2016 Infiniti Q50 3.0T
Now that the new 300 HP
3-liter V6 twin turbo engine has been added to the Q50 range, Infiniti expects
it to become the highest volume engine among the four powerplant choices.
The other three units
available in the Q50 range are the new 2.0-liter L4 turbo, the 3.5-liter V6
hybrid and the performance flagship model, the Q50 Red Sport 400 which features
a 400 HP/474 Nm version of this twin turbo V6.
While Q50 2.0t and Hybrid
Premium models offer prices starting from US$ 33,950 and US$ 47,050 respectively, the
3.0t Premium boasts a US$ 39,900 tag, which also happens to be considerably lower
than the Q50 Red Sport 400's MSRP of US$ 47,950.
The top of the line Q50
Sport version comes with a designated chrome "S" badge on the trunk,
as well as an updated Direct Adaptive Steering system, driver-selectable
Dynamic Digital Suspension, a sportier front fascia, 19" wheels, larger
brakes, leather sports seats, aluminum-accented pedals and solid magnesium
paddle shifters.
"The 2016 Q50 3.0t
Premium's new VR-series 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine produces 300 horsepower
and 295 lb-ft of torque," said Infiniti VP Randy Parker. "Positioned
as the core volume trim, the Q50 3.0t offers twin turbo V6 performance at a
starting MSRP under US$ 40,000 – a price comparable to 4-cylinder engine-equipped
vehicles offered by our main competitors."
Parker is of course
referring to competitors such as the BMW 328i and its 2.0-liter, 240 HP
4-cylinder engine - priced from US$ 38,350.
