@@ishmamrahman877yeah okay. if you’re carrying around a bunch of luggage and need space for weekend road trips, a sedan is the worst thing you can have…unless ofc you’re by yourself
The qs and gs are also boring npc cars tho 💀 they’ve always have been because their target demographic are elderly. Also they’re so common. Nissan are who makes the cool cars like GTR or 370z or the new Z
@@NightboyvqNah that wasn’t the demo, not for the G’s at least. The G series were legitimate 3 series competitors when they came out. Luxurious sport sedan/coupes that were reliable. The 370 is a pretty similar car to the G37, just a lil more sporty than luxurious. GTR’s a whole different beast tho.
If Infiniti is killing the Q50 to make room for another electric SUV, it’s over not only for Infiniti but for many car brands in general, we don’t need electric SUV’s, we need more sedans.
Towards the end of the video hearing Kirk say RIP to all those iconic Infiniti nameplates made me so sad. RIP Infiniti. A brand that couldn’t live up to its name.
A brand that DIDN'T live up to it's name. I feel like they inadvertently chose it's path as opposed to being unable to direct it's path. The Japanese seem to suck at this. BMW still does the 5 series, Lexus axed the GS. Mercedes still does the E, Infiniti killed the Q70. Audi still does the A6,... what is wrong with the Japanese luxury brands?
@@dwayneIs371 I can't speak for Infiniti but as a Lexus enthusiast, the truth is that Lexus isn't seen as a priority by Toyota. Toyota is the primary brand. I wish they took the luxury segment more seriously but at the end of the day Toyota is focused on moving Camrys and Rav4s
@pkagent14 I agree with you. It's my love for Toyota why I aspired to own a Lexus. Now I drive a BMW (Still own an Infiniti too but I'm selling it soon) & I think my next car may be another BMW LOL. It's heartbreaking. Here I am thinking when I turn 60 I'm getting an LS but it wont exist then :-(
@@dwayneIs371 I totally agree. As a Gen Zer I aspire to own an IS 500. I hope to buy one in a few years but yeah Lexus doesn’t make Luxury cars like they use too. Personally, I would like to own an Audi someday but the reliability issues scare me lol. In 10 years I’ll probably just daily a 4Runner. Everything is so expensive these days and economy cars come with so many features what’s the point of buying a luxury car lol.
They really do make some of the most head turning sedans....but after year 6 of no full redesign, should of known it was a wrap then. Toyota had to let go their slow update philosophy and now redesigning every 4 yrs.
@marcusvision All they needed to do was build on the design. That car was already absolutely beautiful. They didnt just drop the ball, they effing threw it over the neighbour's fence
Yes keep it !! I did some work on my friends and it is beautiful and quick, I told her I loved her car. I have a 2010 sedan G37x. Sharp looking cars inside and out
@@marksini3598 The last TRUE exciting product from Infiniti along with the M37/M56 and the FX50. Everything else that came afterwards is half-baked (Q50/Q60) or pure trash (QX50/QX55/QX60). Thankfully we have Genesis making up for Infiniti's slack and Lexus still has the IS500/RCF/LC500 on offer.
@Michael-YYZ QX80 is a nice SUV, but it's like comparing apples to oranges. In addition to my G37 I bought a new 4Runner last year. I figure that's a good compliment to my G37.
It was a walking zombie, now it's dead The only models really selling in the gulf region are the Q50, Q60 and Q80 Now it's just the Q80 which is the least favorite model here as people buy the Nissan Patrol instead because it has more prestige than the Q80
Same with Mitsubishi here in America. I'm surprised Mitsubishi is still selling cars here as they just can't compete over here anymore, which is funny because they apparently sell well in Asia itself. I'd only consider a Mitsubishi again if they brought back a car like the Evo and didn't turn it into an SUV
The current gen QX60 is keeping them afloat, & the new 2025 QX80 will also serve to boost sales for them from previous QX80 lessees & owners. The next big novel they'll hopefully update is the now dated QX50 & QX55
I didn't even realize Infinity made crossovers. The only models I ever see are the sedans or whatever that big ass SUV is. They can blame it on low sales all they want. The problem is they keep charging top dollar for vehicles that are the same thing they were 15 years ago.
Everything is cyclical. All people need to realize is that sedans are cheaper to buy and own and many are just as practical as they need (instead of excessively practical). In this Market that should be a strong argument
I almost purchased the Q50 last year. That car looked sharp for 10 years. Nissan's troubles affected the entire system. Infiniti should have been the Genesis of today.
All cars discontinued this year for 2025 so far: Audi A5 coupe Chevrolet Camaro Fisker Ocean Ford Edge Infiniti Q50 Jaguar F Type Jaguar XF Jaguar E Pace Jaguar I pace Maserati Ghibli Maserati Quatroporte Mitsubishi Mirage Mini Clubman Nissan GTR Nissan Titan Ram 1500 classic Toyota Venza Volkswagen Arteon
That's too bad for Infinity. Maybe Chevy will bring back the Impala, since EV's are such a roaring success. ICE's and Hybrids may rule yet. Mr. Toyoda knows his business. 😎
Infiniti made the best overall Japanese sedan that was on the market. Great chasis with a RWD layout and great aftermarket support where you can have an 11 sec car with not much.
I was big fan of the brand being an owner of a new G35 coupe. Back then Infiniti had the performance and style to compete. They "vowed to never take their eyes off BMW again".... The brand is such a disappointment. At this point I have no desire or care for it now that the cars are gone. Long live the sedan and coupe.
Man thats tragic to hear. I'm generally a honda/Acura guy but some lexus and Infinitis did make me blush a lot .Between Lexus and Infiniti the Infiniti sedans look like tier higher lexus models in looks , starting from the headlights , sensual flowing body lines down to the fog lights- a perfect Japanese bmw . As always all respect to the car community but Infiniti coups and especially sedans were always head turners and will be missed 😔
I hate to see what Infiniti has become. I had a G37 and a Q50S. I really liked the brand, but after I was done with the Q50, they had nothing new to offer, so I went elsewhere. I think we're seeing the beginning of the end for this brand.
When Infiniti got rid of there Q45 rwd V8 engine Sedan car, that was the beginning and the end for me from this brand !! Long live the Q45 rwd V8 engine Sedan !!💔💔🙏🙏
Agreed! They need to bring back the q45 and instead of the q50 rename it as the skyline sedan and coupe. They need the legendary names to return and they need to be priced slightly below the Germans.
At this point Nissan/infiniti should just sell their business or give up. The desirable cars like gtr and z are overpriced. And everything else is boring. The gtr is finally obsolete now that people can get a cheaper bmw car with a s58 engine that can spank it.
I want a Z but that price tag is atrocious. You used to be able to get a new 370Z for sub $30k, now you'll easily pay above $50k - $60k at dealerships for the new Z
Had a 2016 Q50S , loved the car , until I had to sell it back to Infiniti after i had my lemon law lawyer enforce consumer law. Instead of making me whole, they lent me their vehicle for 2 years and pay my lawyer 7500 to make us go away. RIP Infiniti.
@@anthonyfields3856 Buick and Chrysler I agree they are junk atleast Infiniti still behaves like Nissan where Buick is just GM built crap and Chrysler is just basically junk in general! 😂
@@brianb4501 Well just because it’s been the best selling suv doesn’t mean anything a lot of manufacturers are like that so therefore it doesn’t mean the reliability of certain vehicles is great, Infiniti and Nissan are still more reliable than most GM and Chrysler vehicles I will say that much! 👍🏻
I own a 2015 q50 with 63k miles and i love the car, the platform overall is unique. These cars get hate for no reason and they deserved better from the enthusiast world, but its sad to me as an owner that its being killed, long live VQ/VR series
What other enthusiast cars have you driven? I tested almost everything last year including the Q50. The Q50 is the dullest one with the most outdated infotainment, the most boring dynamic. My final short list had TLX Type S, M340i, and G70 3.3T. I ended up with the Bimmer yet the other 2 are both far better than Q50 in the enthusiast world
@@b58foreverit’s doesn’t suck at all the 2014-2015 had valve body problems and that’s it but the 2016 and up is a different trans yea it’s the same brand and still a 7 speed but the 3.0t trans is different the shifts are faster and has been known to hold up to 750 to the wheels
@@manofsesame3024you probably drove a stock q50. Once you put a nice 275/35 tire out back with a 245 or 255 up front and lower this thing on some nice suspension these cars truly handle really good even on just lowering springs it’s a complete difference and then you can add sway bars and all there is just endless aftermarket for the q50 when it comes to suspension and performance and cosmetic things
@@anthonyfields3856 my q50 was a 2016 redsport 400 it was stock i had to replace the transmission twice in less than 3 months i get rid of the car and i purchase a 2020 m340i now thats a car
For real... They killed off the Nissan Safari which was selling in the gulf like hot cakes... Why? If Toyota did not kill the LC 70 series due to high demand why on earth would you kill your golden egg?
Nissan / Infiniti is revamping themselves so their man strategy is to get rid of everything Carlos Ghosn an Renault .. I feel bad they are doing it but to shed the old error off and bring in a new era is what they have to do .. Infiniti did say 2025 will be the last model production year of the Q50
Nowadays there's not many people who wants to spend a lot of money on small cars with big gas guzzling engines ,so if is not selling well take it out of the market 😒
Good riddance to q50 and congrats to everyone who still enjoyed their q50. Owner a ‘16 model and by the time I hit 50K it required: (1) turbo replacement (still was making a whining noise at 60 mph after replacement), (2) leaky rear differential seal replacement (3) broken AC and (4) white smoke coming out of exhaust and excessive sod on the exhaust pipe that I, nor dealership, nor other mechanics really figured out definitely as to why it’s happening. My happiest day was when I traded it in.
Blame the US gov (and the voters that put them in). For leased cars (80-90% of 1st owners of luxury brands) the tax laws make SUVs so much cheaper than sedans.
Sad to see downfall of Audi. Back in mid 2000s they made exciting cars like Infinit G37 and Infiniti FX, and competing well against Lexus and the Germans. And now they are horrible.
I don’t get it… Q50/60 are popular. They sell well. They are everywhere. It’s like Mitsubishis Lancer. They don’t modernize them for ages then wonder why sales slow rather continue updates & keep market share. It’s a shame.
You think they are popular? I see more 911 and 718 on the road than Q50/60 even if the Infiniti sedans are less than half the price of the Porsche sport cars.
4:29 I was thinking to myself that it looks like a Chevy Malibu and then I heard you say it. Anything Nissan drop their V6 into will be a success at least in the short term. Murano and Pathfinder are very good, especially in higher trims like the Platinum, worth a closer look before judging.
Stop the hate. Infiniti wishes it was in Acuras position. I remember back in the 2000s before the G, the Acura TSX outsold Infiniti while line up lol 😂
Infiniti should’ve refined their 5.0 V8 from the FX50 and put it in the Q60 as a top trim performance model, update interior and they would’ve been fine tbh…
I always loved the fx50. The sound with the right exhaust was amazing. I feel like they could have done slight tuning and better turbos on the q50 and it could've given the m340 a run for it's money.
I have a 2012 M37x (with the fabulous 3.7L naturally aspirated V6) and still absolutely loving it... car has 230k miles (367k kms) and still going strong!
Enough with the SUVs.Sedans Forever !They are less likely to flip over during a crash avoidance maneuver or if u get T-boned. SUVs aren't safe and as of there current iterations don't even have the cargo capacity you would expect. Ready for the return of the sedan!
Growing up I used to see so many different body styles on the road which made me fall in love with cars in general. Now I’m just seeing a bunch of white and gray crossovers. I’ll keep my Civic hatchback for as long as I can.
The main reason that most sedans are not selling is because of the PRICE,,, No matter how functional the SUV is, if the sedan has a higher price or almost the same ppl will for sure buy an SUV,,, Unfortunately functionality over driving excitement for almost 70%-80% of the buyers all over the world,, Companies are for the profit and profit only,
Ah yes leave it to Infiniti to kill off the one thing that put them on the radar to begin with. Sad to see another good sedan get axed in favor of crossovers, but I’m curious to see if people will scramble to buy Q50’s now that they’re being discontinued.
My mom had a J30, later a Q45 and they were both excellent. Then the dealership didn't treat them well during trade in (2007) and they went Lexus afterwards. I stuck with a G37S sedan for a long while (hit 300,000 miles), until I recently got an Audi S5 Sportback. I waited so long for a new Q50 Sport sedan but it never happened.
Getting rid of the Q50 sedan and Q60 coupe platforms does not make any sense to me at all. Why would Infiniti get rid of two of their best models? Sluggish sales? That is their fault for their poor advertising and marketing of the Q50 and Q60. Why would they get rid of their two best performance cars, the "baby GTRs" for? That is like Toyota getting rid of the Camry and Corolla. That is like Dodge getting rid of the Charger and Challenger. The Q50 and Q60 can be easily modded in performance, which is a huge plus. The exterior and interior look better than most newer cars. There are so many things you can do to the interior too. Infiniti can change the 7 speed transmission platform to a 10 speed transmission platform. If anything, Infiniti needs to increase the performance in HP/TQ to be competitive with the top models of the Mustang, BMW, Camaro, Charger, Challenger, Alfa Romero, Mercedes, G70/80 and Audi. Toyota did not implement all my suggestions, but at least they did listen to what I had to say. I hope Infiniti will do the same. I feel that getting rid of the Q50 and Q60 is a HUGE mistake! There is an Infiniti Nation that agrees with me. All these people in the Infiniti community are sadden to hear this news. I HOPE Infiniti will reconsider their position on the Q50 and Q60. Only time will tell. Do the right thing Infiniti and keep the Q50/Q60 platforms alive💯🙏😇😉
I'm hanging onto my 2010 FX35 premium with nav. It has 91K and no major issues. Nothing else out there really says anything to me outside of a Porsche Macan.
BREAKING NEWS: it seems Infiniti is still selling vehicles? Did you remember they existed? I certainly forgot. I certainly haven’t seen one in months. Then again the nearest Infiniti dealer is a 40 minute drive away from our auto mall for some reason.
MAN I’m 24 just got my q50 , had 2 2007 maximas when I was 18 , I’m heart broken … this is my brand 😢… I wanted to be a die hard Infiniti boy . I do really like the qx55 but damn …
Their problem was marketing and design, its like they were improving from the day 1 design forever, they never really did a refresh and nothing was cutting edge they were just good lol except for under the hood they were elite
Toyota is picking up the slack when it comes to performance vehicles. Nissan has the Z and GTR, thats it. Some may say thats all you need, but lets be honest, the Nissan Skyline holds a lot of respect, all it needed was a LSD and manual transmission and it would be a hit in the performance department with the VR30. No one besides Honda, BMW, Porsche, Toyota, and a couple others, actually care about performance and fun.
I think Nissan should bring back the skyline as a sedan and coupe to replace the q50 and the Altima. However, just like the g37 it needs to be priced less than 3 series and have class leading handling IMO.
@@miabeatz80yeah i agree. The skyline to me with VR30, manual and automatic but also priced well would be a huge hit. The q50 and G37 are great cars on their own. Just wish they didnt give the Z everything and the skyline nothing.
@@CforClairvoyant to me they just put everything in the q60 into the z. Nothing about the new model says wow. Too much competition available*** at a lower price, German and Japanese.
If Infiniti really wants not to sell and go bankrupt, then yeah definitely bring out that garbage EV, Acura is another one who is making mistakes with the ZDX, over priced, ugly and no one asked for any of that, just make fun, simple, attractive and reasonably affordable!
I absolutely HATE the American public's SUV addiction!!!!
100% agree. Wasteful.
Yea fuck functionality
@@xXKraNcaRXx what functionality a sedan can carry almost the same amount of cargo , has better fuel economy and drives better
@@ishmamrahman877yeah okay. if you’re carrying around a bunch of luggage and need space for weekend road trips, a sedan is the worst thing you can have…unless ofc you’re by yourself
@@JokerG16 you can definitely fit that luggage in a sedan. If its a station wagon its going to fit more than suv
Infiniti used to be known as the Japanese BMW, now they’re a shell of themselves selling boring npc vehicles.
They are the Japanese Lincoln
The qs and gs are also boring npc cars tho 💀 they’ve always have been because their target demographic are elderly. Also they’re so common. Nissan are who makes the cool cars like GTR or 370z or the new Z
@@ataibsaleem7419 now they just sell SUV 😒😒😒but the real BMW still have tons of sedans....
Yes and it's weird cause it's made by Nissan the FIAT OF JAPAN 😂
@@NightboyvqNah that wasn’t the demo, not for the G’s at least. The G series were legitimate 3 series competitors when they came out. Luxurious sport sedan/coupes that were reliable. The 370 is a pretty similar car to the G37, just a lil more sporty than luxurious. GTR’s a whole different beast tho.
If Infiniti is killing the Q50 to make room for another electric SUV, it’s over not only for Infiniti but for many car brands in general, we don’t need electric SUV’s, we need more sedans.
Or an affordable station wagon
more wagons, hatchbacks, coupes and convertibles too
@@ralzvy yessir
RIP Nissan /infiniti RIP dodge /Chrysler
No, but an electric sedan will repkace the q50
Towards the end of the video hearing Kirk say RIP to all those iconic Infiniti nameplates made me so sad. RIP Infiniti. A brand that couldn’t live up to its name.
A brand that DIDN'T live up to it's name. I feel like they inadvertently chose it's path as opposed to being unable to direct it's path.
The Japanese seem to suck at this. BMW still does the 5 series, Lexus axed the GS. Mercedes still does the E, Infiniti killed the Q70. Audi still does the A6,... what is wrong with the Japanese luxury brands?
@@dwayneIs371 I can't speak for Infiniti but as a Lexus enthusiast, the truth is that Lexus isn't seen as a priority by Toyota. Toyota is the primary brand. I wish they took the luxury segment more seriously but at the end of the day Toyota is focused on moving Camrys and Rav4s
@pkagent14 I agree with you. It's my love for Toyota why I aspired to own a Lexus. Now I drive a BMW (Still own an Infiniti too but I'm selling it soon) & I think my next car may be another BMW LOL. It's heartbreaking. Here I am thinking when I turn 60 I'm getting an LS but it wont exist then :-(
@@dwayneIs371 I totally agree. As a Gen Zer I aspire to own an IS 500. I hope to buy one in a few years but yeah Lexus doesn’t make Luxury cars like they use too. Personally, I would like to own an Audi someday but the reliability issues scare me lol. In 10 years I’ll probably just daily a 4Runner. Everything is so expensive these days and economy cars come with so many features what’s the point of buying a luxury car lol.
Infiniti? More like... Finiti. 😮
Two months ago, my son was born... I feel like when he 4years old and start to recognize cars.....there is no sedans I can tell him 😒😭😭
It’s sad to see sedans dying one by one each year….💔companies like Lincoln now only sell suvs 😢
@@nathanliao936 agree 😔
Seems like nobody wants Infiniti to go out of business more than Infiniti
They really do make some of the most head turning sedans....but after year 6 of no full redesign, should of known it was a wrap then. Toyota had to let go their slow update philosophy and now redesigning every 4 yrs.
@KidNato This is spot on, you are so accurate. I feel the same way.
@marcusvision All they needed to do was build on the design. That car was already absolutely beautiful. They didnt just drop the ball, they effing threw it over the neighbour's fence
I'm glad I still have my 2013 G37S coupe. Never selling it.
Yes keep it !! I did some work on my friends and it is beautiful and quick, I told her I loved her car. I have a 2010 sedan G37x. Sharp looking cars inside and out
@@marksini3598 The last TRUE exciting product from Infiniti along with the M37/M56 and the FX50. Everything else that came afterwards is half-baked (Q50/Q60) or pure trash (QX50/QX55/QX60). Thankfully we have Genesis making up for Infiniti's slack and Lexus still has the IS500/RCF/LC500 on offer.
I've got a 2013 G37S M6 Sedan. Love it! But the new QX80 is very tempting...
@Michael-YYZ QX80 is a nice SUV, but it's like comparing apples to oranges. In addition to my G37 I bought a new 4Runner last year. I figure that's a good compliment to my G37.
@@Michael-YYZa manual sedan ? That’s mega rare
The Q50 hybrid is such a good car. A shame it was discontinued, would’ve done a lot better in these times
Incompetence can do wonders to a car company.
Probably based on statistics 📉
My 6 year old would do a better job running that company
Infiniti has been 'dead' for years. Nothing to sell.
It was a walking zombie, now it's dead
The only models really selling in the gulf region are the Q50, Q60 and Q80
Now it's just the Q80 which is the least favorite model here as people buy the Nissan Patrol instead because it has more prestige than the Q80
Same with Mitsubishi here in America. I'm surprised Mitsubishi is still selling cars here as they just can't compete over here anymore, which is funny because they apparently sell well in Asia itself. I'd only consider a Mitsubishi again if they brought back a car like the Evo and didn't turn it into an SUV
@@kevinnorris6558 you can't be serious?
The current gen QX60 is keeping them afloat, & the new 2025 QX80 will also serve to boost sales for them from previous QX80 lessees & owners. The next big novel they'll hopefully update is the now dated QX50 & QX55
After the end of the G series pretty much.
Headline 3 years from now:
"Nissan shuts down their Infiniti brand for the U.S market."
Or probably just the first 3 words
“Nissan shuts down “
They already shut down most (if not all) of their dealers in Europe and UK.
RIP sedans and coupes. I don’t have anything against crossovers or SUV’s/trucks but that’s all I’m seeing on the road now
Sedan are basically dead, don't be surprised if the Accord, Camry will go in years to come........
I didn't even realize Infinity made crossovers. The only models I ever see are the sedans or whatever that big ass SUV is. They can blame it on low sales all they want. The problem is they keep charging top dollar for vehicles that are the same thing they were 15 years ago.
who knows maybe one day we have a revival of Sedan´s again?
Everything is cyclical. All people need to realize is that sedans are cheaper to buy and own and many are just as practical as they need (instead of excessively practical). In this Market that should be a strong argument
@@markcoopers1930sedans are useless unless you are going to the race track
They should just close out the brand at this point.
right😭
I hope not. 😥
What about the workers?
Just make a sport coupe to compete with gr86
all they had to do was refresh the interior. they brought this on themselves
I almost purchased the Q50 last year. That car looked sharp for 10 years. Nissan's troubles affected the entire system. Infiniti should have been the Genesis of today.
💯💯💯
Man, I loved my Q50s, it was such a beautiful car with the Rays wheels. Never got another one because they gave up on updating them properly
Kirk, Infiniti itself will soon be 'crossing over' into history.
I doubt it
@@jordanrosenberg9816what indicators are you seeing to doubt it? Maybe I'm missing something?
The Q50 is a nice platform my cousin has one with 600 hp and it pretty nice to drive even with the extra power.
All cars discontinued this year for 2025 so far:
Audi A5 coupe
Chevrolet Camaro
Fisker Ocean
Ford Edge
Infiniti Q50
Jaguar F Type
Jaguar XF
Jaguar E Pace
Jaguar I pace
Maserati Ghibli
Maserati Quatroporte
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mini Clubman
Nissan GTR
Nissan Titan
Ram 1500 classic
Toyota Venza
Volkswagen Arteon
Volvo S60, Chevy Malibu (production date wise)
Oooh some of these make me real sad 😢
ford fusion, lexus ls
TOYOTA VENZA? But thats an SUV though, is that legit?
@@dwayneIs371Yes to make room for the Crown Signia
G35, FX35...peak Infinitis of the early 2000s. The sound of that old VQ was amazing.
No more rwd sedan from Japan except LS/IS Lexus (in US)
That's too bad for Infinity. Maybe Chevy will bring back the Impala, since EV's are such a roaring success. ICE's and Hybrids may rule yet. Mr. Toyoda knows his business. 😎
Mazda seems to be slowly going in the same direction but at least they have a pretty solid product whether car or SUV.
Infiniti made the best overall Japanese sedan that was on the market. Great chasis with a RWD layout and great aftermarket support where you can have an 11 sec car with not much.
The writing's been on the wall for years, but it's still sad when it finally happens...
I was big fan of the brand being an owner of a new G35 coupe. Back then Infiniti had the performance and style to compete. They "vowed to never take their eyes off BMW again"....
The brand is such a disappointment. At this point I have no desire or care for it now that the cars are gone.
Long live the sedan and coupe.
I poured one out for the homie Q50
Man thats tragic to hear. I'm generally a honda/Acura guy but some lexus and Infinitis did make me blush a lot .Between Lexus and Infiniti the Infiniti sedans look like tier higher lexus models in looks , starting from the headlights , sensual flowing body lines down to the fog lights- a perfect Japanese bmw . As always all respect to the car community but Infiniti coups and especially sedans were always head turners and will be missed 😔
I hate to see what Infiniti has become. I had a G37 and a Q50S. I really liked the brand, but after I was done with the Q50, they had nothing new to offer, so I went elsewhere. I think we're seeing the beginning of the end for this brand.
When Infiniti got rid of there Q45 rwd V8 engine Sedan car, that was the beginning and the end for me from this brand !! Long live the Q45 rwd V8 engine Sedan !!💔💔🙏🙏
Agreed! They need to bring back the q45 and instead of the q50 rename it as the skyline sedan and coupe. They need the legendary names to return and they need to be priced slightly below the Germans.
The project black s should’ve went into production!
At this point Nissan/infiniti should just sell their business or give up. The desirable cars like gtr and z are overpriced. And everything else is boring. The gtr is finally obsolete now that people can get a cheaper bmw car with a s58 engine that can spank it.
I want a Z but that price tag is atrocious. You used to be able to get a new 370Z for sub $30k, now you'll easily pay above $50k - $60k at dealerships for the new Z
Well...the gtr is gone
GTR > any BMW engine, stock for stock yes but the GTR engine has been around to see reliable high performance
Nissan/Infiniti and Dodge/Ram
A Japanese and Domestic pea of the same pod
Bother are getting ready to fade into the twilight
GT-R is dead after 2024 too.
Had a 2016 Q50S , loved the car , until I had to sell it back to Infiniti after i had my lemon law lawyer enforce consumer law. Instead of making me whole, they lent me their vehicle for 2 years and pay my lawyer 7500 to make us go away. RIP Infiniti.
if they released the black s trim, it wouldve sell like hot cakes
Carlos Ghosn sure got the ball rolling.
Infinity has become Japan’s version of Chrysler or Buick.
But it’s still more reliable than Chrysler and slightly more reliable than Buick! 😂
Except those cars are actually junk
@@anthonyfields3856 Buick and Chrysler I agree they are junk atleast Infiniti still behaves like Nissan where Buick is just GM built crap and Chrysler is just basically junk in general! 😂
They were always this way. What do you mean become??
Their hottest selling vehicle has been 3 row cvt suv for the last decade.
@@brianb4501 Well just because it’s been the best selling suv doesn’t mean anything a lot of manufacturers are like that so therefore it doesn’t mean the reliability of certain vehicles is great, Infiniti and Nissan are still more reliable than most GM and Chrysler vehicles I will say that much! 👍🏻
I own a 2015 q50 with 63k miles and i love the car, the platform overall is unique. These cars get hate for no reason and they deserved better from the enthusiast world, but its sad to me as an owner that its being killed, long live VQ/VR series
the transmission sucks and not reliable at all
What other enthusiast cars have you driven? I tested almost everything last year including the Q50. The Q50 is the dullest one with the most outdated infotainment, the most boring dynamic. My final short list had TLX Type S, M340i, and G70 3.3T. I ended up with the Bimmer yet the other 2 are both far better than Q50 in the enthusiast world
@@b58foreverit’s doesn’t suck at all the 2014-2015 had valve body problems and that’s it but the 2016 and up is a different trans yea it’s the same brand and still a 7 speed but the 3.0t trans is different the shifts are faster and has been known to hold up to 750 to the wheels
@@manofsesame3024you probably drove a stock q50. Once you put a nice 275/35 tire out back with a 245 or 255 up front and lower this thing on some nice suspension these cars truly handle really good even on just lowering springs it’s a complete difference and then you can add sway bars and all there is just endless aftermarket for the q50 when it comes to suspension and performance and cosmetic things
@@anthonyfields3856 my q50 was a 2016 redsport 400 it was stock i had to replace the transmission twice in less than 3 months i get rid of the car and i purchase a 2020 m340i now thats a car
NISSAN destroyed this brand.
For real... They killed off the Nissan Safari which was selling in the gulf like hot cakes... Why? If Toyota did not kill the LC 70 series due to high demand why on earth would you kill your golden egg?
Nissan / Infiniti is revamping themselves so their man strategy is to get rid of everything Carlos Ghosn an Renault ..
I feel bad they are doing it but to shed the old error off and bring in a new era is what they have to do ..
Infiniti did say 2025 will be the last model production year of the Q50
Nowadays there's not many people who wants to spend a lot of money on small cars with big gas guzzling engines ,so if is not selling well take it out of the market 😒
Ok bud
What small cars has big gas guzzling engine ?
Look everyone it’s a EPA shell account 🫵🏼📸📸📸
They stopped making 3.7 ? Sad my 2010 G37x 3.7 has 278,000 miles on it. Not 1 problem mechanically with engine or trans
It’s sad for sedans. SUVs, CUVs and trucks are realistically more convenient for many people but sedans will always have a place in my opinion.
Not really sedans have the same amount of usefulness as an SUV. Really SUVs are just cars or hatch backs that are have a higher ground clearance
@@bh2155 Agree to disagree on “same amount of usefulness”.
Infiniti killed the fm platform now all of them are on less luxury platform the d platform which is cramp
So now the only brands that produce sedans are, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Rolls-Royce. Hardly any
Mazda
Only good infiniti now is the qx80
QX60
They would probably come back with an electric car in a few years with a price that people still couldn't afford.
True
They postponed development on their EV sedan indefinitely.
just a heads up, Genesis just officially discontinued the Genesis G70 in Europe. North America likely by the end of next year.
Good riddance to q50 and congrats to everyone who still enjoyed their q50. Owner a ‘16 model and by the time I hit 50K it required: (1) turbo replacement (still was making a whining noise at 60 mph after replacement), (2) leaky rear differential seal replacement (3) broken AC and (4) white smoke coming out of exhaust and excessive sod on the exhaust pipe that I, nor dealership, nor other mechanics really figured out definitely as to why it’s happening.
My happiest day was when I traded it in.
Blame the US gov (and the voters that put them in). For leased cars (80-90% of 1st owners of luxury brands) the tax laws make SUVs so much cheaper than sedans.
Sad to see downfall of Audi. Back in mid 2000s they made exciting cars like Infinit G37 and Infiniti FX, and competing well against Lexus and the Germans. And now they are horrible.
And I almost got a Q50 few years back .. I went with the Lexus IS.. instead. Still Q50 nice car ❤
I don’t get it… Q50/60 are popular. They sell well. They are everywhere. It’s like Mitsubishis Lancer. They don’t modernize them for ages then wonder why sales slow rather continue updates & keep market share. It’s a shame.
You can always get a used one cheaper than what's at the dealer
You think they are popular? I see more 911 and 718 on the road than Q50/60 even if the Infiniti sedans are less than half the price of the Porsche sport cars.
Nobody’s being sedans anymore. All cars will just be crossovers 🥹
4:29 I was thinking to myself that it looks like a Chevy Malibu and then I heard you say it.
Anything Nissan drop their V6 into will be a success at least in the short term.
Murano and Pathfinder are very good, especially in higher trims like the Platinum, worth a closer look before judging.
They becoming Lincoln this is sad
Acura is no different; their outdated refreshes are pitiful.
Acura is doing pretty good, HRC reveal and a solid line up of sedans and SUVS 🤷♂️
Stop the hate. Infiniti wishes it was in Acuras position. I remember back in the 2000s before the G, the Acura TSX outsold Infiniti while line up lol 😂
A4, gs, q50, g70, stinger, discontinued. This is the end of compact sedans. It's not Infiniti's problem.
Infiniti should’ve refined their 5.0 V8 from the FX50 and put it in the Q60 as a top trim performance model, update interior and they would’ve been fine tbh…
I always loved the fx50. The sound with the right exhaust was amazing. I feel like they could have done slight tuning and better turbos on the q50 and it could've given the m340 a run for it's money.
I dont how Infiniti will survive on just suvs
Not like the sedans were helping the bank
@@baronvonjo1929 true but even with the improvements to their suvs I’m still not convinced they would survive and all suv lineup
@@baronvonjo1929 They are so far behind in product development its a joke at this point
I HATE THE 4CYLINDERS. Would never buy that shit
Thats why i hate the qx50 and 60 preferred the old vq37 de
I have a 2012 M37x (with the fabulous 3.7L naturally aspirated V6) and still absolutely loving it... car has 230k miles (367k kms) and still going strong!
dead infiniti
NOBODY IS BUYING THE SUVS EITHERRRRR
Enough with the SUVs.Sedans Forever !They are less likely to flip over during a crash avoidance maneuver or if u get T-boned. SUVs aren't safe and as of there current iterations don't even have the cargo capacity you would expect. Ready for the return of the sedan!
I agree
Yes, because of the current western financial conditions we can make an accurate forecast about a car company.
Growing up I used to see so many different body styles on the road which made me fall in love with cars in general. Now I’m just seeing a bunch of white and gray crossovers. I’ll keep my Civic hatchback for as long as I can.
Same here there is no variety in vehicles anymore and most people don't seem to care about this!
Infiniti is finite. Adios Infiniti 😮
The main reason that most sedans are not selling is because of the PRICE,,,
No matter how functional the SUV is, if the sedan has a higher price or almost the same ppl will for sure buy an SUV,,,
Unfortunately functionality over driving excitement for almost 70%-80% of the buyers all over the world,,
Companies are for the profit and profit only,
Infiniti never updates its dashboards and tech. I used to like that brand. I gave up on it years ago.
Ah yes leave it to Infiniti to kill off the one thing that put them on the radar to begin with. Sad to see another good sedan get axed in favor of crossovers, but I’m curious to see if people will scramble to buy Q50’s now that they’re being discontinued.
I hope the new QX80 can keep the brand alive. I really like my 2019 QX80; long live the V8.
My mom had a J30, later a Q45 and they were both excellent. Then the dealership didn't treat them well during trade in (2007) and they went Lexus afterwards.
I stuck with a G37S sedan for a long while (hit 300,000 miles), until I recently got an Audi S5 Sportback. I waited so long for a new Q50 Sport sedan but it never happened.
nissan/infiniti was screwed the moment they had carlos arrested. they might as well ring him up and say sorry please come back.
it’s so funny because i was literally wondering the other day when infiniti would make this move. now look.
Infiniti just needs to go away. Nissan you are a disgrace.
It's been hard to upgrade from our 2017 red sport. Nothing seems worth the bother.
Getting rid of the Q50 sedan and Q60 coupe platforms does not make any sense to me at all. Why would Infiniti get rid of two of their best models? Sluggish sales? That is their fault for their poor advertising and marketing of the Q50 and Q60.
Why would they get rid of their two best performance cars, the "baby GTRs" for? That is like Toyota getting rid of the Camry and Corolla. That is like Dodge getting rid of the Charger and Challenger.
The Q50 and Q60 can be easily modded in performance, which is a huge plus. The exterior and interior look better than most newer cars. There are so many things you can do to the interior too.
Infiniti can change the 7 speed transmission platform to a 10 speed transmission platform. If anything, Infiniti needs to increase the performance in HP/TQ to be competitive with the top models of the Mustang, BMW, Camaro, Charger, Challenger, Alfa Romero, Mercedes, G70/80 and Audi.
Toyota did not implement all my suggestions, but at least they did listen to what I had to say. I hope Infiniti will do the same. I feel that getting rid of the Q50 and Q60 is a HUGE mistake! There is an Infiniti Nation that agrees with me. All these people in the Infiniti community are sadden to hear this news. I HOPE Infiniti will reconsider their position on the Q50 and Q60. Only time will tell. Do the right thing Infiniti and keep the Q50/Q60 platforms alive💯🙏😇😉
The gtr lasted longer than most nissan vehicles.
I'm hanging onto my 2010 FX35 premium with nav. It has 91K and no major issues. Nothing else out there really says anything to me outside of a Porsche Macan.
I recently got rid of my 06 i35, was looking to see what infiniti or nissan had to offer, and apparently, its nothing.
BREAKING NEWS: it seems Infiniti is still selling vehicles? Did you remember they existed? I certainly forgot. I certainly haven’t seen one in months. Then again the nearest Infiniti dealer is a 40 minute drive away from our auto mall for some reason.
MAN I’m 24 just got my q50 , had 2 2007 maximas when I was 18 , I’m heart broken … this is my brand 😢… I wanted to be a die hard Infiniti boy . I do really like the qx55 but damn …
cant say we didnt see this coming this car been passed over due for like 10 years and ppl still kept buying them which was even more weird lol
Smh… why would they discontinue the V6 in their bread and butter SUV AND their last sedan available? Tf where they thinking
Their problem was marketing and design, its like they were improving from the day 1 design forever, they never really did a refresh and nothing was cutting edge they were just good lol except for under the hood they were elite
I almost forgot to mention all their cars looked the same and had weird names g37 g35 g50 , and you literally couldn't tell them apart by looking
That night video shot looks like Del Prado in Cape Coral.
Toyota is picking up the slack when it comes to performance vehicles. Nissan has the Z and GTR, thats it. Some may say thats all you need, but lets be honest, the Nissan Skyline holds a lot of respect, all it needed was a LSD and manual transmission and it would be a hit in the performance department with the VR30. No one besides Honda, BMW, Porsche, Toyota, and a couple others, actually care about performance and fun.
I think Nissan should bring back the skyline as a sedan and coupe to replace the q50 and the Altima. However, just like the g37 it needs to be priced less than 3 series and have class leading handling IMO.
@@miabeatz80yeah i agree. The skyline to me with VR30, manual and automatic but also priced well would be a huge hit. The q50 and G37 are great cars on their own. Just wish they didnt give the Z everything and the skyline nothing.
@@CforClairvoyant to me they just put everything in the q60 into the z. Nothing about the new model says wow. Too much competition available*** at a lower price, German and Japanese.
The Infiniti Q50 2.0T had the same engine as the QX30 which was the same engine in the Mercedes GLA!
Q50 really needed an interior refresh
All they had to do was update their Q60. It was my ideal coupe! Foolish management decision!
Are people(cattle) in control of what we want to drive/buy in the USA? Apparently not😢
Why are people obsessed with SUVs?
Marketing. If it’s the only vehicle offered
Nothing will be missed
Infinite is barley hanging on and it’s sad
If Infiniti really wants not to sell and go bankrupt, then yeah definitely bring out that garbage EV, Acura is another one who is making mistakes with the ZDX, over priced, ugly and no one asked for any of that, just make fun, simple, attractive and reasonably affordable!
no body wants infinite to die more then well infinite lmao😭