2014 Infiniti Q50 Test Drive Video Review

www.autobytel.com/Infiniti/Q50/2014/?id=32972 Infiniti wants to target the young professional crowd with the Q50 Sedan. This should be a competitive car in the mid-sized luxury category. The Q50 is good looking, distinctive, packed with modern technology, and best of all great to drive. Autobytel's Chris Wardlaw reviews the all new 2014 Infiniti Q50 at the luxury sedan's launch in Malibu, CA.
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[@MrCleanPolo]

I'm not a big Japanese car fan. I'm an Audi guy. But this car is definitely nice looking. Gotta show some respect where it's due.

[@ilyaas-mn]

Infiniti is the best in Japanese luxury makers .

[@angel_machariel]

You can replace the wheels to bigger ones, tires and suspension and improve both the ride as well as the handling at the same time! The leather is a bit hard though. Needs more luxury there!

[@HansLandaStrudelboy]

In general, I really like Chris Wardlaw's reviews. He is a free-thinker and much more intelligent than most other critics. If I have one complaint, it's that he criticizes aspects to cars that either wouldn't bother me in the slightest, or that I actually like. He can obsess about certain things that are important to HIM. He's obsessed with fingerprints on center screens and soft padded arm rails on driver side door for elbow resting. But overall, I'm addicted to his reviews!

[@ChristiannTyler]

He didn't go over a lot of things that this car has in the intouch system, and just more basic options the 5 inch screen shows you your direction, what songs are playing, tire pressure, fuel economy, warnings, average speed and you can put the car in personal, sport, standard, Eco and snow with just a little switch next to the cup holder then go to drive mode selector in the apps for the engine and transmission to make it pair up even better to sport Eco standard or snow. Then go to the driving performance app and see your g forces in every direction fuel consumption and fuel flow, then there's one for just left to right and shows your steering and records it over 20 seconds. another things that's really great is the maintenance notes it has a picture of your car and you can literally make a note of any single part on your car and when to service it with distances dates reminders really it has everything not just your basic tires brakes and oil. This car is going after the 5 series in my opinion and is winning especially with the sport package or get a hybrid and have another 30+ horsepower with better gas mileage.

[@kdu-mn6ej]

Dude, it's supposed to be a compact sport sedan. Of course there won't be much room. Reviews like this is the reason why these once awesome "compact" sports sedans keep getting heavier. If you want something roomy, go get a damn avalon or shell out 50 grand for the Q70.

[@liamkwan5010]

He's just fat. Q50 is roomy enough.

[@kdu-mn6ej]

It's a god darn entry level compact sports sedan. They keep on getting larger and heavier and I'm hating it. I love the size of the new ATS. Everything now is borderline camry size. And journalist are still complaining about size. Hit the Gym.

[@Chrisaaad]

Liam G yep

[@megatronsean9987]

Excellent and thorough review. Much appreciated

[@texasyank48]

The base q50 has a standard electric power steering system found in many new cars. The Sport is drive-by-wire. A return to hydraulic power steering, as found in the G37, is rumored.

[@yazcheese]

"the side bolsters weren't too intrusive on my love handles" - yup, that's my cue to leave

[@jvrdlc]

dude says at 2:42 "i don't find it very confortable back here" well your 240LBS what do you expect, a confortable rear seats for ppl ur size? this isn't a "LWB" car its a sports sedan

[@MrKinni88]

I agree. I t would help if he pushed away from the table once in a while ...maybe mixed in a salad

[@zr1410]

250

[@trev0rf]

I liked this review ... I mostly enjoyed the deadpan looks toward the camera, like when he showed the back seats

[@serbronn604]

Just sold my Z and getting one of these. Can't wait.

[@marc1093280]

I like it more than the ATS and the 3-series, and it offers more bang for your buck.

[@zekey5948]

about to get this for my first car!

[@franciscroteau1485]

I just got my 2014 premium with thec package and i love the DAS. Also, i love the bose sound system. I can't figure why anybody would prefer the regular steering wheel. The DAS is really fast and responsive. I mean, we are not on a track all the time seriously. The DAS is awesome for a regular drive.

[@danielrn133]

I bought one end of September. AWD non sport with no drive by wire. I drove BMW 328i, Acura TLX, and Lexus IS250. I decided to go with Q50 for many reasons. First off when I was driving it I felt the car was the most comfortable. The power was unreal..I could for sure tell it had 328 HP. Stereo was the best as well..14 speaker Bose. Now..as usual...this is my subjective opinion. I liked all the cars, but this was best for me.

[@snowshredder102]

Don't really think it's fair to compare the power with the IS250 or the 328i, they are both the smaller engines in their lineups. the IS350 and 335i would have been a more accurate comparison, and hopefully you tested the V6 TLX and not the 4 cylinder because I heard that motor is a sleeper. I agree that the Infiniti has a superior sound system though.

[@danielrn133]

snowshredder102 I have driven an IS350 however not the new one. I just didn't really like the look of the new IS. However I totally get that the reason we have all these cars is because people like different cars. Yes I drove the V6 TLX. I really liked the TLX, but I just felt more comfortable in the Q50. I am 6'3 so maybe that is part of the reason. Guess it is all subjective.

[@1820AL]

snowshredder102 or an Audi S4 is a great sleeper.......

[@zeusdog34]

good review..

[@failandprevail]

I'll wait on the v4 turbo due out later this year.

[@pedrof830]

Most reviews on this car are not for the steer by wire system, which is puzzling to me because it is the first car (hopefully the only one) to use it!

[@dgrain6636]

you prob want to search from your iphone for bluetooth pairing, as i have heard somewhere that iPhones refuse to be discovered by external searches.

[@williamsrobbie72]

I choose Infiniti great car!

[@jessesfl1982]

great car overall, but loud on the highway. have owned one for almost 3 years

[@TonySadlon]

Maybe next time for the safety of you and everyone around you on the road pull over to talk about the interior and play with the infotainment system! While you're at it pop the hood and show us the engine too.

[@ndk2k4]

The q50 doesnt replace the g37. The g37 will be called q30 under the new nomenclature. Its a car in its own class.

[@papagen00]

Looks like Mulholland Drive/Laurel Canyon Loop -- the "California Nurburgring"

[@conlazymeo]

that road look scary

[@liltunechi129]

What kind of scary don't walk at night scary

[@azntigerpimp4]

I prefer the look of the g37 than this brand new design and car that replaced it.... Looks ugly to me... Guess it's the q60 for me.

[@pedrof830]

Car makers must not like "large" reviewers!!!!

[@insidertrading1]

The best review I've seen on this car...they copied everything from Audi (Nasser) except the beautiful fashion forward interiors of the newer models. I'd go with the S4 (A4 is not really a sport sedan, just a redressed Golf without 50/50 or RWD; the base of which has a CVT for crying out loud!)

[@linnashimano7487]

I thought that front was a Lexus at first. It has nice curves, less chunky looking~

[@mishas5101]

16 minutes is too long of a review. Boring to see him driving that same road with strange background sound of screeching tires. Did he ever open the hood? I couldn't justify wasting my time watching the entire drive cam.

[@FCA1975]

Yeah, this review was sleep inducing to say the least.

[@digitalcharity]

I know it's not an Audi, but just been curious and wondering if the car has a wifi?

[@ino8685]

Where exactly do u drive in ur video?

[@davehansen9124]

Does the 3.7 V-6 need premium fuel ?

[@pedrof830]

Man, I would really hate to have a blowout on that road. Not much room for error there!

[@ChristiannTyler]

Anyone think that's the 2 or tujunga canyon or little tujunga canyon ???

[@muscles662988]

Maintenance costs?

[@dupreymartin1]

I recently drove this car and the steering felt like an old truck with out power steering. My wifes cousin husband said that it's suppose to be like that but I doubt it told him to check the fluid for the steering wheel...???????? Which of course he didn't

[@TheseYeahThese]

Anybody know where that road is?

[@KeMzHD]

What's the difference between hydraulic steering system and electric steering system?

[@angel_machariel]

The feel. And electric steering system can make the steering feel very disconnected from the earth. An electric though has more options for active intervention when crossing lanes and whatnot. The q50 has tons of options for that. Not saying they work that well. An electric can also shake if the software is intervening too much! Those are the big differences.

[@robperry3762]

ok, I realize this is a 4 year old review - but, he complained about the quality of the leather. He is in a care with Leatherette seats... No perforation in the seat, then it is leatherette not leather. He doesn't know what car he is in. Also the Bose system he said "doesn't sound that good" is likely the base 10 speaker system and not the Bose Studio on Wheels.

[@RobNike76]

Am i the only one that thinks this car looks like a fancier Altima on the exterior design cue? And I'm sorry, but I have a '14 Rogue and the instrumentation in the gauges is almost identical except for the color. If I was going to get an Infiniti, I would expect something a lot different. Other than that, I think this car is pretty nice looking and I in no way was knocking on the Altima. I have always liked that car, but I just don't see a huge difference from one. I'd rather get an entirely souped up Altima for the price I would pay for this Q50. :(

[@tbirdboy]

I'm kinda missing Ron Doron.

[@ksvproductions]

Can yu say looks like a sonata?

[@75619630]

For class, it has to be any of the three German marques...

[@HueJackCity66]

Why do people complain about the lack of leg room especially in the rear seats, when it is a "sports" sedan. Not a touring sedan. The only thing that the Asian import luxury cars bring to the table that the European vehicles don't, is cost to maintain and reliability. In my experience, only the VW's have comparable cost to operation value. MB and BMW although much more forward looking and mechanically isolated. Still, a $600 + a month car payment is a luxury that few can appreciate.

[@MrGJones-qt4pw]

Infiniti Q50/Q50 hybrid "Premature Exhaust System Rusting". If you have or know someone with a Q50 or Q50 hybrid for the last 10 months and/10,000 miles or more, take a moment to inspect the entire exhaust system for premature rusting. And at this time Infiniti Affairs or not covering the alternative replacement expense. You will have to pay for a new exhaust system. I kid you not.

[@kdu-mn6ej]

Gregory Jones an exhaust system would be covered under the bumper to bumper warranty. It is not considered a wear item. It would be replaced.

[@smarieasian]

kdu8004 I have seen this guy's comments on several Q50 videos or related posts. What's his deal? He must work for Lexus.

[@kdu-mn6ej]

He knows that anyone interested in an Infiniti wants to have fun, and he doesn't want people to have fun. Probably does drive a lexus.

[@gtr485]

I like the first gen better....

[@MarcG7424]

Heavy guy + Small car doesn't equate. I'm half his size I'd probably find it very comfortable

[@yermailmain206]

Tail lights look like thr from an older kia optima

[@KrellLab]

This car has “Forced Lighting” you cannot shut the lights off even in the daytime. NO sale.

[@leo0761]

This car looks completely different from the G37. I believe most people including myself would not purchase this car after owning the G37. The Q50 looks like a totally different car which does not stand out like the G37 did. However, the interior finally looks as much as the car is worth.

[@3o5Miami]

Q40 -G35 Q50- M45 Q70- Q45 Q60- G37coupe Its pretty easy to understand its just fucking impossible to describe to other people what car you drive.

[@davidrodger950]

you are incorrect my friend. Q40 = previous 4th generation G37 still being sold new. Q50 = basically the new name for the new 5th generation G. Q70 = simply a new name for the M...looks identical to the M37 Q60 = previous 4th generation G37 Coupe still being sold new. Q45 died in 2006. Thankfully.

[@TheSoirung01]

Maserati v8 2014

[@vk45de54]

It says a lot when you say it's easy and get it wrong. I don't blame you though, the naming scheme is stupid.

[@tretrioeciii]

wow..... so........much.......... enthusiasm........this guy is putting me to sleep.

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

looks like a toyota from the rear lol

[@buickburnout]

nav didn't work cuz he's driving

[@tfe691]

Maybe you weigh too much for the back seat?

[@volo7249]

Maybe if you put a Hemi in it I'd like it -_-

[@sydneypaillet4055]

Why would the put a American power plant in a Japanese car?? Lol

[@vk45de54]

A 3.7 hemi would give you about 250hp@5000rpm. No thank you.

[@04tsxpower]

Yuk

[@dvaali]

YEAH! I CAN SEE IT RIGHT HERE O_o 1:25 / Bad video editing

[@Dr__Feelgood]

I still prefer the G37. I hate this profile. It looks like it has a huge, tall forehead. The windshield incline is too steep.

[@vonwynns1758]

Nah the problem is you. The car isn’t built for your body shape.

[@niceboy60]

OMG !!! U.S car engines are SO OUT OF DATE !!! MODEL T in the 1909's were getting better MPG In Europe a car like this would be capable of reaching 155 mph and still achieve 55 mpg + achieve a 0 - 62 MPH in 5.3 sec www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201405224398556/sort/default/usedcars/fuel-type/diesel/model/5_series/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/onesearchad/nearlynew%2Cnew/make/bmw/page/6/postcode/nw73sr/radius/1500/advert-type/standard-listing?logcode=ucnnp

[@colenkas44]

This car isnt American......

[@niceboy60]

+colenkas44 I think U.S Fuel is crap duo to low octane I understand this car is not American however the same is subject U.S emissions regulations ， which makes the cars waste as much fuel as possible ， I mean my 76 mpg family car would be banned and destroyed duo for not passing U.S emissions regulations standards 

[@diamond_movado]

No this is steer by wire. It's not hydraulic.

[@ChristianWardlaw]

Hi. My test car did not have the optional Direct Adaptive Steering. Instead, it had the standard hydraulic setup. Since Infiniti's website and media releases are not entirely clear on this, reference this authority on the subject: blog.caranddriver.com/infiniti-fast-tracks-q50-updates-due-to-complaints-we-drive-revised-car/

[@northstar15]

Audi A4

[@northstar15]

***** Yes, that is so true and has been a complaint by many. For me, it would come down to the overall driving experience. So test drive both and see which one is best for you.

[@northstar15]

Well I have not yet driven the 4 Series, but it is more eye catching than the 3-series. For me, the A4s engine was quick and responsive at all RPMs, but that is just me. As for the German engineering, the reliability will be spotty for any car. But BMW does throw in the maintenance for 4 years,

[@dvaali]

Yeah! I can see it ~ RIGHT HERE O_o / bad video editing

[@ICYASIAN95]

Q branding is so confusing

[@chltmdwp]

Man no one drives with their driver seat all the way back......

[@occamsrazor6613]

I'm 6'5 and I have to.

[@ZULUTEAMmx]

Occams Razor me too

[@chltmdwp]

Occams Razor Average height in US is 5'9. So you are in the minority.

[@Chrisaaad]

I do and I'm only 5'11

[@chonaV]

It looks like a Hyundai Sonata.

[@TheIcecoldorange]

this is just my personal opinion but this car is ugly af. I absolutely loved the G sedan series and would much rather own a g37 than these new models.

[@rocksteady6793]

tu es muy loco

[@TWHISPERER]

Why is this guy always in a full button shirt? Does he think it is low class to wear something else? He is boring, boring to watch, and just someone you look at and say "Dullard". Get someone else. Someone with a little more personality and style.

[@wolfman3k5]

As reviews go, this one's pretty crappy. Considering other offerings, there is no earthly reason to get one of these. Inifinitys are overpriced Nissans with curved sheet metal. A friend of mine purchased a 4 year old sedan and the things looked and sounded pretty bad, and it only had normal wear and tear, but the rattles and squeaks, oh dear God, not to mention how cramped it was inside. Just skip it if you have $40K+ to spend. For $42K you get a fully loaded Genesis with AWD.

[@mudabirali]

audi s4 would be better than q50

[@dubreil07]

Much smaller

[@breakingcycles741]

dubreil07 The S4 is basically the same size as the Q50. The Q50 might be a little bit bigger but they are still in the same range.

[@Trades46]

Breaking Cycles An S4 with most options will easily enter the ~$60k price range. A Q50S 3.7 with everything optioned all will tally mid ~$55k. Sure it isn't as fast at the limit but you'll roughly have the same amount of fun in both cars, but you can pocket that extra ~$10k in savings if you're getting the Q50S.

[@neoconsnightmare6]

+mudabir ali Why?

[@yermailmain206]

Has too much chrome. Ugly