Infiniti has brought the 2018 Q50 to New York for
its North American debut, received a number of updates, both inside and
out.
The new Q50 is getting a restyled
front grille with a new mesh, a pair of revised bumpers and subtle changes in
the lighting units, both front and rear.
Inside, Infiniti claims they’ve upped the
quality by adding stitching to the soft-touch materials surrounding the
instrument panel and a sportier shift knob. There is also a new steering wheel
with a more sculpted rim design, a pair of new spinal-support seats and
Infiniti’s connected InTouch Services added to the infotainment system.
The wide range of driver assistance systems include
Active Lane Control, Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control Assist,
Backup Collision Intervention, Blind Spot Warning and Intervention, Lane
Departure Warning and Prevention, Forward Emergency Braking, and Predictive
Forward Collision Warning.
The most significant update remains the second
generation of the company’s Direct Adaptive Steering, the company’s
steer-by-wire system that now brings smoother operation and more direct
response as well as better compatibility with future semi-autonomous systems.
The
2018 Infiniti Q50 available with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, a hybrid
powertrain and the twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 in 300 Hp and 400 Hp versions.
Infiniti will start selling the 2018 Q50 in the U.S. market later this summer.
