The anonymity of the Infiniti is the one reason that I WOULD buy one, every poser and snob (and their dogs too) go for beemers, audi etc etc but a real enthusiast would know an Infiniti and that would be good enough reason for me...
@@TheCinderellaman10 I have one of the hybrid models. It uses an Atkinson cycle for the valve timing, which kills the infamous exhaust noise of the VQ. That 70hp and 210tq from the electric motor definitely makes up for the loss of the noise though. 😅
@@polopowered except lexus rc costs a decent bit more. Granted, they have better resale value, but still... you dont buy a car thinking primarily about that.
I think I've seen 2 of the 3litre twin turbo ones last year on sale, around 22-25k. I would love to have one of those. think they call them Red Sport in the US.
I have often wondered why I watch your videos, cause I am certainly not in the market for a new or used car, but having watched today’s video I realised the reason is your chat, it’s very smooth and flows like poetry, informative with social commentary and punctuated with brilliant nuggets of humour. You are either a natural or very cleaver, you certainly deserve a PhD in marketing. 👍💯
My Q50 has proved to be a great car having owned it for the last four years. Sadly, the main stream media can’t see past merc/Audi/bmw. They reviewed it poorly yet owners review them highly 🤔
notformebeaky. I don’t go by reviewers, I review my own cars and I do my own thinking, I know what my own needs and wants are, not some guy on the tv on UA-cam telling me what’s good or bad or suitable for me. I know many people don’t think for themselves now it’s called sheep mentality, unfortunate but true, I’m not old and drive a Lexus, so if that makes me boring or old I’ll take that with a pinch of salt cause there’s not many peoples opinion who I give a shit about anyway
notformebeaky I do and I really enjoy them cause I love cars, especially this guy, cause he doesn’t only go for the cars so called expert reviewers telling us what to buy, he likes what he likes and I appreciate that, he’s an intelligent guy. I might watch the fast and furious tonite but I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those type of cars, but it’s enjoyable to watch
Just recently bought a pre owned Q50 Premium. It is definitely a lot of car for the money. I would have spent double to get a C class or 3 series with the same features and mileage. Great value for money, comfortable and decent power
These cars are under rated and are really good cars, well specked usually and reliable, i quite like them, a decent car and something a bit different, they will run forever that's a fact, nice to see a decent review of this car.
Nice critique. I owned a 2014 Q50s for 3 years. Fantastic vehicle. Plenty performance and no major problems. I test drove a 535i, an S4, and a Lexus IS350. Price for performance was the reason I went with the Q50.
Ive only recently discovered the Infiniti range myself and have watched quite a few videos for research and peoples opinions--but your video is the most informative and pleasing to watch that I have seen and its told in a straight forward real world manner..thanks and keep up the great work
Yrs you hit the nail on the head , a 1 Yr old 10k infiniti with all the extras on it , with 2 yrs left of warranty or a 7 Yr old range rover with 120k on the clock and no warranty for the same price , unfortunately most of us would plumb for the range ! Badge snobs and as the neighbour looks on your drive your doing well syndrome ! Keep them coming matt and good luck in the future 👍👍
You mention that people won't be interested in your car because its not a known brand but tbh, this is one of best looking cars I've ever seen, especially from the front.
I test drove the Infiniti FX50S a few years back. Beautifully finished but incredibly thirsty. The Glasgow Infiniti dealership was indeed like a ghost town. I keep looking out for a Q50S 3.5hybrid to buy. Superb acceleration fuel economy, speed, comfort and above all unusual. It’s one of those where you can sit smugly seeing all the BMW and Audi battery hens drive past knowing you’ve got probably the driving bargain of the century. Great review Sir 👍👍.
Really like these, I don't care what people think and I can see the VFM. The Q60 coupe outgoing model with 400bhp and AWD could be a great buy in a couple of years time. Excellent video as always!
I had one of these for almost 4 years, a really good car that was good to drive, comfortable and relatively quiet. As you say Infiniti went about the marketing all wrong and perhaps should have sold them through Nissan dealers initially instead of only having 7 dealers in the UK. I sent mine back at the end of the PCP as it wasn’t worth the final payment. Parts may become an issue, I had to wait a month for an ABS sensor to arrive as apparently it was a unique Infiniti part and not a generic Nissan one, also it cost well over £300. If anyone is thinking about buying a Q50 then go for it, just watch for minor electrical glitches and check parts availability.
I had a Q50 3.5h awd as a company car in 2015, left field choice at the time but it performed superbly in all areas. A total sleeper, good build quality, super reliable, Tax efficient, averaged 38 mpg for 3 years and 102k miles and was easily quicker than my business partners 530d (no contest in bad weather!) I should have bought it when the lease ran out as the Q50 is very popular in the states and there are loads of performance parts and mods that turn it into an animal. I have a BMW 530e G30 hybrid now, not in the same league on performance or build quality.
You are absolutely right, yesterday I got in one and immediately bought it!! I’m Audi person but this infiniti got me so easily! Great features and greater price
I have a Q30 and I absolutely love it. Outstrips BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A Class on all counts, especially looks. I find myself just staring at it on occasion 😌
A refreshing video. Double Infiniti owner here. First Q50 Hybrid and now a Q60 RS. I love the brand because it is unknown. The mainstream reviews didn't help, in their world, if it does not copy Audi/BMW then it must be wrong. The Hybrid is so incredibly fast off the line, with 40mpg, a ridiculously fast 370hp cruiser. But Q60 adds the high G performance but despite 400hp, because of the lack of an electric motor, is slightly less quick off the line, the acceleration is seemingly an unending surge. Disagree with the looks. I love the styling, refreshing not to be another wannabe German shape. I agree with the model naming, I can't understand it either. Infiniti engineering is top drawer. But the company is managed by complete idiots. Now that Ashley Sutton has won the BTCC championship in a Q50, maybe the second-hand market will get a boost. The prices of the Q60s seem very healthy, but still incredible value. Oh and one more thing, only very specific Nissan dealers will do any complex work on these cars. Servicing could be an issue. Research carefully. And budget in ditching the stock Dunlop Sport Maxx run-flats. The performance versions of these cars are typically and utterly transformed moving to non-run-flats. I have Goodyear Eagles.
I own one, done 72k miles in it already. It's been great for driving around Scotland. You're MPG figures differ from mine a wee bit. I get 33 around town and 50 on the motorway, so the car tells me. But I'm more than happy with that.
Hey Matt. I owe you a drink. Yesterday I picked up a (new to me) Q50 2.2d Sport Tech. 2016. One owner, flawless service record etc etc. It was this video that got me on the lookout for one. I've been looking since February and finally found the one! Absolutely over the moon with it. What a car! What a bargain! So thanks man 👍
Iv just brought a 2007 volvo v50 2.0d estate with loads of service history of my mate that's moving to Spain he basically gave it me for 200 quid nothing wrong with it either just a small dint on the rear wing that will pop straight out I dont know why but I find Volvo's cool lol
A chap 4 dors away has just got rid of Merc CLS for one of these, in white too ... He's in the Forces and screams from base to base ... well what's left of them.
I bought an Infiniti QX30 a year ago second hand, such great value for money. Merc engine and gear box (2.2 diesel), Japanese design ( the interior makes the GLA look like a mk 1 Ford Escort) and made in Britain! Second hand it is £9 - 10k cheaper than Range Rover, Jag etc. I bought the wife a 3 year old Fiat 500 with the savings. Everyone's a winner...
I have a 2016 Q50 3.0T AWD and i absolutely love my car, Traded in my 09 Infiniti G37XS . I never listen to so called car experts on whether or not i should buy a perticular car. Buy what your heart desires!
I really like these. The v6 was a hybrid (I think, they definitely do a hybrid v6) so actually gives decent fuel return and over 300bhp! Great review as always 👍🏼
I have the Q70 3.5 hybrid. It's unbelievably quick, but never really feels like it is. 60 comes up in just over 5 seconds and it has the electric car shove due to massive torque. The electric motor is in the gearbox so it spools up on the first gear unlike a direct drive to wheels motor found in many hybrids. Just be prepared for a shock if you take it to Inifiniti to be serviced. I paid £800 for a mid life major service, and yes, you can still get them serviced by Inifiniti in the UK (at least for the next three years).
Brilliant review. You have to be to best I'm subscribed to here. Just pure, clear, expert knowledge. I'd actually consider getting one of these now. Nice one
Marketing talk was perfect logic. Brilliant. Always enjoy these videos. This was one of my ‘if I take the opt out option’ cars. I always think it but still take the boring and easy option.
Never would have thought of the diesel until watched this. Prefer the 3.5hybrid but reliability on EV fill in battery and Hybrid gearbox think diesel auto may be where it’s at. Oh I own in trade the Hybrid. Q50. My second. These are nice enough to own as a trade smoker.
Interesting review, my dad has one of these in the same colour, engine and it’s a sport too I believe. He’s loved having it but he’s now handing it back and getting a CT200h instead. He also had the 3.2L hybrid V6 version before but it was too juicy for his motorway journeys.
I've always pondered with buying a Infiniti, the issue for me is that if you did a very quick look at the logo as it drives past, you could mistake it for the Daewoo logo.
I passed my test in November (at the age of 27) recently bought myself a 2014 Mazda 6 which I love. If I had seen something like this though it might of turned my head. Sometimes it pays to be open minded! Keep up the videos I genuinely look forward to them! (If you get a Mazda 6 I'd love to see the negatives youd find with it haha)
If I was in the market for a compact luxury car that is the one I would go for. I think they look fabulous on the outside and the interior looks exquisite and for under 10K for a high spec model they have to be up there with the bargains of the century.
I had one of these in Australia, bought it new S premium diesel. One of the best cars Ive owned and longest of most I've kept. the diesel auto was very frugal, the safety suite was outstanding best in class or better, things like AEB front and in reverse, all selectabel or de-selectable, on a relatively straight motorway it could self-drive itself. [There are videos on youtube showing its capability]. The were plenty pokey ie grunty nice and quiet comfortable, i had zero issues in the 4 years I owned it sold it with over 75,000km and it was still cosmetically and drive wise like it was new. Supremely safe, comfortable and solid. I miss that car.
Bought this exact same model last week and absolutely love it...swapped my 3 series for this and what a difference. Thank you for the video on the q50...it made my decision so much easier. In a space of a week, I haven't yet seen a single q50 sport around 🙈😂. There's a weird but cool feeling about it Cheers Matt 👍
After watching this, I bought one. Wife seems to think its bags better than the C class, never driven it after she had a go. She decided its hers. Thinking about getting the Q70 as well. Its just a nice car to own. Thank you for the tip.
The fact that Top Gear Magazine...and basically all the motoring mags...gave the Infiniti range 1 or 2 stats meant that anyone giving the cars a bit of investigation has their interest stopped immediately. So almost nobody went in to the dealership to find out more. So after spending a fortune sending staff to Germany for training on sales and service, it was shut down in little more than a year. The cabin of the SUVs feel very American but the Q50 is comfortable. The twin screens are awkward but usable. Steering is a little wooly but otherwise that are OK. Didn't have it around long enough to form a more developed opinion but the stares you get in traffic were of puzzlement, not envy. Good review Matt.
We brexited the UK in 2017. My first and current car in Canada, is an infiniti. It an amazing car. 265k miles and no break downs. The UK really did miss out on something there - Japanese reliability.
I think you are right, I don't remember seeing one advert on this car manufacturer!! Good looking motor (in my opinion). Many Thanks, Peace From London. 👍👍👍
LOVING the wisecracks and this review of yours, Matt. The Infiniti Q50 was a strong contender because of its relative obscurity until the day I laid eyes on a... Jaguar XF. How about reviewing the Q60 next?
Your videos are worth watching even for someone not looking to buy any cars, for entertainment purposes alone. Some of the stuff you say is truly hilarious even for a "foreigner" like me. Cheers for that!
I quite liked some of the cars, they did a rare Q50 eau rouge with the mechanicals from the GTR, so was like an M5 rival, they also did the G35/37 coupe, convertible which was a more luxurious version of the 350/370z models, Q30/Qx30 models which were A class mercs underneath etc, plus the large FX models and so on, still see the odd one here and there.
Matt - you are exactly right. "What is it?" is not the first response you want to hear - and that applies to all the private supercar manufacturers as well. In The USA, that comment doesn't come up anymore because after 20 years, we know WHAT an Infiniti is. The question we ask is " Why?".
I remember my neighbour getting the hot hybrid version, Q50S I believe, and trying to brag about its power. It looked nice enough but even I had to google what it was. Another great review, you deliver your one liners so naturally and always crack me up.
Wow an Infiniti review from a reviewer in the North of England! Loved it thank you! Although some negative opinions were waaaaay off for a seasoned Infiniti fan to hear 😠😉
I've owned a Q50 V6 hybrid for the last five years, and it's easily the best car I've ever owned. And that engine (all 360 horse power) is divine. Plus I get 40 mpg on motorway trips. What's not to like?
@dddd I had my car for 5 years and 50,000 miles and I didn't notice any degrading of the battery. I don't know if it's replaceable, but I'm sure it is. (The sport hybrid is a great car).
@@jasonparkes8727 - I don't think you'll have a problem streaming Spotify. I was able to stream playlists on my phone via bluetooth, so I think Spotify should stream ok . With regard to the sound quality of the stereo, it was great. I was always very pleased with it. Hope that helps.
I knew about infiniti when I was a kid I remember the g35 when it was in need for speed underground or something. I've driven past the Infiniti showroom many times without even looking. To be honest I've never even watched a review on one and only watched this one because you reviewed it. Not a bad car now I've watched this
Another great review Matt , eveything anyone needs to know and put accross in your own inimitable style , I dont watch many car reviews on UA-cam but always click on any new one you upload, I do enjoy the one liners and references you make!! Keep the videos coming please chap.
An interesting insight into a car I don’t think I have ever seen , gotta to be a bargain for some one looking to be different. Keep um coming Matthew,always witty and fresh.
It looks like a nice car, but for some reason I find the Mazda6 a better Japanese competitor to the 3 Series overall. Maybe bcuz it just looks classier.
so true i saw them all over in The US , i even had to ask a person about the brand , i think they look nice and never seen them before, so I'm one of them that like them :)
Great review Matt thanks for bringing it to our attention. Status 🤪 buying things you don't need with money you haven't got to impress people you don't like 😀😁👍
Interesting review on a car I never knew much about nor really cared to find out about. Interesting the positive review you give but as you say if you are slightly brave and get it at a good price. I remember at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor show, I was amazed at the Infiniti stand and the sheer volume of cars they had on display. The whole marketing and PR budget must have went into it!!
I have to say, I love the styling both inside and out, It really looks like a premium product. I am very much a fan and I actually had heard of Infinity too! I would much prefer one over a 3 series or C Class.
Very popular in the Middle East with the FX range attracting younger drivers. Good review again Matt and I like the fact you mention rival options for your budget to consider and Infinity do some things very well. I eat linseed and soya bean bread instead of wheat so there are eclectic tastes to consider and satisfy! 😎
Sebastian Vettel has an Infiniti FX50 as his road car, he should have a good idea of what he wants from a special edition with his name plastered all over it. The double world champion’s top priority was binning the 155mph limiter so he could properly play on the Autobahn. Infiniti was pretty confident a 186mph (300kph) top speed was possible because it believed the standard 385bhp FX50 had plenty more performance.
This is the car that Ashley Sutton drove to win the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). ok different engine etc but it's probably the best advert Infiniti have had funnily enough in the same year they pulled their sales operation out of the UK.
The styling of the Infiniti Q50 is cool looking, I actually own a FX30D and your spot on with identity issues, I just tell people its a Nissan/Lexus and they go away. Great review.
1:21 "Ah the keeping up with the Jones'" syndrome 🤣. I would personally buy this car (2nd hand that is). In fact I was looking at the M range particularly the hybrid. I quite like the idea of going against the crowd. In the peak of summer- imagine sitting there in your cooled seats and sunroof next to some guy in an older Merc with none of the options- but because he's in a Merc he thinks "I must be better than you". Great review as always.
The anonymity of the Infiniti is the one reason that I WOULD buy one, every poser and snob (and their dogs too) go for beemers, audi etc etc but a real enthusiast would know an Infiniti and that would be good enough reason for me...
So true.
Here in America, Infiniti’s v6 engines are well known for putting out one of the best stock exhaust notes ever.
Yup. Have the q50 3.7 with a helmholtz axle back pipe. It sounds amazing
Honda 3.5 > nissan 3.7
In the UK I only see the 3.5 vq hr hybrid
@@TheCinderellaman10 I have one of the hybrid models. It uses an Atkinson cycle for the valve timing, which kills the infamous exhaust noise of the VQ. That 70hp and 210tq from the electric motor definitely makes up for the loss of the noise though. 😅
I had a 3.0 v6 at one point and I have to agree with you. It was the only V6 available here in Europe
Not to sound dramatic but I’ve just seen an Infiniti Q60, and it’s possibly one of the best looking coupés today
Looks real nice indeed, apart from the fiddly plastic bits near the reflectors on the rear bumper.
Nah, Lexus RC has that nailed.
@ interior isn't ugly, issue is a 2020 q60 interior looks no different from my 2015 q50.
@@polopowered except lexus rc costs a decent bit more. Granted, they have better resale value, but still... you dont buy a car thinking primarily about that.
If I do say so myself
Gave a thumbs up even before finished watching- this chap always delivers
Thanks 😊
like Ron Jeremy?
Same every time even if i have to click off and come back later
Ha, me, too! 😅
One of my favorite UA-cam channels👍👍
The V6 Hybrid is AWD and I see quite a few in France. Nice cars and a refreshing change from Audi, BMW, Mercedes which are as common as muck nowadays.
Robin Tankard Wrong. Q50 hybrid available in UK as AWD. I looked at a few before buying an XF.
@@rtankard my 3.5h Q50s hybrid was definitely a UK car and AWD
I think I've seen 2 of the 3litre twin turbo ones last year on sale, around 22-25k. I would love to have one of those. think they call them Red Sport in the US.
I have often wondered why I watch your videos, cause I am certainly not in the market for a new or used car, but having watched today’s video I realised the reason is your chat, it’s very smooth and flows like poetry, informative with social commentary and punctuated with brilliant nuggets of humour. You are either a natural or very cleaver, you certainly deserve a PhD in marketing. 👍💯
My Q50 has proved to be a great car having owned it for the last four years. Sadly, the main stream media can’t see past merc/Audi/bmw. They reviewed it poorly yet owners review them highly 🤔
That’s because people can’t think for themselves and live their sad lives through marketing people and media. Well done on a good choice of car...
notformebeaky obviously you never been in a big model Lexus, powerful and less interior noise than the latest Rolls Royce,
notformebeaky. I don’t go by reviewers, I review my own cars and I do my own thinking, I know what my own needs and wants are, not some guy on the tv on UA-cam telling me what’s good or bad or suitable for me. I know many people don’t think for themselves now it’s called sheep mentality, unfortunate but true, I’m not old and drive a Lexus, so if that makes me boring or old I’ll take that with a pinch of salt cause there’s not many peoples opinion who I give a shit about anyway
notformebeaky I do and I really enjoy them cause I love cars, especially this guy, cause he doesn’t only go for the cars so called expert reviewers telling us what to buy, he likes what he likes and I appreciate that, he’s an intelligent guy. I might watch the fast and furious tonite but I wouldn’t be caught dead in one of those type of cars, but it’s enjoyable to watch
notformebeaky were you from
Just recently bought a pre owned Q50 Premium. It is definitely a lot of car for the money. I would have spent double to get a C class or 3 series with the same features and mileage. Great value for money, comfortable and decent power
“Beauty is in the eye of the KEY holder”
🤣
Brilliant!
Pure gold.
Love that you do reviews of cars I have never considered. Great work again.
Cheers
These cars are under rated and are really good cars, well specked usually and reliable, i quite like them, a decent car and something a bit different, they will run forever that's a fact, nice to see a decent review of this car.
Nice critique. I owned a 2014 Q50s for 3 years. Fantastic vehicle. Plenty performance and no major problems. I test drove a 535i, an S4, and a Lexus IS350. Price for performance was the reason I went with the Q50.
Ive only recently discovered the Infiniti range myself and have watched quite a few videos for research and peoples opinions--but your video is the most informative and pleasing to watch that I have seen and its told in a straight forward real world manner..thanks and keep up the great work
Thank you. I appreciate it
Yrs you hit the nail on the head , a 1 Yr old 10k infiniti with all the extras on it , with 2 yrs left of warranty or a 7 Yr old range rover with 120k on the clock and no warranty for the same price , unfortunately most of us would plumb for the range ! Badge snobs and as the neighbour looks on your drive your doing well syndrome ! Keep them coming matt and good luck in the future 👍👍
You mention that people won't be interested in your car because its not a known brand but tbh, this is one of best looking cars I've ever seen, especially from the front.
"Beauty's in the eye of the Keyholder" - very good Matt!
I test drove the Infiniti FX50S a few years back. Beautifully finished but incredibly thirsty. The Glasgow Infiniti dealership was indeed like a ghost town. I keep looking out for a Q50S 3.5hybrid to buy. Superb acceleration fuel economy, speed, comfort and above all unusual. It’s one of those where you can sit smugly seeing all the BMW and Audi battery hens drive past knowing you’ve got probably the driving bargain of the century. Great review Sir 👍👍.
One on autotrader right now for 9k 😅
"There were more people in Chernobyl"
Ffs made me spit out my tea 😭😭😭
😂
You need to get out more
@@robertjeffords7343 yes, good idea in these current times you absolute melon
Same here 😂😂😂
Just a different way of getting burnt.
Really like these, I don't care what people think and I can see the VFM. The Q60 coupe outgoing model with 400bhp and AWD could be a great buy in a couple of years time.
Excellent video as always!
Don't get one I had one for 12 months and there shit. And to top it off you can't put a tow bar on it
@@simonkelly5906 what was shit about it?
I had one of these for almost 4 years, a really good car that was good to drive, comfortable and relatively quiet. As you say Infiniti went about the marketing all wrong and perhaps should have sold them through Nissan dealers initially instead of only having 7 dealers in the UK. I sent mine back at the end of the PCP as it wasn’t worth the final payment. Parts may become an issue, I had to wait a month for an ABS sensor to arrive as apparently it was a unique Infiniti part and not a generic Nissan one, also it cost well over £300. If anyone is thinking about buying a Q50 then go for it, just watch for minor electrical glitches and check parts availability.
I had a Q50 3.5h awd as a company car in 2015, left field choice at the time but it performed superbly in all areas. A total sleeper, good build quality, super reliable, Tax efficient, averaged 38 mpg for 3 years and 102k miles and was easily quicker than my business partners 530d (no contest in bad weather!) I should have bought it when the lease ran out as the Q50 is very popular in the states and there are loads of performance parts and mods that turn it into an animal. I have a BMW 530e G30 hybrid now, not in the same league on performance or build quality.
You are absolutely right, yesterday I got in one and immediately bought it!! I’m Audi person but this infiniti got me so easily! Great features and greater price
You dont see many infinitys in the uk I end up staring at them something different to see on the roads but tbh I'd have one in America lol
'Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder' Priceless!! The most informed reviewer of them all.
I have a Q30 and I absolutely love it. Outstrips BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A Class on all counts, especially looks. I find myself just staring at it on occasion 😌
I'm considering to buy one, do you think the 1.5 diesel model is under powered ?
@@toopred6432 I wasn't disappointed by the power. It's a tried and tested Renault unit.
A refreshing video. Double Infiniti owner here. First Q50 Hybrid and now a Q60 RS. I love the brand because it is unknown. The mainstream reviews didn't help, in their world, if it does not copy Audi/BMW then it must be wrong. The Hybrid is so incredibly fast off the line, with 40mpg, a ridiculously fast 370hp cruiser. But Q60 adds the high G performance but despite 400hp, because of the lack of an electric motor, is slightly less quick off the line, the acceleration is seemingly an unending surge.
Disagree with the looks. I love the styling, refreshing not to be another wannabe German shape. I agree with the model naming, I can't understand it either. Infiniti engineering is top drawer. But the company is managed by complete idiots. Now that Ashley Sutton has won the BTCC championship in a Q50, maybe the second-hand market will get a boost. The prices of the Q60s seem very healthy, but still incredible value.
Oh and one more thing, only very specific Nissan dealers will do any complex work on these cars. Servicing could be an issue. Research carefully. And budget in ditching the stock Dunlop Sport Maxx run-flats. The performance versions of these cars are typically and utterly transformed moving to non-run-flats. I have Goodyear Eagles.
I own one, done 72k miles in it already. It's been great for driving around Scotland.
You're MPG figures differ from mine a wee bit. I get 33 around town and 50 on the motorway, so the car tells me. But I'm more than happy with that.
Hey Matt. I owe you a drink. Yesterday I picked up a (new to me) Q50 2.2d Sport Tech. 2016. One owner, flawless service record etc etc. It was this video that got me on the lookout for one. I've been looking since February and finally found the one! Absolutely over the moon with it. What a car! What a bargain! So thanks man 👍
Very nice. Enjoy it :)
Iv just brought a 2007 volvo v50 2.0d estate with loads of service history of my mate that's moving to Spain he basically gave it me for 200 quid nothing wrong with it either just a small dint on the rear wing that will pop straight out I dont know why but I find Volvo's cool lol
Volvos have this underdog status and they are tanks which makes it cool in my book. This is coming from someone who owned an xc90 for 9 years.
@@manisking9213 yh very true
Ur mates clearly a drug dealer
Driven one before the lockdown, totally agree Matt. Lovely interior. Did try the hybrid, quick!
A chap 4 dors away has just got rid of Merc CLS for one of these, in white too ...
He's in the Forces and screams from base to base ... well what's left of them.
I have a 2018 Infiniti Q50 Silver Sport 3.0 that I purchased used (25k miles) and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! - USA
I bought an Infiniti QX30 a year ago second hand, such great value for money. Merc engine and gear box (2.2 diesel), Japanese design ( the interior makes the GLA look like a mk 1 Ford Escort) and made in Britain! Second hand it is £9 - 10k cheaper than Range Rover, Jag etc. I bought the wife a 3 year old Fiat 500 with the savings. Everyone's a winner...
I have my hybrid for over 4 years now, with 0 issues,great car and great buy
I have a 2016 Q50 3.0T AWD and i absolutely love my car, Traded in my 09 Infiniti G37XS . I never listen to so called car experts on whether or not i should buy a perticular car. Buy what your heart desires!
Well said!
I really like these. The v6 was a hybrid (I think, they definitely do a hybrid v6) so actually gives decent fuel return and over 300bhp!
Great review as always 👍🏼
The hybrid is a 3.5v6. Its conventional too, so you dont even have to charge it up. Absolute rocketship
Cheers
I have the Q70 3.5 hybrid. It's unbelievably quick, but never really feels like it is. 60 comes up in just over 5 seconds and it has the electric car shove due to massive torque. The electric motor is in the gearbox so it spools up on the first gear unlike a direct drive to wheels motor found in many hybrids. Just be prepared for a shock if you take it to Inifiniti to be serviced. I paid £800 for a mid life major service, and yes, you can still get them serviced by Inifiniti in the UK (at least for the next three years).
@Stuee6899 yip, the V6 was a Nissan sourced hybrid unit. Defo the one to have I think.
The best thing about it is it doesn’t have a cvt. it’s the hybrid powertrain Lexus should be offering!
Brilliant review. You have to be to best I'm subscribed to here. Just pure, clear, expert knowledge. I'd actually consider getting one of these now. Nice one
Marketing talk was perfect logic. Brilliant. Always enjoy these videos. This was one of my ‘if I take the opt out option’ cars. I always think it but still take the boring and easy option.
Never would have thought of the diesel until watched this. Prefer the 3.5hybrid but reliability on EV fill in battery and Hybrid gearbox think diesel auto may be where it’s at. Oh I own in trade the Hybrid. Q50. My second. These are nice enough to own as a trade smoker.
Interesting review, my dad has one of these in the same colour, engine and it’s a sport too I believe. He’s loved having it but he’s now handing it back and getting a CT200h instead. He also had the 3.2L hybrid V6 version before but it was too juicy for his motorway journeys.
I've always pondered with buying a Infiniti, the issue for me is that if you did a very quick look at the logo as it drives past, you could mistake it for the Daewoo logo.
I passed my test in November (at the age of 27) recently bought myself a 2014 Mazda 6 which I love. If I had seen something like this though it might of turned my head. Sometimes it pays to be open minded!
Keep up the videos I genuinely look forward to them! (If you get a Mazda 6 I'd love to see the negatives youd find with it haha)
If I was in the market for a compact luxury car that is the one I would go for. I think they look fabulous on the outside and the interior looks exquisite and for under 10K for a high spec model they have to be up there with the bargains of the century.
I had one of these in Australia, bought it new S premium diesel. One of the best cars Ive owned and longest of most I've kept. the diesel auto was very frugal, the safety suite was outstanding best in class or better, things like AEB front and in reverse, all selectabel or de-selectable, on a relatively straight motorway it could self-drive itself. [There are videos on youtube showing its capability]. The were plenty pokey ie grunty nice and quiet comfortable, i had zero issues in the 4 years I owned it sold it with over 75,000km and it was still cosmetically and drive wise like it was new. Supremely safe, comfortable and solid. I miss that car.
Hugely entertaining to watch. Great stuff!
Bought this exact same model last week and absolutely love it...swapped my 3 series for this and what a difference.
Thank you for the video on the q50...it made my decision so much easier.
In a space of a week, I haven't yet seen a single q50 sport around 🙈😂. There's a weird but cool feeling about it
Cheers Matt 👍
I only became familiar with the infiniti brand whilst in the USA, they're pretty popular.
After watching this, I bought one. Wife seems to think its bags better than the C class, never driven it after she had a go. She decided its hers. Thinking about getting the Q70 as well. Its just a nice car to own. Thank you for the tip.
Really appreciate the honest video I was on the fence but will look to book my test drive
The fact that Top Gear Magazine...and basically all the motoring mags...gave the Infiniti range 1 or 2 stats meant that anyone giving the cars a bit of investigation has their interest stopped immediately.
So almost nobody went in to the dealership to find out more. So after spending a fortune sending staff to Germany for training on sales and service, it was shut down in little more than a year.
The cabin of the SUVs feel very American but the Q50 is comfortable. The twin screens are awkward but usable.
Steering is a little wooly but otherwise that are OK.
Didn't have it around long enough to form a more developed opinion but the stares you get in traffic were of puzzlement, not envy.
Good review Matt.
We brexited the UK in 2017. My first and current car in Canada, is an infiniti. It an amazing car. 265k miles and no break downs. The UK really did miss out on something there - Japanese reliability.
I think you are right, I don't remember seeing one advert on this car manufacturer!!
Good looking motor (in my opinion).
Many Thanks,
Peace From London. 👍👍👍
Brilliant portrayal and interesting. Enjoyed the description a lot. Agree with you - outstanding value.
LOVING the wisecracks and this review of yours, Matt. The Infiniti Q50 was a strong contender because of its relative obscurity until the day I laid eyes on a... Jaguar XF. How about reviewing the Q60 next?
I'm an English teacher leaving in Poland and I miss the humour of the English, good review mate.
Agnieszka Moczadlo ... I presume you meant to say “living” in Poland ? otherwise your students are going to miss you when you leave 😉
Your videos are worth watching even for someone not looking to buy any cars, for entertainment purposes alone. Some of the stuff you say is truly hilarious even for a "foreigner" like me. Cheers for that!
Haha thanks for watching
A few years ago I drove a few thousand miles across the U.S. southwest in a rental Q50. It was a great, great ride.
I traded a 2016 Q50 for the new BMW 330i just because I wanted a BMW but that Q50 was very nice 300 hp 295 torque actually I LOVED IT.
A very honest and straightforward review
Really enjoy your reviews even if haven’t got the slighted intention of buying the car being reviewed. Keep up the good work
this was a very good, balanced review. thank you. I am taking delivery of 2015 Q50 this week.
Glad it was helpful!
I quite liked some of the cars, they did a rare Q50 eau rouge with the mechanicals from the GTR, so was like an M5 rival, they also did the G35/37 coupe, convertible which was a more luxurious version of the 350/370z models, Q30/Qx30 models which were A class mercs underneath etc, plus the large FX models and so on, still see the odd one here and there.
Matt - you are exactly right. "What is it?" is not the first response you want to hear - and that applies to all the private supercar manufacturers as well. In The USA, that comment doesn't come up anymore because after 20 years, we know WHAT an Infiniti is. The question we ask is " Why?".
That username name gets me everytime lol.
Haha good point
Top review. These have been on my radar for sometime ... Excellent left field choice
I remember my neighbour getting the hot hybrid version, Q50S I believe, and trying to brag about its power. It looked nice enough but even I had to google what it was. Another great review, you deliver your one liners so naturally and always crack me up.
It’s no ISF
High Peak Autos It really isn’t 😉
Wow an Infiniti review from a reviewer in the North of England!
Loved it thank you!
Although some negative opinions were waaaaay off for a seasoned Infiniti fan to hear 😠😉
I've owned a Q50 V6 hybrid for the last five years, and it's easily the best car I've ever owned. And that engine (all 360 horse power) is divine. Plus I get 40 mpg on motorway trips. What's not to like?
Looking to get a Q50 Sport Hybrid over the Q50 Red Sport. I know the trunk is smaller. How long does battery last and is it replaceble?
@dddd I had my car for 5 years and 50,000 miles and I didn't notice any degrading of the battery. I don't know if it's replaceable, but I'm sure it is.
(The sport hybrid is a great car).
Hi looking at a 2018 infinity hybrid, how do you find the stereo , can you play the likes of Spotify etc. any info appreciated
@@jasonparkes8727 - I don't think you'll have a problem streaming Spotify. I was able to stream playlists on my phone via bluetooth, so I think Spotify should stream ok . With regard to the sound quality of the stereo, it was great. I was always very pleased with it. Hope that helps.
I knew about infiniti when I was a kid I remember the g35 when it was in need for speed underground or something. I've driven past the Infiniti showroom many times without even looking. To be honest I've never even watched a review on one and only watched this one because you reviewed it. Not a bad car now I've watched this
Always keep my eye out for when you drive past Swizzels, used to work at a classic car restoration company opposite. Awesome vids!
Another great review Matt , eveything anyone needs to know and put accross in your own inimitable style , I dont watch many car reviews on UA-cam but always click on any new one you upload, I do enjoy the one liners and references you make!! Keep the videos coming please chap.
Actually a Q 50 is the name for America and Europe.In Japan it called a skyline.Also the V6 has a hybrid 3.5 cc with 360 hp.
Another spot on video with a unique high peak touch :)
Excellent review mate, after topspeed you are the only one i follow for car reviews, great job
Thanks
Another good down to earth review Matt.
Good timing. Picking up a Sport Tech model tomorrow.
An interesting insight into a car I don’t think I have ever seen , gotta to be a bargain for some one looking to be different. Keep um coming Matthew,always witty and fresh.
In Europe you can be different by driving a Jaguar ... plus you get the prestige and respect/admiration an Infiniti can't offer.
Hi matt great review had me in stitches hope you are well best wishes Ian
It looks like a nice car, but for some reason I find the Mazda6 a better Japanese competitor to the 3 Series overall. Maybe bcuz it just looks classier.
Cracking in depth about a car I’ve never seen on the road Matt. Awesome review and entertaining better than watching tv😁👌💪
Excellent Video.."more people in Chernobyl" bit cracked me up👍👍
I see these everyday at work as we are official service dealers inc Nissan and they are very underrated cars.the v6 petrol is the one to have imo
this is truly a beautiful car... almost beats the Jag and the Juke.
so true i saw them all over in The US , i even had to ask a person about the brand , i think they look nice and never seen them before, so I'm one of them that like them :)
Great review Matt thanks for bringing it to our attention. Status 🤪 buying things you don't need with money you haven't got to impress people you don't like 😀😁👍
Interesting review on a car I never knew much about nor really cared to find out about. Interesting the positive review you give but as you say if you are slightly brave and get it at a good price. I remember at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor show, I was amazed at the Infiniti stand and the sheer volume of cars they had on display. The whole marketing and PR budget must have went into it!!
I have to say, I love the styling both inside and out, It really looks like a premium product. I am very much a fan and I actually had heard of Infinity too! I would much prefer one over a 3 series or C Class.
Very popular in the Middle East with the FX range attracting younger drivers. Good review again Matt and I like the fact you mention rival options for your budget to consider and Infinity do some things very well. I eat linseed and soya bean bread instead of wheat so there are eclectic tastes to consider and satisfy! 😎
I like the shape and style! It's got character!
Sebastian Vettel has an Infiniti FX50 as his road car, he should have a good idea of what he wants from a special edition with his name plastered all over it. The double world champion’s top priority was binning the 155mph limiter so he could properly play on the Autobahn. Infiniti was pretty confident a 186mph (300kph) top speed was possible because it believed the standard 385bhp FX50 had plenty more performance.
Perfect second hand option, front reminds me of a Subaru, great video again
When we lived in the US these were so popular and always had great reviews.
This is the car that Ashley Sutton drove to win the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). ok different engine etc but it's probably the best advert Infiniti have had funnily enough in the same year they pulled their sales operation out of the UK.
The styling of the Infiniti Q50 is cool looking, I actually own a FX30D and your spot on with identity issues, I just tell people its a Nissan/Lexus and they go away. Great review.
Hearing the background on this brand from you is pretty interesting, it's something I've always wondered but never googled
Great video I've never seen one in Ireland it looks like a fine car looking forward to your next video 👍
1:21 "Ah the keeping up with the Jones'" syndrome 🤣. I would personally buy this car (2nd hand that is). In fact I was looking at the M range particularly the hybrid. I quite like the idea of going against the crowd. In the peak of summer- imagine sitting there in your cooled seats and sunroof next to some guy in an older Merc with none of the options- but because he's in a Merc he thinks "I must be better than you".
Great review as always.
To Infiniti and Beyond...High Peak Autos goes Intergalactic.🚀🚀🚀
Thanks!
When in Qatar I had the G35 which had a 3.5Ltr engine when the went with the Q range I agree it was confusing
Entertaining video as always! Keep up the good work! 👍🏻
Great review Matt, this really does look like a great car, thanks Bud