2018 Infiniti Q50 - Review & Road Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ย. 2018
- The Infiniti Q50 is a a compact luxury sedan that has tough competition in the Audi A4, Lexus IS, Mercedes C-Class or the BMW 3 Series. Those names are all heavy hitters and names you might think of first when dipping your toe into the purchasing pool. But Infiniti's got some reasons to make you give them a hard look, and Micah Muzio is happy to share them with you.
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Drove everything in the class - Q50 RS is a demon on the road and bang for the buck, there was nothing even close. Good review.
Definitely best bang for the buck. I have a 2018 Silver Sport, two things i don't like about it. Dated transmission and DAS...
yea its value and expected reliability are key features. the RS punches well above its class
I've seen many Infiniti G in the past, but hardly any Q50 today. Infiniti should seriously update their interior, especially the infotainment system, so dated!
seriously
Drop the infotainment system and bring back hydraulic steering and make it something like a c class. Super compact and not a boat. Watch how those will sell
Well the loss of a awesome engine in the base model are to blame really, you could get a stripper G for 38-39K with the top motor.
Now you need to spend 41K to get the 3.0TT which makes it a bit harder to justify in terms of cost, especially if you really want the 400HP version.
@@the.bog. Oh? Got a link for that????
Most opt to simply replace the entire display with the Tesla Style screen, not sure I've ever seen that come up in the Q50 forums.
BMW interior from 2011 to 2020 looks the same fck outta here🤣
I always in love with KBB outro !! It's legit and makes me really want to buy the cars shown
I've been watching tons of reviews on this car because I am thinking of getting one. But this review is by far the best one I've seen. Thank you for the great content!
I like my Q50. Good balance of sportiness and luxury. Not to mention that it does stand out as different in style in comparison to all the 3 series and C Class cars out there. But I do agree on the infotainment system and the the lack of android auto or apple car play and the navigation needs a heavy update.
So many haters. I reviewed Lexus IS, C class, 3 series BeeEm, Audi A4. Then I chose Q50 2.0 turbo. (Couldn’t afford V6 - pity) For me, this is stunningly designed, much better looking than the others. And I like the dual touch screens with hardly any buttons or knobs to turn. So comfortable...recently drove about 400km and stepped out feeling fresh and as if it was a 10 minute drive. Taken it to twisty country roads and hitting the corners up to 40 km/h higher than sign posted caution signs. No body roll. Sits flat. They’ve won me!
Micah, as always, delivers a great review!
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME.
Thanks for the support! I truly appreciate it.
I love the closing remarks in this video
Well put out review, as always!
I own a 2016 q50 red sport awd. Honestly the car is amazing. Talk about power and the perfect daily driving vehicle. I paid 34k for a used one with 28k miles. I can literally tune the car to 500hp with spending 3 to 4k in mods. And have a GTR on the streets. Yes the interior is dated but idc all that much. It plays my music and drives like a beast and I get the reliability that audi, bmw and Mercedes dont offer. As an experienced European car owner you better have back up money for your bmw and Mercedes.
What is that thing in front of the rearview mirror at 2:07? Is that a dash cam? I've seen them in newer cars, not just infinities, they're always in the same spot. What is it?
I love your vids bud!
Great review!
I bought the 2015 and it’s great. The 3.7 is rock solid and it can go 0-60 in under 5.5 while getting 25+ hwy mpg.
New notification from KBB youtube? Stop EVERYTHING and go watch the video = basically me.
So the VQ 3.7 engine is not available no more?
36.6mpg average is a little more that modest for 360hp car with 60 in 4.5 sec. The hybrid is a gem. Love mine
Thank you the for the review. Does anybody know, as far as rear seating, what height does it start to get uncomfortable?
I don’t know why they reviewed the Red Sport , the lower trims should’ve been reviewed being that it’s what most people get or can afford.
All around great car would consider buying
i love this car as much as i luv my bro Micah and i luv Micah lots !
My grandfather just bought one yesterday! It's super nice!
Overall good videos, but the antics sometimes can be a bit much. More on content and less on antics. Great job and thank you for sharing.
They should focus on the inside as much as the outside
Hi Micah 😄, how are you? It's auto show season, is there a particular car you're wanting to see?
@1:58 on the Red Sport you have one doesn't have to push the button to open the door. Just walk up and pull the handle.
How is it that Infinity doesn't offer Apple Carplay or Android Auto in the Q50 but the new Nissan Altima does?
can you add apple car play yourself to the infiniti q50?
What a beautiful and legendary car. Love Lancia.
I like my 18 q50, besides the infotainment system which I'm replacing for one with Apple play. The 3.0 twin turbo makes it awesome to drive
"The stylish QX50 may be a roomier way to luxuriate, and it only costs $1300 or so more..." Only if the QX50 was offered with the same engine options as the Q50.
cadsux you can still probably pick up a 2018 QX50 with the VQ37.
@@LouAntonioGiordano A 2017, not 18, but yes you can!
I'm just here to read the broke 15 year olds trashing this car
Viren vs exactly. It seems there is a strong bias against it from people who aren’t even in the market.
Viren vs 😂😂😂👌🏾 Facts.
Why hasn't kbb reviewed the Genesis g70 yet or covered it? 🤔. It generated a decent amount of buzz this year
Oh hey. Nice. A different part of the OC. Almost wasn't sure if I was watching the right channel.
Strange Bc my 2016 q50 can be opened my putting my hand on the handle not the button
"It's not perfect, but the beautiful things rarely are."
So are you saying you're imperfect, Micah? I find that hard to believe.
Wow. . same car as 6 years ago. When I was looking to lease one.
@@mattX5 5 years. Going on to 6, so calm the fuck down lol
@@NOFATCHICK1 sheesh Okok.
@@mikrr2175 My comment wasn't towards you. I was defending you.
@@NOFATCHICK1 i got ya, thanks homie.
Mik RR The 3 Series has had the same design for 5 years. Chill out😂. C class is going on it’s 4th year same design
This car really needs an update, it just seems like its been out forever in this body style. But I do prefer the button on the door instead of that sensor in the handle
I've noticed A lot of companies are switching to a bottom hinge gas pedal. I personally don't like it :-\
Just bought one today. Loving it so far. Black on black and now just need some black wheels and chrome delete.
Haha I want one and I wanna do exactly the same as you listed. Wrap the chrome all over the car. Except for the Infiniti logo. What year, mileage and price was yours?
@@Vortex_one 2018 with 28k miles. 27k OTD
I like !!!!!
It’s a nice whip for sure but the lack of smartphone integration is frustrating based upon the current status quo. It would be one of the deciding factors if I was in the market for a daily driver and on the fence between similar models.
Barry B no smartphone integration is a deal breaker for me.
car play is a bit over rated. the vehicle has blue tooth and a wired option already.
ms3er making a call over Bluetooth v. CarPlay is completely different. Music quality is better as well, in addition to map integration. No contest.
@@crownr0yalonice Car play on my wife's lincoln is meh. Phone has to be plugged in. Want better quality all around then do the same on the Q50. USB connections are in the center console. I stream music from my phone via BT and it sounds great though. BT Talk quality is fine too. The only time anyone can tell I'm in the car is if my sunroof is open or it's pouring rain.
Infiniti is a brand that I support wholeheartedly because of many prudent reasons, but this specific unit (Q50 Red Sport 400) is not truly a compact sedan but it is a midsize sedan. If you carefully look at the interior and exterior diameters of this specific unit you will see that it does not qualify to be considered a compact sedan.
Make a video on the alfa romeo giulia QF already
My favorite car
where on earth is Lyn ? Did she get fired too ???
I ordered my 2018 AWD Red Sport without DAS. Soooo glad I did not get it. I've driven both extensively and prefer the standard power steering by a long shot. To bad I could not get adaptive cruise control without getting DAS. But would rather have no adaptive cruise control and no DAS... With lighter rims and Z1 two piece brake rotors I saved 78 lbs of unsprung rotational mass. Then add a full Fast Intentions exhaust system and the Q50RS is a real go fast car. That's with the stock tune. Better MPG and a real handful of added power. The ..OEM exhaust is garbage.
I have one as well, secret to the das system is better high performance tires. The das system is best for long distance trips with the car and high speed maneuvers . But also get the rsr springs and stillen rear sway bar, car is completely different. Dont forget that tune and dp bro. Straight beast.
Had one for a couple of weeks....does anyone know how to override the engine stop/start every single time you come to a stop... It's awful
FWIW that's only on the 2.0t which is a Mercedes motor.
Wow. You suggested QX50 as an alternative? With FWD CVT and no V6 (turbo)? Shame...
@Lasagna tastes good not the infinity Q50 crowd. And even so, the QX50 IS NOT a direct crossover alternative to the characteristics to the Q50
@Lasagna tastes good sure. But again. QX50 is not a directly related option other than brand factor, when looking at the other options mentioned which were all based on technical merits and are same class competitors. Other CUV suggestions of same caliber could have included the Jaguars, Volvos. I'm sure a Honda Odyssey could drive similar to the new QX50, why not suggest that as a choice....
@Lasagna tastes good and the point I was saying was, given the indirect characteristics/inapparent design change choices of the QX50 suggestion, it was not made obvious to the viewers. The people who are looking at Q50 would appreciate knowing these details.
To clarify, the reason I mentioned the QX50 as an alternative is because car buyers are defecting to SUVs in increasing numbers. It’s a point of consideration for many shoppers, so it’s worth addressing.
Lasagna tastes good Naw. I think you explained it just fine. Cheers!
I think that’s Infiniti is way too underrated
Q50 is fine on paper. When you drive it though, you start to wonder who is it for and end up getting something else.
Dove it, loved it, bought it..... It was better driving than everything else I drove, including the 3series
I have to drove one! I have a 2011
335 and often wonder if I’d go q50rs or a 340
@@markechio yea... you clearly don't believe what you just wrote ... someone got stuck in a lease and had to cope with the pain ahahahahaha
@@megaxboxx you haven't driven one.
@@markechio I have driven them many times and would get a cadillac or bmw any time
i like the idea of a 400hp sedan better than the 2.0L turbo SUV though, power under the right foot is a form of luxury.
Manual please
I have an Infiniti Q50. Only thing I don’t like about the brand is that all the 2018 models have different interiors. I think they should scrap this dual screen thing and go with the 2018 QX50 interior. If they do that with all their models then everybody will buy
Wait.. you don’t have to press the button to get in the car. You just have to press to lock
What happened to Lyn?
Was Lyn the Asian hipster girl?
Ill tell you what happened. Meet me at the old crab shack by the harbor at midnight. Alone. 👤
I have driven one. Its a good car, but could be so much better if Infiniti didnt just mail this car in. Since they do, its just an upper upper trim Nissan Altima. Also looks too much like the Nissan cousin IMO). Can be had at a better price than most competitors. The transmission and steering are a let down, so the driving dynamics arent as sporty as they could and should be. Next Q50 redesign should be interesting to check out.
?!Are monicles back in,, excellent...
This car is very close to being overstyled. A bit too much going on. The first generation of this platform was very clean and handsome.
As a G37 owner I have test driven a 2015 Q50 and a ‘17 with the non red sport 3.0t. The engine is quick and the car handles decent, but it does not seem as sporty as the G. I also hated the dual screens. As an Infiniti owner I keep wanting to like this car, but I just can’t.
No LSD on any rwd only models is cheap and offensive. The weaker hp G37 had an LSD. Nissan really has gone done hill
@@swanblake
.... Enough... I guess we know that by now.... SMH
This car is beautiful! I wonder what it will be like in the redesign
waiting for new santa fe video.....
What happened to the lady?
after I wrecked my G37 I went a bought a M37S now called the Q70 infiniti is awesome just make sure you get the 3.7 L engine the Q70 has all the room the G37 and the Q50 lack
Why get 3.7 over the v8?
"Old skool" would be a handle in the center console
I don't understand this whole debate about infotainment, doesn't everyone have spotify? Da hell I need android auto for if all my songs are already stored and playlists created on spotify.
Outside "Bro, nice looking car". Inside, "Bro, your Nissan needs some updating"
but it shares parts w nissan so the resale on these must be terrible. youd be upside down on your loan.
this guy is actually kinda funny lol
The car is starting to date, though the powertrain is still top notch. Sadly the whole selling point of the car (DAS steer by wire) is a failed concept, so this is going to be a hard sell without incentives. It is kind of sad - I liked the 2015 Q50 Sport Hybrid AWD, but Infiniti ditched that model quickly.
Monaco?
monocle glasses
Are you going to review Mercedes C class?
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@@Roderickdl I meant the facelifted one but thanks anyway.
Micah, you are too funny lol.
Every car reviewer seemed to never add cadillac to the luxury list or do they just not compare?
They also omitted the Acura TLX and Genesis G70 (or Kia Stinger), all of which seem to compete with the Q50 better than the German cars mentioned.
noelj317 I imagine it is simply because they don't want to list EVERY competitor. They most likely don't want to risk taking the attention away from the video and the car it is about when sidetracking to discuss other competitors.
I understand but, just my opinion I feel like Cadillac has become a strong competitor recently. Again just my opinion. With time I suppose
noelj317 I agree they are a solid competitor! Some models need safety rating improvements although.
noelj317 rather the CTS needs safety rating improvements.
Why they still dont change the interior? even the q30 has a much better interior. Also the infotainment system should change. I dont get it Infiniti does such a good job with their design and if they just made a nice interior their sales would prob go 200%+ minimum
When I test drove this I found the steering to be almost criminal. Acceleration was great. Overall drive feel was best in the ATS and XE, I ended up with a A4 instead. The trunk space in the Q50 is also very small, even compared to the ATS and XE. Again, I only compare those two due to driving dynamics being more in the sporty side.
Skyline today looks almost the same
New York is full of Infiniti cars.
Honestly, all of the sedans mentioned in this comparison fall to the Afla Romeo Giulia. It is the most beautiful, fun and human car in the world.
Abir Chaudhuri until you pay 3k in repairs! 😂
With my 2018 Q50 RS400, I can just grab the door handle and open the door. No need to press the button.
Same feature on 2014's ..... no big deal......
Still no CarPlay.
Looks better than the Giulia
I’ll say one thing tho, Infiniti’s are really damn good looking.
Where's Lynn? Did you give us something we like, then take it away again? You're fired.
🍎™ 🚗👌
That rear is sooo handsome
Why can't every vehicle be awd or 4wd
Here, in Canada, all Q's come AWD
The old school parking brake means no full range radar cruise control. smh
not true. the car has one of the very best auto cruise and lane control systems when properly equipped. the car monitors traffic 2 cars ahead and even detects vehicles changing lanes. pro-pilot maintains lanes perfectly too.
Looks like a Maserati Quattroporte really
Too many snarky comments for one video. Just tell me about the car.
The Q50 sport was my 3rd in a row (G37x, 3.7, 3.0tt) but never again. The rotors needed replacing at 32,000km (19,000 miles) and Infiniti Canada has the worst customer service you can possibly manage when you have an issue. I will never buy another Infiniti product again.
Rotors will be replaced under warranty.
@@mhtl48 They weren't. Warranty coverage was up to 25,000km. I had to pay.
Get one and tune it and bam youre making 450whp :)
I don't trust anything from Nissan/Infiniti after the merger with Renault.
bought a 2019 with 27k mikes salvage for 24.000k USD
So are people really buying Infiniti?
It just seems to me that they have a long way to go to catch up in the segment....
God I hate that dual screen in the center. Actually, I hate almost everything about the interior of this Infinity.
looks like genesis g70 would be a better choice
Aye G70 displaced most of this segment, but most of the segment is getting a full refresh soon. So we shall see how it compares in 2-3 years.
These are $20k used. Not bad
Dante Planeta 13k in Texas
@@andreblackaller3560 For a 2018 Q50? Yeah right buddy!
J T-Rex no man like a 2014-15
infiniti has a lot of potential if they change their design and make it more sleek and modern design. infiniti is so far behind in terms of technology and interior design. like seriously infiniti your new 8 row passenger SUV have a same interior since 2008 and this Q60s have a same interior design from q50s which is almost 4 years now.and the infotainment system is so slow and laggy make the costumer frustrated.
The RedSport's 400hp to the rear wheels and no lsd is offensive. One wheel peels king. Classic corner cutting by Nissan. A $25k 200hp Civic SI has an LSD so not sure what Infinitis excuse is. Then there is that interior....yikes
even my previous AMG used an electronic LSD. not a big deal for a family sedan.
Starting to become common across the board, even cars from Macleran don't have an LSD any more it's an open Diff.
It's the programming logic they use that really makes it work, but yeah Infiniti isn't there yet and it really should come with an LSD.