Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 in its current form dates back to 2014, and it shows. The infotainment system no longer holds up to modern standards, and the overall interior looks and feels dated. The main reason why people turn to this compact luxury sedan is still the twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 under the hood, which generates either 300 horsepower or 400 horsepower depending on the model. A seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive come standard, improving handling.
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Small SUVs Remain a Big Source of Dissatisfaction
Small SUVs Remain a Big Source of DissatisfactionToyota’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 …
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2020 Infiniti Q50: Here’s the Problem With This Car
2020 Infiniti Q50: Here’s the Problem With This CarSome 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 …
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2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Excellent Compromise
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Excellent CompromiseWe’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 …
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2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Underdog Has Bite
2018 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400: The Underdog Has BiteIf 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 …
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Chevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds
Chevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study FindsChevrolet 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, …
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Infiniti’s New Q50 I-LINE and Q60 I-LINE on Display in Toronto
Infiniti’s New Q50 I-LINE and Q60 I-LINE on Display in TorontoInfiniti 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 …
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2016 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60: Signs of Life
2016 Infiniti Q50 and 2017 Infiniti Q60: Signs of LifeThe 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 …
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Infiniti adding trio of turbo engines to Q50 sedan for 2016
Infiniti adding trio of turbo engines to Q50 sedan for 2016The 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 …
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2016 Infiniti Q50 : More Power And Better Steering
2016 Infiniti Q50 : More Power And Better SteeringWhile 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 …
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Spa-Francorchamps Blocks Infiniti’s Trademarking of Eau Rouge
Spa-Francorchamps Blocks Infiniti’s Trademarking of Eau RougeIt 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 …
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Infiniti Reveals What’s Under the Hood of the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept
Infiniti Reveals What’s Under the Hood of the Q50 Eau Rouge ConceptAfter 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 …
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Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 - Test Drive
Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 - Test DriveDespite 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 …
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Review: The 2018 Infiniti Q50
Review: The 2018 Infiniti Q50 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 …
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Former F1 driver David Coulthard says Russ Bond is ‘a good driver’
Former F1 driver David Coulthard says Russ Bond is ‘a good driver’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 …
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Review - Infiniti Q50
Review - Infiniti Q50Infiniti 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 …
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Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Q50 at the Al Forsan Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Sebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Q50 at the Al Forsan Circuit, Abu DhabiSebastian Vettel in the Infiniti Q50 at the Al Forsan Circuit, Abu Dhabi
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2014 Infiniti Q50 Aerodynamics Trailer
2014 Infiniti Q50 Aerodynamics TrailerInspired 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.