Verdict
C
Saloon · Japan · 2013-2019
Infiniti Q50
Infiniti Q50 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2013-2019
Generations
1
Segment
Saloon
Nissan's premium saloon dressed up as Infiniti — replacement for the G37 in the UK from 2013, sold here until Infiniti withdrew in 2019. FM rear-drive platform shared with 370Z and Skyline. UK got the 2.2 diesel (Mercedes OM651), 3.5 V6 hybrid and the headline 3.0 V6 twin-turbo (300 or 400 bhp Red Sport, the latter only briefly). Direct Adaptive Steering — the world's first production steer-by-wire system — was either fascinating or off-putting depending on who you asked. Brand exit means dealer support is gone; mechanical support comes via Nissan.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2013-2019
Mk1
→
3.0t Red Sport — 400 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.
Verdict
C
BHP
400
0–60
5.0 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
28.0 mpg
Used
£8,000-£22,000
- + Rear-drive saloon character
- + 3.0 VR30 twin-turbo strong
- − Brand gone — support thin
- − Steer-by-wire feel polarising
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2013-2019
- OM651 timing chain (shared with Mercedes)
- Direct Adaptive Steering module faults
- Hybrid HV battery cooling fan
- Brand exit — dealer support nil