2020 INFINITI Q50 Review

Name: 2020 INFINITI Q50 Review
Brand: INFINITI

Price Range: $16,995 - $35,590

The 2020 Infiniti Q50 has a curious and often confusing mix of design. On the performance side, the engine is powerful, but the lifeless steering and middling tires quash any sporting intentions. Inside, you'll find comfortable seats, but the clumsy and cluttered two-screen infotainment system will exasperate even the most tech-savvy users. Other sedans are simply more cohesive and refined for similar money.

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Sedan
RED SPORT 400

2020 INFINITI Q50 Review

by the Edmunds Experts

What's new

Base 2.0T Pure trim has been replaced by the 3.0T Pure
Revised infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
New Edition 30 trim
Part of the first Q50 generation introduced for 2014

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t PURE 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$231/mo

$172/mo

Avg. Midsize Car

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#16 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the INFINITI Q50 from 2008-2022.}

$589/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.9x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

8.7%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

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INFINITI Q50 Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.5

40 reviews

5(70%)

4(20%)

3(2%)

2(5%)

1(3%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Great driving beast

Scott, 12/19/2018

2019 INFINITI Q50 RED SPORT 400 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

So, I have had this car since 2018. It's a Red Sport so the horsepower and pick up are fantastic. Just at 70,000 miles on the car and no brake work, no engine, transmission, or mechanical problems of any kind. Just oil changes. Don't know why the reviews are not more kind to this car as it is wonderful. I just hope they keep making them!

Beautiful sports sedan

Danielle, 12/26/2019

2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t LUXE 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

I wanted an AWD sports sedan with a 6cyl. The q50 has exceeded my expectations. I love having apple car play. The dash is beautiful and very easy to see. I love the speed and consistency of the drive. I have the Luxe AWD trim with no packages and am very satisfied with the value for the price. Looking to enjoy my new ride for years to come.

Excellent Value

Cincy_Bronx Ride, 08/08/2020

2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

This is my 2nd Q, I had the 2017 Q50 which was a nice car. The technology was surely lacking behind Lexus and Acura but the car itself outperformed each of them easily. I also had a 3 Series BMW, which was a superior ride versus all entry level luxury cars, BUT way too overpriced, plus a weak engine compared to the Q50. I just went to the 2020 Q50S which is Fantastic. The technology …

DeJa Vu all over again?

Waseeq, 07/19/2019

2019 INFINITI Q50 3.0t SPORT 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 7A)

I lease my cars so I've had 3 Q50 sedans; 1st was the Q50 3.7L and now I'm in my 2nd Q50 3.0t Sedan. I really enjoyed the switch from the 3.7L to the 3.0t. I've never had a turbo engine so it was a pleasant surprise. The power and engine response on the 2016 model was very good. The safety features and technology was great. The 2019 model on the other hand wasnt as smooth of a …

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2020 Q50 Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

3.0t PURE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$231/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Q50 models:

Backup Collision Intervention: Automatically hits the brakes if an object enters your path or if an oncoming car is detected when the vehicle is backing up.
Around View Monitor: Takes the guesswork out of maneuvering in tight spaces by giving you a view of the car from above.
Forward Emergency Braking: Warns if traffic ahead is slowing, even two cars ahead, and will apply the brakes if you don't act in time.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.7%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2020 INFINITI Q50 Review

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2020 INFINITI Q50 Review

What's new

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t PURE 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.}

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Beautiful sports sedan

Excellent Value

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2020 INFINITI Q50 Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t PURE 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

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INFINITI Q50 Reviews

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Great driving beast

Beautiful sports sedan

Excellent Value

DeJa Vu all over again?

2020 Q50 Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 INFINITI Q50 3.0t PURE 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Illinois.}