The 2018 Infiniti Q50 RedSport 400: Is it any Better?
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- What's up Everybody! Welcome back to Torque Junkies. Today I will be reviewing the 2018 Infiniti Q50 RedSport! I know what you're thinking "didn't you already review this car?" Yes I reviewed the 2016 model. Infiniti added some new stuff to spice up the Q50 for 2018. Come check it out! My apologies on the late upload. I tried to upload it three times but my computer kept crashing. I need a new computer 😩
I didn’t know car taillights are now headlights 😂🤦♂️🤷♂️
those are taillights not headlights in the rear!
Ozzie I know now lol
Seriously I was annoyed by him saying headlight over and over again
This has been covered ad nauseum.
im pointing at the moon and the idiot is watching my finger
They're headlights if you drive backwards. LMAO
Had the Q50 Redsport 400, as a loaner while my G37X was in the shop. Thing hauled ass. I offered them a direct trade, but they declined.
Jeff Spehar yeah man! That car is fast
Even though I only have 2 more years to receive a permit, this gives me a head start into what car i want.
glad to help
I thought he was getting pulled over. Love the Redsport.
+Tim O that would have been hilarious 😂
Nice presentation but “slip of the tongue” at 7:46, you said “also in the new Camry?”....you’re doing Infinity right?... lol.
You're so right I really enjoyed your review where you got everything correct
The only differences that I would prefer my 2016 RS 400 had are the new steering wheel and the tail lights, I personally believe the old sport bumper looked more aggressive in the front but the new rear end looks more aggressive. Nice review overall, first one I saw with a direct comparison!
Josh Urbach yeah the 2016 has a really nice grill. Thank you! I'v got more coming!
Toss the 'electronic' steering into a gaped sphincter, put back the old G37 hydraulic system.
My Red Sport is a 2016 and i dont have the electronic steering i opted to not have that package i think its standard on 2017s and 2018s tho
I totally agree!!!
12 changes for the 2018, nice.
Changes:
Digital speedometer
LED glow logo in front
Newer grille
Black bottom fog lights
Black side mirrors
Rear bumper reflector delete
Rear diffuser added
Rear bumper chrome bar delete
Full LED taillights
Red brake calipers
Diamond seats with red stitching interior
Paddle shifters now mounted to steering wheel
Is it possible to install digital speedometer into 2016? And read raillightz?
Best video so far. You're getting good at this! Keep it up ❤️
+Joshua Rubin thank you! That means a lot to me!
Good thing they put the light up emblem it looks sick
the209ceres I know!! I love the way it looks
Yep. Gotta love that Infiniti invested a couple bucks in 90's riceboy garbage that you could probably pick up on eBay with free shipping. Certainly sports sedan shoppers aren't looking for things like better handling, braking, acceleration, reliability, competitive pricing, etc.
Nope. They've effectively left it untouched minus a few styling changes that weren't needed to make the lazy, classless Democrat troglodyte pot heads happy.
Make sure you collect that government check for your food, shelter, clothing and medical, so you can use your paycheck (thanks, equal opportunity!) to buy your new Infinity.
@@User8571 u need some prune juice
The 2018 non-sport Q50 front end now actually looks decent. I hated the non-sport Q50 from 2014~2017 simply because it made the car look too 'bubbly'.
The Q50 Sport however has the looks down completely on my end. The 2018 diffuser is great; I wish it was blacked out however. The front end change is not bad, but the blacked-out front splitter is tasteful.
The only thing I don't like on the 2018 is the new steering wheel paddle shifter. Paddle shifters on a serious performance car should ALWAYS be ON THE COLUMN, not the STEERING WHEEL. When aggressively driving, you cannot always get to the paddles if they're wheel mounted. Why make this stupid change?
$60k dollar car have no LSD and worst transmission vs competition. 7speed auto is 15yrs ago....
Jerry Lim I see your point ☝️
Jerry Lim how many cars had a 7 speed in 2003? You must prefer the cvt then? Newer doesn't mean better. Dct are very expensive. They should at least bring a manual trans back to the lineup.
Jeremy Venturino
Do yourself a favor and research before typing nonsense.
There are several reports that their transmission are not performing as expected.
U don’t know what ur talking about obviously. No 7 speed automatic cars 15 years ago
Torque Junkies Just as I expected....... fun and great review! I enjoyed that you did the comparison! :D
VQ3713 thank you! I actually was thinking "I bet Brandon would think this is cool" as I was filming! Lol 😂
Great review! Kinda upset that I didn't wait for this upgraded version of the Q50. Lol
Lissy Sol hey either way you're winning!
Lissy Sol thank you!
I’m looking at new 2016 vs 2018 Q50s. Any reason to go for a new 2018 w/decent discounts vs new 2016 that have good discounts with additional options?
Wow! The 2018 Infiniti Q50 RedSport 400 looks great. Nice video.
Orlando J Vlogs thanks man! I liked your car shopping video
Torque Junkies Thanks! Have a good week.
Orlando J Vlogs hknnn
Taillights not Headlights 😬 so to conclude they just borrowed a couple of things from the 2014 Q50s Hybrid ?
+The Noid lol some things. I haven't really checked out the hybrid
Thank you very much for your Video. Very Professional and detail Instructor information. Good job 👍 A+
I own a 2015 Q50S that I have put about 25,000 miles on. And I can say after driving it daily for a while now, that the transmission is genuinely terrible. It's just nowhere near befitting of a performance sedan that claims to have sporting intentions. In normal drive mode, the transmission will actually upshift when going around a slow corner, leaving you a gear too high when you are expecting to be able to punch it and accelerate. The 5 - 4 downshift can take over a second depending on how fast you're going and the mood the car is in. In addition, even with the traction control "off", the car will dramatically cut the power if the rear end starts to slide even a little. With the traction control on, if you are pulling out of a parking lot and catch one of the back tires going off the curb even a little bit, the car will cut the power to almost nothing for a full second. I've been in this situation, where there are other cars barreling towards you, and I've got the pedal all the way down, and the car is literally doing almost nothing. The same is true if you encounter even a small puddle. It's one of those things that makes you wonder, did anyone actually drive this car before it was approved for production? And forget about using your iPhone with the infotainment system. With your phone plugged in and connected via bluetooth, expect a full two second pause between the button depress to engage Siri and when the phone actually responds. It's like talking cell to cell with someone in Africa - the lag is maddening. Also, the lack of Apple Carplay at this price point is honestly ridiculous. On the positive side, the car is muscular and looks purposeful, and has tons of room for a car competing in this segment. It's also pretty neutral when sliding it around a corner, as long as you have the traction control as off as it will get (you can't ever really turn it completely off). I owned a 2014 G37S before this one, and I've got to say, that in my opinion the Q50S is a step back in every way other than it's looks. The G37S had wonderful steering and an engaging chassis and I really enjoyed driving it. The Q50S steering is numb and the traction control is so out of control that it prevents any fun whatsoever. It's also slower in a straight line, the stereo doesn't sound as good. It honestly feels like a prototype that Infiniti never got around to finishing before approving it for production.
You got the Bose speaker system or Bose performance?
try a sprint booster might help you with the delay.
Great video, but I like the 2018 sound better than the 2016. Jusy my opion but your the expert.
+George Bryant what's up! Look who joined the comment section lol thanks you for your input! 😊
Best advertisement I have seen
Gloria Bycher thank you!
Calls tailights headlights.
Refers to the Eau Rouge as the En Rouge
I want a black on black '14 so bad. Of course it has to be a sport & it needs to be fully loaded. Those go from 23-26k. I'll get it soon enough 😪
DaOldSchoolRapLova96 man I love that model!
Torque Junkies same bro! I can't afford a red sport but if it's going to be a q50 it needs to be an S, with the wood trim because those modes come with all the tech. The aluminum trim models are more "base." I'll make it happen bro
DaOldSchoolRapLova96 do it bro! You'll make it happen!
Torque Junkies thank you man! I appreciate the encouragement 💯 I really do!
DaOldSchoolRapLova96 You're welcome!
Q50 owners, do you prefer this turbo engine over the 3.7 NA engine (like the 14 & 15 model)? Your thoughts pls.
Asid Mohammad I’m a future q50 owner and I would go for 3.0t engine at all cost even if it’s 5 k more u won’t regret it latter because it’s easy to get 500+whp not crank but whp with the 3.0t . Now Na is gonna cost you 8k-10k to get turbo or supercharger to get 500whp . At the end Na will cost you more down the line to mod than 3.0t and it’s way more fuel efficient than 3.7
“Future q50 owner” 😂😂
@@juancontreras828 🤣
Great vid! Love the new refresh on the 18' Q50. Love the new smoked out headlights in the back too.
Juan Mundo thanks man! Yeah I love the tail lights too!
Lol
The concept car is actually called the EAU ROUGE(oh rooj) Concept, homie. Named after the famous corner at the Spa race circuit in Belgium. Now you know!
crossphaded thank you man! I appreciate the clearafication
Great comparison video! I test drove a 2017 RS 400 a couple months ago and loved every second of it. Definitely liking the changes made to the 2018 model and the changes come at a perfect time. This will most likely be the replacement for my 2016 Mazda6 GT next summer when my lease runs out. Just can't find a better contender for luxury and performance at that price point.
Taylor Royal I agree! You can't beat it for the price! Such a good looking car!
Torque Junkies I've already been scanning local dealers and there's about 15 2018 Red Sports within a 30 minute radius of me. I like that they're special but not hard to find. Will make getting a good price an easier process when the time comes.
Also like that I can still get one without the Direct Adaptive Steering too as it's not something I'm sold on yet. I want a full steering column that relies on my inputs, not a computers. Haha
Taylor Royal hahaha yeah I hear you! I also think that if it came in a manual option it would sell like hot cakes lol
Torque Junkies I bet it would! But I'm ok with the automatic since it seems to be very responsive. Plus that will make it easier to drive for me day to day. I'll have my Mazdaspeed3 to keep me happy when I need to get some manual gearbox action. Lol
I like the new headlights
alphaautoworks yeah me too
Let me save everyone some trouble. Skip 3/4 of the video to get to the point where he actually drives the fucking car.
If your blind and can't see what the car looks like in all the marketing photos, watch the first portion of the video to listen to him babble.
Can you do the q60 and g37? Please
Drew Livinhislife that's a great idea! Yes I will do that! I have 3 weeks scheduled right now for other cars but after that I will do the review on the q60 vs g37
yeah but make sure they're on the same level e.g. G37S vs Q50S or G37xS vs Q50S AWD. 2 many car channel do mix match car comparo all the time. the only thing that's bad is that the G37S sedan didn't get the IPL treatment like the coupe did. so if u did coupes, u could do the IPL G37S coupe vs Q50S RED SPORT coupe. now... this would be good if these guideline are followed. annnnnd since I'm an owner of a'11 6spd G37S sedan, i'd like to see this done
I 2nd that...
93remix thank for sharing that info! So then I should compare the Q60 Red Sport 400 rear wheel drive on both? Since they are both high performance rear wheel drive coupes?
the Q60 RED SPORT vs the IPL G37S, or the G37S sedan vs the Q50S sedan (just make sure if they're similar e.g. AWD or RWD only) no, wildly modified G37's or Q50's. remember, there was no IPL sedan so a RED SPORT sedan would smash it outright
This is the best comparison with the "last" gen. I have a 2017 and was wanting to see all the changes they made and you nailed it. I was surprised by the lit emblem and different gauge cluster! But does it now have A/C seats? Probably not...
+PapayaMan thank you! I really appreciate that! No A/C seats :(
Infiniti lost me when they put the paddles on the steering wheel.....ugh should have left them on the steering column
Hector forgot to mention the the long awaited black roofliner for the 2018. They finally made it for their sport models.
Thanks for the info!
Sorry for the late upload. My computer crashed, it wouldn't upload my video 😩I need a new computer! Lol enjoy 😊
Headlights are in the front... tail lights are in the back.. smh 🤦♂️
Thanks for the correction!
Older one looks better
Nothing screams Japanese performance quite like a brown colored twin turbo Nissan with steering by PlayStation.
Man O War hahaha true that!
They look the same lol it's subtle changes .I think that's bull they could have differentiate them more !
+Kenton Patterson yeah I here what you're saying, even 20 more hp
Nice comparison. It's because of your review of the newest one that my honey is picking one up. She likes it mean and tougher looking and you distinguished the difference wonderfully.
jen tran thank you very much! Congrats on the Q50 Red Sport!
mik k no 9
Mike Sutherland o
Oh my gosh, of the light are on the back, they are called "tail lights"
Lemaj420 yes, thank you for your feedback
Torque Junkies np, great video.
Lemaj420 thanks 🙏
Watch with how you open those doors, you almost dinged the door of the 2018 model.
Pay attention to things like that.
Breezy from Eliminate Pro
Nice review. I have a loaded Obsidian Black '16 with the motorsport exhaust, and chrome grill frame painted body color, grill is still stock gunmetal that matches the wheels, love the car. The '18 interior is nicer, like the steering wheel, but prefer the larger column mounted pedals. Mid-cycle refresh is not enough for me to trade/buy, car is already great looking, the next new body model will be "exotic". I came from a G37 IPL, before that a Jag and Beemers, Infiniti is becoming a serious "player".....
rmyAddison that's true, I think that the q50 is awesome and not enough change to switch if you already have a red sport
The exhaust is no comparison to the G35 and G37 of old. Perhaps turbo charging has taken away from the exhaust sound. The aftermarket sounds just a little bit better. They need to put the GTR motor in this bad boy like the "au rouge" concept that was mentioned. Should be an easy thing to do and this card would kick ass with that motor and all wheel drive to go against the M3.
is it possible for TH-cam to load adverdisments in the side ?
people will automatically click on them if they're interested
I'm not sure
Shockingly I met u briefly and got the 2018 q50 rs400 from the video haha B)
Assmatic Productions really?! Wow! Where did we meet?
Assmatic Productions where did you buy it?
i was the guy talking to Adam when you guys came out after I had just finished test driving it haha, At schumacher
Assmatic Productions oh haha nice!!
Awesome video tho bud, it helped sell my a little
I know Adam! Bought my first Infiniti from him absolutely great cars
im sure you piss your pants when u heard the ambulance 🚑 ! Loll
Subscribed. :)
Alex Moran thank you!
2016 sounds better idk why
The exterior of the old one looks nicer.
thnk you now i can buy this car i really wanted that digital speedometer
What kind of exhaust is on the 16 model?
Lol it’s obvious this guy doesn’t know too much about cars
Hey good video, but I was really hoping you would cover MMI behind the steering wheel in more depth. My biggest concern ws how dated the older version looked with such a small screen with really low resolution. Did they change this for the 18? This as well as the low resolution gps and infotainment system display. I went with the Maxima a much nicer looking display. Another issue the reverse camera again such a low cheap looking display. Has this changed at all? If Infiniti hopes to compete with the likes of Audi as well as other German brands these over sights cannot occur. Audi has the amazing 3d cockpit while infiniti has been using the same display from 06.
SamZ ASAP thank you. It's still really not that good. It doesn't even have Apple CarPlay or android auto
Torque Junkies realllly wow. I'd wait. The re design will be more up to par.. Nissan / infiniti I find always been slow in keeping pace. Their product planning needs work or they are really lazy.
The lights on the rear of the car are actually called "TAIL LIGHTS". Your supposed to be an authority on cars!?!? Maybe you might want to reconsider a career change. Greeter at Walmart maybe!!!!
I still in love with my 3.7 Q50.
How many years you own it?
I've got the 08 m45x I'd love to get a red 400 looks beautiful
How the hell is my 2018 q50 red sport exhaust silence?
Still sad that it has steer by wire :-(
+Matthew Nyden I know :(
Torque Junkies I have literally only owned nissans and infinitis since I got my license. I feel like the end of an era happened when they got rid of the g37. I own a 2013 g37S 6speed and I literally cherish this car everyday, lol!
Matthew Nyden yeah that's a fantastic car 🚗
I like the dash and two touch screen wish they had that in the M37x/q70. Otherwise for a big boy like me I love my M37x fully equipped
I am not sure what the apprehension is with the steer by wire. It is better than anything I have experienced in my previous G's. I've had my Q50 hybrid since Jan 2016 and my steering can be softened/hardened at any point in time. My preference is Hard/Quick steering which gives it that sportier/tighter feel. I fly around corners with more confidence than most daily commuters. Don't knock it till you try it.
I stoped watching when he called the taillights headlights🤦🏽♂️
Only pros I saw was the interior with the shifter, paddle shifters being connected to the wheel rather than the column. The new leather sticking and design of the chairs. The rear of the car looks way better now. The front..... eh jot so much. Looks like a regular a or p model. The frowny face should of been incorporated. Someone should look into if the the tail lights can be shaped out along with the rear bumper. I know the shifter can be and the grill emblem that lights up is a simple wire tap into the nighttime running lights. But I don't think it's worth trading in your 15 or 16 model.
I just want yo know something about this new pro drive technology that enables the vehicle to actually drive itself
Stevorn Richards I talk a lot about that in my first Q50 video that I made like 3 months ago
Wow remind me NOT to buy a car from that dealership. Good job spinning the crap out of the engine of someone's potential new car. Ever hear of a break in period?
The paddle shifters in the 2018 are cheap! The magnesium paddles not attached to the steering wheel are much nicer
Missed a lot in this video, reading the comments I'm learning more than the video
eau rouge not en rouge.
Ramsin hahaha! Dang! Well now I know, thank you
Eau rouge making reference to the Belgium famous turn
Just install an rear diffuser to make it looks like 2018. And you all set. Not gonna sold my car until it's 5 year old. The new models usually comes after 5 years the cars are around.
I like the stock exhaust better
you kept on saying headlights with your hands on the tailights
Checked, thanks
i don't know which one to pick but both of them are beautiful the old was fast with the 3.7 the 3.0t is fast also i don't the new q50 yes or the old one tell which one to get
I see you can finally get the Radiant grill emblem.
piotr osinski oh yeah!
PeteSTRADAMUS do you know if that’s only for the red sport?
I’m leasing a 2016, and a few things Infiniti has to change for me to get a 2020 model would be the interior...They need to rehaul it, because it feels so cheap and plastic like. The computer system is not that fast on my 2016 model either, hoping it’s better on newer models and supports iOS and Android integration. If none of these are drastically improved, then I’d have to make a move to German.
Keep in mind it's a mid-cycle if not later refresh of the model. In terms of CarPlay/A.Play, I never understood the attraction to them. Typically the built in apps do less and in some cases such as texts, they cripple them. My phone is mounted just next to the stock screens and can do just about everything via a simple "hey google" I don't even use the built in phone dialer in the RS400 as my phone is better.
“What’s up everybody...SuburaWRXfan here.”
Very well done
Sid Schulman thank you Sid!
I guess the 'boy-racer' look is back in judging from the horrid design changes to the front end.
Same transmission? No thanks. What's the point of having all that hp but your up and down shifts are delayed? Cmon Infiniti..
jhouser972 hahahaha!
The exhaust on the 2016 is horrible that was a poor choice should have kept the original
At the beginning of the video you referred to the tail lights as head lights. Big mistake....
Oh wow he read the brochure wrong
is the Hybrid version also available with thise nice exhaust tips and diffusor and front body ? i mean 364hp is not so far away,lol
Dude you gotta hire a writer. Good review ruined by you not being able to figure out what word to say
good review
Vacation Slayers thank you!
How does it handle? Any better then the last Model year? Does it have adaptive suspension?
Man why are they still using such an outdated transmission.
How many headlights does the q50 red sport have?
Headlights still turn with the steering like my hybrid?
AllboostStarion88 I believe so, yes
Yes, they are adaptive headlights
The 2018 front end and rear ends looks better....
I dont remember, did he say "aggresive look"?!
I'd have to swap out the '18 front with the '16. I hate it when manufacturers go overboard with the 'aggressive' styling on their little sport model sedans. Factory rice.
Don't try to make your fucking family sedan look all mean when someone in their 25 year old modified econo 'sport' compact car can own your 'sport' sedan on their worst day. You only embarrass yourself even more. Like a body builder who can't fight.
Jesus! Haven't these jokers learned anything from the long dead riceboys? Quit being posers.
infiniti have a nice emblem though no doubt. lol
The 2015 is so much better 2016
Can they put the 2016 exhaust into the 2018?
Sung Sam yes they can
Torque Junkies that's exactly what I have to do then because that 2016 sounds way better.
When he keeps saying "headlights" instead of taillights. I'm like "what am I watching?"
I subbed tho
Broooo slow down with your talkin !!!
If you watch my videos, you will see that I do lmao
Your hot!! Caliente
You can order a black grille.
No Android Auto Apple car play yet?
still dont have apple carplay?
jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj no it doesn't 😩
For some reason I want Firehouse subs now... Wadu hek
Can you do a comparison on the 2018 q50 and the 2019 q50 side by side
Everyone wants to be a car reviewer these days. Even those that don't know the difference between headlights and taillights.