2024 INFINITI Q50

Price Range: $43,050 - $58,900

Below Average

6.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2024 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.

#10 out of 10

Small luxury sedans

49 Owner Reviews

Pros

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

Cons

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

What’s new

No changes for the 2024 Infiniti Q50
Part of the first Q50 generation released in 2014

2024 INFINITI Q50 Review

by Dan Frio

rating written by Kurt Niebuhr

Overview

The Q50 is Infiniti's last sedan stand. The company has no other passenger cars since the Q60 — essentially the two-door version of the Q50 — was discontinued after the 2022 model year; SUVs make up the rest of the lineup. And while most competitors have had one, or even two, fresh looks since the most recent Q50 launched 10 years ago, today's Q50 is largely the same car as when it debuted. The exterior design has aged well but everything else is showing its age, especially the interior.

That's not about to change for 2024, as this is a complete carryover from last year's model. Infiniti appears to have lost interest in the Q50, or at least until it's potentially redesigned or just put out to pasture completely. We wouldn't be surprised to see the ax fall for 2025.

Edmunds spotlight: The engine

In the meantime, the Q50's strength remains its potent turbocharged V6 engine. The base version makes 300 horsepower, which is more than what most other base versions of entry-level luxury sedans provide. Infiniti also offers the Red Sport 400 version with, you guessed it, 400 hp. While the rest of the Q50 has grown a bit dull, the thrill of stepping on its accelerator hasn't faded.

Competitors to consider

Most other luxury sedans provide a more up-to-date driving experience. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was completely redesigned in 2022 and is superior in almost every way. The Acura TLX, Audi A4 and Lexus IS also have more appealing technology features. If you're open to an SUV, Infiniti's own QX50 is more modern and has a lower starting price. Be sure to read our test team's Expert Rating below and see if the Q50 might still be right for you.

Which Q50 does Edmunds recommend?

We think the Luxe trim level is the way to go. For a base trim, it's loaded with standard features and a full suite of advanced driver aids. The higher Sensory trim doesn't offer much more for the extra cost.

Compare 2024 INFINITI Q50 trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

INFINITI Q50 models

The 2024 Infiniti Q50 is a compact luxury sedan that's available in three trim levels: Luxe, Sensory and Red Sport 400. The first two use a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine (300 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque), while the Red Sport 400 increases that engine's output to 400 hp and 350 lb-ft. A seven-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels. All-wheel drive is offered for each trim level.

The Q50 Luxe trim starts you off with:

18-inch wheels
Heated and power-folding mirrors
Sunroof
Keyless entry and ignition
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats with driver's seat memory functions
Heated and power-adjustable steering wheel
16-speaker Bose premium audio system
Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
Satellite radio
Wi-Fi hotspot
Two infotainment touchscreens
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Q50 and the car in front)
Blind-spot warning (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The Sensory trim ups the performance and luxury quotient with:

19-inch wheels
Auto-dimming exterior mirrors
Air purifier
Open-pore wood trim
Navigation system
Interior ambient lighting

The range-topping Red Sport 400 is the highest performer in the lineup with 400 hp. It also adds:

Adaptive suspension dampers
High-performance summer tires
Upgraded brakes
Sport seats
Premium leather upholstery
Carbon-fiber trim
Unique exterior and interior styling treatments

INFINITI Q50 Owner Reviews

4.4

5(67%)

4(21%)

3(4%)

2(4%)

1(4%)

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 2024 INFINITI Q50, so we've included reviews for other years of the Q50 since its last redesign.

2024 INFINITI Q50