In 2023, the Infiniti footprint continues to flee the Nissan-like automobile comparisons and explodes with the Q50. As Infiniti continues to ship “better-than Nissan” autos, the Q50 is nothing Nissan-like.
The Q50, Infiniti’s 5-seater sedan, beginning at $42K for his or her entry stage mannequin, boasts a 3.0L twin-turbo 6-cylinder fuel engine, paired with a 7-speed automated transmission. Delivering 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Its Nissan counterpart, the Altima, boasts a 2.5L 4-cylinder fuel engine and CVT transmission with 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. With weighing solely 500 kilos greater than the Altima, the fuel mileage is considerably lower than the Altima; 10 mpg much less coming in at 23.1 mpg mixed on our check.
What stood out probably the most for me on the Q50 was the type and utilization. The outside had an excellent look and one which was very upscale. The illuminated emblem on the entrance grille was good and really german-like because the upscale model for Nissan Motor Co. continues to ship to customers with these little particulars which assist to justify their worth level. Our tester, the Q50 Sensory AWD was wrapped in Graphite Shadow and a Saddle Brown inside. Though the inside was typical Infiniti and was straightforward to make use of with its multi-screen infotainment system, the seats had been very comfy each in the back and front. A Bose Stereo with 16 audio system additionally got here commonplace. We missed the heads-up show within the Q50, however the driver’s instrument cluster was giant, clear and boasted a digital speedometer which was offsetting. Primarily what stood out probably the most for us, was the consolation and magnificence of the Q50’s inside. Legroom, straightforward sight-lines and further padding within the seats, made the Q50 a really comfy sedan general.
Whereas Infiniti continues to try to achieve traction within the upscale market, the Q50 actually delivers properly for the buyer. Though it compares to the Nissan Altima in measurement and utilization, the ability, consolation and exterior look separate them dramatically. It’s good to see Infiniti continues to enhance and present presence within the upscale market and the Q50 definitely has a presence.
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MSRP: $50,350
MPG: 19 metropolis / 27 freeway / 23.1 as examined
As Examined: $53,550
