Just upgraded my g37 to a q50 I was on the fence then I fell in love with the car and I'm so glad I made the upgrade

I just recently went from a 2010 G37x Sedan to a 2014 Q50 3.7 AWD and I can report that Infiniti has definitely improved both the refinement and fuel economy of the VQ37VHR engine. The lighter body, sleeker body with a better drag coefficient, taller final-drive ratio, and re-worked intake & exhaust systems have not only improved the overall fuel economy but also reduced the NVH levels as well. I have been averaging about 30 mpg on the highway in my Q50 which is quite a bit better than my G37.

@manlai3657

Жыл бұрын

i know its been a bit, but how is the reliability?

a car reviewer that can actually think for themselves! Great review!

Do you realize how many people NEED to know how large the trunk is? No one ever shows the trunk capacity on these things.....

I really like your approach to reviewing automobiles; your passion shows.

Thank you for this great review. It was refreshing to listen to someone who took the time to learn about the product before pretending to be an expert. Take the recent CR review. Infiniti only gave CR a Q50 Premium AWD with Nav to review. It listed for $44,000 and change. The person doing the review commented on the DAS lack of feel or feedback, and said nothing to explain the feature itself. This would have been fine if he was driving or had driven a Q50 that actually had DAS, but all they were given was a car with a solid steering column. Anyway, this was very nicely done and I look forward to watching more of your reviews.

I just purchased a 2016 Q50, I absolutely love it! I had a G20 years back, what a difference!

luv this car. just ordered it yesterday!!! awesome

I LOVE THIS CAR....best thing I've ever owned!

@sophonchan4402

3 жыл бұрын

How’s it going so far today ?

@natty1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes how's it going??

A very good and professional review. I have driven all of these sedans mentioned in the video and my vote is also for Infiniti Q50. Interior is beautiful, technology is better, and feels very sporty and modern. Steering is also beautiful, once you get used to it and find your sweet spot, you are going to love it. Traditional drivers like me might not like it at the beginning, but it feels great after some time.

I found the review very informative, insightful, well constructed. A+ for the time spent making this vid.

Very good review. Everything I wanted to know about the car was covered.

Very good review. Honest and unbiased.

Used this car as a loner for a couple days while my FX was having some work done. This car was beyond wonderful. In all ways. My friend has a new Lexus. Compares nicely. I would enjoy owning one of these!!!

Your reviews and redline are the the best on here

@crabcakes4194

4 жыл бұрын

redline is biased

Another great review Zack, keep it up.

Very good review..Clear and right on the car performance..

I suggest that the people who have not tried the Q50 with the new Direct Active Steering, give it a try before making comments about it. Having tried it, I feel it has a place and is much better than many here would have you believe.

Great Review....Concise and Informative. Thanks.. I am going to pick up my Q50S this week!

Have the car for 6 months and love every minute in it.

Normally I'm a TOYOTA guy, so I would always go for Lexus, but that DASH DESIGN in the Infinity Q50 is SO MUCH BETTER LOOKING than the new Lexus IS cars ! I would have to pick the Infinity just because of the nicer dash design alone. But i don't have kids, so I want to wait until they make a 2-door version of the Q50, not the old G37 design that they re-named the Q60. When the 2-door Q50 comes out (as the 2017 Q60), I will get mine with AWD. I was driving in Schomberg Ontario, doing 95 in a 70 zone, when a Q50 pulled out and passed me like I was standing still; he must have been doing at least 135 in that 70 zone when the police cruiser hiding behind the parked tranport on the side of the road turned on his flashers and raced after him, pulling him over. i was so scared, i thought that it was me who was going to get the ticket ! Lets see: 135 in a 70 zone, in Canada, that's 65 over the limit. In Canada that is a $10,000 SPEEDING TICKET, a criminal conviction for 'RECKLESS DRIVING', and a 1 month license suspension, and a towing and impounding of his car ! I think his auto insurance will be going up after that.

@laddiesalami8921

7 жыл бұрын

Honesty Counts I

I like this guy. Good review.

I would take a 3.7 liter naturally aspirated engine over a 2 liter turbo charged whiny engine. Any day - dont care if its Audi or Mercedes. And this car looks great.

Love the look of this car, inside and out. Was my favorite at both the Detroit and Toronto Auto shows. Good bang for the buck.

Great review, there is no other way to say it that today's savvy shoppers know what value is all about and this car has value over all of its competition, great job Infiniti!!! I don't want to pay for "Prestige", that's for the Yuppies!!!!

I miss my 2011 G37, but unfortunately priorities change sometimes. My wife just bought a 2014 BMW 328d. What a joke that car is inside. Don't get me wrong, it's exactly what she wants, which is a diesel with AWD. But when it comes to the electronics, the Germans over-engineer everything. The dash is boring, especially at night. No touch screen, many simple controls are missing, the nav maps are old as hell. Our neighborhood is 7 years old, yet you can't type our address into the nav and have it guide you there. My 2013 Ram 2500 has maps that are definitely from 2013. For $50k, the Infiniti provides WAY more than you'd ever get out of a BMW, aside from stupid pointless perks like headlight washers. In about a year, I WILL be buying/leasing a Q50. I loved my G37 that much. I've looked at the Acura, Lexus, BMW, you name it. The Q50 is the best bang for the buck.

EXCELLENT REVIEW!

Nissan finally got it right. The previous infinti sedan models were ugly. With the affordable price you are not likely to regret purchasing this car. Definitely better looking than most sedans on the street and luxurious on the inside.

Great review love this car

great review m8 you got me subbed

great review, infiniti cars bring great value found nowhere else

i like this guy

I have a new 2014 Q50 Sport with the deluxe package which comes with the DAS Direct Adaptive Steering. My personal driving experience with the DAS is very precise steering. the vehicle steers directly with no wandering as if the vehicle has an onboard alignment system. You can also customize your personal settings for engine-transmission and steering wheel feel from light to heavy or in between. And how quick the actual front wheels move/steer to the road surface. The system is smart and better than any steering system I have owned on a vehicle from Audi BMW Acura or Lexus. When driving the Q50 and you select sport the steering wheel automatically firms/heavys up and the engine/transmission with rev match delayed up and quick downshifts. Also with the safety technology package system this Infiniti Q50 practically drives and brakes on its own. Luxury-sport, fun- fast and the best looking vehicle with 19" rims or 19" chrome rims. I really enjoy driving this vehicle more than lose of the past and present more. The Q50 also comes with automatic heated steering and automatic heated front seats...

Is the steering and handling really good? One of the reviews I came across drove one without the Direct Adaptive Steering and even that wasn't good enough for him. Have you driven the ones without the DAS? Nice review though. Thanks.

Good review Zack. Interesting you actually like the steering. Many reviews pan it.

great review would love to see a q50s review

You make an excellent and compelling argument for this car.

Does it have options to enhance the steering wheel and the dash, like (partially) wooden trim?

Great car, beautiful design.

I have the infinity Q50 sport man and infinity has definitely improved in there stile and interior quality

Why would anyone pay more for a 335i? This car is well built, reliable, technologically advanced, luxurious and sporty! How can it be beat?

Thumbs up for Zack speaking the truth about lack of quality in euro cars especially bmw. Be careful though, BMWers are kind of sensitive to any negative comments on their beloved brand!

Great review!

Love Japanese luxury cars, can't wait to see what genisis does.

Very nice review!

@readynow12345

10 жыл бұрын

You're joking I hope.

it's interesting, i have not once considered this car, but it is a great value

Good review. With the way the automobile market is going, it seems tougher to find a SUV with the a V6, used, at an affordable price. I've now considered this vehicle, the Acura TL and Lexus IS 250 (with 'AWD' as a must). I think it could be a reasonable balance.

the q50 is a great looking car. i do like the 3series but with the affordabilty and styling of this car, it would be my pick.

I have a Sport Tech D which I bought used, after Infiniti pulled the plug on the UK market. Cost about 30% less than equivalent Merc or BMW because of depreciation and it's a hell of a lot of car for the money.

I was considering this but ended up getting the 328i. Its very hard to beat the interior and features offered on this car but I liked the drive and the gas mileage on the 3 better

@natty1

2 жыл бұрын

Liking those expensive repairs?

Even if I drive a Impreza, for this is my dream car to own lol.

Not to mention the NA V6 is probably much more reliable than the 4-cycl turbos BMW and Mercedes are offering. Good job on Infiniti.

It's a kickass looking car even in 2019. And with less that 100k miles you can get one used for less than 20k. I dont think that can be beaten.

This car looks gorgeous on the inside but on the outside, I can't see a WOW factor. The C Class and 3 series still win me on that and the fuel economy thanks to the turbo'd engine.

Interesting review. Most ppl hate the steering for lack of feedback, which I agree with. Personally, I would get this car minus DAS, and stick with the standard steering, nothing was wrong with it to begin with.

Love the "German engineering" bullshit. A car that requires crazy high maintenance and depreciates like crazy must be engineered good right? Who wants a Japanese car that has better value, a better interior, is faster and is cheaper to attain and maintain than its competitors. - The logic of a German fanboy.

@ReeceReviews19

9 жыл бұрын

True .

@harmanj3508

8 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you 100%!

@grantschneider926

8 жыл бұрын

Infiniti isnt faster or better in any way than the german cars its compared to. Both infiniti and the german luxury cars lose value at a similar rate, and i heard the q50 has one of the worst reliability records in its segment right now. The 3 series sure doesnt

@grantschneider926

8 жыл бұрын

Not to mention the infiniti's gas mileage is less than dissapointing for a v6

In terms of rims for the Q50. The base premium and deluxe package should have standard 18"rims. 19" rims for sport package and optional is a keeper.

I bought mine 3 weeks ago. I got the gray Q50 premium without nav. Sticker was about $41K. I love it!!!!! It's my 2nd Infiniti. I traded my 2010 G37 coupe. I must agree with you that BMW is falling short these days. I had a 2003 and 2008 coupe which I loved but the 2013 model just looks bland. The main 2 reasons I didn't go back to BMW was the 4 cylinder and that horrible looking screen mounted on top of the dash. It just looks like it doesn't belong there.

I have an infiniti after bmw Mercedes and a range rove, would not trade it in on either of my past vehicles

@bmw2infiniti

9 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Most people who run their faces about Infiniti has never owned one. People like us who’s owned German cars and then invested in something which is much more reliable and equally - if not more fun to drive, know better. I’m glad I owned my bimmers first; my curiosity is satisfied and I’ll likely never go back to owning German vehicles.

You have to buy what you like. Try them both and see what one is better for you. The Q50 is a hell of a deal, also try the Lexus IS.

I think you're the only reviewer that loves the drive by wire. everyone else hates it

With the new Infiniti In touch system BT Intel computers it takes around 45 seconds from starting up the Q50 until all appts are loaded, however you can immediate start driving the Q50 you do not have to wait while vehicle is running for appts. to completely download. The appts. will load while vehicle is being driven. And if audio and/or climate control was last on, they will immediately return on upon starting vehicle. Therefore you can leave climate control and/or audio on before you shut off the Q50.

I put a 24F battery in my q50 and everything in my car turns on but the engine, when I try to start it the car clicks once and doesn’t turn on. The recommended battery size for a q50 is a 35, does it matter?

let's not forget Infiniti makes 1 of the best v6 engines!!!

Your really selling me on one!

Intel inside, so where's the reset button or do I get out and take the battery terminal off every time the computer crashes.

I have Q50 for 4 months and like your review. The only problem: InTouch is Android based i.e. slow and unfriendly. Also good idea to rid of internal GPS navigation. In 50% of all cases I was using iPhone instead to get to right place.

@markechio

10 жыл бұрын

where did u get that it was android based, just curious.....

@henson2k

10 жыл бұрын

Mark G If you go deep down into InTouch menu it shows Android 2.4

@markechio

10 жыл бұрын

Cool....thanks

@guillermojunior4242

10 жыл бұрын

isn't it intel ?

@henson2k

10 жыл бұрын

Guillermo Mayora Yes, Intel Atom

Zack, right now would you buy the BMW 335 or the Q50?

FINALLY a reviewer that sees that the Germans are losing their touch. The fact that the infiniti comes out the gate with a 3.7 is a winning move. The 2014 Lexus would my choice of the bunch BUT Lexus needs to throw two new engines into the 250 and 350.

Thanks for a nice review. Plus, always nice to see glimpses of beatuiful Vancouver :) Hard to beat Nissan/Infiniti. Toyota/Lexus are fine, but interiors suck and they are boring to drive.

@aaronphillips5197

7 жыл бұрын

VanjaMk1 Agreed

Nice lookin

Infiniti has always been about great value because they offer more standard features than the competition. But yes, one downside that is carried over would be the fuel consumption of the 3.7L engine, and no more manual transmission option.

I have the IS now want to upgrade to Q50s soon. I had a Mercedes before so I totally agree that the "German engineering" crap is all BS. I used to work at a BMW dealership. We had two or three customers come with blown engines with almost brand new 4-series. Lots of electrical issues for BMW. Super super expensive to fix. I've seen people pay upward 10k for repairs which is so absurd.

curious why you don't mention a 2014 TL when you talk about competition

I've been keeping up with the latest news on this particular vehicle. And I am hearing alot of owners saying it is a wonderful car but they are having a lot of technical issues. It's a shame because it's a beautiful car.

Nice

Very nice review. In my opinion, the only car in (the same price range) that looks better (inside and out) is, to me, the mercedes CLA, but the engine is a L4 turbo that has only 208 HP and 258 lbs-ft of torque but mostly: it's a FWD (major turnoff).

This baby has a Nissan GTR's engine without the twin turbo.

@SIIKAP1

4 жыл бұрын

Not quite lol. VQ37 (3.7L) in Q50 and VR38 (3.8L) in GTR.

@javiersolarte9018

4 жыл бұрын

The red sport has it.

Hello Zack, I'd like to say thank you for the video. A very good review. Exactly what I was looking for. I just have a quick question if you can answer: in terms of reliability, how do Infiniti cars usually hold? I heard that German cars typically have high maintenance and ownership costs. Is Infiniti better? Or in the end they are all the same? I am looking at the Q50 or a BMW 3 series. I will test drive both but reliability will be a factor in my decision. Thanks for your help.

@manlai3657

Жыл бұрын

same here

i just bought an 18 and obviously it looks basically identical to the 2014s, its still a sharp, handsome, aggressive looking car, the worst part about it to me personally are the 2 screens they really dont have much usefulness and get sunglare and next is the lack of storage for small everyday items such as cat keys and cell phone, thr Maxima has the exact same key fob but actually has its own designated slot for it to slide it when you ar3 driving, what an engenious idea, you'd think the more prestigious Infiniti would have one too but no, nevertheless the car drive great and the all wheel drive in this 2022 new york winter has been great

It's a great car, but man that price is high. If it was about 10k cheaper, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

keep the navigation too

I want one

The Q50s face looks more like the original skylines

Those small and round back up lights totally spoil the aggressiveness of the car for me. They make the rear look weird and also out of proportion with how big the tail lights are. I much preferred the rectangular ones in the G37, yes those were small too, but they just look better than circles. Pause at 0:36 to see what I mean

@YeffM.

10 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean, kind of reminds me of the 04' Nissan Maxima.

Nice car

i couldnt agree more.. this is more bang for your buck vs Audi or BMW. AND its more powerful. I owned a G37x 2013 and its a badass car. For the $, you cant go wrong

Wasn't the q45 long time ago was like huge v8 ?..

Crazy how you can get one of these for about $25k - $30k almost new

@jakegentile2365

4 жыл бұрын

Nowadays there even significantly cheaper, I’m about to get one with 60K miles for 13K, almost brand new condition.

@swervoland1367

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakegentile2365 from where

@jakegentile2365

3 жыл бұрын

SwervoLand It was in Tampa Florida, I ended up getting a Nissan Altima SL 3.5. The Infiniti was super nice though

I totally agree, especially the value of money you get what you pay for unlike the German car good cars but very expensive

Q50 or Audi a4 with virtual cockpit?

A better designed rim is needed by 2015 on the Q50. 18" rims/tires should be standard and 19"rims from the QX50 will look better on the Q50 to include available bright wheel chrome.

Very elegant. Looks larger than BMW 335 or Audi A4.

@TheCls63

10 жыл бұрын

Every infiniti look bulky and larger than audi or bmw. The G35 looks even bigger for nothing.

@wsuptrick

10 жыл бұрын

bob roger a4 and 335 has more space in the back seat then the q50 does, in the q50 your feet go under the drivers seat cus theres no space

@TheCls63

10 жыл бұрын

wsuptrick ya I drove the G35 many times, i cant see shit around me and the interior isso small

to be fair here (and I own an infiniti g37x sedan), the infiniti reaches its 328 hp @ 7000 rpm, whereas the German cars (BMW, Audi, Mercedes) reaches their peak hp at a much lower rpm. No one drives around at 7000 rpm all the time or even most of the time.

The new C-class interior is class leading in my opinion. It can be describes as futuristic sport. I love how the Q50 looks, but I'm disappointed that Infinity shifted their focus from sport to luxury. That's why they've taken a beating in most reviews, especially when compared to the previous model year. The Q50 has lost its character. I miss that undeniable infinity engine note. Now when a Q50 passes by, it sounds like every other sedan.

Exactly how I feel man. And hell Nissan hardly makes anything fun anymore so I look to Infiniti for most of that.

19" rims doesn't make a vehicle ride harsh over inflating the air in the tire does. 19" wider tire will provide much better handling in turns. 18" tires and rims should be standard for the Q50 same as the QX50.

Way better than Lexus...

@Light23K

10 жыл бұрын

I like them both but the Lexus IS have ventilated seats and better rear light design, Q50 have better front design, but you can't go wrong with either.

@chonaV

10 жыл бұрын

I agree. I had the IS250 before and the steering was numb, and there were rattling noise in the cabin coming from I didn't know where, and that bugged me. Same with the Audi. Got the Q50 for a week now, and I am very happy. It feels solid and glued together. It feels more spacious than my A4 even when they pretty much have similar interior dimensions. And the Bose sound system is just plain awesome.

One of the best looking Japanese cars I have seen.. I don't think it's overpriced.. a comparably equipped BMW 335i would be way more.. like $15,000 more. I'd still take a 335, but for the money you seemingly can't go wrong with the Q50

How is reliability for the Infiniti brand? I am looking at the Lexus but that base engine of this car and price is really attractive.

@balramkansara3198

8 жыл бұрын

+curseknight5 They're both pretty good. Nissan's VQ 3.7L V6 and 7-Speed Auto have been used for many years. In terms of mechanical reliability, both solid manufacturers. But if you're really looking for reliability, go for the Lexus; but you'll find that both are much more reliable than the Germans.

@curseknight5

8 жыл бұрын

thanks!