2018 INFINITI Q50

The INFINITI Q50 has been refreshed for the 2018 model year; and the new model debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The new version features two different body styles and four trim levels. While most of the changes are on the outside, INFINITI did add new driver support technology.

Interior Changes

Each trim level has some interior changes to make the vehicle more desirable in the higher trim levels. Unlike most luxury vehicles, which feature only one trim level, but several options, INFINITI is going with something a bit different. Some of the differences you’ll see include the type of leather for the various trim levels and the amount of technology that is standard on each trim level. For example, the Red Sport 400 will feature red stitching in the upholstery.

ProPILOT

ProPILOT is new to INFINITI, but to Nissan. This package, which is available on select trim levels, includes active lane control, direct adaptive steering, distance control assist, intelligent cruise control, bind spot warning, direct adaptive steering, backup collision intervention, distance control assist, forward emergency braking, lane departure warning and prevention and predictive forward collision warning. The previous models featured many of these safety features, but they weren’t packaged as “ProPILOT.”

The Exterior

The Pure and Luxe trim levels are almost identical to the 2017 model year Q50. However, the Sport and Red Sport 400 trim levels have more changes. All trim levels have an upgraded grille with more detail in the mesh pattern, giving all the trim levels for this model a more aggressive stance. All trim levels also come standard with LED headlights, which used to be optional, to allow for better visibility. The rear taillights are thinner, much like the earlier version of the Q60 coupe.

The Sport trim level gets an “S” after the Q50, and both the Sport and Red Sport feature a new bumper with lower scoops and wider air intakes. Both also feature a Formula-inspired airfoil. The Red Sport 400 also adds twin exhaust visual enhancements via a dark metallic trim around the exhaust cutouts. The 400 also features its own 19-inch wheels with a thinner spoke pattern.

2018 INFINITI Q50

Engines

When you choose the 2018 INFINITI Q50, you have a choice of four engines. The standard engine is a 3.0-liter twin turbo that puts out 300 horsepower. The Red Sport 400 has this engine, but it makes 400 horsepower. Also available are the 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, which makes 208 horsepower and a 3.5-liter hybrid motor. The hybrid motor and lithium-ion battery make 360 horsepower.

The Q50 also features a dynamic digital suspension with adaptive and electronic dampers so that the driver is able to customize performance and ride quality. For better cornering, INFINITI revised the front and rear stabilizer bars.

Visit Cool Springs INFINITI

If you are in the market for the new 2018 INFINITI Q50, stop by Cool Springs INFINITI to take a test drive and to learn more about the Q50’s convenience, safety, security and entertainment features.