The 2018 Infiniti Q50 has gone into production at
the company's plant in Tochigi, Japan. Set to arrive in the United States this
summer, the 2018 Q50 features a modestly revised exterior with a new grille and
slimmer LED taillights that draw inspiration from the Q60 Coupe. The sedan also
gains several new grades which feature their own unique styling cues.
The Q50 Sport and Q50 Red Sport 400 have a more
aggressive front bumper, while the latter also boasts gloss black mirrors, a
rear diffuser and unique 19-inch alloy wheels. To spruce up the cabin,
designers added a new steering wheel, a sportier shift knob, and additional
soft-touch materials around the instrument panel. Drivers will also find
upgraded wood trim and new chrome accents.
A variety of different engines will be available
including an entry-level model with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
developing 208 hp and 349 Nm of torque. There will also be
a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine with outputs of 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque as well as 400 hp and 474 Nm of torque.
Customers can also order a hybrid variant which uses
a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a small electric motor that produce a combined
maximum output of 360 hp.
