Infiniti released pricing and range details for the
2018 Q50 four-door sedan which features a refreshed exterior and interior among
other updates. In total there will be 12
different versions of the 2018 Infiniti Q50, featuring four powertrains and the
choice between rear- and all-wheel drive. The new range also gives customers
the option between Luxe and Sport models, which are priced similarly.
The new versions are part of the company’s new
global grade naming structure that includes Pure, Luxe, Sport and the
range-topping Red Sport 400. There is also a new exterior color option, Mocha
Almond, added to the Q50’s palette.
The 2018 Q50 also establishes greater
differentiation between different trim levels, with the more powerful 3.0t
Sport and Red Sport 400 getting a more angular front bumper with wider and
lower air intakes for a sportier look.
Inside the facelift adds stitching around the
instrument panel, a new leather shift knob and steering wheel, spinal support
seats and Infiniti’s InTouch services. The 2018 Infiniti Q50 also comes with
plenty of driver assistance systems, including 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 engine range kicks off with a turbocharged 208 hp
2.0-liter engine, followed by the twin-turbo 3.0-liter VR-Series V6 that’s
available with 300 hp and 400 hp. There is also a hybrid version with a combined
output of 360 hp, for strong performance and good fuel economy. All engines are
mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission.
Pricing kicks off at US$ 34,200 for the entry-level
2.0-liter model, with the most expensive of the range being the 2018 Q50 Red
Sport 400 AWD which is priced at US$ 53,000.
