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2020 3.0t PURE 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan
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Price:   -  From $36,400
2020 3.0t PURE 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $38,400
2020 3.0t LUXE 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $38,850
2020 3.0t LUXE 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $40,850
2020 EDITION 30 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $43,700
2020 EDITION 30 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $45,700
2020 3.0t SPORT 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $48,500
2020 3.0t SPORT 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $50,500
2020 3.0t RED SPORT 400 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $54,250
2020 3.0t RED SPORT 400 4dr All-Wheel Drive Sedan Price:   -  From $56,250
Expert Rating
3 (Good)

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: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Overview

What's New

The 2020 INFINITI Q50 drops the formerly-standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, leaving the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 as the only available powerplant. Additionally, an updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard on all models.

Choosing Your INFINITI Q50

The INFINITI Q50 is offered in four trims: Pure, Luxe, Sport, and Red Sport 400. Pricing starts at $37,425 including destination for the Pure and rises to $55,275 for the Red Sport 400.

Engine Choices

The Q50 is no longer available with the four-cylinder engine for the 2020 model year, meaning the V6 is the sole offering, although the range-topping Red Sport 400 gets a high-output variant of it.

Engine TypeTrim LevelHorsepowerTorqueFuel Economy (Combined)
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6Pure, Luxe, Sport300 hp295 lb-ft23 mpg
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 (high output)Res Sport 400400 hp350 lb-ft22 mpg

A seven-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard, but all-wheel drive is available across the board for $2,000. Even with the AWD system, power is only sent to the front wheels when additional traction is required.

Passenger and Cargo Capacity

The INFINITI Q50 is a mid-size sedan that seats five and offers 13.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity in the trunk.

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Safety Features

The base Q50 lacks standard active safety features beyond automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning.

The Luxe is available with blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a surround-view camera system through the ProAssist Package ($850). These features come standard on the Sport and Red Sport 400.

Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, adaptive headlights, and automatic high beams are available through the ProActive Package ($2,700) on the Sport and Red Sport 400.

Connectivity

The INFINITI Q50 uses two HD touchscreens for controlling infotainment: an 8-inch upper unit and a 7-inch lower unit. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, two USB ports, and satellite radio are all standard.

Navigation and wi-fit hot spot capability are standard on the Sport and Red Sport 400, and available on the Luxe through the Essential Package ($2,750).

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Pure - From $37,425

The Pure trim’s notable standard features include LED headlights, fog lights, and taillights, turn signals integrated into the side mirrors, 17-inch wheels, and proximity entry with push button start.

Inside, black leatherette seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, eight-way power front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control add to the comfort level.

Luxe - From $39,875

The next step up is the Luxe trim, and it adds 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, aluminum interior trim, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The wow-features arrive via the $2,750 Essential Package, which includes navigation, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start, a 60/40-split fold-down rear seat, and power lumbar support for the driver's seat.

Sport - From $49,525

The Sport trim includes a host of performance upgrades such as more pronounced front and rear fascia with a dark painted finish, active dampers, enlarged brakes, and summer performance tires wrapped on 19-inch wheels.

Helping support the driver are power seat bolsters and manual thigh extensions, while leather surfaces, a 16-speaker Bose audio system, and even fancier aluminum trim up the luxury side of things. All features from the ProAssist and Essential Packages are also standard.

The $2,700 ProActive Package adds adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Red Sport 400 - From $55,275

The Red Sport 400 represents the sportiest trim in terms of speed and looks. The 400-hp V6 engine, black colored mirrors, uniquely styled exhaust tips, and wider rear tires are matched by aluminum-trimmed pedals, semi-aniline quilted leather seat coverings, and dark chrome interior trim.

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CarsDirect Tip

The 2020 INFINITI Q50 Sport offers the right balance of sportiness and luxury, and it opens up the full roster of active safety features through the ProActive Package. However, its lack of nameplate prestige might make it feel overly expensive.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Spacious seating
  • Still handsome
Cons
  • Doesn't stand out
  • Old interior design
  • Hardly a value option
Expert Rating
3 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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300-horsepower V6 now standard. The 2020 INFINITI Q50 drops the former base 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Instead, a 300-horsepower 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine is standard. Last year’s turbo inline-four was rated at 208 hp.

The change may seem like a small one, but it helps the Q50 have one of the most powerful standard engines for the class. Unfortunately, while power has gone up by 92 hp, fuel economy has dropped.

The old base 2.0-liter achieved 25 miles per gallon combined, according to the EPA. The newly-standard V6 is rated at 23 mpg combined. While lower than before, a two mpg drop in combined fuel economy for nearly an extra 100 hp is worth it.

If outright power is what you want, INFINITI still offers the Q50 Red Sport, which features a 400-hp version of the V6. That engine provides effortless performance and can hold its own against similarly equipped competitors. But with a 0-60 mph time of roughly five seconds flat, it still has plenty of oomph.

Tricky dual-screen infotainment system gets an update. Every Q50 comes with INFINITI’s InTouch infotainment system that’s comprised of two screens. The top touchscreen is an 8-inch unit, while the lower one measures in at 7 inches. Since the system’s debut, we haven’t been huge fans of it. It’s finicky, distracting, and difficult to use. But for 2020, INFINITI added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

The addition of both smartphone compatibilities helps greatly, but it’s still not the easiest in the world to use. The top screen now displays Apple CarPlay and Android Auto applications, as well as navigation, if the vehicle is equipped with it. The lower screen still handles climate control settings, controls for the audio system, and vehicle settings.

We still think INFINITI would be better off coming out with a whole new system, but smartphone integration makes it easier to use.


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Lower trims offer excellent value. With a starting price tag that’s under $38,000, the base Q50 Pure represents excellent value. The trim comes with 17-inch wheels, remote keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery, and six audio speakers.

With the addition of the twin-turbo V6 engine as standard, the Pure is now a better value option than ever.

Comfortable seating for four. As a sedan, the Q50 offers consumers with things that matter the most: comfort and spacious seating for four. While it has five seats, things are much more comfortable if there are only four passengers in the vehicle. Those in the front are treated to some of the best seats in the segment, as they’re supportive and supple.

In the back, passengers are treated to 35.1 inches of rear legroom, which is great for the segment. If there’s one thing we wanted to see in the Q50, it’s USB charging ports in the back. Still, thick padding ensures that rear-seat passengers will be comfortable on long journeys.

With a trunk that measures 13.5 cubic feet, the Q50 is just average for the segment. With the introduction of more upscale fastback models, like the Kia Stinger and the Audi A5, the Q50’s cargo area isn’t all that impressive.

Final thoughts. Despite the standard V6 engine and the strong list of standard equipment, the 2020 INFINITI Q50 fails to stand out in the segment. It mainly comes down to age, as the current generation dates back to 2014. It’s clearly time for a major redesign, but with automakers moving toward SUV-heavy lineups, it’s difficult to say whether one will actually come.

Our main gripes with the Q50 lie with its tricky dual-screen infotainment system, outdated interior design, and failure to stand out among better competitors. It’s not that the Q50 is a bad sedan, it’s just average, and that doesn’t fly in the cut-throat class.

If you’re shopping for a compact luxury sedan that isn’t from Germany, there are a few other options. The Genesis G70 is a standout because of its performance, upscale design, and more intuitive infotainment system. The G70’s trunk is much smaller than the Q50’s though.

The Volvo S60 was recently redesigned and comes with a trio of turbocharged engines that are more fuel-efficient. The S60 is also offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, has a much more upscale interior, and has one of the better infotainment systems on the market.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.0L V-6 / 300 HP / 295 ft.lbs.
Transmission
7-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
20 / 29 / 24 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
48 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
3.0L V-6 / 300 HP / 295 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Rear-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
20 / 29 / 24 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
20.0 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$77
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
13.2 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
101 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
189.6 "
Exterior Width
71.8 "
Exterior Height
57.2 "
Front Headroom
40.2 "
Rear Headroom
37.5 "
Front Legroom
44.5 "
Rear Legroom
35.1 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room
56.1 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,685 Lbs.
Wheel Base
112 "
Turning Radius
18.3 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler
Exhaust
Dual Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Leatherette
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
(8-way Power)
Front Armrests
(8-way Power)
Rear Armrests
Center With Pass-thru
Rear Seats
Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Front And Rear
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Predictive Forward Collision Warning W/feb Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
48 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
72 Months / 70,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
48 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
48 Months / 60,000 Miles

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