2020 INFINITI Q60

Based purely on exterior styling, you could argue that the 2020 Infiniti Q60 is the most appealing luxury sport coupe out this year. Balancing the right amount of bling with artful detailing and proper proportions, the Q60 easily stands out compared to more staid-looking German coupes.

Unfortunately, things start to go downhill after that. Inside, you'll find quality materials in some of the top Q60 trim levels, but the overall design looks tired and dated. Luxury buyers seeking a high-tech interior will be disappointed, for instance. Just this year, Infiniti finally got around to updating the car's dual-screen InTouch infotainment system. It now supports Apple CarPlay and  Android Auto smartphone integration and a Wi-Fi hotspot connection, but it's still dated and frustrating to use.

As for the sporty bits, the Q60's standard turbocharged V6 delivers effortless power and acceleration. But there is little evidence of the engine note, a key component of enthusiast driver satisfaction. For maximum performance, you'll want to go with the Red Sport 400 trim, which is more powerful and has a performance-tuned adaptive suspension. Still, it can’t quite match the level of fun you’d have in other luxury sport coupes.

Overall, the Germans know how to get the little luxury and performance details down best. The Audi A5/S5, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are easy to recommend over this Infiniti. Unless, of course, you want eye-catching design or prefer to drive something different from what everyone else buys. In that case, the 2020 Q60 is worth checking out.