Used 2015 Infiniti Q50 for sale 

The Infiniti Q50 is available in two different trims; the Sport and the Premium. All trims of the Infiniti Q50 feature a standard engine option, a 3.7L V6 engine, a 7-speed automatic transmission, and an option of a rear-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive. The Infiniti Q50 also gets a hybrid model that promises exemplary performance.

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We recommend buying the mid-level Premier trim with the rear-wheel-drivetrain as it offers best-in-class fuel efficiency along with price appropriate features. The Premier trim vaunts an extensive list of features including as standard the one’s available with the base trim and as optional features available top-rack sports variant. The All-wheel-drivetrain is similar in all aspects and will for sure make the ride more poised and confident but it lags fractionally behind in fuel efficiency.

Under the hood, the Infiniti Q50 houses a 3.7L V6 engine that produces 328hp of engine power and 269lb.-ft of torque. The $41,800 Infiniti offering comes mated to a 7-speed-automatic transmission with manual shift mode that works efficiently and in tandem with the engine making the ride quality hassle-free.

As standard, all variants of the Q50 get a single engine option and single-transmission setup. However, the all-wheel-drive is not the only drivetrain on offer. Infiniti also offers a rear-wheel-drivetrain with all trims of the Q50.

In the segment, the acceleration capabilities for both the Audi A4 and Infiniti Q 50 could not be done since no such information is available. The BMW 3 Series takes 5.7 seconds to hit the 60 MPH mark from a still in the acceleration test and records a top speed of 155 MPH.

The sub-50,000$ sedan segment might be the busiest in the American automotive with a number of top-notch manufacturers entering and exiting the market. However, if there is one thing that has remained consistent is the buyer’s expectation regarding fuel efficiency. While the Q50 performs decently in this aspect, the competitors like the Audi A4 and the BMW 3 Series outdo the Infiniti. 

The AWD variant of the Infiniti Q50 manages a mileage of 19 MPG in the city and that of 27 MPG on the highway. Combined, the Q50 manages 22 miles per gallon of fuel. The more efficient RWD variant manages 20, 29, and 23 MPG on city roads, highways, and combined respectively. The Q50 features the largest fuel tank in the segment and has a capacity of 20 gallons and manages to cover 400 and 580 miles in the city and on the highway respectively.

In the segment, the BMW 3 Series is the most fuel-efficient that is capable of averaging a combined mileage of 26 MPG. The Audi A4 stays behind the 3 Series at 25 MPG but performs better than Infiniti Q50. In terms of fuel capacity and total range covered, the Infiniti Q50 remains on top of the table followed closely by the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series.

The cabin of the Infiniti Q50 feels like one borrowed from a car higher than its segment. The dual-screen infotainment system looks rather impressive and the dual-tone adds an element of excitement. The seats provide utmost comfort and the synthetic/leather adds more value to the experience. 

Even for the rear seat passengers, there is no compromise in comfort. The cabin feels silent and quiet with no external noise seeping in. The Infiniti Q50 has a total head-, shoulder- and legroom of 39.5/56.7/44.5 and 36.8/56.1/35.1 at the front and the rear respectively. The total cargo capacity on offer in the Q50 is the highest in the segment at 13.5 cubic feet. The trunk space is easy to use and can cover your luggage requirements easily.

In comparison, all three cars have similar overall sizes and proportions through the Q50 and 3 Series are minimally larger statistically. The Infiniti Q50 manages to lead the pack with class-leading cargo capacity followed by the BMW 3 Series at 13 cubic feet and lurking at the bottom of the table is the Audi A4 at 12.4 cubic feet. Some features of the Infiniti Q50 include:

• Cruise Control
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System
• Fog Lamps
• Auto-Off Headlights
• Keyless Start
• Adjustable Steering Wheel
• Steering Wheel Controls
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Trip Computer
• Remote Trunk Release

How intuitive is Infiniti Q50’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Q50, unlike other sedans in the segment, features a dual-screen system. The upper screen measures 8.0-inches and can be controlled via a rotary knob, while the lower 7.0-inch screen works on touch inputs. While the infotainment system might lag sometimes, its responsiveness is adequate but the dual-screen system may take time to get used to.

As standard, the Infiniti uses the Infiniti InTouch system and includes satellite radio, AM/FM stereo, and smart device integration. Available with the higher trims, is a premium sound system that delivers par excellence sound quality. Salient infotainment features include:

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• Smart Device Integration

In terms of exterior styling, the new Infiniti Q50 looks sleek, modern, and aggressive. The chiseled bonnet along with the front grille that houses the Infiniti logo looks formidable. Its side profile looks imposing and the huge 17.0-inch alloy wheels and chrome embellishments work in favor of the overall design language. 

The twin exhaust outlets add a dash of sportiness to the sedan and the taillights look neat and upmarket maintaining the designing consistency. The Infiniti Q50 weighs 3611 lbs. The Q50 is 188.3 inches long, 71.8 inches wide, and 57.2 inches wide. Its wheelbase is the longest in the segment at 112.2 inches granting more legroom to the passengers at the rear.

The Audi A4 is the heaviest car in the segment at 3693 lbs. While overall dimensions differ diminutively, the Q50 is the longest and tallest car in the segment. While the ground clearance for the Infiniti and Audi is not known, the BMW 3 Series accords a total ground clearance of 5.7 inches which is adequate for a car in this segment.

• 17-inch alloy wheels 
• Sun/moonroof
• Splash guards
• Infiniti Welcoming lighting 

The Infiniti Q50’s practicality is evident by its extensive list of safety features it has on offer. The Q50 as standard offers features like the driver and passenger airbags, rear-head airbags, brake assist, and traction control. The higher-level trims feature blind-spot monitors, integrated turn signal mirrors, and daytime running lights. Some other features include:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control

The Infiniti Q50 promises to be quite the all-rounder. The Infiniti’s spacious interior, hi-tech and safety features are the ingredients of the Q50’s winning formula. However, if fuel efficiency is something you are looking for the Infiniti may not be the appropriate choice for you. But all in all, we feel the Q50 has the potential to be a daily driver that provides a dash of sportiness.