Used 2023 INFINITI Q50 RED SPORT 400 Consumer Reviews

Red Sport 400 - Black Opal Edition

Starting with appearance: The black opal metallic paint is absolutely next level, appearing black from afar, but then green, purple, and blue close up depending on the lighting and angle. The matte black badging and carbon spoiler add to the dated but still aggressive look of the Q50S. Front grille and fog light surrounds are metallic black, and with the black illuminated emblem look very good with the black opal paint. Overall love the look of the car. Interior: Most people say the Q50 interior is really dated and lacking what other manufacturers are doing. I'd agree with that statement about the two screen infotainment system, but that's about it. I find the seats quite comfortable and the leather is very quality, plus the matte carbon trim adds a sporty and nice overall aesthetic. Performance: I'm quite satisfied with the performance. It has enough power to get up and go. I'm not trying to race anyone so it works for me. Handles great, well after ditching the run flat tires for some pilot sport 4s that is. I drive quite spirited, and it has held up to whatever I've thrown at it, again this is after changing the tires. The brakes are excellent, the Akebonos perform great, no complaints. The only negative would be the transmission, which can be quite temperamental. At times it does exactly as you'd expect, but other times it does things that could potentially be dangerous depending on what you're trying to do. There has been several occasions where it has decided to downshift under heavy acceleration around a corner, causing the car to become unsettled to where you have to let off the throttle and reevaluate what you're trying to do. Like I said before this could be quite dangerous depending on the maneuver you're trying to accomplish, if there is little room for error you're better off waiting it out if it's an option. This is why I have the car 4 stars, and not 5. After being in production for 9 years you'd think Nissan/Infiniti could have sorted that out. Seeing that there is only the one major complaint about the car, I am still very satisfied with it. Also the fact that is the last internal combustion performance sedan that Infiniti will produce, I am very glad to have purchased one. Especially one of the limited black opal editions.