INFINITI Q50 2013– car dimensions: 4790 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1445 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,649 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Dual touchscreens handle climate, audio and vehicle settings as standard. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, with an advanced system including air purifier available on higher grades. Basic cruise control is standard. full-speed intelligent cruise is package or trim dependent. Rearview camera is standard. Front and rear parking sensors, Around View monitor, forward emergency braking, blind spot warning with intervention, and lane departure prevention are available on select grades or packages. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrived later in the generation and became standard on recent models.
Non-hybrid models offer 500 litres of boot space with a wide opening for easy loading. Hybrid versions provide 400 litres.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg and unbraked 750 kg on models where rated. Sport-tuned or dynamic digital suspension is available on higher grades for firmer handling. The car suits light work or trailer use within those limits but is not positioned as a heavy-duty hauler.
The cabin has a driver-focused layout with dual-zone automatic climate control and available Advanced Climate Control with Plasmacluster air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter. Front seats are 8-way power adjustable with lumbar support. sport grades add power torso bolsters and thigh extensions. Leather or leatherette upholstery is available, with heated front seats on many grades. A power sliding moonroof is offered on select trims. Dual touchscreens handle climate and other controls, and Active Noise Control helps keep things quiet.
EPA fuel economy for 3.7L RWD models around 20 city/30 highway mpg. hybrids up to 29/36 mpg
Euro NCAP 5-star overall rating
NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating
Standard dual front, side and curtain airbags plus VDC electronic stability control
Fuel economy depends on the engine. The 3.7-liter V6 is rated around 20 city and 30 highway mpg on RWD models. The hybrid system reaches up to 36 mpg highway. Later twin-turbo 3.0-liter versions are rated near 20/29 mpg. European diesels show lower consumption figures in liters per 100 km.
Standard safety equipment includes advanced dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, roof-mounted curtain airbags for front and rear, ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control and VDC vehicle dynamic control. Available systems add predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, blind spot warning and intervention, lane departure warning and prevention with active lane control, and backup collision intervention.
The Q50 earned a five-star overall rating from both Euro NCAP and NHTSA. All seats have seatbelt reminders. Run-flat tires are common, and a temporary spare is optional on some models. Keeping the car involves following the maintenance schedule for oil, filters and fluids as outlined by the manufacturer for the specific powertrain.
Length 4790 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1445 mm, Wheelbase 2850 mm (Q50 2013-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Infiniti Q50 European brochure PDF, 2024 INFINITI Q50 press kit and conceptcarz.com.