Every car company has to carefully consider what they want to do to make their new models a big hit with drivers. Too much change, and they risk alienating their core customers. Too little change, and they risk getting labeled as stale or unimaginative. The INFINITI Q50 was such a hit that the manufacturer hasn’t anything drastic for 2018. However, what they did change will come as welcome news to all interested parties.
A Fresh Look
An INFINITI is a truly beautiful car no matter how you look at, and the quality is noticeable from first glance. However, they’re certainly not the only cars on the road either, and it’s understandable for the casual driver to mistake an INFINITI for another car brand. This car manufacturer has big plans to ensure that doesn’t happen anymore, and the Q50 has new headlights, taillights, and a corner splitter to deliver a little more distinction to pedestrians and drama for the driver. The air intakes and the grille sides create a framing effect for the lighting that highlights the eye-like headlights even more. The new LED accent lighting not only gives the driver more visibility on the road, but also ensures more head-turns when on the go.
Trims and Tones
Drivers noticed that the trim levels of different models looked too similar to each other, so this year INFINITI did something about it. For 2018, the Q50 3.0t Sport got a nip and a tuck, and now features a wider bumper and lower air intakes. It will also come with a two-tone rear diffuser that looks at home next to the dual exhaust. The Sport also features a new dashboard surrounded by leather, chrome accents to highlight the car’s luxury, and more artful signature stitching. The styling only gets more aggressive as you climb the ladder all the way up to the Q50 RED Sports 400.
Software and Hardware
INFINITI has made changes to the Q50’s software to improve the shifting and the steering for the driver. The 2018 version also eliminates as much wind and road noise as possible for a smoother and more comfortable drive. What you may notice most if you choose to test drive a Q50 is the spinal support seats. This feature protects all the muscles of your back, making it a welcome feature for all those who want to ward off chronic pain.
Safety and Performance
Most car companies have their own brand of autonomous technology. In the past, INFINITI has used the ProPILOT for many of their safety features, but 2018 is the first year that all features will be under the ProPILOT umbrella. Drivers can count on the available lane departure warnings, collision assistance (both forward and back), and adaptive cruise control to lend a hand when drivers can’t quite react in time. The Q50 will also add a Direct Response Hybrid powertrain this year, with 360 horsepower at 36 miles per gallon for both power and efficiency.
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