2016 INFINITI Q50 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -27 City / 27 -31 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
208 -400
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jules B
What a beautiful gas guzzler.
The cons of this vehicle is quite simple, the fuel will not last long. However, the performance is amazing. The vehicle has options where you can. Keep your vehicle's maintenance up to date and also a reminder. The repairs are pretty costly. Overall it's a beautiful luxury vehicle with all the right upgrades. It's also very spacious.
accountCircle Jake T
Great look, good speed, good interior.
Fast, good gas mileage, good interior, nice stereo system, this car looks nice on the outside and feels nice on the inside. The Infiniti cars are always really nice, have key fobs which makes it way easier to enter the car and is very safe as the other doors do not open when the key fob is near unless the button is pushed.
accountCircle Christian F
Very fast and smooth rider.
Fast vehicle, great value, great qualities, leather seats, heated seats, ac, sport drive package, purchased from CarMax. Dream car. Beautiful color, roomie. Child friendly, spacious, dream car, love to drive it, speed racer, Infiniti's make the best type of vehicles, top rated on the list.
accountCircle Fransheska C
Q50 are nice, reliable, fashionable.
Performance is great. The car rides smoothly, spacious inside also the trunk. The rear view cameras and 360 cameras of the vehicle is amazing. Gas however, would be the only concern since you can only use premium gas. And then the gas would run out quick depending how often you drive the car.
accountCircle Jessica T
Enjoying the life with my q50.
Do not usually have any problems with the car. It's very sturdy, comfortable, fast and extremely mean looking. I love everything about the car and plan on getting the q70 soon as well. The double touch-screens in the q50 are one of the best features along with the leather seats and tinted sunroofs.
accountCircle Christy G
I love my 2016 Infiniti Q50, my next car will probably be a newer Q50.
I don't have any dislikes and or complaints about my 2016 Infiniti Q50.
accountCircle Randolph D
Black exterior. Black interior. Great wheels off and on road. 5 different shifts.
Enjoyable every day vehicle. Great for work school outdoor activities. My family loves when they can ride in this luxurious vehicle. Got it for a great deal and wouldn't trade this car for anything plus it has different shifts example sports and ecosystem!
accountCircle Elena S
My infinity. It is roomy and great.
Fast, reliable, good looking, good handling, smooth ride, great on gas, comfy and luxurious. I love my car and have nothing bad to say about it.. It is a great car. I have push start and can warm up the car before I am physically out the house.- so it is ready to drive when I get in.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brian Savaglio
Nothing but problems
Leased the vehicle in June 2016. At 10,000 miles the fuel injection system failed and had to be replaced. Took 1 month. At 15,000 miles had to replace the brakes and rotors. At 29,000 miles had to replace the AC actuator as well as the trunk absorbers. The vehicle continues to rattle like a tin can. Dealership tells us it’s normal which I highly doubt. Will never buy another Infiniti vehicle again.
accountCircle Jessica T
In my car, I got tints done and painted my calipers.
I have a love and hate relationship with the vehicle. It has some issues with the axel and I had to get a new belt not long ago due to a squealing noise and then once it snapped, I figured out what was the problem. The vehicle drives nice and is a nice sporty car, but I don't know if I would recommend it.
accountCircle heather H
Infiniti q50 review 2016 2.0 premium.
I really do not like the run flat tires. They are very expensive to replace. The sensors are also easy to crack and expensive to replace. The leather holds in dirt and crumbs. It drives comfortably and handles well on the highway. Gas mileage is great. Extra amenities are just not used.
accountCircle Karen M
Infiniti q50 - overall a good car.
The Infiniti q50 handles and drives very well. It also has run flat tires which was great when I got a flat tire but it was really expensive to replace. It is also expensive to fill the gas tank because the car needs premium fuel. The interior is comfortable but small. I cannot imagine it would be comfortable for an adult to sit in the back seat. The space seems tight even for my small children. All of the tech features are great. The touchscreen is easy to use and the navigation system has been very helpful. The only other things I do not like about the car are that the trunk does not automatically open or close when you push the button on the key fob and the way the gas pedal is positioned, it makes it uncomfortable to drive while wearing heels. Overall, it has been a good car. Aside from a flat tire I had not had to get anything else repaired and the car runs perfectly.
accountCircle jeff k
2016 Infiniti Q50 3.0T Premium
I have seen glitches in the audio and console equipment. Tires expensive to replace and wear quickly
accountCircle Cynthia Y
Lots of issues with lots of expense within less than three years.
6 months after I got it, the fuel injectors burned up and all had to be replaced (under warranty) but still should not have happened. The computer gets stuck on the back up camera and I have to restart the car. I also had to buy 4 new tires two years in because there were sport tires not built for the city. It has been expensive and in general a difficult.

INFINITI Q50 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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2.0t Base
208 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0t Premium
208 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0t Premium
300 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0t Sport
300 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid
360 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0t Red Sport 400
400 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 INFINITI Q50 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 70%
4 stars 20%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Allan R on June 7, 2021
Value performance, interior lacking.
Great value for a performance/luxury sedan. Interior quality is just ok, some noises and rattled you would not expect in a car that costs this much. Amazing performance from the 3.0tt engine, which is severely defined from the factory. Automatic safety features are nice, infotainment is a little outdated.
accountCircle Jean G on March 30, 2021
Luxury on the road - carefree maintenance and care.
I have been pleased with my car from day one. The car is easy to maintain, has never had any mechanical issues and has an amazing look on the road. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for luxury on the road. Great to travel in. You will enjoy the leather interior as it top notch with dashboard details.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Gavin B.

It is a very affordable luxury car that is also a lot of fun to drive, I get the look of a Mercedes at the price of a ford. I live in an area where it gets very cold so I love when I can auto start my q50 and it will heat the cabin, seats and steering wheel for me while I get ready for work.

likeFilled Gary C.

Very nice looking car. It is well made. It has a comfortable interior with plenty of room. It has all the options one could want: remote start, heated steering wheel, heated seats, navigation, and a power moonroof.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Gavin B.

So far none, I wish there was apple car okay though. The only real problem I may have in the future will be with the turbos, but like every car with turbos that is inevitable. Besides that Infiniti is a pretty reliable brand to stick behind, most of its engine is comprised of Nissan parts, so it is fairly easy to maintain.

dislikeFilled Gary C.

Six cylinder motor hurts gas mileage. All wheel drive also lowers gas mileage as well but is good for the snow at least. The other con is the price of car insurance. Being a premium brand vehicle, insurance is a bit costly.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 INFINITI Q50 has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Audi S5
5
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4.76
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2016 INFINITI Q50
4.57

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 INFINITI Q50 has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
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2016 Audi A3
43 MPG
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2016 INFINITI Q50
31 MPG

Is The 2016 INFINITI Q50 A Good Car?

Yes! I absolutely love my car. I have the ability to choose easy to understand settings such as snow, eco, sport, etc. It has a big screen for the map and it is easy to use.
Heather C.

How Reliable Is The 2016 INFINITI Q50?

No issues that I have seen. I was advised to not invest in the run flat tires as they cannot be repaired. One nail and you will have to buy a new one.
Heather C.

Is The 2016 INFINITI Q50 A Good Value?

I got my used with 31000 miles for $22,000. It is blue booked at 32,000. So yes it is. The seat warmers and the fact that can manually shift make it worth the cost.
Heather C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Infiniti Q50 2.0 T oil capacity?

Answer: The 2016 INFINITIQ50 2.0T will come equipped with a 2.0L 4Cylinder turbocharged engine. This was the only motor that was available for this model as they made no other options available. You will have a motor...

What's the 2016 infiniti q50 wiper blade size?

Answer: The correct wiper blade sizes for Your 2016 INFINITIQ50 are 26" for the driver side and 17" for the passenger side. I'd suggest changing Your wiper every 12 months and inspecting them every 6 months or so. When...
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Safety & Reliability

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