wow! what a beautiful car. i have the 2015 q50 , but def love the 2018 refresh. and great review man! so thorough and unbiased, the way a review should be. love it
I'm new to the Infiniti Family with the model he talked about at the very end, Q50 3.0t (twin turbo). I absolutely love this vehicle!! The luxury feel with the sports engine package..I'm in heaven!!
First Last I have the 2017 q50 signature series no heated seats or bind spot warning .. 40k car. I got a very awesome lease price but they are lost with how to option it properly. Also, the worst seats ever. That is the biggest problem I have with it.
chocolatewheelchair Really? Nissan/infinti usually has awesome seats aside from cooled/heated bit. I'd get my rs400 bare bones personally and or used after 2-3 years.
BigHeadClan yeah man there's this rock hard horizontal bar under the lumber. It was misery on a long drive. Dealer says it's "normal" and I'm first to complain. I only do leases.
Great review on my car, Alex. I got the 2016 RWD model and have enjoyed every moment driving her. Totally agree with you about the tires; I ditched the RFTs after a few months and went with a wider Nitto Invo staggered setup. I have an even better car now and she’s way more fun to drive. Please keep up the great work!
I have a RWD '16 Q50 Red Sport and love it. Finally a review that doesn't spend all it's time trashing the DAS steering, which is optional, don't like it don't get it. The exhaust is just too quiet, my dealer is adding the Infiniti Motorsport exhaust to most of their Q50s and says it helps sell the cars. So, save $1000 and don't get DAS, and apply it to the exhaust, put some Pilot Super Sports on and you have a great sport sedan. I shopped the Germans and Jaguar, the Red Sport is just more fun and that "tweener" size make the rear seats actually usable. I came from a G37 IPL, Infiniti is making some great cars............
As always, great review, Alex! The Q50 seems to still hold its own in the very competitive small luxury sport sedan segment. I truly love the design of the steering wheel in this vehicle. Also, that double stack screen seems very clean (in its appearance on the dashboard). From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
I test drove one, No power folding mirrors, no heated seats in rear, no vented seats in front, Bose System isn't very good, No Android/Apple, no heated windshield, no headlight washers, still using halogen bulbs inside, manual thigh extenders, some materials inside feel cheap, all on my TLX for much less. TLX is bigger, useable trunk, much better on gas. 3.0t 300hp not much better than TLX with less features and more $$$. AWD in this not as good in snow as SHAWD. Realistically, TLX and this while in the same class, are two very different handling cars. This car is a confusing set of options. Their own Altima/Maxima have more features. Yes it's nice looking, the RS is very quick. I really like the Q50 RS and wanted one. But it's missing a lot, DAS is a mixed bag. I think the Red Sport is the only Q that can compare to the Germans and that is based solely on it's 400hp. I'm in Canada so packaging and prices are a little different. This RS is waaayyy too $$$ in Canada even to lease. Excellent review though!
What infinti should have done was offer a manual, update the automatic, added a proper lsd and upgraded the infotainment. Infinti did nothing to address the many complaints people had with the car. Nice review though Alex.
BigHeadClan it's cause most buyers don't track their cars. This more than enough performance for the streets that's 85mph speed limit. All that extra stuff is just for bragging rights and ego stroking. A manual would of been the shit, and although all those things would of been nice, it's prob not cost effective for them especially knowing most customers baby their q50
Stevorn Richards Except most of the changes I recorded were for handling and not raw performance. Also the 2007-2014 version of the Q50/G37 came with all of those things I listed, they dropped it despite throwing more power at the car. Also the Q50/G have a huge following with enthusiasts and tuning community. They essentially cut those people out by dropping the manual and Lsd.
A LSD makes a MASSIVE difference on public roads. If you haven't driven the same vehicle with and without LSD then you might not understand just what a big difference it makes.
+BigHeadClan there's very little demand for this car in a manual. The percentage of g35/37's in manual were probably less than 9% of sales. Times have changed its rare that you could out run an auto with a manual. There's no real benefit in having a manual except for bragging rights.
+Smack9x A few counter points, none of which have anything to do with bragging. 1. People who want manuals will usually walk away from a car if it doesn't come with one. 2. 10% is a massive number to loose in sales, we are talking between 8000-12,000 additional sales since 2014. 3. Infinit's been using that automatic for nearly 10 years and is far behind the competition, the automatic is about as quick as a manual and delivers only slightly better fuel economy. 4. When you have one of the most advanced manual transmissions in the world in your arsenal it makes sense to use it. 5. It is more engaging to drive a manual.
Had a Infiniti and two BMWs before, gotta say Infiniti is a great combination of performance, fun, value and reliability. Wish Nissan had pumped more R&D money into Infiniti though.
I can't believe they ruined the paddle shifters. Having the magnesium, column mounted shifters is the best. Glad I bought my Red Sport in 2016. That goofy grin on the front bumper is pretty bad too. Infiniti has been kind enough to add exhaust upgrades straight from the dealer so you can make you Red Sport actually sound like it should. The factory exhaust is so subdued that you'd never know you were driving the super fast model. For just under $1k I've fixed that issue and now the car sounds great without voiding the factory warranty! Great review, thanks!
This is another phenomenal review. I hate the Q50 and was looking to this review to change my mind. I bought a new G37 Sport in 2012, and 145,000 miles later it has given me zero trouble, is beautiful and drives like the day I bought it. The Q50 instrumentation and drive control modules are a complex Rube Goldberg machine mess. As a Nissan product lover who feels I bought their best vehicle ever, I cannot describe how much I detest this cauldron of gross.
I got to drive one of these last week, and a Q60. Very fun car, quick. I currently drive a V6 SHAWD TLX Advanced. I think some of the comparisons here to Acura aren't ...ummm Accurate. The RS is actually missing quite a few options. My TLX is a 2015, and the new 2018 has more updated features again. I'm not trying to be negative towards the Q50, I love it, but I was surprised by a few things. No Ventilated seats, no power folding mirrors, no proximity puddle lights that come one as you approach car ( although there is a puddle light option that comes on with key I'm told), no headlight washers, reverse camera has very low res and blurry compared to Acura, lots of odd materials inside car feel cheap i.e. sunglass holder, ashtray in back? just odd little cheap plastics throughout, I don't remember seeing heated seats in the back? no heated windshield, heated steering wheel was not very hot, stereo was no better sounding then the Acura's ELS and I'm a big audio guy but the interface on the Q was better. The Acura seems bigger inside front and back, the trunk is certainly larger. All the lights inside the Acura are LED, and in the Q50 they weren't. Run flat tires are horrible and not safe. Granted the TLX rubber on mine is junk too. Transmissions in either car aren't anything to brag about, but I found the RS almost too touchy at times in slow traffic, and my Acura way too subdued. The 3.0T is a more balanced car for more novice drivers, but nobody ever reviews them? I'd fear the acceleration of the Q50S would take some by surprise due to where it kicked in as it's not always predictable but if you know how to drive boy is this thing fun. The Driving modes made little difference if at all. Hated the shifter, it's too tall and felt cheap. The 2017 Q50 paddle shifters are far better. My TLX has steering wheel mounted paddles and I hate them, they are never where I need them to be. The SHAWD is and will be much better in the snow with it's torque vectoring. The ability to kick the rear end out on a AWD setup in the Q is fun, but not ideal in snow. Again, more of a concern for novice drivers and climates with lots of snow. I enjoy two screen setups as it allows one to mess with the stereo/phone while the driver uses the rear backup cam and nav but I agree that the dash needs to be more seamless and higher quality. Felt a bit cheap. I'm in Canada, and this car (as well as the Acura) is just not worth the MSRP at almost 65k/tax. Infiniti needs to stop nickel and diming over packages and accessories too. If this car was 55k loaded, I'd be all over it. But at it's current MSRP I'm looking elsewhere. A refresh of a high end car in 2018 and not Android/Apple????no wireless phone charger, no ventilated seats in a $65k car when a Kia has them? Some stuff just left me scratching my head. Needs panoramic sun roof, flat bottom steering wheel, proper LSD and more to justify the cost.
Ha, nice honest review Steve. While I don't agree with many of the things you stated I can tell you were trying to be honest in your assessment. I do agree with you regarding the Q50 missing some things the competition has: heated rear seats, cooled seats, folding mirrors, rear LSD. Funny , I was really looking at a Red sport but I realized what a value the Silver sport is and agree that it should be reviewed more as it seems to be a great bang for the buck car. I just test drove the a 19 Acura TLS AWD with advanced package and the Q50 Sport (300hp). I couldn't stand the driveline honestly in the Acura. It felt slow to respond and there was a dead spot in the gas pedal where it wouldn't respond until you nailed it. Also, the front wheel drive bias was apparent when I punched it on a sand covered road and the steering wheel twitched back and forth until it transferred power to the rear. A bit disconcerting I must say. The Q50 felt just the opposite. Always felt like a push in the back accelerating. i currently drive a G37xS and love this car. I do find the Q50 a bit different though than the G in power delivery but it has my G beat in other departments. Anyways, nice to read a comment that's not total fan boyism.
Wanna see the option charts there. Also wanna know how the virtual steering improved over the last two years. And the infotainment system, is it still laggy and buggy?
alex, many many times in both this video and past videos you have claimed the q50 red sport has a nearly perfect 50/50 f/r weight ratio, yet every published instrumented measurement i have read has it closer to 56/44. are you putting these cars on your own scales, or where are you getting your (mis)information from?
Awesome job explaining the competition with this car because I was sure as hell about to argue that this is in class with the 5series but now I don't have to. I understand. One of the best reviews as far as giving detailed information on UA-cam. Thank you I will now subscribe.👍
Why? That car is an afterthought and is severely overpriced. Just because you make some sporty updates and add black rims does not make a car a sport sedan. Acura is trash
I lease Acura and I'm not stepping my foot near that brand any time again. You better off with Accord touring or top trim Camry or Sonata, than with overpriced TLX.
DuckFan GoDucks haha it's crazy they don't include it! So stupid. I was thinking same thing as you, you get used to not having a digital speedometer though. Honestly. Plus, the cruise control is digital
I had a 2011 G, a 2014 Q50 3.7 awd and now a 2017 3.0 Sport AWD. A few Issues weren't addressed: Cooled seats Apple CarPlay/ android auto App and InTouch improvement integration I also test drove the 2.0 and I personally found it unrefined and slow -so I thought they'd tweak that. Overall, I love the car though.
Excellent review I love your show Im from Mexico, this week Toyota just announce that is going to sell the Prius C here can you do a review of that car with your new format I have seen the very old review from that car but is not like your recent reviews well have a nice week.
Dominic Pinnock go at the end of the month. Tell them a price lower then you're willing to actually pay. That way you have wiggle room. Don't get pressed into putting a lot down. I leased a Q50 signature series for the price a loaded Jetta was being offered at after much negotiation. Which do you think I picked haha
No mention of direct adaptive steering... is it no longer offered; did your car simply not have it? Regardless, would love to hear/read your take on that system.
0-60 is only an 1/16 of the story. The 340i is aided by launch control in order to achieve its 0-60. Compare both cars 5-60 mph; 0-100mph; 1/4 mile trap speed; 30-50 mph; 50-70 mph; and 0-140mph...and you will see just how well the Q50 separates from the 340i...and, that is still with the crappy JATCO 7-speed transmission that has been reprogrammed for 10,000th time. In fact, that goes for the Q50 against the C43 AMG and S4 as well....no contest once they are passed the 0-60 metric.
AJ Jonassen well yes and no because it's not fully autonomous because all you have to do is just activate cruise control and make sure your have lane keep assist on and it will keep you in your lane and maintain the speed you set it to you can't just press a button and it will automatically start driving itself but next year it should be coming out with fully autonomous driving
I had a Q50 for several years. The tail happy nature of the car was something I could never get used to. I loved the car, but I think I prefer a car with a bit more predictability to it.
yeah, same here. I own a 7th gen maxima and was also looking for (8th gen) maxima SR midnight as replacement (with 7k off msrp at the time) but ended up getting a very slightly used q50 red sport as I couldn't pass up on the deal. I like the maxima interior way better than q50 and i get a lot of 'flimsy' feeling touching things around q50 than in a maxima. Are all the 400hp, rwd, traditional tranny, a little better handling worth over maxima? In my opinion, yes especially if you're getting a very good deal (new or pre-owned).
Darek M I'm finding Apple Maps superior to Google Maps in Austin. But both Apple and Google have a maps division here, so it's a close call. App developers have to design their apps for CarPlay. Pandora and Spotify are both running on CarPlay. It's not about what Apple allows, but what app developers design. As CarPlay becomes more popular, you'll see more developers retooling their apps to support it.
I really don't know why Nissan and Toyota are so stubbornly resisting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. I'd imagine not having those features-alone would drive buyers away.
banstaman yeah, to me, these are dealbreaker features at this point. Once you drive a car that has it, you don't wanna drive one without it. I put it in my previous car after-market and when it was totaled, I didn't consider buying anything without CarPlay / Android Auto. I also rented a car in California last month and when they asked me to chose between the Camry and the Malibu, I picked the Malibu. It's instant familiarity, no pairing, better navigation and maps, and better quality audio than Bluetooth.
+NOYFB "IMHO all you are really getting is a traditional tran's, rear wheel drive or Awd optioned, i don't know." BINGO!!!! That's why I bought a Q....... and, obviously, you still don't know......
Here's a thought or two (maybe three)...INFINITI has a target price for which they want to sell this car to what they think will be an attractive price as a challenger brand. It is priced to entice would-be C-class, 3-series, and A/S 4 buyers into the Q car. If INFINITI (being a challenger brand) adds ventilated seats, Android Auto/Apple Carplay and some of the other luxuries offered in those established models, what do people expect would happen to that target price? The price would be near identical to those models and at that price, why buy the Q car (as it is a challenger model). Of course they could still add these features and still undercut the more established models, but then they will run into packaging issues. All of the other established models have introduced all-new platforms/chassis in the last 5-7 years that is more accommodating to new technological electronics and the wiring for those components. INFINITI, OTOH, is still running an almost 20-year FM platform (an although it's still a competitive foundation, and way ahead of its time when it was first introduced), doesn't allow for all of the advanced creature tech... Got to also take into account that all of the advanced driving tech equipment in the Q car has nearly tapped-out all of the real-estate left on the FM platform. Sure, they can still stuff the desired tech in there somewhere, but where would that leave plans to offer yearly updates that this Q car has seen each year since it debuted. These were updates that were obviously planned ahead to keep the car competitive within its class; and, it is also an obvious calculated risk to not offer those features in this generation Q car with less than 3 years left in its life cycle. Oh, the Kia Stinger and the Genesis G70 will have those features, and a less expensive price...well, they almost have to they are a brand new challenger model/brand. They have to come in as a roaring lion to garner the needed attention. Well mainstream brand's X model has them...quick answer to that is, look how competitive the mainstream market is. This D-segment is far less competitive and again, is a calculated risk INFINITI can afford to take.
If only Infiniti would apply some of the Q50's features to the QX50, at least the grille & engine options. Nissan/Infiniti sure loves keeping old platforms around, like the 370z & Frontier, not to mention the FX/QX70. But I do applaud them for having more "sporty" choices than the other Japanese automakers.
I was about to comment using the same adjective (atrocious). Not only does the nav system look like something from the early 2000s, but the dual screen setup is a horn of ugly. If it had a single screen infotainment system like the German cars, I would strongly consider buying this car
If you are disapproving a car just for the Navigational system you are delusional. Most ppl with cars like this one would rather use their phone anyways. What this car brings it a lot of Value for the money, sportiness, great looks and almost pure sports car like performance, very good to great dealer service and above good reliability. And if you like modifying cars but still want the luxury this a really great platform. Less than $2k can give you around 470 hp and over 480 pound feet of torque.
I love this car's styling as it so closely resembles a Maserati sedan. Unfortunately Infinity once had an identifying element in common with Maserati that for some reason they've abandoned and that is the requisite analog clock at the top of the dash. Fortunately for the sake of authenticity the repair records for both brands are similar.
romel 4life Japanese "luxury" car manufacturers often omitted manual Cars in their lineup is missing out. I believe there are still a good portion of car enthusiasts would only drive with manual transmission.
Thanks for the review I love this car but was wondering your opinion regarding the DAS and would rather prefer this 2018 Q50 with or without DAS? THX 😎
Love that car, maybe my next purchase. Funny you don't mention spoiler is an options and rear seats are slightly reclined. No a/c front seats or heated back seats kind sucks
Your reviews are probably the most detailed and informative I've found on UA-cam. Appreciate what you do on this channel.
very unbiased, hard to find a genuine reviewer these days that are paid promoted to talk good about a brand and trash the other, good on you
wow! what a beautiful car. i have the 2015 q50 , but def love the 2018 refresh. and great review man! so thorough and unbiased, the way a review should be. love it
Straight From The Farm do you enjoy the car? Also does it get compliments?
WHY did the NO warning show
The 2004 G35 coupe still lives on in my heart🙏🏻
I just bought the a 3.0T Q50 loved it... Nice pick up and great price!!!! on 1/2/2018
awesome review !!!
I'm new to the Infiniti Family with the model he talked about at the very end, Q50 3.0t (twin turbo). I absolutely love this vehicle!! The luxury feel with the sports engine package..I'm in heaven!!
It's insane what option packages one has to buy, before it gets heated seats.
First Last Those are standard at least here In Canada, no cooled seats which is odd
BigHeadClan 0n . .p
First Last I have the 2017 q50 signature series no heated seats or bind spot warning .. 40k car. I got a very awesome lease price but they are lost with how to option it properly. Also, the worst seats ever. That is the biggest problem I have with it.
chocolatewheelchair Really? Nissan/infinti usually has awesome seats aside from cooled/heated bit.
I'd get my rs400 bare bones personally and or used after 2-3 years.
BigHeadClan yeah man there's this rock hard horizontal bar under the lumber. It was misery on a long drive. Dealer says it's "normal" and I'm first to complain. I only do leases.
Great review on my car, Alex. I got the 2016 RWD model and have enjoyed every moment driving her. Totally agree with you about the tires; I ditched the RFTs after a few months and went with a wider Nitto Invo staggered setup. I have an even better car now and she’s way more fun to drive. Please keep up the great work!
I have a RWD '16 Q50 Red Sport and love it. Finally a review that doesn't spend all it's time trashing the DAS steering, which is optional, don't like it don't get it. The exhaust is just too quiet, my dealer is adding the Infiniti Motorsport exhaust to most of their Q50s and says it helps sell the cars.
So, save $1000 and don't get DAS, and apply it to the exhaust, put some Pilot Super Sports on and you have a great sport sedan. I shopped the Germans and Jaguar, the Red Sport is just more fun and that "tweener" size make the rear seats actually usable. I came from a G37 IPL, Infiniti is making some great cars............
As always, great review, Alex! The Q50 seems to still hold its own in the very competitive small luxury sport sedan segment.
I truly love the design of the steering wheel in this vehicle. Also, that double stack screen seems very clean (in its appearance on the dashboard). From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work! 👍🏽
IMHO, I prefer the gorgeous magnesium shifters in my 2016 Hybrid over those plastic buttons on the new wheel in the 2018.
The q50 goes fast in a straight line. But it tops Cadillac CUE for the worst infotainment system ever. And the handling and steering is trash.
Hands down the BEST Auto Reviews On Earth.
Love your review videos! Good to see one of the first 2018 Q50 reviews here. I would love to see reviews of the C43 and S4 as comparisons.
The 2019 Q70 is going to be AWESOME!
N P Is it finally getting a redesign in 2019? LOL
What'd be awesome is if it came with a twin turbo V8, especially to keep the V8 as an option.
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God it looks so gorgeous. Tho the Q60 still have my heart.
Another amazing, thorough, and well organized review!!!
Would this be considered the Infinity version of the Nissan 370Z?
Robert LeBlanc no
Robert LeBlanc the G37 was basically the luxury sedan version of the 370Z
Dude knows his turf. Liked. Subbed.
Greatest Sport sedan currently made
I agree. At that price point its. The Stinger is quite there too from what I have seen but to me is fugly
I would prefer you do the full review on the 300 horse power model. Thanks for another great video
you are the best reviewer period.
9:08...LMAO at drivers display resembling 'Kermit the Frog'! TFF! ;>P
Great review 👍
Your best review yet! Thank you!
I test drove one, No power folding mirrors, no heated seats in rear, no vented seats in front, Bose System isn't very good, No Android/Apple, no heated windshield, no headlight washers, still using halogen bulbs inside, manual thigh extenders, some materials inside feel cheap, all on my TLX for much less. TLX is bigger, useable trunk, much better on gas. 3.0t 300hp not much better than TLX with less features and more $$$. AWD in this not as good in snow as SHAWD. Realistically, TLX and this while in the same class, are two very different handling cars. This car is a confusing set of options. Their own Altima/Maxima have more features. Yes it's nice looking, the RS is very quick. I really like the Q50 RS and wanted one. But it's missing a lot, DAS is a mixed bag. I think the Red Sport is the only Q that can compare to the Germans and that is based solely on it's 400hp. I'm in Canada so packaging and prices are a little different. This RS is waaayyy too $$$ in Canada even to lease. Excellent review though!
I will say, The G/Q50,60 has in my opinion always been the best looking car in class. I still believe they are.
It is looking better than ever, Blake.
Thorough, detailed, comprehensive review. Great work!
What infinti should have done was offer a manual, update the automatic, added a proper lsd and upgraded the infotainment.
Infinti did nothing to address the many complaints people had with the car.
Nice review though Alex.
BigHeadClan it's cause most buyers don't track their cars. This more than enough performance for the streets that's 85mph speed limit. All that extra stuff is just for bragging rights and ego stroking. A manual would of been the shit, and although all those things would of been nice, it's prob not cost effective for them especially knowing most customers baby their q50
Stevorn Richards Except most of the changes I recorded were for handling and not raw performance.
Also the 2007-2014 version of the Q50/G37 came with all of those things I listed, they dropped it despite throwing more power at the car.
Also the Q50/G have a huge following with enthusiasts and tuning community. They essentially cut those people out by dropping the manual and Lsd.
A LSD makes a MASSIVE difference on public roads. If you haven't driven the same vehicle with and without LSD then you might not understand just what a big difference it makes.
+BigHeadClan there's very little demand for this car in a manual. The percentage of g35/37's in manual were probably less than 9% of sales. Times have changed its rare that you could out run an auto with a manual. There's no real benefit in having a manual except for bragging rights.
+Smack9x A few counter points, none of which have anything to do with bragging.
1. People who want manuals will usually walk away from a car if it doesn't come with one.
2. 10% is a massive number to loose in sales, we are talking between 8000-12,000 additional sales since 2014.
3. Infinit's been using that automatic for nearly 10 years and is far behind the competition,
the automatic is about as quick as a manual and delivers only slightly better fuel economy.
4. When you have one of the most advanced manual transmissions in the world in your arsenal it makes sense to use it.
5. It is more engaging to drive a manual.
Had a Infiniti and two BMWs before, gotta say Infiniti is a great combination of performance, fun, value and reliability. Wish Nissan had pumped more R&D money into Infiniti though.
Wow...is it the 4K or the Q50 is beautifully designed.
What a great review ! How come I've never seen your videos. Great job man
I can't believe they ruined the paddle shifters. Having the magnesium, column mounted shifters is the best. Glad I bought my Red Sport in 2016. That goofy grin on the front bumper is pretty bad too.
Infiniti has been kind enough to add exhaust upgrades straight from the dealer so you can make you Red Sport actually sound like it should. The factory exhaust is so subdued that you'd never know you were driving the super fast model. For just under $1k I've fixed that issue and now the car sounds great without voiding the factory warranty!
Great review, thanks!
great review keep up ur honest reviews i always hate how the other car reviewers talk bad things about infiniti
This is how a review should be. ✅
Excellent review as usual Alex!
I got a 300hp 3.0t q50 and installed the EcuTek tune, the car makes about 440hp and 515 torque to the engine..night and day from factory
Malandro3 what's the MPG?
This is another phenomenal review. I hate the Q50 and was looking to this review to change my mind. I bought a new G37 Sport in 2012, and 145,000 miles later it has given me zero trouble, is beautiful and drives like the day I bought it. The Q50 instrumentation and drive control modules are a complex Rube Goldberg machine mess. As a Nissan product lover who feels I bought their best vehicle ever, I cannot describe how much I detest this cauldron of gross.
I got to drive one of these last week, and a Q60. Very fun car, quick. I currently drive a V6 SHAWD TLX Advanced. I think some of the comparisons here to Acura aren't ...ummm Accurate. The RS is actually missing quite a few options. My TLX is a 2015, and the new 2018 has more updated features again. I'm not trying to be negative towards the Q50, I love it, but I was surprised by a few things. No Ventilated seats, no power folding mirrors, no proximity puddle lights that come one as you approach car ( although there is a puddle light option that comes on with key I'm told), no headlight washers, reverse camera has very low res and blurry compared to Acura, lots of odd materials inside car feel cheap i.e. sunglass holder, ashtray in back? just odd little cheap plastics throughout, I don't remember seeing heated seats in the back? no heated windshield, heated steering wheel was not very hot, stereo was no better sounding then the Acura's ELS and I'm a big audio guy but the interface on the Q was better. The Acura seems bigger inside front and back, the trunk is certainly larger. All the lights inside the Acura are LED, and in the Q50 they weren't. Run flat tires are horrible and not safe. Granted the TLX rubber on mine is junk too. Transmissions in either car aren't anything to brag about, but I found the RS almost too touchy at times in slow traffic, and my Acura way too subdued. The 3.0T is a more balanced car for more novice drivers, but nobody ever reviews them? I'd fear the acceleration of the Q50S would take some by surprise due to where it kicked in as it's not always predictable but if you know how to drive boy is this thing fun. The Driving modes made little difference if at all. Hated the shifter, it's too tall and felt cheap. The 2017 Q50 paddle shifters are far better. My TLX has steering wheel mounted paddles and I hate them, they are never where I need them to be. The SHAWD is and will be much better in the snow with it's torque vectoring. The ability to kick the rear end out on a AWD setup in the Q is fun, but not ideal in snow. Again, more of a concern for novice drivers and climates with lots of snow. I enjoy two screen setups as it allows one to mess with the stereo/phone while the driver uses the rear backup cam and nav but I agree that the dash needs to be more seamless and higher quality. Felt a bit cheap. I'm in Canada, and this car (as well as the Acura) is just not worth the MSRP at almost 65k/tax. Infiniti needs to stop nickel and diming over packages and accessories too. If this car was 55k loaded, I'd be all over it. But at it's current MSRP I'm looking elsewhere. A refresh of a high end car in 2018 and not Android/Apple????no wireless phone charger, no ventilated seats in a $65k car when a Kia has them? Some stuff just left me scratching my head. Needs panoramic sun roof, flat bottom steering wheel, proper LSD and more to justify the cost.
Ha, nice honest review Steve. While I don't agree with many of the things you stated I can tell you were trying to be honest in your assessment. I do agree with you regarding the Q50 missing some things the competition has: heated rear seats, cooled seats, folding mirrors, rear LSD. Funny , I was really looking at a Red sport but I realized what a value the Silver sport is and agree that it should be reviewed more as it seems to be a great bang for the buck car.
I just test drove the a 19 Acura TLS AWD with advanced package and the Q50 Sport (300hp). I couldn't stand the driveline honestly in the Acura. It felt slow to respond and there was a dead spot in the gas pedal where it wouldn't respond until you nailed it. Also, the front wheel drive bias was apparent when I punched it on a sand covered road and the steering wheel twitched back and forth until it transferred power to the rear. A bit disconcerting I must say. The Q50 felt just the opposite. Always felt like a push in the back accelerating.
i currently drive a G37xS and love this car. I do find the Q50 a bit different though than the G in power delivery but it has my G beat in other departments.
Anyways, nice to read a comment that's not total fan boyism.
more details on the seats maybe? wondering if they still have that stitching infiniti logo on the back of the seats
Excellent review as always. Any chance you have an Alpha Romeo Gulia coming up?
I really like the graphics that you include
Wanna see the option charts there. Also wanna know how the virtual steering improved over the last two years. And the infotainment system, is it still laggy and buggy?
What you think of a 18 loaded Q50 Red sport AWD for little over $34k 49k miles
Just bought a 3.0 a week ago. LOVE IT!!!
Nice review! I just purchased the Hybrid version!
Hey Alex....So semi aniline leather better than Nappa??
alex, many many times in both this video and past videos you have claimed the q50 red sport has a nearly perfect 50/50 f/r weight ratio, yet every published instrumented measurement i have read has it closer to 56/44. are you putting these cars on your own scales, or where are you getting your (mis)information from?
Awesome job explaining the competition with this car because I was sure as hell about to argue that this is in class with the 5series but now I don't have to. I understand. One of the best reviews as far as giving detailed information on UA-cam. Thank you I will now subscribe.👍
Terrific review, you’re the best.
Can you review the new TLX A-Spec. Also great review again!!
Why? That car is an afterthought and is severely overpriced. Just because you make some sporty updates and add black rims does not make a car a sport sedan. Acura is trash
Definitely not too expensive for me. Would rather pay for a better product though. Keep dreaming douche canoe
The Acura TLX A-Spec is merely an appearance package. It adds nothing of value unless you like black trim.
I lease Acura and I'm not stepping my foot near that brand any time again. You better off with Accord touring or top trim Camry or Sonata, than with overpriced TLX.
why they do not implement the nice adaptive and selectable suspension from the Q60 or Q30 ???? sad
Love my Red Sport!
Laurence Eng same. I have a Red on red. Q60 coupe Red sport 400. Red ^3 :)
make a night video of ur car
Laurence Eng
That was a smart buy , congrats .
you still have it until now. I was about to purchase one but is way high price for me. How much you spend one year gas?
Can we get a digital speedometer already? I would buy this car if it had one.
DuckFan GoDucks why digital?
I prefer a digital display cuz its easier to read. Maybe they can just add a digital heads up display
DuckFan GoDucks I agree! A heads up display would be a nice addition. I'm just worried about the digital displays and how long they'll last.
DuckFan GoDucks haha it's crazy they don't include it! So stupid. I was thinking same thing as you, you get used to not having a digital speedometer though. Honestly. Plus, the cruise control is digital
You can bring up a digital speedo in the centre info display.
Forgot to mention that both of the back seats fold down. Lots of trunk space in the Q50 Red Sport.
Japan's muscle car... I like that.... that's why I bought a 2018 rs400. thanks Alex!!!!
Alex is absolutely correct about the humidity in Tennessee.
I had a 2011 G, a 2014 Q50 3.7 awd and now a 2017 3.0 Sport AWD. A few Issues weren't addressed:
Cooled seats
Apple CarPlay/ android auto
App and InTouch improvement integration
I also test drove the 2.0 and I personally found it unrefined and slow -so I thought they'd tweak that.
Overall, I love the car though.
Android/Apple Car play is in the works!
This is a comparison of tunes out there compared to the stock tunes, not the actual car trims lol.
Which car did you enjoy most?
Man you're channel will explode soon
He's been at these numbers for a while now. Not sure how he doesn't have more subscribers...
*your
Always love seeing these videos, thanks for the good work!!
Excellent review I love your show Im from Mexico, this week Toyota just announce that is going to sell the Prius C here can you do a review of that car with your new format I have seen the very old review from that car but is not like your recent reviews well have a nice week.
Great review! I appreciate the comparisons to the competition. Thanks!
Amazing video! You are incredible when it comes to detail. You Answered every question one would have when it comes to purchasing this vehicle.
Nissan/Infinity rules the world
Can you get the 2018 lexus gs350 f sport rwd
Do you have any videos on how to get a good deal on a lease?
Dominic Pinnock go at the end of the month. Tell them a price lower then you're willing to actually pay. That way you have wiggle room. Don't get pressed into putting a lot down. I leased a Q50 signature series for the price a loaded Jetta was being offered at after much negotiation. Which do you think I picked haha
Hey Alex. Great Review.
No mention of direct adaptive steering... is it no longer offered; did your car simply not have it? Regardless, would love to hear/read your take on that system.
Paxton Williams the car did have but he didn't go over it
Version 2.0 is available. Much improved over v1.0
Alex, please tell me Lincoln is lending you a Continental to review soon.
Love your reviews!!!
Amazing how BMW 340i has 70 less HP and goes 0-60 in the same time. Interested to see how the 300hp Q50 does.
0-60 is only an 1/16 of the story. The 340i is aided by launch control in order to achieve its 0-60.
Compare both cars 5-60 mph; 0-100mph; 1/4 mile trap speed; 30-50 mph; 50-70 mph; and 0-140mph...and you will see just how well the Q50 separates from the 340i...and, that is still with the crappy JATCO 7-speed transmission that has been reprogrammed for 10,000th time.
In fact, that goes for the Q50 against the C43 AMG and S4 as well....no contest once they are passed the 0-60 metric.
It's a few ticks behind in the 1320ft and it also weighs nearly 450-500lbs less.
As always, a GREAT review Alex! Thanks for what you do...
Great review, detail information is awesome.
Gorgeous car. Great review. Very well done.
Does the redsport 2018 comes with the pro drive optioned up? Where the car drives itself?
Stevorn Richards If you get the direct adaptive steering option yes.
AJ Jonassen well yes and no because it's not fully autonomous because all you have to do is just activate cruise control and make sure your have lane keep assist on and it will keep you in your lane and maintain the speed you set it to you can't just press a button and it will automatically start driving itself but next year it should be coming out with fully autonomous driving
I doubt an automotive reviewer has ever described a design as "revolutionary, not evolutionary." I look forward to that car though.
2011 YF Sonata from the 2010 NF Sonata comes to mind.
I had a Q50 for several years. The tail happy nature of the car was something I could never get used to. I loved the car, but I think I prefer a car with a bit more predictability to it.
Charlie_Willie I assume you didn't have AWD?
Indeed
@Alex On Autos does this still ridem9n the Nissan FM platform as the G35 did?
Blake Swan yes.
I can see the lumbar support switch 😂😂 its not at the side where he was checking
It needs CarPlay!
yeah, same here. I own a 7th gen maxima and was also looking for (8th gen) maxima SR midnight as replacement (with 7k off msrp at the time) but ended up getting a very slightly used q50 red sport as I couldn't pass up on the deal. I like the maxima interior way better than q50 and i get a lot of 'flimsy' feeling touching things around q50 than in a maxima. Are all the 400hp, rwd, traditional tranny, a little better handling worth over maxima? In my opinion, yes especially if you're getting a very good deal (new or pre-owned).
Darek M I'm finding Apple Maps superior to Google Maps in Austin. But both Apple and Google have a maps division here, so it's a close call. App developers have to design their apps for CarPlay. Pandora and Spotify are both running on CarPlay. It's not about what Apple allows, but what app developers design. As CarPlay becomes more popular, you'll see more developers retooling their apps to support it.
I really don't know why Nissan and Toyota are so stubbornly resisting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. I'd imagine not having those features-alone would drive buyers away.
banstaman yeah, to me, these are dealbreaker features at this point. Once you drive a car that has it, you don't wanna drive one without it. I put it in my previous car after-market and when it was totaled, I didn't consider buying anything without CarPlay / Android Auto. I also rented a car in California last month and when they asked me to chose between the Camry and the Malibu, I picked the Malibu. It's instant familiarity, no pairing, better navigation and maps, and better quality audio than Bluetooth.
+NOYFB
"IMHO all you are really getting is a traditional tran's, rear wheel drive or Awd optioned, i don't know."
BINGO!!!! That's why I bought a Q....... and, obviously, you still don't know......
I still don't understand why they can't offer ventilated front seats?
Here's a thought or two (maybe three)...INFINITI has a target price for which they want to sell this car to what they think will be an attractive price as a challenger brand. It is priced to entice would-be C-class, 3-series, and A/S 4 buyers into the Q car.
If INFINITI (being a challenger brand) adds ventilated seats, Android Auto/Apple Carplay and some of the other luxuries offered in those established models, what do people expect would happen to that target price? The price would be near identical to those models and at that price, why buy the Q car (as it is a challenger model).
Of course they could still add these features and still undercut the more established models, but then they will run into packaging issues. All of the other established models have introduced all-new platforms/chassis in the last 5-7 years that is more accommodating to new technological electronics and the wiring for those components.
INFINITI, OTOH, is still running an almost 20-year FM platform (an although it's still a competitive foundation, and way ahead of its time when it was first introduced), doesn't allow for all of the advanced creature tech...
Got to also take into account that all of the advanced driving tech equipment in the Q car has nearly tapped-out all of the real-estate left on the FM platform. Sure, they can still stuff the desired tech in there somewhere, but where would that leave plans to offer yearly updates that this Q car has seen each year since it debuted. These were updates that were obviously planned ahead to keep the car competitive within its class; and, it is also an obvious calculated risk to not offer those features in this generation Q car with less than 3 years left in its life cycle.
Oh, the Kia Stinger and the Genesis G70 will have those features, and a less expensive price...well, they almost have to they are a brand new challenger model/brand. They have to come in as a roaring lion to garner the needed attention.
Well mainstream brand's X model has them...quick answer to that is, look how competitive the mainstream market is. This D-segment is far less competitive and again, is a calculated risk INFINITI can afford to take.
Very nice car & review!
Never been so early to a vid
I'd be interested in your review of the base, smallest-engined option.
If only Infiniti would apply some of the Q50's features to the QX50, at least the grille & engine options. Nissan/Infiniti sure loves keeping old platforms around, like the 370z & Frontier, not to mention the FX/QX70. But I do applaud them for having more "sporty" choices than the other Japanese automakers.
New QX50 is expected late this year.
Alex on Autos
AWD RedSport sounds good for the full review, most everyone has already gone or is going AWD here in the North East.
Would love to see you review the hybrid.
Hi Alex can you do a review on the pathfinder 2018
I really want to like this car but that navigation system is just atrocious. Is it the same one as the 07 G35s?
flymetothem00n no it's not. It's not great. It's okay.
I was about to comment using the same adjective (atrocious). Not only does the nav system look like something from the early 2000s, but the dual screen setup is a horn of ugly. If it had a single screen infotainment system like the German cars, I would strongly consider buying this car
works just fine. who cares about graphics. WAZE and Google are far better and faster and the graphics make really no difference at all.
If you are disapproving a car just for the Navigational system you are delusional. Most ppl with cars like this one would rather use their phone anyways. What this car brings it a lot of Value for the money, sportiness, great looks and almost pure sports car like performance, very good to great dealer service and above good reliability. And if you like modifying cars but still want the luxury this a really great platform. Less than $2k can give you around 470 hp and over 480 pound feet of torque.
What's reliability like? I hear CR says the Q50 is not very good in that regard.
Spectre2300 it is reliable
I agree...the Q50S Red is a great automobile. As always Alex good review.
Now this is a review.
the front grille isn't look as aggressive as 2017 the Lexus IS or 2018 Acura TL
thái nguyen there is nothing aggressive about Acura TLX honestly.
lucas huang but honestly it look more aggressive and attractive than the previous
I love this car's styling as it so closely resembles a Maserati sedan. Unfortunately Infinity once had an identifying element in common with Maserati that for some reason they've abandoned and that is the requisite analog clock at the top of the dash. Fortunately for the sake of authenticity the repair records for both brands are similar.
Why no manual for sport car????
佚名 佚名 because that would be to much and the demand for a Manuel in the Q50s is very little and plus this more than enough performance
romel 4life Japanese "luxury" car manufacturers often omitted manual Cars in their lineup is missing out. I believe there are still a good portion of car enthusiasts would only drive with manual transmission.
Great review! Thank You.
Thanks for the review I love this car but was wondering your opinion regarding the DAS and would rather prefer this 2018 Q50 with or without DAS? THX 😎
Love that car, maybe my next purchase. Funny you don't mention spoiler is an options and rear seats are slightly reclined. No a/c front seats or heated back seats kind sucks
Good review. Thank you.
Dear Alex, could you do a comparison Between Infiniti Q50, LINCOLN MKZ and Acura TLX, Lexus IS?
What about reviewing the new Audi A4? It's a strong competitor in this segment.