After the stressful process of car shopping and watching video after video on UA-cam, I have to say, your videos were by far the most helpful, clear, and comprehensive!
An underrated car in this segment. Balances ride and handling very well, and a great hybrid AWD set up. Also offers AWD everywhere and the interior is one of the best designs, aging well
Great review! I've driven the 17 Q50 3.0TT and it is amazing. I love everything about the vehicle. I currently have a 13 G37x and love it. Everyone complains about interior... I disagree, I like the simplistic look and organized setup. So many autos comes with a confusing setup and rather unattractive knobs and switches. Infiniti has always been my #1. Excited for the future of Infiniti.
I love my G37. I could have bought a 2014 Q50 with the VQ37 but instead I chose the 2013 G37 (VQ37) and I am so happy I did. The G37 is very refined, classy, sporty and reliable. It is super fun to drive and responds well with performance parts. The G is what brought Infiniti back into the game. If you like the Q50 body style then go for it, they didn't remove the VQ37 from the Q50 model until like 2016 models (replaced with the Mercedes 2.0T and the VR30). But based on your price limit, you could find a used G37 with low mileage for that price . You'd probably only find a Q50 in that price range wth high miles. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy to help :)
the g37 will be close to my budget, but my only complain is the gas mileage and the looks I feel the q50 is more beautiful, and also gas mileage, but the prices now for q50 around 19000$ that is out of my budget buy my plan us to wait for the Christmas time to get discount, do u think I will regret if I bought the g37 instead of waiting for q50 to drop in the 15000$ limit? by the way do I have to use premium gas for it?
I get where you are coming from. I live in Chicago which has a mix of seasons, cold and warm. I have my G with a performance intake and performance exhaust. I do about 80% city driving, stop and go, and usually don't hit a speed limit that exceeds 45 mph to where I am driving for a long period of time. In the colder months, i usually average about 17-19 mpg/270-310 miles per tank and in the warmer months, i usually average 19-21 mpg/310-340 miles per tank. Even with the Q50, you probably won't notice a dramatic difference as it still has the VQ37. Maybe a slight increase. The mpg will do better with the new VR30 (3.0TT) in the new Q50's. I mean you can wait but it's up to you. What do you want to drive? What body style do you like more? Yes I highly suggest using premium, it requires 91 or higher octane. I use 93 octane as that is what is available to me in my area. Anything below 91 octane isn't recommended per Infiniti.
You know man Im looking for sport luxury sedan that is fun ti drive and still good for family, I have looked at BMW 3 series but put off cause of reliability and then consider Acura TL which is not so much fun to drive, and ended up with Mazda 6 which hit all that with great gas mileage but less luxurious and at last Infiniti G37 So I believe it is between Mazda and Infinti what do you think?
I don't normally comment on youtube videos, but I enjoy your practical approach to car reviews. I stumbled on this channel after picking up a 2017 q50 3.0tt 300 with DAS, at the end of June 17, for my daily driver. I came from a 2013 G37 and previously owned a 3 series and recently had a lot of seat time in a 535. This is leading up to I love the DAS (as well as enjoy the entire car, which Infiniti did a great job on the redesign). I can almost steer the car with one finger, and in the correct setting, it almost has the same road feel as the G, which had a very heavy feel. However, I can feel the difference and after a month with the car to me the pros of DAS outweigh the cons. IMO, Infiniti constantly hits the sweet spot between luxury, value and performance.
We bought a 2017 qx50 and we love it. It's such and amazing machine. And we will also be buying a q50 hopefully next year. Infiniti is a great make, anyone who is wondering about buying one. I say go get one. You wil not regret it.
I just got an IS. To me the IS just felt more sure-footed and had better interior materials. Also the F Sport gauge cluster is cool and actually useful.
The first models have had issues, as i recall, in the gear and some other mechanical concerns. Steering wheel too. Those have been addressed the newer models. Most of the new cars which is redesigned will be launched as prototype to detect flaws and have them fixed on the newer versions.
Hi Alex, another wonderful review. Please try to include Jaguar XE also when reviewing cars in this segment. Its surprising that very few auto journalists are talking about it.
I see from your review that the ride quality of the red sport Q50 is rated as B, vs A for the 2.0t. Is the ride of the 3.0t also similar to the 2.0t? Also, does the ride change/deteriorate if we go for AWD? Thanks, Great Review btw as always.
would a guy at 6'1 be able to fit comfortably in any seat in this car? really considering this car but comfortability is something i struggle to find with these types of cars.
I drove both of them , I would take the maxima over this even if it does have a CVT , and I like the refreshed look of the maxima more even tho this infiniti still looks nice , just my personal choice .
Ive driven q50,q60,q70. From my experience the 2.0T ARE SLOOOW. Gas Mileage is great tho. But trust me get the 3.0. And stay away from the q70 its just a bigger version of q50, with a underpowered engine and gas guzzzzler
Hi Alex, big fan of your reviews...really hits all the info that is genuinely helpful when comparing vehicles. I'm wondering why the Jaguar XE and Volvo S60 are not included in this comparison. Both have focuses similar to the Infinity that could be better alternatives than say a BMW 320 or 328 depending on the trim. Also, a future video on the updated Lincoln MKZ would be very helpful. Thanks
Well the same could be said for the Cadillac ATS and others but that would have made the video 40 minutes instead of 30 so I generally try to limit things to 4 competitors only. This was a hair more just because of the size of the segment and the relative position of the Q50 in the scheme of things.
Alex on Autos You are absolutely right, btw my pic would be the Q50 hybrid awd as well , and I did drove it (and loved) before picking up Q50 awd in December 2014 for my wife. Your dedication to detailed comparisons of cars after actual reviews is much appreciated!! And actually give you the edge over other popular YT auto reviewers in my book.
Alex, I would appreciate it very much if you could do a review of the 2017 Lincoln Continental. I'm considering buying the Continental, but I value your opinion and would like to be ordering one. I really enjoy your reviews and I think they are the best in the industry. Some of the Auto manufacturers should be paying you for their reviews. I really like your format. Thanks again Alex. Very Best Regards....Jeff McCargar
Alex, why would the A4 come standard with front wheel drive and not rear wheel drive, because in typical German fashion, rear wheel drive is standard while all wheel drive is optional?
There is some weight savings involved and therefore a fuel efficiency improvement. It's mainly due to the design of the Quattro system however because a transverse FWD would be even more efficient.
It is cheaper & more efficient for FWD than AWD. The A4 FWD is essentially an A4 quattro underneath except the rear-wheel driving propshaft has been removed, making the car only drive the front wheels. Audi could have easily done it inversely and removed the front-drive shafts and made the A4 a RWD car for its base model, but my guess is that might be a detriment to Audi's instance of AWD being the best and wanted its base car to be slightly less appealing to buyers to push them towards the quattro instead.
Hello Alex, First of all thank you for spending the time on making such detailed videos. Do you have any plans to review the 2017 Audi A4 Quattro?. And if so do you know approximately when we should expect the review to be available?.
Alex, I'd say the Q50 Hybrid AWD is my Favorite. Q50 3.0t AWD 300 is an awesome automobile too. Question Sir, as I used to be a Honda guy, (now I own a '13 G37x sedan) Why do you list the 9-speed Auto on the TLX as a con? Just curious. Great Review & comprehensive comparo!
Same i love it looks great fast as hell and if you have brains the infotainment system is ok am so tired of hearing people talk bad about the Q50 lets talk about how many times a Q50 would be going to the dealer for repair next to the Lexus i would gladly buy my car again. No car is perfect they all have faults.I owed a G35x for over 6 years no engine issues Zero.
Love your videos Alex. The only minor thing I wish was added was a brief comment about headroom in the front seat. You go into great detail about the rear seat headroom but not the upfront.
i praised the Q50 when it first came out as i have gotten to spend a few road trips with it, but when compared to the competitors from Cadillac and Lexus the interior is simply a step behind. the Q50 is behind with higher use of injection molds, plastics, and less real leather when compared to Cadillac and Lexus. but, the worst part is the infotainment system. it makes Cadillac CUE system look like one of the best systems on the market, its horrible. the Q50 has simply not aged well when compared to its competitors.
That's gotta be one of the cheapest and most boring looking 'luxury' interior I've ever seen, even worse than Acura's plastic looking dash. In fact, Mazda 6 or even Nissan's own Maxima looks better than this at the same price range.
After the stressful process of car shopping and watching video after video on UA-cam, I have to say, your videos were by far the most helpful, clear, and comprehensive!
An underrated car in this segment. Balances ride and handling very well, and a great hybrid AWD set up. Also offers AWD everywhere and the interior is one of the best designs, aging well
Great review! I've driven the 17 Q50 3.0TT and it is amazing. I love everything about the vehicle. I currently have a 13 G37x and love it. Everyone complains about interior... I disagree, I like the simplistic look and organized setup. So many autos comes with a confusing setup and rather unattractive knobs and switches. Infiniti has always been my #1. Excited for the future of Infiniti.
which one us better? Im looking for a used one and my limit is 17000$. should i get the g37 or wait for q50 to drop in price?
I love my G37. I could have bought a 2014 Q50 with the VQ37 but instead I chose the 2013 G37 (VQ37) and I am so happy I did. The G37 is very refined, classy, sporty and reliable. It is super fun to drive and responds well with performance parts. The G is what brought Infiniti back into the game. If you like the Q50 body style then go for it, they didn't remove the VQ37 from the Q50 model until like 2016 models (replaced with the Mercedes 2.0T and the VR30). But based on your price limit, you could find a used G37 with low mileage for that price . You'd probably only find a Q50 in that price range wth high miles. Let me know if you have any more questions. Happy to help :)
the g37 will be close to my budget, but my only complain is the gas mileage and the looks I feel the q50 is more beautiful, and also gas mileage, but the prices now for q50 around 19000$ that is out of my budget buy my plan us to wait for the Christmas time to get discount, do u think I will regret if I bought the g37 instead of waiting for q50 to drop in the 15000$ limit? by the way do I have to use premium gas for it?
I get where you are coming from. I live in Chicago which has a mix of seasons, cold and warm. I have my G with a performance intake and performance exhaust. I do about 80% city driving, stop and go, and usually don't hit a speed limit that exceeds 45 mph to where I am driving for a long period of time. In the colder months, i usually average about 17-19 mpg/270-310 miles per tank and in the warmer months, i usually average 19-21 mpg/310-340 miles per tank. Even with the Q50, you probably won't notice a dramatic difference as it still has the VQ37. Maybe a slight increase. The mpg will do better with the new VR30 (3.0TT) in the new Q50's. I mean you can wait but it's up to you. What do you want to drive? What body style do you like more? Yes I highly suggest using premium, it requires 91 or higher octane. I use 93 octane as that is what is available to me in my area. Anything below 91 octane isn't recommended per Infiniti.
You know man Im looking for sport luxury sedan that is fun ti drive and still good for family, I have looked at BMW 3 series but put off cause of reliability and then consider Acura TL which is not so much fun to drive, and ended up with Mazda 6 which hit all that with great gas mileage but less luxurious and at last Infiniti G37 So I believe it is between Mazda and Infinti what do you think?
He got me when he actually got in the trunk 😂🤣. Great review.
I don't normally comment on youtube videos, but I enjoy your practical approach to car reviews. I stumbled on this channel after picking up a 2017 q50 3.0tt 300 with DAS, at the end of June 17, for my daily driver. I came from a 2013 G37 and previously owned a 3 series and recently had a lot of seat time in a 535. This is leading up to I love the DAS (as well as enjoy the entire car, which Infiniti did a great job on the redesign). I can almost steer the car with one finger, and in the correct setting, it almost has the same road feel as the G, which had a very heavy feel. However, I can feel the difference and after a month with the car to me the pros of DAS outweigh the cons. IMO, Infiniti constantly hits the sweet spot between luxury, value and performance.
We bought a 2017 qx50 and we love it. It's such and amazing machine. And we will also be buying a q50 hopefully next year. Infiniti is a great make, anyone who is wondering about buying one. I say go get one. You wil not regret it.
D K what’s the difference between a 2017 q50 2.0t and a 2017 q50 3.0t??
Would take this any day over a Lexus IS
24/7 Gaming same, the only good thing with the lexus is reliability
24/7 Gaming I would take the Lexus GS over this.
I just got an IS. To me the IS just felt more sure-footed and had better interior materials. Also the F Sport gauge cluster is cool and actually useful.
Alanex Knight The GS is bigger than all the cars talked about in this segment. You got the wrong video.
i would take just about anything over the Lexus IS
Great review, love the depth you cover on this car
Great review, enjoy your detail comparisons at the end of all your reviews. Thank you.
Thanks for another great review Alex.
GREAT review Alex. You should have way more sub. Keep up the good work !
Hi Alex, you just nailed it. As you said, Q50 & IS v4 fights 320i. Q50s & IS350 fights 330i. This is an important equation many get wrong.
The Best and the most thorough Review EVER!!! thanks!
wow, i could of sworn i saw a review with the q50 and was really liking the design....then i went back and realized it was the Q60....big difference
Great review WOW.
Is there a better resource for auto reviews than Alex...I think not!
Awesome review Alex as always. The new comparison format builds on the already great reviews.
Always enjoy seeing how cheap vehicles are in the US. Amazing stuff.
Another great review Alex, glad you could show us the entry model.
4:50 gonna escape by the ski pass ...or there a security glowing button inside ?
This car came out for 2014. Why does it need to be updated already. Let this model ride out for a bit. Vehicles don't need to be updated every year.
The first models have had issues, as i recall, in the gear and some other mechanical concerns. Steering wheel too. Those have been addressed the newer models. Most of the new cars which is redesigned will be launched as prototype to detect flaws and have them fixed on the newer versions.
I like it a lot. It's a little bit more pricey than the typical cars I buy, but it's very tempting.
2016 or 2017 as the headline claims?
Alex please do the A4 soon and compare it to the c300 please!!!
another excellent review Alex. thx.
Trunk space test is always my favorite part lol
Hi Alex, another wonderful review. Please try to include Jaguar XE also when reviewing cars in this segment. Its surprising that very few auto journalists are talking about it.
Great review as always Alex, but seems like your steering wheel view is out of sync with the other views during your drive segment.
Awesome reviews
I see from your review that the ride quality of the red sport Q50 is rated as B, vs A for the 2.0t. Is the ride of the 3.0t also similar to the 2.0t? Also, does the ride change/deteriorate if we go for AWD? Thanks, Great Review btw as always.
Phenomenal job
Buying a used q50.. Whats the best way to tell if it has drive by wire and is it reliable or should I avoid? Thanks.
Better than Lexus
does the call function and start stop work good?
would a guy at 6'1 be able to fit comfortably in any seat in this car? really considering this car but comfortability is something i struggle to find with these types of cars.
Please help I’m a teen and the cheaper is 2.0t but should I save to try to get the 3.0t it’s a lot more money and is it even worth it
I drove both of them , I would take the maxima over this even if it does have a CVT , and I like the refreshed look of the maxima more even tho this infiniti still looks nice , just my personal choice .
Ive driven q50,q60,q70. From my experience the 2.0T ARE SLOOOW. Gas Mileage is great tho. But trust me get the 3.0. And stay away from the q70 its just a bigger version of q50, with a underpowered engine and gas guzzzzler
TJJUCKSON than just get the 5.6
I've heard some BAD things about this 2.0 engine in the CLA. Does that hold true for the Q50?
Hi Alex, big fan of your reviews...really hits all the info that is genuinely helpful when comparing vehicles. I'm wondering why the Jaguar XE and Volvo S60 are not included in this comparison. Both have focuses similar to the Infinity that could be better alternatives than say a BMW 320 or 328 depending on the trim. Also, a future video on the updated Lincoln MKZ would be very helpful. Thanks
additionally the Genesis G80 would be interesting to take a look at
Well the same could be said for the Cadillac ATS and others but that would have made the video 40 minutes instead of 30 so I generally try to limit things to 4 competitors only. This was a hair more just because of the size of the segment and the relative position of the Q50 in the scheme of things.
Alex on Autos You are absolutely right, btw my pic would be the Q50 hybrid awd as well , and I did drove it (and loved) before picking up Q50 awd in December 2014 for my wife.
Your dedication to detailed comparisons of cars after actual reviews is much appreciated!! And actually give you the edge over other popular YT auto reviewers in my book.
what happened to the ATS side by side
Great Review Alex. So which one did you end up buying? My bad if someone already answered this question.
Alex, I would appreciate it very much if you could do a review of the 2017 Lincoln Continental. I'm considering buying the Continental, but I value your opinion and would like to be ordering one. I really enjoy your reviews and I think they are the best in the industry. Some of the Auto manufacturers should be paying you for their reviews. I really like your format. Thanks again Alex. Very Best Regards....Jeff McCargar
Alex, why would the A4 come standard with front wheel drive and not rear wheel drive, because in typical German fashion, rear wheel drive is standard while all wheel drive is optional?
There is some weight savings involved and therefore a fuel efficiency improvement. It's mainly due to the design of the Quattro system however because a transverse FWD would be even more efficient.
+Alex on Autos I'd like to see you review a Porsche
A4 isn't transverse FWD though. It's based on the MLB platform, so it's longitudinal, like the other Germans/Infiniti/Lexus.
Matthew's Car Corner rear wheel drive is optional on Audi's Quattro 4wd system
It is cheaper & more efficient for FWD than AWD. The A4 FWD is essentially an A4 quattro underneath except the rear-wheel driving propshaft has been removed, making the car only drive the front wheels.
Audi could have easily done it inversely and removed the front-drive shafts and made the A4 a RWD car for its base model, but my guess is that might be a detriment to Audi's instance of AWD being the best and wanted its base car to be slightly less appealing to buyers to push them towards the quattro instead.
Interior on the Lexus looks better than the Benz. Lexus IS quality. I've been in plenty MB to form a solid opinion
can you review the mercedes gls
Is that a 2.0t or 3.0t?
When would you review MB GLC?
how about the mdx 2017 review when is it coming
Hello Alex, First of all thank you for spending the time on making such detailed videos. Do you have any plans to review the 2017 Audi A4 Quattro?. And if so do you know approximately when we should expect the review to be available?.
Alex, I'd say the Q50 Hybrid AWD is my Favorite. Q50 3.0t AWD 300 is an awesome automobile too.
Question Sir, as I used to be a Honda guy, (now I own a '13 G37x sedan)
Why do you list the 9-speed Auto on the TLX as a con? Just curious.
Great Review & comprehensive comparo!
Q50 owners, do you prefer this turbo engine over the 3.7 NA engine (like the 14 & 15 model)? Your thoughts pls.
Yea I went with the CLA over the 2.0t
Is it me or is the audio not synced up with the video
Tech Defender it's you. 😳
Hi Alex, somehow you are getting the titles wrong. This is a 2016 car. Why don't you rename it to 2016/2017 just like your Q50 Red Sport review.
Thanks for the thorough review Alex - I've had my Q50 for about 4 weeks now and am very happy with it.
Same i love it looks great fast as hell and if you have brains the infotainment system is ok am so tired of hearing people talk bad about the Q50 lets talk about how many times a Q50 would be going to the dealer for repair next to the Lexus i would gladly buy my car again. No car is perfect they all have faults.I owed a G35x for over 6 years no engine issues Zero.
Hans Olo Are you still happy with your Q50? No problems to report?
Very interesting car. For 2.0 or 2.0t premium money and less, I think a gently used 2014 328i would be a better choice. Hmm....
Still no digital speedometer
I don't mind not having digital speedometers... There's almost no difference, it's just in a digital form.
Freddy K right i didn't even notice while driving
IYIySTiiKv1 I know right?!
i love Alex
Love your videos Alex. The only minor thing I wish was added was a brief comment about headroom in the front seat. You go into great detail about the rear seat headroom but not the upfront.
does any else see a face when you look at the front of the car
Q50 2.0T> CLA/320i/A3
Q50 3.0T> C Class/330i/A4
Q50 RS> 340i
sticking urself in the truck was just weird !!!!
‘17 or ‘16?
I thought the Q50 has a dual clutch transmission
no but not bad just a little slower but average driver would not feel the difference
i praised the Q50 when it first came out as i have gotten to spend a few road trips with it, but when compared to the competitors from Cadillac and Lexus the interior is simply a step behind. the Q50 is behind with higher use of injection molds, plastics, and less real leather when compared to Cadillac and Lexus. but, the worst part is the infotainment system. it makes Cadillac CUE system look like one of the best systems on the market, its horrible. the Q50 has simply not aged well when compared to its competitors.
DISAGREE
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+justin bouche always the same repetitive shit..... WE DON'T CARE WHAT YOU THINK CLOGGED UP....... find a real job, a girl and GO AWAY....
so funny to see ppl commenting and probably can't even afford the car anyway
Nice review but can you sometimes not always review Nissan products ?
He can review whatever he wants ok?
on the last 12 reviews, 6 were Nissan products...
YOUR THUMBNAILS NEVER SHOW THE ACTUAL CAR THAT YOU HAVE.
Thought you had a ruby colored Red Sport
Mercedes get their 4 liter turbo engines from Nissan aka infiniti
600th like! :D
came here to see the red q that's in the thumb. ..... booooo
The interior looks like a 2011 Hyundai Sonata with an added 2nd screen..
Infiniti really needs to makeover these cars. They look OLD.
Especially after the Q60 hit the market, it looks a bit old...
couldn't disagree more
Are you kidding but am sure you think the 3 series looks great. I own a Q50 and i get lots of looks thanks .
wow very slow.
I like the A4 more than this car
i like the A8 more than A4
Obsolete gas car. Only cars with plugs are cool.
you must be like 50 years old to think plug ins are cool...
This car SUCKS, very old design, that dual infotainment screen is a joke
Ikr. Especially after the Q60 hit the market this design looks old...
Guillermo D how is the car old?
romel 4life right lol ppl be hating but can't afford shit.
the only reason some people hate this in touch system is because other people say its bad but when the try it out in person they love it
That's gotta be one of the cheapest and most boring looking 'luxury' interior I've ever seen, even worse than Acura's plastic looking dash. In fact, Mazda 6 or even Nissan's own Maxima looks better than this at the same price range.
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Trump 2016!!!
Save that shit for another forum.