Used 2016 INFINITI Q50 Consumer Reviews

Great car...understated and unappreciated

I have been in the market for a new car for a few months and kept coming back to the Q50S "RS400". This is the best bang for the buck in the industry. It is a rocket!! I was also looking and driving the Lexus GS350 F-Sport, BMW 535i M-sport, Audi A6, MB E400, and I kept coming back to the Infiniti. MSRP was $60,660 every option available and out the door for $52,675 so there is room to negotiate. Good luck finding another vehicle with this much tech and power for that price. Highly recommended!!

Best car I've driven in this price range.

At first I was skeptical about Infiniti in general. I knew that they had the G-35 series which were popular in the 2 door version. I was not impressed by the 4 door models..too small for my taste. When the Q50 3.7 came out my wife leased one and I started driving it occasionally. She absolutely loves it and I fell in love with the Q50 series as well. When the Q50 turbo came out and I had an opportunity to road test one I actually got it that day! It's perfect 2017 Q50 RS 400 twin turbo all wheel drive! What an amazing car for the price. It's a rocket period! Put it in Sport + and you literally need to hold yourself together because by the time you realize what's going on mostly likely the speedometer is way past 100mph. I have no complaints about the car. It has power, looks sharp, comfortable seating, and it has so many option of driving that it's a ball to drive. Mine only has the navigation option and that's it. If you have 50k burning a hole in your pocket give this car a try, you will not regret it!

Catch me if you can

This is my first Infiniti but it won't be my last, perfect blend of sport and comfort! The power of the V6 twin turbo is amazing given the HP rating, so much quicker than other 300 hp cars I have owned. Guessing its due to the turbos offering torque coming on strong at just 1500 rpms. Maybe it's under rated? Anyway, very happy with nearly everything. Given a magic wand I would ask that blind spot monitoring and other the safety items be standard fare. Also it should be real leather! Sticker was 45k but got it down to just 38.5k.

From G37 to Q50

I traded a G37 on a new Q50. I was worried about the new V6 because the engine in my G37 is awesome, however the new engine is powerful, quiet, and smooth with no turbo lag. I am absolutely thrilled with this car. My only gripes are that the steering takes a little getting used to and you give up a little ride quality for better handling.

The best car I have owned, totally fun to drive

I also own the 750li so I was a little skeptical on the 2016 q50 turbo. I love the handling and this car hugs the road in a way I have not felt before, it is a quiet whisper grabbing the curbs of the road even steep inclines.. This car is a lot a power and bang for the buck include the ease of "total" voice navigation for all the controls. I also love the braking power. It gives total break without the noise or the jerk, very amazing in a 4 cylinder car. I love it and it is worth every penny of the $41k price tag.. I do a lot of interstate and city and I am getting 24.5 miles per gallon. I have saved 52 kg of fuel economy with the 8 months that I have drove the car.. I have put way more miles on this car than I thought that I would.. I am now up to 20k miles, but dang she is beautiful and fun to drive..

The Ultimate Sleeper Sedan

The Q50 Red Sport 400 needed to convince me to buy it...and it did. Coming off of a 2013 Infiniti M37xS lease (Q70 S AWD in modern nomenclature), I was looking to downsize. I leased the M37, a very large car, opportunistically because Infiniti had a great lease deal on the loaded models, but the truth is that I liked my G37s much better. The convincing came after driving some tough competition in the form of a BMW 340i and Audi S4, both of which I liked for various reasons. The first car I test drive was actually a Q60 Red Sport coupe loaded up with the DAS steering and all sorts of active safety tech. The interior was red with optic white trim. it was gorgeous. The car fast, composed, and a lot of fun. The steering was good, but still a bit video-gamey for my tastes. I had to deactivate much of the electronic safety wizardry because it drove me nuts. The next car was what I fell in love with; a Q50 Red Sport sedan, black on black, with only the Premium Plus package and a couple other select options added on to the standard Red Sport goodies. The black with the dark gray 19" rims is a badass look and the black interior with the textured shodo aluminum trim is much more sporty than the wood interior treatment. The best part - besides the bonkers engine - is that the standard steering with electric-assist is MUCH better than the DAS, but still offers a couple of different settings. What won me over was the the combination of how the car drives and that I liked the interior and in-car tech better in the Infiniti. The first impression that you get when driving a Red Sport is that the engine is an absolute monster. I've owned and driven some fast cars and I think 400hp is under-rating this engine. It could be that it feels even faster because the torque comes on so early (1500) with a broad peak (6200) and that the AWD variant I have delivers all of that power at any time, but wow...this thing HAULS! The drive modes (SNOW, ECO, Standard, Sport, Sport+, Personal) significantly alter the personality of the car. SNOW mode is for the deep stuff. It essentially locks the car into 50/50 split and softens torque application, ECO actively resists aggressive driving and is perfect when driving elderly relatives, Standard mode softens the suspension, steering, throttle, and shifts and is perfect for general cruising, Sport makes the suspension stiffer, steering quicker, and everything feel much more aggressive, Sport + mode is hooligan mode and dials back the traction control. Personal mode allows individual settings for Steering, Suspension, Shifts/Throttle (I like everything dialed up expect standard suspension for highway driving, for instance). In all modes not SNOW or ECO, the Red Sport wants to run. I've already logged 4.48s 0-60 run and 12.95 quarter at 109.1mph according to Vbox in my limited testing. The interior is technically impressive with it's 2 touch screens and 3rd color screen between the gauges. Some complain that the InTouch system is difficult to use, but after a short time it becomes second nature. The app connectivity is beyond pathetic (only Facebook Check-in and Events, and Google Online Search apps) and is waaaay behind the competition, and the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is shocking, the bluetooth and USB connectivity, the easy-to-use navigation system, and the solid design of the overall interface make it a positive experience. The Bose 14 speaker XM/HD Radio/FM/AM system is impressive and is superior to any of the other Bose systems I've experienced in other Infiniti vehicles. It was also the best audio system of the cars I test drove. Overall, the interior is very comfortable with soft leather and high quality switchgear everywhere you touch. This Q50 has the G37 character that I felt the 2014 model lacked. It's aggressive and always wants to attack the next straightaway, curve, or onramp. The engine sound is addictive and it'll pin you back in your seat. Check this one out if you want a true performance sleep that also happens to be a heck of a value.

2016 Q50 Red Sport Awd

i had fun with my 2015 q50 premium awd but am having a blast with my 2016 q50 red sport. i got mine with the premium plus package which includes remote start which is very useful for these cold NJ winters. handling and performance are wayyyyy better. i love the rims, tires couldve been slightly better tho. car takes off forreal, thing is a rocket. #TeamInfiniti

23k miles driven - True Review *UPDATED*

**UPDATE SINCE LAST REVIEW - July 2019. The car had a catastrophic engine failure (31,792 miles). The car has not warned me when there is an engine code, or if there is something wrong with it, which has put me at peril while driving it. The engine failed this past June, and it did not display an engine failure on the dashboard. I'm currently working with Infiniti Consumer Affairs to fix the situation, and I will keep this review updated**. The car shows excellent acceleration from 0MPH. However, when in traffic, decelerating, or at slower speeds, if speeds are demanded, the car will drag horrendously. It simply will sit there and go through the motions before reacting to the demanded power (between the downshifting, and the turbo charging, it is extremely slow to respond). That is probably because it is mostly relying on turbo power when it is in motion or decelerating, and it is when the turbo lag issue shows up. MPG is far from the "estimated" values advertised. I personally drive about 65% city, 35% highway, and I get an average of 17.3 MPG. Everybody is amazed at the technology offered by this car, I'm like "meh". The redundant systems contradict each other, are really unnecessary, and are really buggy. For example, there is no way to set a specific app, or app function, as it will reset each time you start the vehicle. The Infiniti drive mode selection is not harmony with the other drive mode selection that is selected separately. You can set one at "sports mode" and the other on can remain on “standard”, and vice versa – no alignment. Also, these car's depreciation rate is probably one of the worst for Japanese cars. The rear view camera software freezes constantly (I've had the unit replaced twice), the systems resets quite often, sometimes while driving, and the electronic clock shown is probably the brand killer (especially for those who really appreciated good clock workmanship from Infiniti), yes electronic technology the car is loaded with, not a big deal. In fact, I think it destroys the brand. Other than that, it is a smooth, comfortable ride.

Love it!

Actual mileage much better than suggested. That has been the only surprise, and it's a happy one! Love this car. Rides smooth, quiet, with plenty of power when I need it. The auto engine shut off at stop lights seems to be standard on more and more cars and it's a little annoying but you can turn it off. I've had the car about a month and received many compliments. Great car!

My New Q50

I leased a new Q50 when they first came out three years ago. That car had some issues (most notably the computer), but when my lease was up I decided to give the Q50 another try. I absolutely love my new Q50. The computer issues have all been resolved and I don't notice any of the issues I had with my last one. Even though the engine is a bit smaller, the turbo gives the car plenty of power. It also handles like a dream. The sports seats provide great support. And I love all the technology. After having two Q50s, I can't imagine owning a car without the surround view cameras. But best of all, the dealers were bending over backwards to move the cars over Labor Day weekend. The final cap cost on my new lease was over $10k below sticker (with the only upfront payment on my part being the customary drive offs). I would highly recommend this car.

Great so far

I came off of owning a 2006 Infiniti g35x. I, like others, was worried about the acceleration, with this being a turbo driven(?), smaller engine. While I think perhaps this new one might have a little less grunt if you're already going 40 or 60, off the line, this thing is like a vomit-inducing rocket. There's a turbo?--I sure can't tell. Yes, the steering is a bit wonky at first but I think I might grow to like it--as of right now I'm ambivalent about it. It's like it fights your initial move on the wheel and then slightly keeps it where you move it. Weird. I haven't really had a chance to test them out but the brakes don't feel quite as utterly and mind-blowingly amazing as they were on my g35x. Those things were absolutely ridiculous though. I don't think I ever put my foot all the way to the floor. These ones feel a lot more civilized but I think if you do put your foot to the floor that's when they'd really clamp down? We shall see. The interior is mostly a work of art--I'm SO glad they changed the colors away from that amber/orange color (gross). However the dual screens are kinda weird. I hope there's a way to just turn off the GPS screen (haven't found it yet), 'cause I'd rather not have it on all the time. I also think it's pretty bizarre that you can't change the default driving mode (I have actually verified this one). I'd much rather have it start up in Eco and what's the point of having a personalized driving mode if you have to click three times to get to it each time you start up the car? Also seems strange that they don't have a main mid display mode that shows current MPH (that could be one thing I just haven't found yet, but I've definitely toggled through all the screen options.) Anyways, those are very minor gripes. So far this car is a dream... I want to live in it.

This car looks great on paper

On paper, this Q50 Sport is a great car, less expensive and more capable than BMW 3-series or Mercedes Benz C-class. However, handing is awful, worse than any other car I have owned or driven, including SUVs! Q50 is not new to power steering foes. 2015 has its issues with Direct Adaptive Steering. 2016 has gone to electric assisted power steering on the Sports model with the second generation DAS being an option. Being well aware of the issue with the first generation DAS, I elected to get base electric power steering. The car, however, wanders whichever way the road takes it, which is specifically evident at highway speeds. If you hold the steering wheel perfectly straight, the vehicle starts pulling on one direction, after correcting it, it pulls in the other. We have seen number of reviews on infinitiq50.org forum about this issue, some owners indicating that Run Flat Tires (RFTs) are causing this behavior. I don’t know for certain and I’m not willing to replace tires on the brand new vehicle. In few months I will trade it in and get something else, although at a loss. Other than this issue and few deficiencies with the infotainment system, such as lack of useful applications and slow response, this car has been good. Acceleration is excellent, but the poor steering takes all the fun out of driving it. After driving Nissan vehicles for over 20 years, this Infinity was a major disappointment. No more Nissan/Infiniti vehicles for me.

Best Car I've owned

What a nice Luxury Sports Sedan & AWD can't beat it. Great Acceleration, Great braking never owned a $45k car before I wondered what was the big deal always settled for some less not this time I wen all out!! Haven't seen the 20 MPG in the city yet getting around 15 MPG.

Better than BMW,Audi and Benz

I test drove Audi, Benz, BMW, Lexus and Cadillac... According to me Infiniti is better than any car out there.

Keeps getting better!

So, I had my 2015 Q50 3.7L V6 AWD Sport Sedan for about a year and a half. Loved every aspect of the car. Infiniti introduced a 3.0L TT Engine last year and so I made the switch (I lease my cars - the best way to go!) I absolutely love the new engine! The throttle/acceleration response is to the point and almost instant! I drive this car daily back and forth to work and some fun weekend drives and am very happy with it! This time, I added the Driver's Assistance package to give me some safety features and I'm glad I did it. The only thing that I dont like (it has more to do with my personal preference - nothing wrong with the feature itself) is that the forward collision warning and emergency braking assist kicks in when I'm zipping in and out of traffic. I know I can turn this feature off but for the 10-20 seconds of "fun" driving, I wouldnt want to keep having to go to the settings to turn the feature of, even though it can be turned off just by turning the Traction OFF. This car is very smooth and it can get up to speed in no time so just in case... I never turn the traction control off. Over all... very happy with the change and upgrade. I'll probably switch to the RedSport next time around and get a feel for it that beast as well!

Q50 2.0T Garbage

Nice looking car with potentially good features but in reality it is garbage. May be my expectations where high as I owned a Hyundai Azera that I loved and had no issues with it. As for the Q50 2.0T, it had fume smell in the car for the first 4 months until it was fixed. The cooling fan will run on once you shut the car off and will wake my entire neighborhood as it was very loud. The screens will go blank randomly while driving. Plus the passenger and driver window would go down very slowly and make a lot of noise. I think Infiniti has a lot to learn from Hyundai on how to build reliable and consistent cars.

4th infiniti

trade in my 2010 G37s coupe love the Q50 more comfortable than the coupe but still sporty

Three weeks in......

I can't speak to reliability after just three weeks, but I can say this car is fast, fun and holds the road. I have black on black and it turns heads. The reviews are correct: there is no turbo lag. The steering is a little different feel, but I'm coming out of 15 yrs of SUV driving. My son is a catcher and that huge baseball bag fits easily in the trunk. The dealership has been great thus far.

Excellent car with amazing performance

My car is fully loaded with all options available. The car has an amazing acceleration and no Turbo lag whatsoever. I am getting used to the DAS system and don't mind at all. The only complaints I have is no Android Auto or Apple Carplay which is ridiculous nowadays and no ventilated seats. This car is flying under the radar and not too many people know about it and I like it. So far no mechanical issues but my mileage is still low. Gas mileage is a crappy 20 mpg, however, I think it's worth the fun.

Great car! Love it so far!

Terrible Headlights

I’ve owned my 2016 Red Sport for 5 years now. The headlights on this car are horrendous. BE WARNED! You’d be better off with a flashlight. It’s no joking matter and extremely unsafe. Will I buy another one that’s newer once I sell this one? NO. Great performance from the engine in this car. Even better if you lose the run flats and get performance tires. Nice interior. Good looks. But then it’s dark and you turn on the headlights. How do they even sell this car with headlights that are so bad?! Why I’m selling? I get a letter from them that the 3G module is no longer being supported. Nice! My plan is as to drive this car for another 2 years. Nope! INFINITI could care less about their customers. No upgrade available. Just sorry…no more connectivity for you. Great way to keep your customers loyal. Test drove a 2021 Q50 red sport. Guess what? They still haven’t fixed the headlights! No way I’m driving with those for another 5 years+. It’s crazy to have such a nice car but then it can’t even light up the road 50 feet in front of the car. It’s a shame, because I really wanted to stay with INFINITI.

Super fast and stylish with power

It's amazing for what it is in this price range. You get amazing style, power @400 hp and technology. I love the menus and touch screen. Sound system is awesome.

Great Car

Great Car

Great car

Excellent ride!

I absolutely love the way it handles. Super quick, love the steering tightness, very smooth ride. I do wish I had paid a bit more attention to the size and weight of the trunk. The trunk is REALLY heavy and slams down REALLY fast. I have 2 teenage girls that scare me, opening and closing it. There is not a lot of space in the console areas for storage nor is there a lot of leg room in the backseat for passengers. I would give the ride, handling and sturdiness a 5, but space I would have to say a 3.

3 yrs on and still very happy

I have now driven this car 2016 AWD Hybrid S for 50.000 km (30k miles) and am still very happy with it. Its way faster than my previous V8 Lexus GS yet a lot more economical, only uses about 30-40% less fuell which is great especially since this is the AWD version. I quite enjoy the DAS steering that can be setup to one’s preferences. Nothing has failed on the car at this point and the interior is still lookin great. Cons: the automated wipers come on a bit late when its raining and the Alloy wheels are a quite prone to scratching from curbs.

Great car

I have had this car for 6 and half years and it has been better than I expected in every way possible.

Q50 Better Than Ratings Show

This has been a wonderful car - comfortable, very reliable, fast as ever needed. Also relatively cheap to maintain. The 'professional reviews' are not at all accurate - those people have not lived with it. Bose system a bit average and no Car Play upgrades. Map update was costly and a negative. The only other negative I will say is that Infiniti has not updated the model - they succeeded with a winner and yet let it age and fall behind. Very poor product management.