2015 Infiniti Q50 - Review and Road Test

[@Barobran92]

I really like these, and it looks awesome in white with those wheels

[@marcluffy5161]

yah those Twist wheels in black on white paint look sick. I want that exact setup. If they made a 6MT it would become my perfect car.

[@pqnguyen]

This is the most well-rounded of all the cars in its category, and KBB is incorrect: the BMW, MB, and Lexus competitors are much more expensive if you get the models with comparable engines/horse power.

[@FiveJiggawatts]

BMW is not reliable and expensive to maintain and repair. Same goes for audi. Lexus is too expensive used for too little car.

[@Str8Vandle]

The back could've looked way better .

[@yodez3]

You gotta keep the maintenance time and costs in mind too. German cars...they’re in the shop a lot and parts are crazy expensive. This Q50 drivetrain is tried and true. It would have my vote. I drove one and it was very impressive. I respect this reviewer but he might not give a hoot about the cost of keeping these cars running.

[@averyfountain5493]

annual is 650 these things are realizable

[@MrGJones-qt4pw]

Compare an Infiniti Q50 V6 328 h.p. sport rear wheel drive 7 speed auto @ 0-60 in 4.9 seconds to the new Hyundai Genesis V8...420 h.p. rear wheel drive 8 speed auto @ 0- 60 in 5.3 seconds. How is that ? Genesis is a large heavy car sedan and no rev- match transmission even with a V8 engine it needs more torque to offset the new design and added weight.

[@aquaphoenixx]

In what world we live in: BMW has the lowest starting price, Lexus- the softest ride, Cadillac - the best handling, Infiniti - the most passionate design...

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

right on point

[@turbocharged9526]

The Lexus is also the most quiet

[@harmanj3508]

And the Mercedes, the most technologically advanced and luxurious

[@wastedrep9593]

Nah Lexus is better

[@JimmySmash87]

How is BMW cheaper than Infiniti

[@Louie90s]

kbb is always on point, great review.

[@marcluffy5161]

Best bang for buck and best quality and looks in the compact luxury segment. Amazing job. I can't believe im interested in an infiniti. What a world!

[@vitalykutuzov3331]

What a superb car! I've never really liked Infinitis that much, because I've driven the 2006 QX56 and the quality was below the expectations, but this Q50 is great! I like the dual screen idea too.

[@Mrkevi123]

Are you crazy? The QX56 and twin 2006 Nissan Armada are considered the best SUV to ever exist. That generation lasted over 10 years without a redesign because it was too perfect and selling like hotcakes!

[@pw_jc]

This is the Skyline in Japan.

[@TheRichardF10]

Filmed in Long Beach, CA

[@tvanb]

the logo on the seats looks so passé

[@tammyburleson7439]

I have a 2016 QX50. My husband loves it and we're thinking about getting a 2015 Q50 for him. Beautiful cars. I watched so many videos before getting mine a few months ago and people complained about the noise and size. I love the sound of my engine...it's a sport car. As far as the size...I'm under 5'2 and under 100 lbs, so it's ideal for me. I would like to hear from anyone who has a Q50. Thank you.

[@billnye5183]

What would u like to hear I have a 2014 q50 :)

[@Vandantcyclone]

Really can't decide between this and an ATS 3.6 :( I'm a Nissan boy but the ATS is beautiful. Still think I might stick to my roots though

[@drn13355]

+Nebderf 350zHR I have 30K on my 2014 Q50 and it has been great for me. I bought it new and the only issue I have had is slow loading (30 seconds or so) for the back up camera lines. As far as the car...comfortable and looks so great. Also not a single rattle or problem.

[@MrDayna39]

I test drove the Q50 and my opinion is it a well made, well design car, with a beautiful put together interior, but it has lost some of its' sport car feel that is present in the G35 and G37

[@mikexcanxjerk]

dane dayne most ppl have mention that you notice it too

[@crabcakes4194]

Save money and get the g35

[@KK10027]

​@@crabcakes4194 true.g35 hr 1/4 mile time is exactly the same as q50 3.7? so what is the improvement? most buyers will by it for performance?

[@thetechdigit9858]

I leased a Q50 last week. I test drove the Lexus IS350, nice car, the BMW 3 Series unfortunately the 3 series does not come with V6, the driving on BMW is a bit harsh, but the Q50 has both great ride and handling. Lots of tech gadgets, so far I love it. But everyone has a preference. After 3 years lease I will try the BMW or Lexus.

[@SophisticatedAss]

+Ed Vall You do know that 3 series is got a twinpower turbo right?

[@Cchichester]

+Ed Vall The IS350 f-sport is solid surprised you didn't get that, although the Q50 is bigger.

[@urafudgehead]

+Ed Vall You can get an inline 6 twin scroll turbo on the 3...

[@bigden2755]

+Ed Vall ...the 3 series actualy comes with an inline 3L 6 cylinder

[@techwrecks7479]

I love Infinitis.

[@yzoooon]

My sister has the IS250, She loves it

[@730F-Sport]

weak

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Another fantastic review from the handsome Micah!

[@queenofwandssagittarius1116]

I have the Q40 and I ♥️👍🏼

[@BAOWINN]

Handsome looking car

[@dcuccia]

Ah, Gerald Desmond and Vincent Thomas. My old friends.

[@mitchlu]

0-60 and 1/4 mile times is a must-have in any car review. Kudos for the cinematography.

[@patricks5575]

Jump into any German counterpart and see what technology in an engine gets you, lol nothing but frequent trips to the dealership, Maranello BMW in Woodbridge, ON has tons of customers on a monthly system to pay back the dealership on expensive repairs that people can't afford!!! Ze Germans!!!

[@ldawson103]

This is a great looking car.

[@MrMentalSoul]

Excellent review, as always!

[@TBTrade]

Looks great in white.

[@kempowarrior]

The review forget to mention that base model from BMW, Audi and Lexus has less horsepower.

[@TruthFLA]

They are all 4 cylinders so less horse power is kinda implied

[@AmasianAsiann]

Love the style.

[@WSOJ3]

Great car for its price, rides on the same platform as the new Mercedes C class with the renowned 3.7L VQ engine from Nissian.

[@curseknight5]

How is the Infiniti for reliability? I haven't heard much even from its G predecessors

[@bigden2755]

+curseknight5 .. well, for owning a 2014 Q50 AWD, premium for the past 2 years, I can tell you that I haven't had any issues with this car. Having owned a 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE before, I never encountered problems with that either. Nissan Motors build reliable cars. I love to select sport mode and rev this beauty to 7.500 RPM... What a great cruiser.. This car is fast, comfortable, great interior and a superb 14 speaker BOSE sound system. I recommend this car.

[@kempowarrior]

I use to own a G35 coupe and I love it. It is a very fun sport coupe to drive and it is very reliable. When it first came out the G35 coupe has a oil consumption problem but Infiniti did a recall and fix the problem. I really hate how Infiniti hire that guy from Audi and he have Infiniti change the name for G35/37 sedan to the Q50 and G35/37 coupe to the Q60. It is retarded. If it not broken don't fix. I think he was with Infiniti for less then a hire and Cadillac pick him up and now he working with GM instead of Infiniti.

[@curseknight5]

Thank you both for your inputs! I still see many G-coupes out there so I bet reliability had to be good.

[@SnakePlissken224]

my folks bought a brand new QX4 in 1999, still going storng with 300,000+ miles on it. I am on my second Infifniti (the one before had zero problems just wanted an upgrade) and my mom is on her 4th (she leases them) and never have had any trouble.

[@kingrob9993]

In gonna trade my q50 in for that beauty of a q60 in my opinion the q60 beats out any other infinity models and most competitors as well that thing is a beast.

[@crabcakes4194]

Lol I’m more of a q50 guy. I’d rather get a 370z than a q60.

[@james699]

Really liking the way Infiniti is becoming. Give it few years and they will be better than Lexus, and perhaps even Audi. The new President of Infiniti (Johan) can take them to the promise land and make them sucessful, like he did with Audi. The name change was needed, and this would be good moving forward.

[@kevinconroy6606]

lol

[@lominero5]

Great review

[@freddymedina7430]

Is the new Q50 better than the G35?

[@cmclayton1986]

The only thing I don't like is the fact that the company fazed out of all the series except Q. Now it like your looking at the same sedan over an over. Remember back when they had the Q, M, I, J an G. They all were different. The company should have brought back all the series an embellished on that. Giving the buyer more of an option.

[@Jsavage504]

which is better this car a 2017 330i bmw

[@ndenkha]

I have a 2015 Q50 S, and this is my 3rd Infiniti, but the most problematic one!! On 8K miles, the front rotors went bad, so the dealer had to surface them and replace the pads (covered by warranty). Then by under 20k miles the rear pads went out!! and the dealer blamed it on the way of driving and didn't cover them. I have 49K miles on it now, and the following have been changed on it. 1. Right catalatic converter at around 45k miles 2. The front ball joints went out, so they replaced the lower arms at 48k miles. 3. The upper screen was changed twice, where it went blank every now and then. 4. The driver lumbar pump was replaced. 5. Lower screen was replaced due to electrical issues. I've owned a 2008 G35 S, and a 2013 G37 S before and none of them had any issues. Has anyone had such problems with their Q50?

[@Reemo2100]

ndenkha wow that's a lot. Sorry to hear that. Did the dealer cover all these repairs under warranty?

[@crabcakes4194]

I’m having similar issues with my premium 2015 q50. Brakes and gas leaks occur prematurely. Have to replace my pads again on my next service...hoping to trade it in by then. Sorry 😢 infiniti

[@ndenkha]

@@Reemo2100 sorry for auch a very late reply. Yes he did except the rear pads, I replaced them myself.

[@ndenkha]

@@crabcakes4194 it's sad how Nissan's quality has gone down.

[@beto301_7]

Cant decide between this Q50 or a G37

[@crabcakes4194]

It’s the same thing but different styling. I have the 2015 q50 since January 2019.

[@MediumBluWonder]

I. Need. Those. Rims.

[@n1njacougar]

They should consider price to maintain.

[@ribeiro143]

I'm looking for those wheels what are they called can someone help me ?

[@robertwilliams9708]

Erik Ribeiro they are basically what come on the 370Z

[@TheKillerace900]

how much would a 2014 q50 used be in a year ?

[@romel4life375]

TheKillerace900 you can get some for like mid 20 or 30

[@themaninacan]

Bought one today, with touring & tech packages, 21,300. In white, too.

[@rousseau327]

The styling is spot on, in my opinion, but everything else just seems lacking.

[@jaidencoleman6433]

What type of wheels are those

[@jaidencoleman6433]

ok thanks

[@RomainSandt]

@4:03 you say BMW 3 series... But you show a picture of a 4 series Grand-Coupé...

[@WSOJ3]

NO that's a 3 series GT

[@edoako1165]

Ok so this week drove the c300 328i the ats and the a4 and the wife already has the Lexus . the c class was the worst car ive ever driven abover 40k what a pice of shit the c300 is.... if you want a real car then get the regular q50 that car is the most comfortable and fastest likes to throw the back out for some extra thrills that u wont get in the rest of these cars AND its not a tiny piece of crap like the rest so IN THIS ORDER #1 Q50 #2 328i #3 ats throw the rest in the trash if you dont belive me then spend a day and find out for your self

[@wastedrep9593]

I still prefer the g37. That car is awesome!

[@bigden2755]

+demented moose G37 is used car lot material these days.... Can't afford a Q, can you ??

[@wastedrep9593]

I sold my Q50 for the Q40 (g37) so yes I can afford one. The Q50 looks like a melted plastic container with wheels

[@wastedrep9593]

I actually have a 2016 Lexus GS F (not f-sport) that thing trashes the Q50

[@bigden2755]

you sold your Q50 for a G37 ???? what BS this is... I don't beleive you about the new Lexus... sorry.. You're demented allright....

[@adonayl.2514]

+bigden 2755 The interior in a q50 is better but the exterior of the G37 looks better in my opinion.

[@colingrubbs2916]

my dad has this car 2014 model.

[@Trades46]

I find personally the regular Q50 a rather run off the mill sport sedan. The 3.7 isn't much to write home about & the chassis isn't up to par against rivals like IS350 or ATS. The Direct Adaptive Steering is rather very counter-intuitive in a segment where driving feel matters. ALOT. However I'm drawn to the Q50 Hybrid. DAS isn't so much of a hindrance here (because I can't see how a ~4000lb car can steer well) and the idea of a sports sedan with 360hp while capable of 30MPG is intriguing. Not as driver focused but the fuel savings & performance rewards are tempting as well as offset the $5000 premium.

[@KanjoosMakhichoos]

+Trades46 Nice profile pic.

[@chapmanmerchant]

FYI keep the car simple go back to basics. get the big brake kit sport suspension. If you dumb enough to not have the skill to drive then you might need more. Realy a fun car. I hate bose but on this car the sound is GREAT. cheers, that's my car. cheers

[@coureurdebois]

So long story short go with a better car like the cts v sport or m3. For the same price

[@pontyva]

The looks alone wont get it out of the dealerships if it hz got average brainz(outdated engine)

[@eltingville81]

My Nissan 370Z rims. Lol

[@730F-Sport]

same car

[@bigden2755]

+Moe Lester ... the 370's wheelbase is 100 in. / Q50's is 112 in... NOT the same car..... you don't know what you're talking about....

[@bigden2755]

+King so Moe Lester is dead ????

[@wigglepickle]

The interior looks very similar to that of Hyundais Azera model.

[@Kfcyeh]

Front crash is so bad on Infinite Q50. 4 stars on driver side and 3 stars on Passenger side. Buy other brands.

[@drn13355]

I am looking at the NHTSA and it got 5 stars on side and 5 on overall rating. Only 4 star was small overlap front. Where are you getting those numbers?

[@Kfcyeh]

Daniel happy www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/5-Star+Safety+Ratings/2011-Newer+Vehicles/Vehicle-Detail?vehicleId=8539

[@Kfcyeh]

Mazda6 or VW Passat did a much better crash test results than Infinite.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Kevin Yeh From your own link, you are a liar. Look at the link you just posted. It has 5 star side crash rating, and an overall front star crash rating. The only 4 star is front, but that's in line with other cars. Dumbass.

[@Kfcyeh]

See the passenger female is 3 stars carefully beside the video,

[@CarsFanTV]

God damn, that freaking 3.7 V6 engine has less technology than a toilet and is older than the bible...when will Nissan start to develop some new engines...what an insult

[@tuolumne9]

Jaymom has no idea what he's talking about. The reason they were slow to jump on the bandwagon as he calls it is because they were simply behind. R&D investment takes years to bear fruit, and the Germans were there first, fair and square. Turbocharging - it's difficult for Toyota b/c VWAG and Ford own post of the patents. Dual clutch transmissions - again! major investment that they didn't believe would yield immediate financial benefit. As a result, VWAG is years ahead, as they are in a modular chassis platform. The talking points Jaymom is using are insultingly hollow as they are ignorant. Hard to take somebody like that seriously...

[@CarsFanTV]

jaymum23 I think its an insult for a brand like this to launch a new car with an engine with no technology whatsoever (being in 2014)..that means this car wont be significally changed in what, 2 - 4 years? All the top brand are putting FI technologies to their insignia cars, even ferraris. They all ve had time to develop some reliable good powerplants, time is no excuse...maybe those VQ engines won loads of awards in 2008...but cmon, 6 years later doing the same thing? If you are paying for a premium car like infiniti...you expect the best, or at least i do

[@pqnguyen]

Are you an idiot? The 3.7 engine is better than all the supercharged weak ass engines out there! Why change something that is still better than the competition?

[@CarsFanTV]

pqnguyen I dont see the need for namecalling.. If that engine is so much better than anything out there, why hasnt it won any awards lately?

[@pqnguyen]

First off, you would only consider cars with engines that have won "awards"? Really? How can people say stupid things and then not expect to be called out for it? Oh, right...they're stupid. On top of that, you're actually wrong. The Nissan VQ 6-cylinder engine was on Ward's top 10 list as recently as 2012.

[@colingardner8734]

This car is nothing but a gussied up Hyundai Sonata from 2011. They literally look exactly the same...

[@talkditingsdem5799]

this car get bad reviews overall on almost all review videos...it has some good quality but overall its not a good build car and I think Nissan make half ass quality cars with the exception of a gtr and thats why they will never compete and compare to Bmw Merc and Audi no matter how many times they keep trying to compare them

[@shobin05]

If you are talking about quality in terms of materials used in the cabin then you might have a point, however if you are talking about quality in general, I'm going to put my money on the Nissan lasting way longer than any of its three german rivals.

[@talkditingsdem5799]

+Shobin Drogan I am talking about quality in general as far as the overall build of Nissan cars...first of all the 3 german cars i mention is so much advance in build quality, technology ect. Nissan been playing catch up since the company came out...as far as reliability every car has there issues but Nissan is a cheap build from the factory so there are way more things that can go wrong with the 3 cars i mention because they are way more sophisticated than a Nissan if that make sense to you. Thats like saying a regular bicycle is more reliable than a motor bike...theres more going on with the motor bike than there is with the regular bike but which one would people rather have? a motor bike for obvious reasons...same as people that rather pay for what goes wrong with a German car than settle for a cheap build car...you get what you pay for and rather have an Audi s8 than a q50 for obvious reasons which means i rather deal with any problem that comes with owning one also.

[@shobin05]

Kevin Smith In what sense are they more sophisticated? Please list it. Also comparing an S8 to a q50? WTF? They are not even in the same planet in price.

[@talkditingsdem5799]

+Shobin Drogan Nissan are not rivals to Bmw Audi's or Mercedes no matter how many times they try to compare them...infinities are more rivals to Lexus Acura Hyundai maybe Kia now...ok a q50s is in the same class as Audi S5? Bmw M3? Mercedes C63? because all 3 of them blow a q50 away...not even mention a rs5...infiniti have the q70 and its in the same class as an Audi a8...Bmw 750li and Mercedes s550...if i mention Audi s8 Bmw B7 and Mercedes s65 its NO COMPETITION no way you look at it so how is Infiniti rivals to the 3 German brands? Nissan have nothing to compete with them...i didnt mention the rs7 m5 m6 m4 e63 s63 r8 i can go on and on

[@shobin05]

Kevin Smith Dude...sigh...A base M3 costs 2x more than a Q50, same goes to the C63 and the S5, also an S5 is the 2 door, I think you mean the S5 sportback. The Q50 is priced the same as an entry level 3 series, entry level C class and A4. Q70 is competing with the 5 series, the BASE 5 series, the normal 5 series, not M5s. You are comparing apples and oranges here. Every single german car you listed costs at a minimum of 2x-3x more and R8? Come on...lol seriously?

[@pontyva]

The looks alone wont get it out of the dealerships if it hz got average brainz(outdated engine)