The 2023 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport is an Off-Beat Win IF the Price is Right (POV Drive Review)

[@ajamini]

I own a 2022 Q50 Red Sport, and I absolutely love it! The interior looks dated, but it’s been absolutely perfect. No squeaks or rattles, the seats are really comfortable. The infotainment dual screens has ended up being really good. It’s nice to have Apple CarPlay on the top screen and my climate control or satellite radio on the bottom screen. The driving feel is amazing! I love the engine, especially when some people are paying insane markups for the new Nissan Z with the same engine. And the transmission is good enough for me, for a fun daily driver.

[@MilesPerHr]

Great input as an owner, thank you!

[@sparshrastogi2646]

I also own a 2022 Q50 RS - i have similar feedback, amazing car to drive and I love it!

[@StlPike2004]

I also have a Red Sport. I think the interior looks nice, but wish it had ventilated seats.....although, the S4 and M340 don't have ventilated seats either, so meh.

[@paulycrew]

I agree with @Ajamini! I've owned two Q50's and love the balance between performance and comfort. My 2021 lease is up and I am going to capture a 2024 as it may be the last chance to own another. Very satisfied owner.

[@DMCarReviews]

Amazing car. Not everyone wants a Tesla screen. Some people just want a traditional and reliable car that prioritizes driving instead of looking at one huge screen.

[@Nammicus]

I think those some people including myself are just disappointed they havent improved or changed it since 2014, its suppose to be a luxury sport car

[@Cartelz01]

Infiniti red sport prices are literally the same as these German cars. With $50k+ I’d expect a nice interior. And infiniti is supposed to be luxury.

[@DMCarReviews]

@@Cartelz01 The Q50 has an excellent and well built interior.

[@CaptainObviousfockin1v1megapil]

@@Cartelz01 What are you talking about? The interior in the Q50 is pretty good as far luxury goes.

[@overv434]

It’s only 50k for the red sport

[@alvaradoalejandroaa]

We have had 3 three Q50 Red Sport 2019, 2022 and just pick up and AWD Black Opal… we enjoy the car overall and know there are other options out there. Not a single issue on any of those three other than regular maintenance

[@mwn7521]

I have 2020 Q50S I love it. It’s fast and fun . 0-60mph in 4.5 second and MSRP is around $56K with 400 hp. You can’t ask for much with that price .

[@b58forever]

56k is lots of money dude lol

[@Whips383]

​@@b58forever I got a used one for 25k canadian (20k usd) relatively low miles you can't find a m340i or a g70 for that price. I agree the Msrp is way too expensive

[@autr3553]

@@b58forever Look at used Q50RS, absolute bargains. I would never buy a new car.

[@b58forever]

@@autr3553 their not reliable i had to replace my q50 redsport transmission twice in less than 4 month also after couple of pulls the car feels sluggish cause heat soak. also the chassis feels weird i dont know even the g70 is a better car

[@james_1396]

bro 56k!? nahhhhh 😂

[@bundy26]

Oh wow, is that a redesigned key fob!! All jokes aside, even in base 3.0 TT this car is a beast. One of the best seats in the industry.

[@HobbesWiilTakeGoodCareOfYou]

This is nothing like the old m56X. I had one, best car I've ever owned. Currently have an Audi A7 Prestige and in a few weeks am buying an older model V10 Audi S8 and I don't think even the S8 would steal my heart the way the Infiniti m56X did 😩

[@MilesPerHr]

Enjoy that R8 V10!

[@jayjohnson-t2y]

in the redsport you need go personal mode and put all settings to max, the sport + mode does not have it all settings to max, it literally turns into another monster@@MilesPerHr

[@janp7882]

I think it’s the weirdest combination of new and old in a car. The lower screen looks like an amazon’s top choice😂

[@josephomole6404]

😂😂😂😂

[@kylezhao8529]

The interior is a bit outdated, but still lots of fun!

[@jahsonharris713]

I appreciate your review on this car and here is my thoughts. The Q50 redsport is a good steal if you can get it used for a decent price (Im thinking somewhere in the ball park for $28k-$29k) brand new however this car is not worth the MSRP. While I admire the design of this vehicle which I consider timeless and the power train options compared to the competition for being brand new it falls flat on its face. It has been at least 5yrs over that this model is do for a complete redesign/makeover, the 3.0t VR30 came out I believe around 2017. Since then no change in transmission (going from 7 Speed Automatic to maybe 9 or 10 Speed Automatic) and no change in engine power numbers or mechanics of the vehicle (which dont get me wrong the engine is beefy) I had a 3.7 q50 back in the day and absolutely loved that car, I could beat on that engine day and night and it would not skip a beat. In closing I would pick this up used for a decent price in a heart beat. Brand new however I would look at the TLX Type-S or M340I. I still love infiniti just hoping they give this model a good redesign very soon to justify the MSRP. Awesome review brother 💯👍🏾

[@Bill-lr4kp]

2013 technology still exists in the 2023 model-year vehicle. But the design is still not outdated, pretty impressive.

[@VixBux]

Thank you for mentioning negotiating a deal on the Q50 red sport 400. I have an appointment in the morning to buy one.

[@VixBux]

I got to test drive the 400 and its lightning fast! Hugs the corners on the tightest s curve roads. The engine is deep and throaty. I had a 2010 G37 that was incredibly fast but the 400 puts it to shame. I ordered mine in arrest red.

[@Youtubewontletmecomment]

@@VixBuxhow do you like it after one year?

[@VixBux]

@@KZbinwontletmecomment I love it even more.

[@VixBux]

It does everything you mentioned and more. It’s a true muscle car. I had a 2015 G37 and I loved it. I had a violent accident when a huge delivery truck pulled out in front of me when I was going 55 mph. I didn’t even have time to hit the brakes and witnesses verified it. Anyway, they had to use three different jaws of life to get me out of the car. The first responders kept commenting on how well built the car was. I ended up breaking 12 bones but I’m still alive thanks to Infiniti. I was heartbroken to lose the G37 until I got my red sport 400. I never think about my G37 since I bought this beast.

[@williamlong2682]

This is such a tricky one for me in that it’s a car I really WANT to like because I imagine its potential and what it COULD be with a few of the right changes. I think it’s so close to being something really compelling in this segment. I think it’s one of the more attractive entries in this segment, and I don’t take as much offense to that interior as some people do, though they could pretty easily modernize it a bit by just stitching those screens together into one if they really wanted to. I just wish Infiniti would dial in the dynamics a little more. I like how it’s “looser” feeling and not as perfectly, clinically sharp as the German entries in this segment, but I wish there was more feedback and better feel to the inputs. I think if Infiniti really leaned into being the “different” option in this segment by focusing on that and cared less about “what the market wants,” this could have been amazing. But sadly, I don’t think we’ll get to see that :( I’ll miss this entry in this segment.

[@MilesPerHr]

It needs attentive improvements to compete in this class head-on. As is, it's only a good buy if you can get a deal

[@jayjohnson-t2y]

is there a way to make the gears snappy? how do we get rid of the lag i owna 2016 and its annoying, @@MilesPerHr

[@islesfan24]

One of the best looking sedans out there, unfortunately the interior and lack of updated tech makes this car not worthy of the $65K price tag. A used one on the other hand….

[@HectorPerez]

Great POV review, MPH. I like that the HD screen on the 2023 Infiniti Q50 is not super large compared to other cars in its class.

[@professor_goodfeels]

Thank you miles for this video and your insights on the infinity, especially the end about negotiating a good deal because im genuinely interested in this and the q60, its just the tech and interior hold it back a bit for me. But im sure the dealers will negotiate. Thanks again!

[@TurboRC101]

I love how these skyline models have relatively small back seats makes you feel like your in a sports car.

[@eddstarr2185]

Ya know Miles, with all the compromises that you mentioned in your Drive Review I'm left wondering if the Q50 Red Sport is the result of Infiniti not giving the car it's A-game, like the company's heart just isn't in it. At the Q50 Red Sport's price point the car loses to the few choices available in the market. But I have to admit, in that stunning red color it sure is a good looking sedan, with 2+2 interior room. Thank you for and excellent Drive Review, as always!

[@MilesPerHr]

Fair point, Edd. I got the distinct impression this car is about lease deals, not excited purchases. It has some killer elements, but isn't a compelling package at MSRP.

[@Wasabi9111]

The problem is that this car is extremely dated. It was dated when we leased it back in 2017 to replace a leased 2014 328xi. The reason we got it was bc of the amazing lease deal. A fully loaded red sport was cheaper than a 4 cyl 328. This car was basically all about the engine - and back in 2017 4.5 sec 0-60 was really fast. Anyway, we now replaced it w a polestar 2 and we love it so much more than the q50 and 328.

[@jayjohnson-t2y]

bro you need put it in personal mode, switch all settings to max, then put it into manual mode in shifter. it is way different to sport + . you need do this next time and then take it to canyons. IT TURNS INTO A ABSOLUTE MONSTER. In sport + its not as stiff and dynamic and responsive. Personal mode you can set it all to max and it really becomes on rails

[@haywire9174]

Personally the only things that makes these cars relevant to me is the bargain used pricing. I picked up my 2017 model with around 86k miles for 15.5k! Imagine a 400 horsepower luxury sedan, only a couple years old, and with decent mileage (it is Japanese overall it should last a while, maintenance is super cheap for me so far), for around 16k with some new brakes and what not. I love this car, its my first one and I don't think anything else will come close to it for this price.

[@b58forever]

the transmission is not so reliable i had to replace my transmission twice in 1 year and my car was stock

[@H2SO4H20]

I hope the 2023 Q50 has improved a lot because the Q50 rental I had for several days a couple of years ago was not at all pleasant or fun. I had assumed that it would be a luxury car based on my experience with the Infiniti Q of the 1990's and early 2000's but my Q50 rental was poorly equipped, cramped, touchy to the throttle and didn't feel very stable. I know it was a rental car but I expected much better in an Infiniti. It was such a relief to return it to the rental company.

[@Whips383]

Its a rental what do you expect everyone's beating on the car

[@H2SO4H20]

@@Whips383 The Q50 I rented from Enterprise for several days was nearly new and in excellent condition. It wasn't the most unpleasant vehicle I've rented. I just expected much better due to my positive experiences with full size Infiniti Q of the 1990's and early 2000's.

[@HighExposureMedia]

They perfected this car by 2023. Slowly updating and changing important things. There’s a few things that still could be updated but it doesn’t change how you feel when driving the car.

[@alengreen589]

It´s nice to see that Infiniti puts money in the Interior for 2023 so the car looks modern inside, 😆.

[@shawn4080]

Imagine paying 60k for a car that is not changed since 2014

[@urs6onfuturas975]

Maybe if it was sub $40k it would be a good buy. The sales numbers for the Q50 are terrible. I honestly don't know how Nissan/Infiniti are still producing anything at this point.

[@MilesPerHr]

Lease deals are a big factor for these cars

[@abcdLeeXY]

M340i dominates this segment

[@MilesPerHr]

It kinda does...

[@StlPike2004]

costs a lot more to get one nicely loaded with adaptive suspension though

[@lacomie81]

I have a 2014 q50 and there's no reason why my stereo setup looks as new as this one. Really odd to keep it so outdated in the 2023 model

[@scottniehaus197]

I had a 21 tlx for about 3 months and went back to q50. The tlx infotainment is new and buggy. My wife drives a Volvo and says the latest infotainment in Volvo is so buggy that it is bricking cars. I’ll take “dated” and functional over “new and buggy”.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

If the price is right, Drew Carey would buy this car.

[@antonovkouakouthoussin3660]

I personally appreciate this car, a nice car with a fair price I love it.

[@lotsofcurveslover]

A used one of these is one of the best performance bargains out there.

[@flightman7594]

Not sure why people consider this car new for 60k+ or even used when the other options in the market are by far better and it’s not even close ?

[@Rotary787B]

Q50 looks better than a Genesis G70 its no contest! And it wont catch on fire like the Genesis to boot🤣

[@Jayquan92]

If you enjoy driving without all the bells and whistles this is the perfect car.

[@rmyAddison]

My 2016 Q50 Red Sport looked almost like the 2023 model, very few real changes. One of the reasons I traded the Red Sport for a Genesis GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, night and day difference in tech, fit/finish. Infiniti is dying, former G37 IPL, QX50 and Q50 Red Sport owner, I was a fan of the brand. IF you can get a killer price the Red Sport is a nice car but in the $60K range there are so many better options.........

[@stevethomasen3576]

2019 Q50 RS . It’s a rocket !!

[@johnhearn7329]

Yeah I got a used 2019 Q50 RS AWD and the girl knows how to get up go!😎😎😎😎

[@ykk3v277]

Great Content‼️

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-yv3br2bb8o]

The interior looks so outdated.

[@kndli67]

Love the look on this car i owned a 14 Q50 definitely want a VR30

[@josh4585]

Kinda crazy that my 08 G35 has trajectory lines with the backup camera, but this doesn’t

[@JerryTheSlime0]

What microphone are you using? should consider trying the DJI Mic to improve sound quality drastically!

[@lyks1727]

Im so looking at 2019 q50 3.0t right now no point getting new😅 i missss my 2021 lexus is350f🥺

[@ramsongewargis8736]

Get the q50 and add a ecu tune, that's all it needs!

[@lyks1727]

@@ramsongewargis8736 yesssiir! 😎

[@ryen49]

with an exhaust ands lower downpipes this car sounds amazing

[@Nubsauce]

Interesting how the 400 hp 350tq is still a mid to high 4 sec 0-60, meanwhile the German counterparts that cost the same are in the high 3s.

[@Cartiayy]

bmw is known to underate there hp, the m340 is prob more then 400 if put on a dyno

[@Nubsauce]

@@layne4376 all the German counterparts. Not just BMW. BMW is the slower of the German counterparts.

[@Mr.Brolic]

I like this car not the price I wash infinity really put some more effort into their cars

[@jasonstathoom5142]

I can buy a used Q50S (up to 30k miles) after an incident came to my country from US. With all expenses it will cost about 25k$ LOL. A 340i with the same specs/mileage costs about 30$k.

[@360sts]

I saw a video of a QX60 and the infotainment looks great. This car needed a new infotainment from the day it came out. It looks like an old Buick. It's really sad bc this is a really nice car.

[@alengreen589]

Is the Cadillac CT4 V Blackwing with 3.6 L TT V6 engine and 470 HP for round about $ 60 - 65k not a better deal as this old car for $ 62k ???

[@XDMIIIIIIIII]

Seems that way

[@MilesPerHr]

I’ll find out soon! CT4-V Blackwing review coming in a couple weeks

[@alengreen589]

@@MilesPerHr Ok thank you Miles but please not forget to tell us in the video which one is better.

[@latino914]

End of the day it's a cadillac, so enough said their. The KiA Stinger would be a better choice or a G70

[@Jameschung81]

@alen green it’s like this… you can pay $100 for one banana or $5 for a kiwi… which one do you want? It’s not like one is better than the other… it’s what suites you… what do you really want? What is sweet to you? What’s your taste? You are what you eat so is the car you drive.

[@WilliamKShank]

Nice car except for the white interior. Safe Journey! CHOLULA!!!

[@jdmteggy2388]

Love the way q50 looks and the interior is not bad i like the 2 screens i jus wish they did better seats since its a sport sedans and better Guage cluster and a 6spd wish was manual option...but this is such a great dd can get them cheap used and motor is reliable and its fast

[@hardtoobtain2936]

Clean great spec white interior is nice

[@brotherderrickcoaches]

Does this car have the auto seat belt tightening?

[@justinholtgrave]

Amazing car. If only it was more reliable. A used 3.7 is just a much better buy as a daily or weekend car. RS400 only if you do track days.

[@fp5495]

I like this, but there are too many sketchy-type people who like this, and drive this, and black-out its windows, and add obnoxiously loud after-market exhausts to it, too. Therefore, would never be caught dead in one, even though I like it.

[@ArDeeNY1]

Or, you could just get the car and not put dark tints and loud pipes. Life’s too short to be caring about the opinions of strangers to the point where you’d “never be caught dead” in a car you genuinely like

[@MalakaProtos33]

Did they fix the steering?

[@donaldhhopper]

I love my 2020 Q50S! 😊

[@johnhearn7329]

Yeah I got a used 2019 Q50 RS AWD and the girl knows how to get up go!😎😎😎😎

[@wicked_smaaht]

Why staggered wheels on AWD car? Also, Lexus IS500 with NAV8, last of its kind, and 78 more HP, and insanely better looking is actually priced similarly. I owned a G35 for 10 years and drove it for almost 160K miles, and loved every mile of it. Wish Infiniti did not lose its personality by focusing on boring CVT SUVs and ignoring the G35/37/Q50 line. 😢

[@MilesPerHr]

IS500 is awesome. Suffers the same "outdated interior" problem as the Q50, but that engine and soundtrack is incredible.

[@latino914]

The is500 is overrated. Uses an old V8 engine outdated interior and is ranked low in it's competition category. A BMW M340i performs better in every way.

[@timw2083]

​@@latino914 I have an overrated IS500 and couldn't be happier. If you have and enjoy a M340, congrats. It's all about choices.

[@latino914]

@@timw2083 I do not have an M340i but I would definitely want as my next car or a Q50 RS. I love the Lexus brand and had a Lexus Is350 2006 before my G37 but they're still using that same V6 with little updates. I just think it's crazy for the is500 to be priced almost $5k away from M3 territory and very close to S4 and AMG's and we all know it doesn't come close to those beasts. The Q50 RS is overpriced as well but you can get a great deal on used ones because they depreciate quicker than Lexus. And if your argument is reliability the B58 is a very reliable engine that has amazed many.

[@timw2083]

@@latino914 I'm cool with the old tech in the IS500. Toyota/Lexus built their reputation on dependability. And with dependability comes very few changes. I really liked the M340i, I tried to get my wife one but she likes her 3.7 Q50 and now wants the Q50 RS. Some many great choice, good luck

[@TjAsh]

just got this car same year same model and i am happy as can be

[@amine_d]

Should you put your transmission in N in traffic ?

[@TearBlood]

That key fob got more changes than the q50

[@thisGuy481]

Whoa, no trajectory lines? I have a 2022 Red Sport AWD i-line and there are definitely trajectory lines

[@thisGuy481]

Also, side note. I actually enjoyed your review format, between the horn noise, the way the shifter feels and just all the small details.

[@steffthomas7350]

I have a 2014 version and the interior hasn’t changed since….not a good look for the q50 series

[@papayaman123]

This vehicle leaves so much to be desired. I leased a 2017 RS400 and there are just minor changes for 2023. Also I turned it in instead of purchasing in the end because I was sorely disappointed in this. No LSD, (that weird Trace Control feature is so odd) slow & outdated transmission, the Bose system is mid tier, terrible stock run flat tires, infotainment/camera(s) are terrible. As far as a luxury car, this does not feel like one at all, in fact a fully loaded Maxima would be more luxurious. Yes it looks great, but I was very disappointed in Infiniti and still am seeing as they failed the original "G" sports sedan.

[@professor_goodfeels]

Also is there a night drive coming soon?

[@marquitadavis879]

This looks like my 07 g35, and it’s the same color. Great car, but they need to update that interior

[@charlesfortiz724]

This vs m340i? Which one would you pick

[@Mr.Lambert777]

M340i for me

[@Jameschung81]

Red sport 400 for me.

[@b58forever]

m340i thats not even a comparison 😂

[@arnoldestrada4287]

@@Jameschung81I got a redsport it’s fun n all m340i definitely better brother

[@anthonycarreviews1528]

I don't know why they didn't have changed the transmission and add a little more power give it a little more update on the car and that's it

[@davidborjas5514]

Yes I love it

[@AntLive29]

That car looks so old. Interior hasn’t changed since 2008!

[@DMCarReviews]

*2014

[@billnye5183]

Neither has a dodge but y’all still buy it 😂

[@MercOne]

They still make this thing? Another relic.

[@timw2083]

I thought Infiniti stopped using steer-by-wire in 2022

[@H60DRiCH]

Bro didn’t even set the transmission in sport 😒don’t know how to really drive a q50

[@matthewlewis-zw3tf]

Nobody likes backseat passengers...

[@flightman7594]

I have a Q50 3.7 2015 and a g70 2022 3.3t and the g70 is just light years ahead. If you want a pretty good looking aggressive car with a horrible transmission awful infotainment screens awful steering this car is for you. The g70 is so much better it’s not even close from transmission to interior to handling. Infiniti has changed nothing I mean NOTHING since 2014 when the q50 came out. All they added was a nice engine which is the highlight of this car and steer by wire(awful) . G70 has heated cooled seats wireless phone charging pad head up display limited slip differential active exhaust and so much more. Nothing what the q50 red sport offers. I will put my foot down on the q50 and it just has no idea what it wants to do. Sometimes it takes a second or even more to register to decide what gear it wants to be in. In g70 you put your foot down in sport + goes right away. If you want a straight line missile and a good peppy engine this car is for you. But not sure how people spend 61 k on this new when there is so many better cars. Even in the used market get a Kia stinger looks so much better offers everything g70 does. This might be harsh but it’s the reality. There are other cars in the segment for the same price used and new that do it so much better. A shame because this car has so much potential and infinti still has yet to change anything. This could be a real contender with a better interior handling and transmission m. Disclaimer: yes I have driven a 2019 red sport 2021 red sport as well. I still like parts of the car just my l opinion on owning a q50 and then having a g70 now . I still have the q50 so I have a direct comparison.

[@latino914]

I agree with you on the G70 being an overall better car as most reviews have stated the same. The only thing that holds me back is the KiA/Hyundai/ Genesis dealership experience. I've heard multiple horror stories about poor service experience, denying warranty for very poor reasons, etc. They are actually Ranked one of the worst auto manufacturer for Their dealership/ Service experience.

[@flightman7594]

@@latino914 Have been going to my local Hyundai place for my g70 now for months and not a single problem at all. Like any other dealership.

[@b58forever]

am agree with you i trade in my q50 redsport for a 2020 g70 3.3t and the g70 feels more planted. transmission is much better torque is amaizing in the g70 i dont miss the q50 at all

[@flightman7594]

@@b58forever Exactly people dont seem to understand this when I tell them g70 is just a better car. Not sure why people would pay 60k for a new red sport makes no sense.

[@timw2083]

The G70 is an awesome car, but it's small for the segment imo.... we have a '15 Q50 with the 3.7 and will probably go with the Red Sport. We test drove a Type S last week but my wife wasn't overly impressed.

[@philippedupuis9219]

Wow a 2023 ( 2010 car )

[@hardtoobtain2936]

Brodie has no idea what he’s talking about

[@himdadnasri6462]

Cruze 2017 pleas

[@Javi-wo1dw]

same car since 2014

[@Feezyy]

Payin 27k max for it I’m getting it tho

[@johnhearn7329]

Yeah I got a used 2019 Q50 RS AWD and the girl knows how to get up go!😎😎😎😎

[@Till113]

Well it looks and feels like a used car but it also as cheap when you lease it… But apparently people like these kind of cars

[@flxxcoo1879]

They needa bring back that 3.7 engine, that 3.0t engine cheeks

[@TheDfenner84]

They got to stop making the same car…..infiniti it’s time

[@Eldomibori]

Nissan is terrible when it comes to refreshing their cars.

[@ronaldosanches9140]

Looks like a 2016😂

[@ChadBlox]

even a 2012 prius as a better interior

[@johncoronado1792]

Transmission sux

[@miyaoberman3755]

💋❣💋❣💋

[@blak238]

For a 2023 this car is extremely disappointing. And this is supposed to be Nissans luxury brand. The Nissans look better than this car. These people need to catch up to the modern times. The interior still looks it’s in the late 2000s. I’m very disappointed in this car. No full screen gauge cluster, an abysmal infotainment system. Infiniti should really consider stepping up, especially with this being the luxury brand

[@thegaminghub8835]

omg This car is sooo outdated

[@uik99]

No wonder you see less of these things in the wild, with all these buzzkill traits..

[@SergioMenaGTS]

Terrible interior

[@Cumshot-millionare]

This car is automotive perfection 💯💯🤘

[@SkyNet-ty1tm]

AMG CLA 45 S. More power smaller engine.

[@spectral4931]

Why have 1 screen when you can have 2? 💪

[@NYCQ50]

Upper screen is touch screen lol