2022 INFINITI Q50

　　

2022 Infiniti Q50 Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　Eight years is an eternity when it comes to a vehicle's lifespan, but that's how long the Infiniti Q50 has gone without a full redesign. Sure, it received a major refresh in 2016, but in the entry-level luxury sedan class, it's the grizzled old veteran trying to fend off fresher (and better) rivals. Aside from its potent V6 engine choices, there's little enticement to win shoppers over.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 INFINITI Q50 LUXE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$196/mo  for Q50 LUXE

　　Q50 LUXE

　　LUXE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) (Most Popular) - $42,100 MSRPLUXE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $44,100 MSRPSENSORY 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $47,800 MSRPSENSORY 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $49,800 MSRPRED SPORT 400 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $55,950 MSRPRED SPORT 400 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A) - $57,950 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　As a result, we suggest looking elsewhere in the class. In particular, the Mercedes A-Class and related CLA are excellent choices and the more powerful AMG versions are just as punchy as the Q50's base engine. You might also check out the Acura TLX or redesigned Audi S3. To put it succinctly, you can do better than the Infiniti Q50. Our Expert Rating below spells it out in more detail.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Below Average

　　6.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Comfort

6.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Q50? The front seats are comfortable even on long drives. Rear passengers will be pretty comfortable. But the Q50's ride comfort, or lack thereof, takes its toll. The Q50 feels almost constantly busy on anything but a perfectly smooth road. Driving over even moderately sized imperfections is noticeably jarring.

　　Interior noise is dominated by road noise from other vehicles, especially at highway speeds. Thin windows and minimal door insulation are the likely culprits. Thankfully, the engine omits a pleasant, quiet whir, even under full throttle. The climate control system works pretty well for keeping a set temperature, but the controls aren't logically arranged.

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