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Infiniti Q50
As a Japanese luxury sedan in a segment dominated by the Germans, the compact Infiniti Q50 uses a different approach than most competitors. One example is the drive-by-wire steering system. Also, while many are adopting four-cylinder engines exclusively, the Q50 relies on a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 available in two levels of output. The first one is rated at 300 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the second delivers 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
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Small SUVs Remain a Big Source of Dissatisfaction
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Toyota’s brand new Corolla Cross could not have come soon enough as the smaller C-HR is the least liked vehicle in the entire auto industry for the second year in a row according to Consumer Reports ’ latest survey. The website once again polled its members to gauge their level …January 13, 2022
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2020 Infiniti Q50: Here’s the Problem With This Car
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Some cars are so awesome they receive unanimous approval. Others crush the competition with unbeatable specs. And then there are polarizing cars that we spend an excessive amount of time arguing about. One such model is the Infiniti Q50 . More specifically, the 2020 Infiniti Q50 Signature Edition AWD we …September 11, 2020
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Excellent Compromise
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We’re looking for a powerful and luxurious compact sedan? Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are probably the first brands that pop into our collective minds, but there are many more to choose from, such as Japanese brands Acura, Infiniti and Lexus, Swedish brand Volvo, Italian brand Alfa Romeo, Korean brand Genesis …October 23, 2018
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Underdog Has Bite
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If your company is competing in the compact luxury sedan segment and it’s not named BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz, then you’re an underdog. Sure, you might find a top ten list here or there with the odd outsider besting the big three Germans, but for the most part, they remain …March 22, 2018
2018 Infiniti Q50: Subtle Restyle
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Having premiered in March at the Geneva Auto Show and now scheduled to make its way into Canadian dealerships in August, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 has been restyled ever so subtly—to the point that the changes aren’t even noticeable. The brand’s sport sedan borrows its steering wheel and shifter from …August 3, 2017
2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: Sleeper Fans Rejoice
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It's going on three years now since Infiniti's 2014 brand-naming shakeup, which saw all sedans inherit a Q designation and all SUVs inherit the letters QX. Most car buffs and a portion of the general population have probably swallowed that sour pill, but as much as the brand would like …December 26, 2016
2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid: Delving into the Unknown
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LAGO D’ISEO, Italy – On a trip to the Italian Grand Prix, we seized the opportunity to get reacquainted with the least known member of the Infiniti Q50 range, the Q50 Hybrid, whose sales figures remain confidential, primarily due to its very high cost. With a starting price of $56,400, …September 13, 2016
Infiniti and Formula 1
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The Renault-Nissan Alliance allowed the Infiniti brand to invite itself into the great Formula 1 circus for a few years now. Not too long ago, Infiniti stamped its logo in the engine cover of the Red Bull team and Sebastien Vettel was named “Director de Performance” at Nissan’s luxury division. September 1, 2016
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Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …August 27, 2020
Infiniti’s New Q50 I-LINE and Q60 I-LINE on Display in Toronto
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Infiniti is launching its new I-LINE editions of the Q50 sedan and Q60 coupe, which will only be offered in Canada starting next month. I-LINE stands for “Inspired Line” and should appear on more of the brand’s models in the future. The 2019 Infiniti Q50 I-LINE is based on the …February 15, 2019
2016 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60: Signs of Life
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The 2016 Infiniti Q50 sedan and 2017 Infiniti Q60 coupe indicate that there are signs of life at the premium Japanese brand. After a tepidly-received update of the Q50 that was chided for not offering the same engaging driving experience as rivals from BMW and Audi - and with no …January 11, 2016
Infiniti adding trio of turbo engines to Q50 sedan for 2016
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The Infiniti Q50 sedan will receive three new turbocharged engine choices for the 2016 model year, including a 400-horsepower 3.0-litre. Dubbed "the most advanced V6 ever offered by Infiniti," the 400-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre is one of two members of the new VR-series engine family that replaces the award-winning 3.7-litre naturally-aspirated …December 20, 2015
2016 Infiniti Q50 : More Power And Better Steering
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While the Infiniti Q50 is a sleek-looking sedan offering a lot of equipment for its price, it was missing a few touches that made it somewhat less attractive than its competitors. First of all, its digital steering felt like it was completely disconnected from the road, which was very unpleasant …December 17, 2015
Spa-Francorchamps Blocks Infiniti’s Trademarking of Eau Rouge
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It seems as though the board of directors of Spa-Francorchamps is not happy with the fact that a car is about to bear the name of one of its most famous turns: Infiniti recently tried to obtain marketing rights to the Eau Rouge name, only to face a rebuttal from …October 21, 2014
Infiniti Reveals What’s Under the Hood of the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept
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After waiting what seems like forever, Infiniti has finally told us what’s under the hood of the gorgeous Q50 Eau Rouge Concept car. Until today, we could only speculate and hope that they’d put something special in there to allow the vehicle to compete with the likes of other sports …March 5, 2014
AJAC’s 2014 Canadian Car of the Year Awards
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Twelve “Best New” category winners were announced today by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. The twelve “Best New” categories cover the full new-model spectrum, including “Best New Small Car,” “Best New Luxury Car,” and “Best New SUV/CUV.” Most mainstream categories are further divided by price, …December 3, 2013
Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 - Test Drive
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Despite building good vehicles with class leading powertrains,Infiniti has yet to build an identity or the cachet with consumers as Lexus has done. Could the Q50 Red Sport be the vehicle that will turn things around? For more stories about the Infiniti Q50, hit the link - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/infiniti/q50/2018/ To watch …
Review: The 2018 Infiniti Q50
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Although only a refresh, Infiniti is hoping the Q50 might be a step in the right direction. For more stories about the Infiniti Q50, hit the link - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/infiniti/q50/2018/ To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV show schedule - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/motoring-tv/schedule/ Check out our website …
Former F1 driver David Coulthard says Russ Bond is ‘a good driver’
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Your favourite host of the Two-Minute Test Drive recently stepped behind the wheel of a 2015 Infiniti Q50 with former Formula One driver David Coulthard in tow for a little autocross action. So how did he do? Well, David said Russ is “very enthusiastic behind the wheel” and called him …
Review - Infiniti Q50
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Infiniti has raised the sedan bar significantly with the all new Infiniti Q50. Brad tells us more about it in this review. Motoring 2014 Episode 8 …
Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Q50 at the Al Forsan Circuit, Abu Dhabi
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Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Q50 at the Al Forsan Circuit, Abu Dhabi
2014 Infiniti Q50 Aerodynamics Trailer
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Inspired by their Formula racing tech, Infiniti took the 2014 Q50's aerodynamics into a whole new level in order to increase car performance. Head of Aerodynamics at Infiniti-Red Bull Racing, Peter Prodromou, explains what they did in the 2014 model of this luxury sedan.
