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Infiniti Q50 Mk1

Headline trim: 3.0t Red Sport — 400 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
400 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$10,000-$28,000

Strengths

  • Rear-drive saloon character
  • 3.0 VR30 twin-turbo strong
  • Cabin distinctive

Weaknesses

  • Brand gone — support thin
  • Steer-by-wire feel polarising
  • Heavier than rivals

Notable tech

  • Nissan FM platform (rear-drive)
  • VR30DDTT 3.0 twin-turbo V6
  • VQ35HR + electric (Hybrid)
  • Mercedes OM651 2.2 diesel
  • 7AT (Jatco JR710E)
  • Direct Adaptive Steering — steer-by-wire
  • Eau Rouge concept previewed Red Sport trim

Common issues

  • OM651 timing chain
  • DAS module
  • Hybrid HV battery cooling
  • Dealer support

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.2d
BHP168
Torque400 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT
3.5 V6 Hybrid
BHP359
Torque546 Nm (combined)
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox7AT
3.0t V6 300
BHP300
Torque400 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT
3.0t V6 Red Sport 400
BHP400
Torque475 Nm
0–605.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD / AWD
Gearbox7AT