2018 INFINITI Q50 LUXE FULL REVIEW - Better than a BMW or AUDI?
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- I was quite impressed with the 2018 INFINITI Q50 Luxe sedan. It was my second Q50 to review, you can also see my review of their awesome Q50 RED SPORT 400 here:
• WHY THE 2018 INFINITI ...
This Q50 Luxe has the same 3.0L twin turbo engine, but tuned to 300 horsepower, not 400 like the RED SPORT 400. This is the Luxe version, there's also a Sport trim level. I thought it provided a very nice ride and luxury experience, especially for the price.
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I'm truly amazed by people claiming the trunk is too small. It's quite large enough! I love my 2018 and I have pretty much the exact car you tested. Thanks for the great review.
Haha, thanks for watching and I agree. It's a mid-sized sedan with a nice big trunk. So I have to ask, is there anything you don't like about your car? Did you see my review of the 2018 RED SPORT 400? It's here: ua-cam.com/video/Irfuj2vscI4/v-deo.html
It’s pretty large
Been looking at a new vehicle for myself for about 6 months now and I think I’ve finally come to the conclusion that I like this vehicle nice price on such a nice car
You really can't go wrong, as long as it's been properly maintained. This is the Luxe version, there is also a Sport version and the most sport one is the Red Sport 400 model. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel!
I bought this exact car in April 2021 after I watched your video. Absolutely love the car. In white it is gorgeous. Great video and solid facts dude. Thanks again.
Very cool, thanks for watching the video and I'm glad you enjoy the car. May I ask how you bought it? Like did you go to a local dealership or did you buy it through an online website? Also please do subscribe to my channel
Yes I went to my local Infiniti dealership. I got it with 13k on the odometer and it was a certified car. Very happy with my purchase Fred. Thank you. Its a sexy car and boy does it move!!!!! Awesome
@@SpiroPolychron Very cool. And great to snag one with such low miles!
So excited! Just got one. It is being repaired right now by my uncle because he got it off the market. Havent got to drive it yet. Cannot wait to have it in my hands
Congrats, it's a great car, I think you will love driving it. Thanks for watching the video.
I just bought one. 2018 in 2021 you did a great job 👏 explaining this vehicle.
Thank you very much for watching the video and for your kind comment. Enjoy it!!!!
Im looking to do the exact same thing. Hows that 3.0t been treating you?
@@isiahacarriero9992 the car is excellent and it's a sleeper💤 she got heat. Im going to put some twenty's on it and call it day. To me that's all it needs. Classic!
@@sumten4nut108 okay thank you! Wanted to hear from someone that has one. I do wish they had some of the features from the maxima but the awd is a break point between the two for me.
How the car so far
This was one of the few videos I could find on the Luxe and not the sport or Red Sport. I have a 2018 sport thru employee lease and just ordered the 2019 Luxe. Wanted to see how they differed in looks, since performance wise they're both the 300hp engine.
Thank you. It's funny, since this was a rental car, I had to do some research just to figure out which one it was! I liked it, very nice feel. I have to also suggest you check out a 2019 Lexus ES, I think it's more luxurious at around the same price. I have a video of the 2019 ES F SPORT I just had.
@@FreddySherman I can only afford the Infiniti's because of Employee Lease. No way I can afford a luxury car otherwise, so no Lexus for me :/ lol
Haha, me too, I can only afford them because they are loaned to me for a week or two to review!
Luxury Fred but the ES doesn’t have AWD
JohtoMaster 92 are there any visible differences between the sport and the luxe? (How can you tell the trim is sport) Is driving the sport “sportier” in your opinion?
Do you think it's a good deal to buy a used leasing Q50 with 32000 miles？
In general, yes. Especially if it's a certified pre-owned with a warranty.
Thanks for the review. I just downsized to the Q50 3.0t Luxe from the Q70. This car is much quicker (even with less HP), more nimble and generally feels more modern. But would appreciate it if you could provide some comparison with competitors like the A4 or 3-series.
Hi. I was wondering what the drive quality is like. Is it soft or do you feel the bumps more? Thx
Do you mean the drive quality on the Q50? It is noticeably firmer than the Q70, but in a good way. The Q70 felt overly soft and floaty, which is one main reason why I traded it in. The small sacrifice is well worth the gain in handling ability and agility in urban driving!
Thanks so much! You answered my question precisely. Enjoy your q50!
I think it competes well with those other cars, although I have only driven the Audi A3 and A4, not the BMW. They are so similar I think you need to test drive them all to see which one feels best to you. Thank you for watching.
The ride is quite luxurious, but does get fimer when you put it in the Sport setting. This is the Luxury model, there is also the Sport version and a lot of suspension upgrade options.
Barely purchased a 2019 q50 luxe model yesterday it was the smart choice I made.
Awesome, how is it??? AWD or FWD?
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Fwd
@@thev-3mpirejourney348 👍👍 enjoy it
Nice review on the Luxe model, but you forgot to mention a nice feature that the german cars don’t have which is remote start. I own this model and find the remote start very useful! I can start and stop the engine remotely with the key remote or with my cellphone. Also you remotely lock or unlock doors off course but the cell remote allows you to monitor the car. You limit the cars driving range if your kids drive it or if you leave it with a valet and it also locates the car in a parking lot as well. Some of these minor features are what make the car that much more enjoyable!
Thank you very much for watching and for the info. Is that through the INFINITI app? Great to know about remote start, I love that feature as I live in Palm Springs and use it to get the air conditioning going.
Yes, The Infiniti App. let’s you do a lot of stuff. Start and Stop the car, lock, unlock doors, panic horn you can also locate the car as well. Set limits on the car if your kids drive it too!
Very cool, thank you for the info. The Lexus app has a lot of similar functions.
William Giglio how do you remote start it?
@@alphav1537 With most cars that have that feature, you just push the start button on the key fob and the car starts.
Thank you very much for the review. I have made up my mind to purchase the vehicle.
Good to know. INFINITI should send me a commission!! Thank you very much for watching and please subscribe!!
Me too
How good is reliability and over all cost of ownership compared to a 2018 Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD? Which one would recommend?
Well, it's hard to say. First, this isn't my car, I only had it for a week to review. Second, I haven't really had a lot of experience with Acura, it's not a company I work with to review cars.
With that said, I really don't think you can ever go wrong with Acura (Honda) as they are pretty bulletproof. I think it would come down to the actual cars you are looking at. Have they been cared for? Has the oil been changed regularly and other maintenance. Who was the owner, an older person who cruised around or a younger person who might have beat on it. Also the mileage and the warranty would also play a part in my decision. Overall, I would probably go with the Acura for reliability, but I prefer the design of the Infiniti.
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Thanks for your review! Try reviewing the Genesis G70 if you haven't already. The one great thing about Infiniti is that you can honestly get a good deal on them compared to other manufacturers/dealerships. Infotainment is still old as hell, but still viable and works good. The only thing I would recommend people to do is to switch out the standard run flats because they will cause a very bumpy ride.
Great comment and thanks for watching. I am looking forward to reviewing a Genesis but have yet to work with that company. I think they are incredible cars (and incredible bargains for what you get).
You say changed out the factory tires? Im looking to grab one of these 2018s.
Thanks. Thinking about snagging one of these. Heard they have great sound systems too.
Thanks for watching the video. Everything about it was great, including the sound system. Really nice luxury sedan and a great value if you get a 2018!
How far does the seat go back? Would you think it would fit a burly 6’1 guy or would the q70 be a better choice?
I am very short so I didn't have to put the seat far back. It's not a small compact car so I would think you would probably be okay. I would definitely suggest you find one and test it out of course to really see if it fits you. Thanks for watching the video and please subscribe to my channel
I have a 2018 red sport 400, I'm 6'2 & 280lb and the car is great. I don't have the seat fully back and it's very comfortable. I had a Q70 in the past and I'd say the Q50 is a better fit overall.
@@AF-eq4hf Good to hear, thanks for watching the video and for your comment.
Why my speedometer doesnt show? I have average speed enabled mine is a 2018 luxe aswell
I'm not sure what you mean. I'm sure there is a setting to change the display or to show the speed. I like having the large speed numbers. This wasn't my car, I only had it for a week to review so I can't be more helpful.
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What happens if the car stalls or has an electrical failure at speed? Do you lose the electric steering completely?
I would have to say no, it couldn't be like that. I think it's like if you lose the power brakes, the brakes still work but manually. So I think it would revert back to manual, mechanical steering.
Great review, helped a lot with deciding!
Thanks for watching. I also reviewed the RED SPORT 400 model.
Did you go with this car, Johan? I'm on the fence myself.
Hi. Can anyone explain the differences between the 2018 and 2019 Q50 3.0T Luxe?
I cannot, maybe someone else can comment with the info. Thanks for watching the video.
Does snow mode lock the wheels in AWD or just change shifting characteristics?
I don't know the answer off the top of my head, I would suggest you check the INFINITI website to confirm. I would think it would never lock them into AWD, it sends power to whichever wheel needs it.
On my older q50 it just dampens throttle response. The awd system had no problems with ice though. Drove it in Illinois winters with no problems.
Awsome review thnx for the insight
Thank you very much for watching it. I enjoyed driving it but hate FWD!!
Thank you for this review, well done!
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I did 😊
@@chrislee6853 Thank you!
Gorgeous looking ride! Love the Q50 Luxe 3.0 AWD I want one! 😃
I liked it! And AWD is a must.
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@@FreddySherman thanks much going to test drive one tomorrow 4 sure! I have a 2022 Kia K5 GT line all wheel drive now I want to see how it compares I'm sure it's a whole different feel and kind of car although I'm looking at the Kia Stinger AWD I want to see how they compare
@@richiethomas1816 Very, very, very different. Stinger is a serious (for its price) sports sedan with a much more hardcore interior and drive. This is a luxury sedan, much more mellow. FOr sport, check out the 400 hp RED SPORT 400 - ua-cam.com/video/Irfuj2vscI4/v-deo.html
nice review. thank you. does infiniti have apple car play yet? trying to decide between infiniti Q50 and audi A4 so would love to see a comparison.
I'm not sure about Apple Car Play, I would check the INFINITI website for the model year you're considering. I would go for the Q50 especially if you're going with the Luxe or the RED SPORT 400. It's just a bit bigger than the A4.
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Excelzi0r this is the reason all these cars have become junk all you guys wants is tacky technology with touchscreen gadgets. You guys forget where it really matters in a car , the build quality/performance/etc.
@@brandonlux6507 facts ppl staymakin fun of infiniti but say nothing about the old ass German interiors smh...that they just change 2021 might I add 🤦🏾♂️
2020 models and above have them
You look like kyles dad from south park
We should hang out, since you look like Cartman's mom!
Agreed - although I think his voice is more similar then looks! All love!
@@haykkrikorian2523 I see myself as more of a Stan guy.
At 7:07 that is the cluster dimmer and brightness control. Q50s don't come with HUD.
Thank you very much for the helpful comment, sorry for my error.
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Does the RS feel a lot faster? I’m debating getting a luxe and getting out of my 2011
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Yes a little bit. But it's a but harsher and more of a serious performance car. If you don't care about that, I would go for the Luxe model.
I ordered today the q50 in my opinion after running and checking all the categories like Mercedes c300 bmw 3 series acuratlx Lexus il350 audi a4 and s4 .
Infiniti win its amazing machine and lots of fun and useful features in .
The price as all of them one thing i didnt like is the interior room its a bit small.
Thanks for watching and for your great comment, I think you will love the INFINITI! Did you get Sport or Luxe? Did you get AWD?
I got the sports one its a bit more impressive than the luxe version awd.
I loved the system of the car safety features acceleration a bit bumpy but less important for me.
I push the car into a intersection and the car react really quickly to balance it self .
Luxury Fred Iso
would you say the interior is too small for 6’3?
You're asking the wrong guy, I am 5'4"!!!!
Seriously, I do think it's fine for a 6'3" driver. But I always advise someone to try to sit in one to be sure. This is a mid-size car it's not tiny. This was the Luxe version and the seat had a lot of adjustments possible.
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Is the car big or are you tiny?
More the second one!
The saloon sedan is not big.
It feels really spacious inside but still a pretty small vehicle compared to others in its segment
The sedan is not big. I saw this car in white and I thought what a beautiful car. But wow what a small trunk. I love the size of the ford fusion that trunk is huge 12 shopping bags if I wanted lol
Bought 2019 q50 luxe and I was looking for heated seats and there’s none lol I thought it was standered
Are they optional? You would think a Luxe model would have everything. I live in the hot desert so I need remote start, not heated seats!
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Pretty crazy no heated seats or car remote start
That's funny, both features needed if you live in a very hot or a very cold climate!
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Does it have wifi hotspot or apple or android car play
This was a 2018 and I am not sure of the answer as I didn't use any of those things. I checked on the 2020 Q50 Luxe and it has Apple CarPlay but not Android Auto. It does have a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 7 devices Thanks for watching, please subscribe to my channel!
It’s between this a 2018 q50 pre-owed with 30k miles for 20k or a 2019 new charger scatpack for 32k ? 😰🤔 not a fan of pumping for a v8 though lol
Come on, they could not be more different cars! How is the warranty on the q50? I would check on a q50 RED SPORT 400 for more HP if you want power. I would also check for a certified pre owned charger rather than paying for a new one, so much depreciation.
Alber Gaso is that us dollar or canadian for 30k
Where are you getting 32k for a new scat pack ????
11:55 ... See ... Why are you the only one telling us this instead of bitching at the 2 f'ing screens !!!!
That's what I wanna know, being a possible buyer for a used one (2020+) ... Thanks !!!!
Haha, thank you. I drove it for a few weeks and didn't have any issues with the screens or anything else. I think it's a great used car buy, let me know what you do!!
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Great video! Wish you had done more driving
Thank you. You want to see more of the car driving or me talking and driving?
@@FreddyShermanhi, Freddy
I would like to know your opinion I'm about to bought my first car so my options are the car in this video or the bmw 535i 2014, which of these two do you recommend me?
@@Sanchez-uh3uc Depends on a lot. The BMW is very, very, very expensive to repair, both parts and labor. Are you a mechanic, can you do stuff yourself? Are you getting a warranty? I would only get the BMW with a warranty. Infiniti is usually more reliable and cheaper to repair. Another factor is mileage, which car has more miles?
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@@FreddySherman hey thanks for your response, well the bmw option has 57k miles on it, the price in this is 16k $ and the infinity option has 47k miles on it with a price of 17k $, and the things that I look for a car are, quality and technology and horsepower.
Miles and price are similar, but I should say I do not know the values of those cars so I don't know if either price is good or bad! As I mentioned, a warranty is very important, would both cars come with one? @@Sanchez-uh3uc
Does it has the 360 camera view?
I did this review five years ago and honestly I don't remember. It wasn't my car, it was a press car I had for a week to review. I believe INFINITI AroundView was available in 2018 but I don't know if this car had it.
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Although the the q50 has a slightly dated dash and infotainment system without apple car play etc. It still looks very nice inside and drives like a beast.
I agree. Did you see my review of the Q50 RED SPORT 400, that one is even beastlier!
Luxury Fred yes I did. Love to get the red sport. But I don’t see my self paying that much cash right now. I’m getting the luxe 2019 q50 and my wife the qx60 luxe 2019. They have great deals right now. They are great cars man...
@@alexestrella9896 I agree! Sounds like you're a true INFINITI family, enjoy!
Good video! Does the LUXE trim for 2019 ... have the amber blind spot light on the inside of the door?
Thanks for watching. I'm not sure, this was a 2018 model. I hope to get a 2019 soon to review. I suggest you call a dealer and ask a salesman.
Yes they do
Thanks for the review.
Thank you for watching it!!
Me who drives a honda civic 2010 lx model, hmm very nice!
But I bet it's paid for!! Thanks for watching.
Bruh same 😂😂
Holy crap man! You are at the windmills in Palm Springs lol! I live there man.. Im looking at buying this exact car in the exact color but curious of this LUXE vs Premium vs signature and can't find any good info on the differences. can you break that down?
You live in a windmill? Crazy! LOL, yes, it's near Indian Canyon and the 10.
I am pretty sure they are the three levels. Signature is basic, then Premium adds some stuff and Luxe is full loaded with every option possible. If you are looking at a 2018, just go to the current 2021 INFINITI site as I think they still call the trim levels the same thing and you can get an idea of what is included with what,
Thanks for watching and please subscribe, I usually film the drone stuff and intros out in the windmills there or off the 111 outside PS but before you get to the 10.
@@FreddySherman LOL naw, but super close to them haha. Small world man. Yeah it looked like you passed BARE in the video. Ok good deal about the info and I subscribed. Thanks man, and I’ll keep an eye out for ya. Awesome videos buddy
What’s your opinion on this vs a honda accord sport 2.0t 2018 ?
I have never driven that Honda so it's hard to say. I would guess they're probably very similar. This one is the Luxe model, there is a sportier Sport model too which might be closer to the Honda Sport. I would take either one, whichever one has lower mileage or is a better deal to buy.
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i'm stuck with the same decision!!! 😭😭 help
@@xboxclips7893 if you get one with low mileage that's been well cared for you can't go wrong with either one. A lot could depend on the specific cars that you're looking at, which one has lower mileage, which is a better deal, which has a better warranty etc. Good luck and let me know what you decide
Mine came with terrible run flat tires
I've heard a few people complain. They are standard, you can't get other kinds of tires?
@@FreddySherman you can and it definitely makes the ride a little smoother and you get less road noise, just don't forget to buy a spare tire as well just in case.
How reliable are these???
I'm a car writer so I only had it for a week but infiniti has an excellent reliability reputation so I would think it's very reliable..of course I would do some research and just make sure if this particular model or year is known to have any issues. Thank you very much for watching the video
Luxury Fred thanks for the feedback looking forward to more videos
Very reliable from someone who had the 2015 and getting the 2018 now
@@jaygiant10 I juh ended up gettin a 19 ecoboost
@@Princeabril. nice how you liking it? I got the 2018 Luxe
He looks like that one dude from horrible bosses
Yes, the hot one. Thank you for watching and for complimenting my beauty.
Luxury Fred 😂 funny shit! Great video!
Tha is bro I bought this car because of this vid, I hope Infiniti pays you
Thank you! I have been trying to figure out a way to make that work. Did you use an online service or just go to the dealership?
And enjoy it!!!!!
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I think the head rest adjusts down to midget size...why so high?
I need it set that high when I sit on my wallet. Thanks for watching, see more at www.luxuryfred.com!
@@FreddySherman my boy with the perfect response. Love it.
@@captainquark9116 They try, they try...
Nice review
Thank you for watching it.
I like my G-37 Journey Better! More natural steering. Way to much tech in this car, like a wanna be Tesla with a slightly more refined I-Drive System. Also the rear seat room looks smaller than that of the G-37. I might as well get a BMW 3 or 4 series as my next car, at least won't have to deal with all this touch screen crap!
G37 is nice but a lot of car tech has changed five years like this 2018 or over 8 years like a current model. I didn't notice any real difference in the steering feel.
And yes, you should get a BMW, much better than an INFINITI. Get this M2 CS: ua-cam.com/video/71itJoUv4sM/v-deo.html
You don't give us a very good look at the front seats! You have to get out of them for that to happen!
Thanks for the comment. You are correct and in newer reviews, I always try to show the full interior, without me inside it! Thanks for watching the video.
after having driven this same car i still prefer my 2013 bmw 535
I think I would too.
Does this car bring navegation or not ?
If you get the Luxe package yes it is included. In the base level Pure model it is not standard, it is an option.
Luxury Fred i have that version that you was driving but i dont see it .. my car is 2018 q50 3.0t luxe
@@jayvaldez7547 You don't see it in the video? It's a Luxe so it definitely had it. Maybe I had the screen turned off or something at that moment. It was an INFINITI press car, it's not my own car.
@@jayvaldez7547 I may be wrong, you may need to get the optional Essential package to get navigation. I was looking at the INFINITI website and it looks like you would need to get that optional package. This is for a 2020 Q50 so I don't know if it was the same situation in 2018.
Where's the heated seat?
It has them, cooled seats too. Thanks for watching. Also check out my RED SPORT 400 video review.
@@FreddySherman
Hey Freddy, there NO cooled seats in Q50 s
@@bigden2755 Got it, thank you. Are they even an option?
@@FreddySherman No, not available... sadly...
@@bigden2755 The big thing I hear from European owners is the INFINITI has remote start, which most of those cars don't have.
I keep hearing that they have fairly weak and crappy transmission's. Any truth to that?
I didn't have any issues (with reliability or performance) during the two weeks I had the car. I also drove the RED SPORT 400 and had no issues with that either. Thanks for watching.
tony velez I started with a 1999 328is 2dr sport after it was totaled by a drunk driver. After, I bought a 2003 first line G35 4dr sedan had it for 160k miles traded it in for 7K bought a 2012 G37 I only have 60k on this one but am thinking about the Q50 lux now just for the interior upgrades. Ive had no major motor, electrical or any other issues with my cars and they hold resale value. Since everything is under the Nissian brand the service is fairly priced I just got straight to the dealership.
palm springs and a 4’1” Guy...
I'm much taller when I sit on my wallet. Thanks for watching!
Luxury Fred damn 🤣🤣
This car does NOT have HUD
Did I say it did? I think it had some kind of display on the windshield.
Automatic dislike for begging likes
Automatic dislike for an ignorant comment. But thanks for watching!