Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport Full Review & Why It's Worth Looking at | Auto Fanatic
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- Well here is another car review of one of my other cars, an Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 AWD. I have owned the car for 1 year and I have wanted to do a review on this car so badly since so many “automotive journalist” give this car such bad reviews. Here is where The Auto Fanatic comes in, I am reviewing this car from an entirely different perspective because unlike every other channel reviewing cars I get my hands dirty and dedicated the past 27 years of my life to automotive high performance and racing. I work on cars, modify cars, race cars, engineer performance products and collect cars, I am as die hard of a car guy as they come.
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Driving Segment starts at 34.08
The camera is real accurate of how fast this car moves and should give you good feedback watching.
I discuss competition, lease and MSRP and a very important simple modification I did to our car. REPLACE THE RUN FLAT TIRES!!!!!!
If you own a Q50 S Red Sport or Q60 Red Sport I can not stress enough to remove the garbage Run Flat tires and get a Michelin tire whether a Pilot Super Sport or Pilot Sport AS3+, also highly suggest the larger sizes I chose as it looks better and protects you from pot holes. This simple change will transform the cars dynamics so much it will only add to your enjoyment.
Want better brakes, pick up the brake pads I mention in the video.
Want better handling, install a good coilover kit and thicker sway bars and dial in the alignment settings as I suggest.
Watch the video and see for yourself. If anyone has questions or comments and is car shopping post below and I will respond to maybe help your car buying process.
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One of the most detailed reviews on TH-cam for this car.
Prince Jay thanks for watching
Lol I agree. I watched because I’m really thinking about getting one by August, I was trying to decide between the TLX and this. Looks like I’m going with this!
@@markmatos5860 just picked up a 2018 RedSport with the bells and whistles! I had a 2017 TLX tech before for 3.5 years. Test drove the new 2021 TLX and this 2018 RedSport is on another level for sure. The screens actually work great in the RS400. Great car overall! Looking forward to picking it up next week! Anything 2018 above is good I was told due to the refresh. 2022 the new q50 should be coming out as well. Great time to get a q50
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@@markmatos5860 hey bro did you get it
This is the best review I’ve seen on this car!
One more comment... LOL. People aren't driving this car crazy on the street? Haha... This is a tuner's FAVORITE out here in SoCal. Lots of enthusiasts are driving the Q50's and Q60's out here on the car scene. Great car!
Home boy no one is driving this car on the streets in any form that requires larger brakes.
Larger brakes only help with over heating and brake fade, something that happens on tracks with non stop brakiing corner to corner
I have a 2014 Q50 and a lot of the things you said about this car applies to the older ones as well! LOVE LOVE LOVE my Q50. Cant wait for the new generation to pick one up on the used market 😃 love your videos, man! Super detailed, very well spoken and above all, you speak the TRUTH. Nearly no bias and you look at things practically and with practice rather than just the numbers and what other people think.
I was looking at this or the c300 Mercedes, I'm no longer looking at the c class anymore. I looks modern and up to date, and has way more options at this price point. I bought the wife a 2017 Armada and she loves it, and now it's my turn to buy a car. Your video has tipped the scale for me, thank you.
Love my 15 Q50 with the 3.7 liter. I was in a similar place in terms of car shopping, wanted power , luxury, curb appeal, awd, and a decent sized cabin. My initial thought was to go after a Lexus is350, but after test driving one, I was less than impressed. Not to mention, the salesmen at Lexus was pretty arrogant about buying a Lexus so I was pretty disgusted when I left their dealership.
Infiniti went out of their way to track down the car I wanted, the color, and the right trim package. Thus I wound up with the 15 Q50. I wanted the 3.7 for maintenance costs, and thus far have yet to have a drivetrain issue. The car boasts plenty of power at nearly 330 HP and 270 TQ, and still has enough space to hold my small family (3 of us) plus some luggage for a long weekend trip. Overall, I’d say if you want everything I listed I would highly recommend another Q 50, oh and their service department is phenomenal in my opinion.
bro I agree I might get a Q50 coming from a guy that drove a is250 and 350 the market doesn't offer much in power that being said I like that the Lexus is is a tank but that Q50 POWER OHHHH BOY
I also bought that car, 54000 $can., the best car ever, I can cruse relax one minute...and I change the mode...outchhh....I can clear 95% of every vehicle on the road 😜..redsport 👍👍
Can also get some good head as it’s roomy
@@TheMr3742LMFAOO car sex friendly ?
@@TheMr3742 And stuff 3 bodies in the trunk plus 2 suit cases and food
Elky Tune it! And it will clear 99 percent of every vehicle on the road. Ecutek or Race Box tune
This car is all around badass. And that a fact my friends !
Really great review with a lot of great points and insight. Like you said, It’s not meant to battle an “M” car or AMG, it’s in a much more affordable category! Great honest review
Well said!
I own a 2016 Red Sport and I love my car. Congratulations for the video. This is the best review I have watched about the q50 Red Sport. Buying this car was a tough decision for me, once there are too many Germans and Japaneses options available in the market. I have the car for exactly 1 year and I can tell: the car is reliable! I had ZERO issues with the car on 12 months of ownership. You nailed everything about the car on your review. The engine is 5 stars! The transmission surely is not the best part but it still makes the car goes 0 to 60 in just 4.5 seconds!!! So, can you imagine a dual clutch transmission together with this current VR engine? Maybe we will see that on the next Q50 generation!!! Cheers from Vancouver (Canada)!
GPrezia@ let’s see your review in in 5 or 8 years wtf like 1 year is nothing all cars are reliable one to three years in lemme see this care in 15 years like my Acura and see if it’s even running by then
This is probably one of the best true reviews I’ve seen on TH-cam , great information from a proper owner , real world review right here, I think the redsport can be considered a sports car if it came with better brake pads and better tires from factor instead of run flats
I appreciate that!
I’ve had my Red Sport for a few months now. I can’t tell you how happy I am with it. If you can afford it, go with the 400 HP Red Sport. Really fun to drive and a great luxury feel inside.
I've been listening to the review, from the beginning. I love Infiniti. I drive an '02 Q45. The minute you said "400 horsepower twin turbo? That's the one! Bring it up front" I hit subscribe. Haha.
Your video honestly lead me to buy one. I couldn't be happier. Thanks for the very well-rounded review.
The 2020 Red Sport 400 still represents a very good value in a mid-sized sport-lux sedan...This is our third Q50, all in sport trim (2014 3.7 S AWD, 2016 3.0 SS AWD, 2020 RS AWD)...The 2020 RS AWD definitely feels the most refined of all the previous models...The 2020's finally have better screens and Apple Car Play & Android Auto as standard in all trim levels...All the knobs and switches seem more solid, the leather feels more robust/thicker, the Infotainment functions are quicker with less lag, the engine feels smoother and is also quieter, overall it seems/feels more solid and refined than the previous Q50's (has Infiniti been listening to customer complaints and made improvements to the design before a complete refresh in the 2021/2022 model year...?). Since most people (90%+) lease these cars, great deals can be had on a 39 month lease.
There are plenty of high quality bolt-on performance accessories and well as good tuners out there if your looking to mod the car...Does it compete with my Son's 2016 MB CLS 63 AMG S tuned by Bren Tuning with crazy WHP & WTQ, short answer is NO, but even in stock form the 2020 RS AWD puts out very respectable numbers. My biggest complaint has been the garbage Dunflop SP Sport 5000 Run Flat tires with their known factory defects with sidewall blowouts (potentially unsafe BTW) but Infiniti doesn't seem to care b/c they get them at such a massive discount from Dunlop...My Son has those same Michelin's mentioned in the video on his CLS 63 AMG-S and they are worth every penny.
For those that want to mod the car keep in mind the tranny will "only" handle about a maximum of 500 WHP & 500 WTQ, so bolt-on mods that give some extra performance and reliability to the Q50 make the most sense while keeping it in factory warranty. So what this means in practicality is: high flow drop-in air filters, (AMS & Stillen are Infiniti approved aftermarket manufacturers) HKS dual BOV's, ADD W1 V3.3 Oil Catch Can, Stillen/HKS CBE System, CLDP's, AMS LW Drive Shaft, Slotted Brake Rotors and HP pads to round out the package all make sense and add to the reliability of the car. I would NOT recommend E85 fuel mods or ECU tuning raising boost past 17 psi, your asking for trouble IMHO.
The car is built in Japan with about a 56% Japanese parts content from what I have been able to find out, most of the other parts are made in the USA, Korea, Canada, and Mexico.
Im so amazed at the comment section on this video. 90% if not more comments are positive. I did not think that was possible on TH-cam. I have been looking at these cars for my next car possibly, so thank you for the car enthusiast style of review.
PS3Dragonblood thanks for watching i like how everyone so far respects the content unlike other ch. ck other videos on this car as well
You should watch video of infinity qx70 and read the comments, i think 99 percent comments u will read will be positive, something very insane thing on youtube
Thank you for this amazing review. I just picked my car up yesterday (2018) and I love it! I started with the G20 and I will never leave this brand. They’re very reliable cars.
camvan100 how has it been
Very proud owner of a M classic! 08 45 Sport model! 12 years old and 112,000 miles on it and Zero issues!!! Infinitis are very reliable!!!👍
Jets Set . It’s awesome. I drive it in the sports plus mode most of the time. Really good car:)
That was the rev limiter you were hitting. I love that my Q50 will not upshift in manual mode unless I manually do it, the way it should be. It will not downshift on it's own in manual mode even if you floor it, even at just above idle. It will only downshift on it's own in manual mode if you don't do it while coming to a stop... It waits until the last second to downshift on it's own while coming to a stop in manual mode. It also won't let you grab a higher gear in manual mode if you're too low in the rpm's, and that is to protect the trans. But if it lets you have the gear, as an example, you can floor it in 4th gear at 25 mph and it will just loaf along. Not good for it, but it will do it. I love the manual mode in my Q50. I wish they were all like this. Manual should mean full manual. I love how it blips the throttle as well. Good stuff.
For such a car guy he should of known he was on the rev limiter. Torque Management? 🤣
best in depth review of this car by someone who actually knows what he's talking about, finally! i was already sold on the red sport before watching this video because i want/need a performance luxury sedan that is roomy enough for the kids and family, watching this video solidified that decision perfectly. i've always had modified mustangs as summer cars and winter beaters for the bad weather, until my wife became pregant a few years ago... i then sold my mustang, got rid of the winter beater and shopped around quite a bit for an affordable family friendly sedan that wasn't too boring to drive and didn't break the budget, i settled on an altima with the vq35, definetly a step down in terms of performance from my last 5.0 which had a little over 600hp, but definetly a step up in terms of everything else that i was looking for. i've thought about keeping the altima and getting another summer toy but i'm just not in that mindset anymore, i just want something that has more refinement and performance that i can drive all year round. i've been so impressed with the level of quality and reliability of my altima that i instantly started to look at infiniti and this fits the bill and then some... i'm already shopping around for some wheels and tires, adjustable coilovers and have my heart set on a heat exchanger and downpipes, just need to find a good tuner once all is said and done... this is going to be a fun ride in all sense of the term, thank you for this wonderful review, i'm looking forward to it even more.
thanks for watching go test drive the car a few times and see if it works for you.
This video appeared on my feed just now. This was my favorite video before I bought my RS400 three years ago. Well, I still have it and I managed to pay it off this week. Looking forward to another 50k miles with her 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!!!
I bought this car, a 2018 base off your review ( and some others) I love it! It’s a rocket ship! Mustang, Suburau, Dodge, Camaro, Challenger demolisher! Amazing car! Your right with the upgrades, add a Stillin intake, Stillin exhaust....boom....50 more horsepower! I love this car. The car I bought was slightly used with 4 k miles, and was lowered by 1 inch. What a difference in performance and sway.
Thanks again
Thank you so much for this review. I realize it was 3 years ago, but I'm actually looking at a used 2017 model with low miles. This really helped to make my decision.
Bruh, if you turn off the steering assist on this car, it will blow you away.
@@Rex69Rutherford Thanks Bruh!!!
Bro I recently got a 2017 redsport with 7k miles basically brand new I love it did you end up getting it ??
@@Mathrss I hope you are loving yours Bro. I haven't yet. Looking at the Q60 RS.... That car is vicious
@@bmf808 hell yea man! Aye good luck in finding a car, q60’s are 🔥
I have a 2017 AWD Red Sport with 55,000 miles. I've read many reviews of Red Sports and they all fall short except for this one. The discussion on tires is critical. Infiniti, unfortunately does not equip the car with tires comparable to those used on other cars used in comparison tests. Comparison of 0-60 times almost always use a rear wheel drive version (not good for 0-60) on Run Flat Tires. The first thing I did when I purchased the car is change to Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer tires. What a difference! Today I have Michelin Pilot 4S summer tires which are noticeably better than Super Sports in every way. I am always test driving competing cars and still have not found a car within $10,000 that can compete. After 55,000 miles there are no rattles ... anywhere ... including the doors... and the car is as taut as when it was new. Check out the leather on competitors after 25,000 miles and you will see significant wear. Not so the Infiniti .... and that after 55,000 miles and an Akita Dog companion. The car rides, accelerates, stops, and corners as good and better than any within $10,000. It is truly underrated. And I say this as a person who has owned an Audi and 13 different BMW's including a V12. I use Synthetic Oil and change the oil every 12,000 miles. Before the change I checked the oil. It was not even down 1/4 quart. Ask other owners if you don't believe it. Direct Adaptive Steering with the above tires is a superior combination. The advantages of DAS become clear on long trips. My wife and I have taken two 3 week 10,000 mile trips across the USA. We've gone over 11,000 foot passes, 140 mph next to the Bonneville Salt Flats (No noticeable lift and with lots left in the engine), aggressive Canyon corners, hot deserts (112 degrees F), and off road trails. The car only requires gasoline. It is a great car.
Awesome write up!
I have my RS400 for 3 months now and I absolutely love it. All the talking points you said were exactly what I think about the car, even the rattling in the door panels when the BOSE system is over 50% on bass-y songs. The one thing I find annoying is how hard the trunk slams down, but like you said, anything can be adjusted (so I bought a set of stronger struts for the trunk). This car renewed my love for spirited driving. When I park her in the garage and walk away, I always look back and smile... and that's priceless.
great have fun and enjoy it and def consider changing to better tires you will enjoy the car much more once you remove the OEM Run Flat tires.
You've probably fixed it by now but the rattles come mostly from the finishers behind the door handles. You can fix it yourself in about 3 minutes by placing a small piece of foam behind the finisher and reinstalling the door handle finisher. It's a very easy fix.
Dude this review was money and you’re personality is dope, you’ve pretty much convinced me to get a new one. They lease way better than the m340i all I have to do is throw new tires brakes and an aps lsd and that car is money.
I’ve leased a 2015 Q50 Premium with sport wheels. Very impressed with original 3.0 328hp. I didn’t buy this car because it competes with BMW and Benz. I personally got it through referral if anyone’s asking. I tried looking at other cars but wow the $$$ it takes to own and very little difference in advantage for me as a driver. After owning a premium I’m jumping to a Red Sport in a few days here. I would prefer not to have the carbon fiber lip and mirrors just so it’s not more obvious of a performance sedan on road but we will see when I view in person how I feel. I like less obvious cars-it tends to keep you away from tickets.
Thank you for not trashing the car. Like me I’m sure there’s people who would love to own variety of vehicles but as you said this car fits in its own class and platform. Lexus are blah especially the IS. I found any German makes to be incredibly overpriced on finances and leases.
The tires I did make a mistake at keeping OEM Dunlop’s on current and having to replace major $$$. I will say my dealer out here and IFS who lease your car has a third party inspection team that require vehicle to be returned with Run Flat tires. Now if it were a sales manager or trade at another type car this wouldn’t be the outcome. Overall great review-so tired of reviews and channels of people providing the obvious instead of what really matters-EXPERIENCE.
I think you nailed it, minus the part about it being geared towards an older crowd I leased one at 19, 21 now and still love it. I also put on pilot A/S 3+ best mod for this car, the original run flats lost traction too much even with the AWD. I have the sport exhaust without muffler makes it sound way more aggresive. Mine is same color as well looks great. Nice review!
glad you also swapped the tires the stock ones SUCK, the AS3+ is such a great tire we put them on all sedans now for customers.
Excellent video .... I have been a fan of these cars for years back to the G35/37x. They are extremely underrated and a great value. I have a 2014 Q50S AWD that I picked up for 20k wholesale that I use as my daily driver. I love it ... for what it is ... looks great, very good electronics, very good performance. I try to talk this car up at every chance - most people really don't know about them.
Thanks Tom for watching and appreciating my review, I agree this is a very underestimated car in many respects
How/wear did you pick it up wholesale? How does that work? I drive a 2015 Q50 S with Rays Alloys Wheels. It has the 3.7 VQ engine in it. Love her. I’m going to grab the Red Sport In the Spring and switch them with the Rays Alloy Wheels. Google them, they are old 370z wheels with infiniti badge.
Patrick Lawrence ... I am a wholesale dealer. I buy most of my cars from dealers (traded in cars that they don't want to put on their lot) But I bought the Q50 at an auction (Nissan/Infiniti off lease)
That's a heck of a deal.
This is the best realistic review on this vehicle.
I really love my 2016 red sport awd especially after I added a tune, downpipes, y-pipe, and axelback exhaust, and intake, power stop disc brakes with Hawk street performance pads. Still a really good daily driver that has a big kick in the pants. Great price and awesome ride in comfort. I traded in a 2015 Mustang Gt premium and dont miss it one bit. If you are considering this car, you wont be disappointed
Engine blow yet?
@@Fingamyaz lol
2years later how’s it running
i need to know i have a 2016 redsport rn HAHA thinking about sending it with a tune because fuck it
Just got one (non red) for our youngest. The only car out of the dozen we drove that got him excited. Great review, SPOT ON!!
Best review I seen on the q50s! I’m definitely going to buy this car now. Thanks 🙏🏿
Great review !! I too shopped the Germans and Jags (former owner) and bought a RWD 2016 Obsidian Back over Stone RS 400, love it. Spot on review, stock Dunlops suck, switched to Michelin, stock exhaust too quiet, switched to Infiniti Motorsport, did not get DAS, loaded otherwise, and had the chrome grill surround painted body color ( great look, lowers the front profile, get tons of compliments).
Engine is a beast, size is a tweener, between compact and mid-size, decent rear seat room. I know two other owners, we're in Texas, and we drive "briskly", big Infiniti fan, no more Germans and Jags...........
rmyAddison thanks for watching and glad your enjoying yours, i will be modifying a 2018 soon, cant wait to see the performance increases and if the shift logic gets better. this car so much more bang per buck than the other cars in its class.
thanks for watching and enjoying my review, great car, stay tuned for the 2018 we are working on, lots of mods those videos will be up soon.
Dad got a 2019 and its incredible. After driving his, I didn't want to go back to my 2007 G35x
I just found your channel and I’m so happy! I have this EXACT car and love it. I had a G35 before. Infiniti is the only line I’ll ever have. I agree with the comments that you can punch it and compete with any other car on the road. I love this review and I’ve had this for years!! Thx!
I have a 08 G35 sedan how much faster does the Q50 feel debating on whether I really want one or not
I've had 2014 3.7 q50s since new, put 200000kms on it without any reliability issues while tacking the car on a race track and lease roads up here in northern Canada in -30°C and worse, I just got a 2019 RS400 because I absolutely love everything about this model. The seats, the looks, everything you've described. I also don't get why people bash it for 2 screens lol, I never cared for those. Awesome video man!
I’ve had my 2017 Infinti Q50 Red Sport 400 for about a month now and I absolutely love it. I made sure to get mine with white pearl as well, with the red brake calipers, the interior is a beautiful brown/black color the diamond stitched seats are beautiful, and ofc the little lip spoiler in the back is a plus. I absolutely love my car, before I had a G35 Sport. Infiniti is definitely slept on.
You totally sold me with this review, i was stuck between the M340 and the rs400 and this car won my heart. From a fellow northeastern from jersey i appreciate your time to make such an in depth review to clear hazing and misunderstandings on this sleeping beauty
BTW, even without the decals, you can tell where the car is manufactured by looking at the first digit of the VIN. 1,4, or 5 means it was made in the US. If it starts with a J, it's Japanese.
100% accurate! You can lease a 2018 red sport right now for $389 a month. I'm definitely considering trading in my 2008 Acura TLS for one.
Wow thats a great price, i have honestly thought about leasing another one for myself but i feel it is silly to have two of the same cars in the house plus I really would want something more versatile for work and cargo hauling.
That's one of my dream cars haha a type-S. Awesome car you should keep it and have both 😁😁👌
Luis Lion that’s what I did Lol, still have my 08 TL as my daily and my q60 red sport ,, best of both worlds haha making close too 400 WHP on my Q and my TL stanced out 👍🏻😂
Coming back to this comment lol. Sold my TL for the red sport and will be selling the red soort for the 2021 TLX TYPE S.
Best review I've seen on the Q50. You can find these lightly used around 30k nowadays. I'm thinking of 1 to mod out as we speak. Gr8 content, bro.
thanks for taking time to watch this video. AF
@@autofanaticcars you're welcome. Enjoyed every minute of it. 👌🏿
5 hours ago I just leased 2017 Infiniti Q50 S Red Sport 400 technology white pearl for my wife! Picking up on Tuesday. And I found your video 5 minutes ago and enjoyed every moment of it! Thank you for a great and professional review! Best wishes.
thanks for watching and enjoy your car, don't forget change the tires it will change the car dramatically.
Thanks, planning to do so. Cheers!
"i like to rev it out" WELL SHIT that's exactly how every car enthusiast should drive their car, you don't buy it to baby it !! That's one reason why i keep watching your videos man. keeping it real here..
I love my Infiniti. I have an 2007 g35x I bought used for 5,500(CAD) and has been a blast to drive glad to see that you are happy with your newer Infiniti as well
275x30x20 on Michelin pilot sport 4s which were about $345 a piece and I would have paid 400 all day. I've always modded my vehicles and wheels and always cheaper out somewhat on the tires because hey what do they do other than sit there and look black. Just like you said man these tires turned this car into a sports car. I have mine on an Audi S5 with a full suspension modded out lowered on the rubber bands with about half a pinky between tire and upper fender. No rub no scuff. Now it also has quattro which if you own one you know is probably one of the biggest game changers when your talking hard corners, speed and or any weather . Combined with these tires I shit you not on an on ramp with a speed limit of 25 I'm clocking 90 while my legs are crossed and I'm sipping tea like Kermit steering with my pinky and don't bat an eye and with no hesitation. I'm so confident in that set up because of those tires I've tried to hydroplane, tried to no kidding and it's impossible. Can't be done. Pay the money and get the quality Michelin. I swear to God they'll put a smile on your face
Absolutely spot on review. Hate that I’m just seeing this video. As a driver of this car currently, in so many ways he’s 100% correct lol
Where is the world class review like button??! Amazing video!!. So much truth in this review best by FAR let get this amazing TH-camr to 1 million subs. Continue to produce detail review for serious car enthusiasts and buyers and just be consistent. Your channel will grow! God bless!!!!
Thanks for watching check my other car reviews on this channel, just did the Stinger GT2
Right now I'm looking to get a car. First I was looking at other cars to start with (cheaper tbh because I'm on a budget) and I can't remember when and where exactly I first came across this car but once I did I fell in love just with the looks of it alone. Went to some dealerships and test drove 2 of them for the first time. Now I've never really owned or been in a proper sports car but this car won me over right away. Because of my budget I was still looking at other options to go cheaper and I have watched so many reviews (both good and bad) to help me decide. Funny thing is as soon as I started looking at other options my mind went straight back to this car almost immediately. I love the review you did on it and with that I now feel comfortable to go with this option. Few more days and I'm heading down to the dealership and it's a done deal. Thank you for helping me make a decision and I can't wait to own my very own Q50. So much excitement! I'm going to binge watch your channel now. Thank you good sir!
Excellent video. I too have owned my red sport for a year now. Black with black tinted windows. The excitement you hear in your voice about the car after a year is the same way I feel everyday I take this car out. I laughed about your 80 MPH cruising. I think its more like 90 or 100 cause I'm doing it all the time. You said the people who buy this car probably won't drive like this? I'm 46 and the car makes you drive like your 18 with no fear of death. Its so powerful and so smooth. It covers every need you want, Power, Comfort, Audio System. Appearance and AWD. The cool thing is people wanna race you all the time. They don't have any idea what a red sport is. So I get these Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, that loud 2 door old looking DODGE whatever it is and of course the european makes wanting to show me who is Boss. When I hit that gas from a dead stop in Sport Plus, They can't even believe what just happened, cause they try again and again to pass me and they can't. It's kinda like they are driving a Harley Davidson with that loud bark and no bite and I'm on my Ninja motorcycle. Those 2 Screens I love them. When I hear these idiot reviews talking about it being too confusing, I don't know what the hell they are talking about. I always have my navigation up and second screen for changing everything else. More confusing is the 1 screen where I have to go and select navigation after I did something else. Also, have 14k miles here and just a oil change no problems. Read that stupid Consumer Reports that I used think was preety accurate and they show it as some repair problem. Its not the case, cause this is my Second Q50. I had the 2014 and now the 2016 and NO problems on either one. I never bother with paddle shifters. The car in auto mode and changing drive modes works well enough for me that I don't feel cheated having to hold the RPMS manually. Drive one and you'll lease one.
thanks for watching and glad your enjoying it, such a great car for the money
I loved this car already and you made me love it even more just bcs of how well you reviewed it !
I bought the Q50S 3.0T 2019 and it's a fantastic car. Mine was the 44K version. I'll likely buy another in 2021. I bought new tires to replace the runflats within 200 miles from being new. I wasn't going less than 40 series sidewalls and that limited severely my options for 19".
Quit being a puss I'm on 30s and never looked back. 275 30 20 Michelin sport pilot 4s and I quite literally take turns rated for 25 mph at 90 and 100. I shit you not but I'm also not a pussy and understand that you spend all them money on a vehicle for a reason.. to drive the gd thing not coast on it like its a gd catamaran.. SNAP THE FXXX OUT IF IT
In my humble opinion, the best review on the Q50 ive seen so far, ive seen others, but yours is very fair compared to others, the other reviews complain about stupid shit like the infotainment system which in my opinions looks really nice, love the double screen infotainment system, i had the privilege of driving my bosses 2016 Q50 3.0.t from my old job, i told her that i was interested in Q50s and let me drive hers, that sucker is fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, even with 300hp, its very fast, love the looks, everything about it, my only gripe with the q50 is i wish that they had their own gauges, they use the same gauges as the nissan rogue which is a bit annoying, but thats pretty much it, something minimal but nothing that serious to bitch about, people bitch about not having apple car play and android auto in their q50 to the point that people made lawsuits against infiniti which i find funny and crazy at the same time, i have 2 ipod classics, im good with those, im all about as long as the car has a nice speakers and a overall sound, thats all i care about, long gone the days of putting a aftermarket stereo into the car, that gets expensive after a while, i actually dont mind the navigation screen, its better than nothing, people love to compare infiniti to the european cars which isnt fair, BMW & MB are going to have top entertainment systems in them, but you have to pay top dollar for them, its one of those you have to pay to play kinds of things, like you said in your winter vlog, people live wayyyyyyy beyond their means and cant even afford to pay for an oil change let alone to change their tires, plus the reliability for those cars suck balls, i remember at one of my old job's, from time to time, i would drive a MB Sprinter van, those things suck, their brakes suck, it takes a long time for the van to stop, you would have to put your foot really down for it to stop, i feel like infiniti has come a long way and has learned from their mistakes in the past, people sleep on the q50s, its a great mixture of sport and luxury all in one, im glad you mentioned the run flat tires, i would've never known about the run flats until seeing this video, i think these auto companies use run flats for monetary reasons, to economize, its cheaper for them but not realizing that its not beneficial to the consumer as far as the ride goes, the only good thing i see with run flats are that they can go up to 50 miles until you reach your destination to change the tire, but hopefully by next year, i will get one, i want to get a 2018 3.0t luxe which is the premium, as much as i would like the red sport, i dont think 400hp is really necessary unless you're an enthusiast, which i am not, but i do like cars if that makes sense, lol and i want to own the car, dont want to lease, i notice with leases, yes the payments are a lot cheaper, but your insurance will sky rocket which im not too fond of, i do realize that it would be more expensive to finance the q50 but im starting a new job next month that i will gain a great amount of money where i can afford to pay the monthly payments, i feel like leases are very limiting, but thats just me though, infiniti also have great deals compared to the european competition, ive probably watched this video like 6 times, thats how much i love the q50 and as well as your channel and video, keep up the great work, btw, i always tell people about this video for those that are interested in a q50.
thanks I am driving this today and just got back from CT its such a dream on the highway and so smooth and quick, total bargain of a car for what it is, the engine i feel is best in its class all day
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Great Review! I just got my 2018 Q50 3.0T AWD I knew better than to get the RS I’d just get in trouble. I got Essential, ProAssist and Sensory packages along with RS Front fascia including light up emblem! BEAUTIFUL AUTOMOBILE! So happy with my Q! Keep up the great videos man!
Thank you, I’m getting mine in 2 weeks! I love your video, nicely done. Thank you sir..
Philip Dimitriadis enjoy the car thanks for watching ck out the other Q50 vids on my channel
I had a 2011 G37 ❤❤❤ & upgraded to a Majestic White Q50 Sport (2020 30th Edition) ❤❤❤!!! Dependable car, love the braking system!
I'm a half hour into this video, and if anyone is STILL debating on the car or what he's saying, it's YOU!!!! He's right on the money with everything he's saying..👍👏👏👏👏
I love how detailed your review is and you have passion in your voice when describing this car which proves how much you really like this car, plus you really know your stuff about cars in general, great work man!
I just subscribed and liked the video.
This is the first time I've watched an hour-long video on TH-cam that wasn't a concert. I watched it this morning on an hour+ snowy New England commute. You did a fantastic job on this review and it was very engaging. You seem very knowledgeable about vehicles without being over the top technical for those, like me, that don't know a ton about mods/upgrades. I'm 100% sold on this car and will buy one in a few years to mod mostly to your recommendations -intake, exhaust, brakes, tires, sway, and air ride. I moved from a G37xS to an FX37 Limited and absolutely love my FX. When it's paid I'm buying a 5-6-year-old Q50 S Red - You solidified that today. I think there's so much bang for the buck in an off-lease Infiniti and the cost of ownership and maintenance is very reasonable (unless you have an FX with factory 21' inch wheels..don't do it!).
thanks for watching AF
Finally someone that knows their Akebonos, no one believes me when i tell them its not Brembo :/
I've been watching all the "automotive journalist" reviews of this car and I couldn't agree with you more - I appreciate your real-world point of view about things like the dual=screen setup and the comparing to the BMW M and Mercedes AMG cars. I think it's a great value. I'm not sure the automotive journalists ever have original thoughts though - you hear the same thing from every one.
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. My future wife and I had the talk about this car and she loves the idea especially a car that I can get under 30k used that has space for her and the kids and looks amazing. After looking at just a tune Exhaust and heat exchanger.. these cars are 400hp plus to the WHEELS. They are literally baby GTRs. Your review I can tell is from a car guy who owns this car and has had time in it to really feel it out. Thank you so much for in my opinion the BEST review of the q50. God bless brother
Glad I could help!
if the serial number of car starts by J it means it is from Japan ,may be in USA starts with A or U I loved the review ,thanks to you and your wife
Excellent review! Thanks for the heads up about the tires! I ordered the spare tire kit and checking out new tires as well. This car is amazing to drive! Coming from a Nissan Altima with a CVT this car flys! I got to mention that the dealer I got this car from under sold the True car discount! I got it so cheap I purchased the car. I guess with the 2019 Q50s coming out they are really selling these cars aggressively! Thanks for all the great info!
Hope you can do a video on how the car handles in the snow like your GT-350 with the Pirelli’s.
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Thanks for a great review. Have a 2016 3.0t for 2.5 years with no issues. With reviewer after reviewer hating on the car, its great to have an actual owner review it!
Great to hear!
The more I drive, more I love this car!
Finally a review showing it preform. I was deabting getting this but this video may have sold me on it!
I have an '08 g35 and despite everyone saying how unreliable and thirsty the car is, I haven't had any issue with it from the day I bought that car.
Nobody has ever said a G35 is unreliable....it has the most durable V6 made in it's price point, probably ever. I drove my '06 for 8 years, pounded the shit out of the car day and night, zero issues whatsoever. The car is bulletproof :}
Aram Garibyan - before buying the car I didn't know anything about it and anyone I ever asked said the car was very unreliable and has a very poor mileage. Only after owning the car for more than a year I realized how much people abuse them and how little they're looked after. Like you said, these cars are bulletproof. But people drive them to the point of failiure and complain.
Excellent review, probably the best ive seen! Quick note just purchased this vehicle two weeks ago and my redsport came with red calipers and if im not mistaken I think all red sports do as well. Just wanted to bring that to your attention!
the red calipers are for 2018 only my friend just got one, the 16 and 17s had silver and the late 17s had red, we got ours in August 16 so it was an early 17 car. thanks for watching
Just picked up a 2017 Q60s Red Sport 400. Just finished the break-in period. And had the dealer do the first oil change, just for peace of mind. Absolutely, love the car. put a c43 AMG and an Camaro SS to shame. I have a 95 Toyota Supra Hard Top with BPU's and this car is almost equivalent for it being my daily. I will have to look for a good tuner, planning to tune the car next year and BPU' it.
yeah its a good car, try to find an ECUTek master tuner for this car, do not use a piggyback module.
Totally agreed, the direct adaptive steering is good in the sense that it is way ahead of it's time, it will be adopted for the future just like brake by wire technology,
You spoke the same words i would have about this car! Its irratating when i hear people bash this car cause honestly im a car guy and drive my cars very spirited! And it realy is a awesome car! I test drove a 19 and was very impressed plus i got a cool sales guy who let me run it hard! Most people that hate on this car have never driven one lol!
Just bought one. Really loved this review immensely, would have bought it sooner if I had seen this earlier.
Excellent review, I’m want to buy one and I planed to do a full custom on everything. Thank you, you just cleared a lot of my questions. Greetings from HTX 🤙🏻
This is the best review , I love a long video talking about the car from a actual owner . Love the long views of the car , that’s how it should be . I don’t need to know where the heated seat are lol that what others reviews are like
Excellent and spot-on review (this is coming from another Q50 Red Sport 400 Owner)!
Every time this guy says "torque management" he's hitting the rev. limiter.
Max Cowgill no in manual paddle mode it kicks in way before the actual rpm limiter, does not do this in automatic mode youd have to drive one of these very aggressive its inside the trans software and this engine makes power so quickly it kicks in so often. then again this isnt a super sedan by any means and most owners will never drive it this way.
Re-watch your own video and pay attention to the RPM indication on your tachometer, as well as the sound of the engine hitting the upper limit whilst you keep the throttle engaged, causing the engine to hit the limiter multiple times in succession. Both times you say "there's the torque management" you were clearly bouncing off the rev. limiter.
You are right this car doesn't auto shift when in sport manual mode with paddles. The rev limiter is engaging. Torque management ... Traction control is not doing that. Also you can turn off traction control, the rev limiter will still bounce until you shift up.
How much did u lease for?
@@maxcowgill3249 torque management
My husband owns a G35 base sedan and we fell in love with Infiniti's. I test drove the 3.0 Lux AWD and loved that too. TONS of power and pick up. No lag. Didn't have time to take out a Red Sport but gonna try next time we're at the dealership. I was considering a 2.0 for the gas mileage since that's really important to me, but hubby said there was a lot of lag. A lot of reviews on the 2.0 are saying it as well. So its a 3.0 for me. I don't really need the 400HP in the RedSport but i'd like to see what you are talking about. Hubby said if I got a Red Sport, that he'd have to hire a personal Lawyer to keep all my speeding tickets off my record, :P I like to have fun, even in the 3.0 Luxe AWD. Took curves beautifully and took no pressure much to pick up speed. Is there anyway you can do a review on the 3.0 for me and tell me what you think of it? No reviews on it. Only the Red Sport and 2.0. I would really appreciate your opinion.
Thank you for making the video! Hard to find videos actually talking about the car and not comparing it to others.
I Was A BMW Guy Not No More Just Got Me A 2020 Q50 Red Sport I Pick It Up Thursday Thank For That Review One Of The Best From A Expert Car Guy
thanks for watching
I have a ‘17 RS as well. Great car. Runs mid-high 12s stock, 28+mpg at 78mph, 20 gallon tank, comfortable, capable. Wishes: LSD, CarPlay (adding), gauge package.
I own one of this baby as well it is a such an Amazing Luxury Family Sedan or Sport Sedan. It is a very reliable, fast and amazing looking car in person. The transmission is so smooth. Very fun to drive as well : )
I can't wait until I pick a Infiniti Q60 Red Sports in in the near future : ) Great review bro.
Nothing like a review from an actual owner. 👏👏
Cool review current G37x owner and have been very interested in RS400 but have seen a lot of bad reviews by the typical reviewers out there...glad to know it’s exactly what I thought, bang for the buck
Great great review! Best I’ve seen yet! Some of these reviewers don’t even push this car to its full potential. I’m still awaiting to race a stock M3 vs MY18 Q50rs awd.
Honestly! Everybody is right. This is by far one of the best reviews of this car i have ever seen. Was on the fence about an fx35 (fx50) versus this q50. The Q50 look and tech are sweet, I like the look of fx35 but the Tech makes me wanna slap Infinity Corp... Well Done, thanks again for a great review. (ps.. you don't by any chance have an Fx35 review sitting on your computer lol :) )
thanks or watching Jay go pick one up the dealers are doing crazy end of year deals now don't miss out. AF, PS FX 35 you dont want.
Great review and thank you for setting some of the haters straight, lol. I am in the process of looking at a Q50S. I wish that it could be a Red Sport but I digress. I am a Nissan/Infiniti man since I can remember.
Great thorough review. I've had mine for a year so far and love it. I still have the original tires that I definitely need to replace after watching your video. Thanks
Well done m8. I really appreciate you showcasing your driving skills as well as displaying how the car runs if it was to "pushed" lol. I'm in my Mid 20's and there are days where the "car enthusiast" comes out of me.
Fantastic video, great detail. Thanks for taking the time to create this
thanks for watching and enjoy yours
5 years later and still looking to get one used probably the 3.7 ones. It has aged pretty well and the newer models didn't really change the interior much. It has everything I need, reliability, decent power, affordability, luxury, and practicality. Jack of all trades if you ask me and at a great price.
It's like the G70 back then but have Audi R8 timeless design.
Had mine for three years now. Love her still. Everything you mentioned is spot on. I still get compliments here and there and that’s something considering the body/model is eight years old at this point. Very enjoyable vehicle. Smooth whenever I’m chill, but she wakes up whenever I’m feeling frisky.
I have been a long fanatic of Infiniti ever since the G35 came out back in '03. Eventually after going thru a few G35s, I pulled the plug back a few years ago and got a g37s around the time that q50 came out. Ended up going with the G37s given the fear of recalls and whatnot with brand new models auto makers have these days. By the end of next year, Ill be looking to buy something with the HP output the RS400 has but Im in the fence currently thinking what Nissan is going to do the next coming years with the Z. If they end up putting this drivetrain into the next Z (mated hopefully to a manual), Im all in. But if it ends up not being the case, Ill have to settle for the q60 rs 400 (coupe) as the wife loves the g37s and is not willing to get rid of it.
Anyway, Im impressed with what Infiniti has done so far with this machine.
Great review, alot of good points that you mentioned.
Would love to hear what's happened in your car life since this comment.
Great video. I’ve had a 2018 silver sport 300 hp version for 4 years. Car has been tuned since day 1. Only thing to id like to point out from a performance perspective is the 300 hp silver sport is basically a detuned rs 400, same engine just running 4 psi less of boost. If you really want value for the money, buy the silver sport and add lower downpipes, jb4 to crank the boost and upgrade the heat exchanger and its easily making well over 400 hp :) and of course get rid of the huge muffler to hear the beast roar
best review of this car like yourself am tired of hearing all this negative talk about the q50 .I just got a 2014 Q50 premium and i love this car i came from a 2005 g35x bullet proof bearings and oil changes that's it .The Q50 does not try to be a sports car or a luxury boat . I got because of all the content you get for the money. Am sure the 2017-18 are better cars but for the money Tax in i got this for $26000 60kms that's a loaded car leather ,sunroof,backup camera,328 hp 7500 redline 3.7 litre v6 ,killer stereo. you are right it is not perfect but what car is one thing i will do is install coilovers when off warranty. I have already swapped out the stock rims and tires i went to a 19 inch rim .Will use the stock 17's for winter.Good job.
thanks for watching the hate people have for car brands is just as bad as politics today which is a disgrace. Infiniti builds good cars and they are a great value.
I got the premium package (2015 ) infinity q50 3.7 , the interior is beautiful (tan ) the pear white color is beautiful! The car overall is amazing
Great review. You were a bit non-standard in your approach, but that's a good thing. I enjoyed being "in the vehicle" with you and your wife while you were driving aggressively - that was FUN! I wish more reviewers would take a bit more of an aggressive approach - it's what most of us would love to do when behind the wheel! Kudos. - Chipper.
Have this same car, same year.... it is friggin amazing....and FAST!
Scarsdale Concourse is coming up soon! Also the Q50 is built at the Tochigi Plant, Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan! But some Q50 engines for Europe are built one tenn.
Il swing by, how come there is no designation of origin on this car anywhere? just weird I think even the dealer had no answer on that.
Very odd how they don’t show it on any plaques on the car but it definitely is built Japan. Chinese models of the q50L are built there. I believe the TT V6 is built in japan aswell only the new turbo 4 is made in the us by Mercedes
Just bought a nearly new Q50 Sport Tech Hybrid AWD here in the UK. I had been renting 3 Series M Sport 330D and 320Ds before. The performance and the naturally aspirated noise is just addictive! Because he gearbox is not as good as the BMW 8sp the character of the car does change significantly in manual mode...which I enjoy immensely. In the beemer, manual mode seems pointless. In the Q50 with with the wider ratios it is much more satisfying to take control with those gorgeous paddles. I also love the Intouch System and the Nav, more than iDrive. The handling is not quite as sharp as the 3 Series, but I have the stock tires that everybody hates. The interior build quality is however, very disappointing. Multiple rattles and creaks that I am tracking down one by one. The BMW interior is more boring and dated, but 100% solid and rattle free. One more thing. I bought this car as a comfy commuter with a option to go nuts. I use the lane keeping and adaptive cruise control and auto high beam all the time, these tools have made my daily drive, even in traffic, very relaxing with zero frustrations. An easy 90 mile commute each day I get 38mpg imp gal (45 mpg US gal). F**** brilliant.
Kefuddle thanks for watching, ck out my videos on rattles i demo on the q50.
Just came here cause the rental co. stuck me in a Q50 and I love it, such a woosh of fun when you hit the gas mixed with luxury and cruising grace, its a fantastic car!
great review from a proper owner who GETS the car
thanks for watching