2022 INFINITI Q50 Review

Price Range: $26,167 - $36,998

The 2022 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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2022 Infiniti Q50 Review

Pros

Turbocharged V6 engine packs plenty of power
Comfortable front and rear seats

Cons

Interior design looks dated
Some advanced driving aids are overly sensitive
Most rivals do it better for a similar price

What's new

Wireless Apple CarPlay now standard
Pure base trim level has been discontinued
Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability
Part of the first Q50 generation introduced for 2014

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

11/5/2021

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.

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2022 INFINITI Q50
LUXE Sedan
$24,667
good price
$1,757 below market
- 57,122 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 19 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Guaranteed Motor Cars - Lansing (309 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Lansing, IL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1EV7BR2NM341186
Stock: PH1283
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-13-2025
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2022 INFINITI Q50
LUXE Sedan
$28,846
fair price
$184 above market
- 41,722 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 19 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Serra Chevrolet (486 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Bartlett, TN
Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Clean CARFAX. CARFAX One-Owner.Cargo Package (Cargo Net, First Aid Kit, Shopping Bag Hooks, and Trunk Mat), 16 S...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1EV7BR4NM340718
Stock: PNM340718
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-25-2025

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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.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Below Average

6.4

out of 10

We drove the 2022 INFINITI Q50 on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

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.

Interior

6.5/10

How’s the interior? Front passengers won't have any issues getting in or out of the Q50, and the driver's seat and steering wheel have plenty of adjustment so you can find a comfortable position. Taller rear passengers will need to mind their heads and feet when getting in. Visibility out of the front and sides is better than average thanks to the Q50's slim roof pillars, but the short rear window and high trunklid compromise the view to the rear.

The big demerit here is the Q50's control layout. The dual-screen layout is just odd and makes finding and operating controls a lot harder than it should be. Infiniti needs a do-over.

Technology

4.5/10

How’s the tech? Without a doubt, this is the most disappointing part of the Q50 experience. The dual-screen infotainment system is a patchwork of mismatched fonts, resolutions and menus that will confound most buyers used to well-integrated technology. We experienced many navigation glitches and hours of frustration attempting to memorize the menu architecture. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is standard but doesn't eliminate the exasperation of simply using the Q50.

We found some of the Q50's driver aids to be overly sensitive to the point where we turned them off. Adaptive cruise did work well, but Infiniti's Active Trace Control, which uses predictive technology to aid in performance driving, is clumsy and not really effective.

Storage

6/10

How’s the storage? The generous trunk opening is nice to have, but the fairly prominent wheelwells intrude into the cargo area. The trunk hinges are mounted on the outside of the cargo area, allowing you to load the Q50 to capacity without risk of damaging items when you close the lid. The rear seats fold down, but the resulting opening into the cabin is small and not very useful.

Inside, the cupholders will need to do most of the daily heavy lifting since there's no convenient place to store something the size of a smartphone. There is a flip-up door in front of the shift lever, but it's better suited for access cards or smaller items like a pack of chewing gum. The center console storage is compromised by USB and power ports.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? We tested the all-wheel-drive Q50 (non-Red Sport), which has EPA-estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg (19 city/27 highway). V6-powered competitors post similar figures. Pleasingly, our test car easily met those estimates, and on our 115-mile evaluation route, our Q50 returned an impressive 25 mpg. The Q50's fuel tank is pretty big too.

Value

7/10

Is the Q50 a good value? The Q50 comes with a lot of style and a decent amount of power, but it falls a bit short in terms of premium content. At first glance, the interior seems to be well equipped for the modern driver, but upon closer inspection, it trails many competitors in technology and trimmings. Fit and finish is up to the mark, but the many materials and styles run counter to a more appealing simple design scheme. The busy approach detracts from the car's luxurious feel.

Wildcard

6/10

Infiniti purports that the Q50 offers both thrills and luxury, but even with its turbocharged V6 engine and reconstructed leather seats, the Q50 falls short of offering a true luxurious or sporting experience. Deep beneath the piles of modern technology lie the bones and the feel of the old, and much-appreciated, G37 sedan. But time and lack of real development and fine-tuning have saddled a solid chassis with a disappointing numbness.

2022 INFINITI Q50 trim level differences

The 2022 Infiniti Q50 is available in three trim levels: Luxe, Sensory and Red Sport 400. The first two use a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (300 hp, 295 lb-ft of torque), while the Red Sport 400 increases output to 400 hp and 350 lb-ft. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is offered throughout the lineup.

Which Q50 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The entry-level Luxe trim gets our recommendation for its long list of standard equipment that includes a full suite of advanced safety features. The more powerful Red Sport 400 model with upgraded brakes and suspension should appeal to shoppers with a sporty streak.

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Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Iowa

$194/mo

$154/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 INFINITI Q50 has a 4 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4 out of 5, ranks it #16 out of 68 among Luxury Midsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

4 out of 5 stars4/5Above 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

$589/yr

vs. $607/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Frequency

0.9x/yr

vs. 1.36x/yr
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Severity

8.7%

vs. 10.5%
for Average Luxury Midsize Car

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 INFINITI Q50

Warranty

4 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / 60,000 miles

INFINITI Q50 Owner Reviews

4.5

47 reviews

5(70%)

4(19%)

3(2%)

2(4%)

1(5%)

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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 …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2022 INFINITI Q50, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q50 since its last redesign.

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2022 Q50 Highlights

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

LUXE

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$42,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$194/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Q50 models:

Lane Departure Warning: Automatically hits the brakes if an object enters your path or if an oncoming car is detected when the vehicle is backing up.
Blind-Spot Intervention: Warns if another vehicle is lurking in your blind spot.
Forward Emergency Braking: Alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane

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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Great driving beast

Beautiful sports sedan

Excellent Value

DeJa Vu all over again?

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