 340i with m performance exhaust vs q50 red sport do that race
I daily drive an Rs400 I love it !!
Excellent matchup. I totally agree with the owner. The 7spd is what is holding back the engine. I really hope Infiniti addresses that, the chassis and the interior for the next go around.
The Infiniti only needs a cold air intake and 3" dowm pipes to open up with a tune and your will over that 400
I'm confused. Both cars have a sports & sports + mode or is that a mod?
Please do an Acura TLX type S vs G70! Thanks for the videos!
He did.
people might consider Infiniti cars as old , but to its always classic and better design than any other...Its SKYLINE by the way
Genesis is everything Infiniti should have been! I owned G35x for 8 years and G37x for 6 years. I was about to buy a Q50 red sport but Infiniti just not the same. I thought Infiniti was going to be like Genesis? I end buying A Kia Stinger because of the particle hatch with more sport tuned engine vs the more luxury refined interior G70!
Hyundai has sucked for a long time before revamping in the last 10-15 years, so please stop acting like Infinity hasn't been any good. I don't know why everyone is so dramatically biased against Infinity.
@@restlessyouthproductions I think it has something to do with the way Infiniti dropped the ball. They were on top from 2004-2015 everybody wanted one and they just became complacent over the years. An infiniti has always been in my family J30, G35 and M45 but somethings missing with the new offerings. Hyundia and Kia on the other hand good only go up from where they were so the impact is more dramatic.
@@d.block3148 That’s a very fair response. I’ve owned a Genesis. Great car!! I also own a mint, refreshed Q50 Red Sport. It’s the MOST Japanese car on the market not named GTR. I understand people are calling it dated in the interior. To me it’s perfectly Japanese. The G80 and G70 are terrific , but they are also mimicking European type design cues from Bimmer and Mercedes. I love my “ dated” feel of the Q50. It’s a beautiful looking car.
@@restlessyouthproductions like the other guy said infiniti was on top for a while in early 2000s to about 2014. Easily had the most performance of any non German brand. Some say the g35 was better then 3 series. But they really fell off hard. It’s ashame they can build great motors but seems they have no interest in interior quality/tech or updating pretty much anything. Once Renault took over Nissan it was all downhill from there. Genesis/Hyundai/Kia are what infiniti was back in the day but they are doing it very quickly. No1 thought just 5 years ago that they would be putting out vehicles like they are today.
@@Tsand4 Yeah, let’s hope they are listening to the enthusiasts .
Love the blue on that Infiniti! Never considered a Hyundai or a Kia before, but maybe I should at least take a look...
Hi! Do you think that in the future cars with gasoline and diesel engines will disappear from their production in the future? I hope this never happens!😭😓