Review content:
- Appearance
- Sedan interior
- Specifications
- Security systems
- Price and configuration
The Geneva Motor Show brought a lot of new products, including the new generation of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan. Compared to the previous generation of 2016, there are practically no changes. Rather, the car was refreshed than completely new, but this is only at first glance, if you look closely, there are still changes.
The designers decided not to change the appearance of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan, the previous generation has proven itself well in the market. Many owners of this model noted excellent dynamic characteristics, sporty style and an attractive, comfortable interior. For today, the manufacturer has named a complete list of complete sets, as well as their cost.
Exterior of the new Infiniti Q50 2018
The appearance of the new generation Infiniti Q50 2018 did not acquire new features or a new body, the engineers decided to update individual parts, making them modern and stylish. The front of the sedan is distinguished by new LED optics, it has become brighter and more pronounced lenses. Small direction indicators were placed on the sides of the optics, the rest is occupied by lenses and LED blocks of low and high beam. The shape of the optics has remained the same, but according to the manufacturer, they are only externally the same, otherwise they are different.
The central part of the new 2018-2019 Infiniti Q50 sedan is occupied by a radiator grill with chrome trim and a black mesh insert. In the center, as before, is the company's emblem, a camera was placed above it, and sensors and sensors on the sides of the emblem. The front bumper of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan also received minor changes. Two fangs stretch from the central and to the lower grille, curved for better aerodynamics of the car. Additional sensors for security and monitoring systems are located on the lower grille.
The side section of the front bumper of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan is decorated with LED fog lights and LED daytime running lights. Depending on the configuration, along the contour there will be a C-shaped plastic insert in black, chrome or black chrome. The engineers made the shape specific, with a protruding bottom for better aerodynamics, and also well emphasizes the sporty style of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan paired with a new splitter. The hood of the sedan was left unchanged, formidable curved lines stretch from the front pillars to the radiator grill, and the side part is raised in comparison with the central part.
The side section of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan also received minor changes. Firstly, it is a wider chrome edging, and secondly, more pronounced lines. The center line runs from the front optics to the middle of the rear doors, while the second starts from the middle of the doors and to the rear feet. The bottom of the side part of the Infiniti Q50 2018 is decorated with curved lines, moldings are now out of fashion, but the bottom is decorated with sills to give a sporty style.
Unlike many other sports cars, the wheel arches of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan are not as pronounced. The changes also affected the side mirrors, the color of the body depends on the configuration of the sedan, in some versions the body of the mirrors will be black, but most often it is painted in the body color. On the reverse side of the case, a turn follower was placed. The standard set of mirrors includes heating, electric adjustment, automatic folding; for top-end configurations of the Infiniti Q50 2018, the mirrors will have memory for three different positions. From the previous generation, designers have carried over a lot, including nameplates on the front fenders, indicating the model and equipment of the sedan.
In terms of dimensions, the body of the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018 remains the same:
- sedan length - 4816 mm;
- width of the new Infiniti Q50 2018 - 1824 mm;
- the height of the novelty is 1453 mm;
- wheelbase - 2850 mm;
- the track of the front wheels of the sedan is 1544 mm;
- the track of the rear wheels of the car is 1565 mm.
In fact, the engineers left the body dimensions of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 the same as in the previous model, despite various minor changes. The sedan is based on 17 ″ alloy wheels of a new design, for an additional fee, the buyer will be offered 18 ″ or 19 ″, at the maximum configuration or a hybrid version 19 ″ are included in the standard set.
The rear of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan has received more noticeable changes than the front. This is due to the new LED stops. One part of the feet was located on the trunk lid, and part on the body of the 2018 Infiniti Q50.
Borders and LED blocks are clearly defined on the feet. The central part of the trunk lid is decorated with the company emblem, on the right is a nameplate indicating the model and equipment. Under the emblem, the designers have placed a chrome strip with the company's inscription, it also emphasizes the formidable style of the LED feet of the Infiniti Q50 2018. It is worth noting that an additional chrome line has disappeared at the bottom of the trunk lid.
The trunk lid of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan itself remains the same, the same shape and the same bend at the top. The rear bumper of the sedan still went through quite noticeable changes. The upper part has become more hollow, the lower part of the bumper of the Infiniti Q50 2018 has acquired a sports diffuser, a chrome insert between the tips of the exhaust system and a small notch above the exhaust system. The rear foglights disappeared, migrating to a separate part of the LED stops. Another LED stop indicator for the 2018 Infiniti Q50 is located at the bottom of the rear window.
The buyer is offered the following body shades for the 2018 Infiniti Q50:
- Red;
- black;
- light black;
- snow white;
- White;
- silver;
- Gray;
- Brown;
- gray-blue;
- blue.
The roof of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan, like most of the body, remained unchanged. Depending on the selected configuration, it can be completely solid or panoramic. Panorama Infiniti Q50 2018 is divided into a dull or partially movable, so that you can open the front part.
Examining the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018, one would like to say that the car received rather minor changes rather than equating it with the new generation. The changes are rather cosmetic, with slight improvements to the design and dynamics of the car. But even these design features have only improved the exterior of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50.
2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan interior
The salon of the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018, in contrast to the exterior, received minimal and imperceptible changes. The center panel, as in the previous model, is decorated with two sequential displays of the multimedia system, 7 "and 8". The basis of the multimedia system is the previously known Infiniti InTouch Services. The audio system of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan is organized on the basis of six speakers, and the top-end configuration is equipped with a Bose Performance Series system, with 16 speakers.
On the sides of the first display of the 2018 Infiniti Q50, designers placed two rectangular openings for air supply to the cabin, and on the sides of the second display, a dual-zone climate control panel. Next to the climate control buttons are the buttons for controlling the heated glasses of the Infiniti Q50 2018 sedan, the buttons for controlling the audio system and the multimedia menu. The designers made the tray for laser discs almost invisible, hiding it between the display and audio buttons.
Starting with the base 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan, the front seats will be heated. On the central dashboard of the interior, you can find buttons for controlling the heated seats and disabling the passenger airbag. Between the gearshift lever and the control panel, a row of charges was placed under a hidden panel. Among the 2018 Infiniti Q50 chargers, engineers installed USB connectors, 12V, 220V and a wireless charger.
Nearby there is a gear lever, a selector for the multimedia system and a button for instant access to cameras around the perimeter of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan, as well as a button for selecting a travel mode (Sport, Comfort and others). Starting with the previous generation, the engineers abandoned the installation of a mechanical handbrake, replacing it with an electromechanical one. For greater convenience of the front passenger and driver, two cupholders are installed on the center console, the top-end configuration of the sedan can both warm drinks and cool. Completing the design of the center console is an armrest between the front seats, but as noted by the owners of the previous model, it is small and at times uncomfortable to use.
The dashboard of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan remains the same, but the design has been slightly modified. A color display of the on-board computer is located in the center, it displays information about the condition of the car, the distance traveled, the checkpoint indicator and other data. To the left and right of the display is the speedometer and tachometer, with built-in fuel level and engine temperature sensors.
Changes in the steering wheel, a sportier shape and a new design of the lower spoke are clearly visible. The side spokes of the steering wheel were decorated with multimedia buttons for controlling the systems of the Infiniti Q50 2018. The engineers also thought about shifting gears in sport mode, there are two gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel. To the right of the instruments is the Start / Stop engine button, a sign that the new sedan has a keyless entry system and at least an immobilizer.
The interior of the 2018-2019 Infiniti Q50 sedan is made in the style of the brand, sports front seats, with good lateral support, comfortable head restraints with a forward tilt. The upholstery is made of high-quality leather, according to the colors the manufacturer offers:
- black;
- Gray;
- brownish yellow.
Depending on the chosen color and equipment of the Infiniti Q50 2018, the stitching around the perimeter can be black, the color of the interior or bright red. Likewise, the design of the upholstery can be changed by combining different patterns and inserts. It is worth noting that the interior color of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 changes only in the lower part to the door handles, everything above will be black without exception.
In addition to the stitching and stylish design of the seats, the manufacturer offers to choose different inserts around the interior of the Infiniti Q50 2018:
- ebony;
- polished wood;
- brushed aluminum;
- polished aluminum.
The rear seats of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan are designed for three passengers, with three head restraints. In the central part of the backrest, as standard, an armrest with a small compartment for two cup holders is located, in some configurations there is a built-in ashtray. It is worth noting the good lateral support on the rear seat backrest, which is really comfortable when there are three passengers behind.
Both the front and rear of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have enough room for passengers of any configuration. Starting with the basic equipment, the package includes a package of electric windows, boot lid actuation, central locking and control of the fuel filler flap. In comparison with the previous generation of the sedan model, the interior has not changed, the build quality has been slightly improved, but otherwise the same Infiniti Q50 2018 as before the restyling.
2018 Infiniti Q50 Specifications
The characteristics of the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018 are quite good and most of them are designed for the sporty style of the car. The buyer was given a choice of three gasoline units and a hybrid version.
The first petrol unit of the Infiniti Q50 2018, with a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 208 horses. The torque is 5500 rpm, this power and torque is achieved by the turbine. The inline four is designed for 16 valves, like conventional engines of this type. A 7-speed automatic transmission is installed in a pair to the engine; in this version, the drive is only rear. The fuel consumption of this configuration in the city is 10.2 liters per hundred, and on the highway - 7.84 liters. For a full U-turn, such a rear-wheel drive 2018 Infiniti Q50 will need 11.2 meters in diameter.
The second version of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 engine is a petrol turbocharged V6 with a volume of 3 liters. There are 4 valves per cylinder for a total of 24 valves. The power of the unit is 300 hp, and the maximum torque is 6400 rpm. The same 7-speed automatic transmission is installed in a pair to the engine. According to the drive type, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan with such an engine can only be rear-wheel drive. For the rear-wheel drive configuration of the sedan, the fuel consumption in the city is 14.12 liters, and the consumption on the highway is 9.74 liters.
The same unit, with a volume of 3 liters, but with two turbines, can produce 400 hp, with a maximum torque of 6400 rpm. To help the unit, the same 7-speed automatic transmission, but the drive in this version is already complete, with an intelligent control system. The all-wheel drive version of the Infiniti Q50 2018 is even more voracious than the rear-wheel drive, in the urban cycle the fuel consumption is 14.87 liters, and outside the city - 10.86 liters.
The last engine option offered to the buyer of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 is a plug-in hybrid. The basis is a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and a 50 kW electric motor. The total power of the hybrid unit is 360 hp, despite the new type of engine, the previously known 7-speed automatic transmission is installed in a pair.
In terms of fuel consumption, the rear-wheel drive hybrid Infiniti Q50 2018 is quite economical, in the urban cycle it will take 8.72 liters, and out of town - 7.35 liters. The all-wheel drive version of the Infiniti Q50 2018 consumes a little more fuel, but the difference is not significant, in the urban cycle the consumption is 9.04 liters, and on the highway - 7.84 liters. For a full reversal of such a sedan, you will need 11.4 meters in diameter.
The average weight of the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018 is about 1911 kg, but depending on the configuration it can change. The volume of the fuel tank is 68 liters, which is quite a lot for a hybrid car, for a regular model the volume is 76 liters. Despite the size of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan, the trunk volume is not large - 267 liters for the standard version for the hybrid model and 382 liters for the regular model.
The characteristics of the new sedan Infiniti Q50 2018 are quite good, and the appearance of a hybrid version has significantly improved the lineup of this model. The power and variety of engines speaks of the sporty style of the novelty, this is especially evident in the charged engine, 400 horsepower with two turbines. The body of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 is a combination of steel and aluminum, thus engineers have increased the strength and improved safety of the sedan.
Security systems Infiniti Q50 2018
The engineers thought about the safety of the 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan to the maximum. Along the perimeter of the novelty, airbags are installed, in front for the driver and passenger, another one in the area of the driver's knees. Side airbags and curtain airbags are also installed.
Among the active and passive safety systems of the Infiniti Q50 2018 are:
- EBD and ABS system;
- brake assistant BA;
- dynamic control system VDC;
- monitoring the trajectory of the TCS vehicle;
- TPMS tire pressure monitoring;
- Rear Collision Avoidance (BCI) and Front (PFCW);
- blind spot monitoring system (BSW);
- all-round visibility system;
- parking sensors;
- automatic parking assistant;
- lane departure warning (LDW) with assistance assistant (LDP).
To help the driver and for better comfort, the Infiniti Q50 2018 engineers installed a keyless entry system, immobilizer, remote control from the remote control and from a smartphone. The manufacturer does not suggest a complete list, since it is supposed to add new security systems. Towards the middle of 2018, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 model should acquire several more assistants to assist the driver.
The price and configuration of the sedan Infiniti Q50 2018
In the Russian market, the new Infiniti Q50 2018 sedan will appear towards the end of 2018, although, according to dealerships, several copies from another country will be delivered before the official appearance.
To date, sales have started in full swing in the USA, Canada, some countries in Asia and Europe. So far, the company has unveiled five basic trim levels of the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 sedan, while announcing a price for them. The complete sets are available in rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions:
- 2.0t PURE with RWD kicks off from $ 34200 (with AWD drive from $ 36200);
- Infiniti Q50 2018 2.0t LUXE RWD from $ 36550 (four-wheel drive from $ 38550);
- charged Infiniti Q50 2018 3.0t LUXE RWD from $ 38950 (AWD from $ 40950);
- sporty Q50 3.0t SPORT RWD from $ 40650 (AWD option from $ 42650);
- the most powerful petrol variant of the Infiniti Q50 2018 RED SPORT 400 with rear wheel drive will cost from $ 51000and with all-wheel drive from $ 53000;
- latest hybrid Q50 Hybrid LUXE RWD from $ 50600 (AWD from $ 52600).
For other countries, the 2018 Infiniti Q50 configuration may differ in name, but the technical specifications will be the same. As for a sports sedan, the prices are not small enough, although the Infiniti Q50 2018 in the previous generation proved to be quite good. A powerful engine, a sports suspension and good dynamic performance combine to make a good car, although the price for the hybrid version is still a little overpriced.
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