2018 INFINITI Q50 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -26 City / 26 -30 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
208 -400
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barry S
The car comes with run-flat tires. There is no spare tire included.
Great acceleration when needed; great car from drivers perspective; very handsome car to look at
accountCircle Diane L
The service is exceptional for these cars.
Great to drive, good looking care. Amenities are exceptional and it drives like a dream. I do not particularly like the safety feature of braking for me.
accountCircle Luke T
A true driver's vehicle that is fun to drive.
The only problem I have experienced is when you connect your phone to the USB and play music it takes a while for it to register on the system as when using Bluetooth there’s a lag when changing songs. The performance for this vehicle it is phenomenal plenty of power and overall very fun to drive. It has different driving modes and you can customize it to your liking. My vehicle is AWD and performs very well in snowy weather. The seats and steering wheel are heated which is very nice on a cold Chicago winter day. It also has dual climate control which is very convenient. The overall space of the interior is great. The design of the interior is very luxurious but not over board. This is a vehicle I would like to own for a very long time. The mph for me is about 19 which considering what this vehicle is capable of is very solid.
accountCircle April C
Perfect family car for people who still like luxury and speed.
The Infiniti has great performance and also give you the option to switch the vehicle between modes. The comfort of the vehicle is perfect. Leather interior and heated seats. The sunroom adds a nice touch and has more than enough room for a family car. Our car seat fits perfectly.
accountCircle Kenia S
Safe and smooth ride with power.
The Infiniti q50 red sport is a great vehicle that is reliable. We have had it for 2 years and we have had no problems with it. It is a smooth ride and has tells you when you are getting too close to someone when you are driving, which makes it a safe car to drive.
accountCircle Dan C
Infiniti q50: comfort car.
The comfort in this vehicle is great. The family loves the seat warmers the most. I don't often use the rear view camera, but it's very useful to have. The screen in the car is easy to use and reads texts out loud and gives you short replies (ok, I am driving, etc.) So you don't have to text and drive. The only issue I've encountered is the GPS can be a bit delayed, but it recalculates quickly and is reliable.
accountCircle Aida A
Luxurious and Fun to Drive
I love the car I have. I have only had it for 10 days but it is so much fun to drive. It has five different drive modes: snow, personal, standard, sport, and eco.
accountCircle Laurie K
I love this car. . . Small but mighty! It is comfortable and easy to drive.
I love the car and it is reliable, safe and gets good mileage and has great features and was a good value for the money. My sixteen year old drives it too and really enjoys driving it and feels comfortable with all the features. It has all the bells and whistles but did cost a ton of money.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Greg Young
DON’T BUY THIS CAR
Not unless you disliked the person. The brakes go out after about 20,000 miles so I installed drilled and slotted rotors and they still worped the rotors (Front and back) there is something wrong with the calipers or the fluid side and they won’t fix them. If you look around the Internet you will know I’m not the only one having issues with it. DON’T BUY THIS Car!!!!!!!!!!
accountCircle Anthony G
Buyer beware - Infiniti q50 has some issues.
Backup camera gets scrambled and the belts sound like an old car when it starts up - screeching - at only 18k miles. Took the car in for the regular scheduled maintenance and they said the infotainment system needed an update and still having this issue.
accountCircle Hannah M
Comfort and speed with a catch.
The car is very comfortable and speedy. The exterior paint job is not great and the car seems to be very loud when you are outside, making you think there is something wrong with the engine. It sits fairly low, so sometimes the front gets caught on parking stumps.
accountCircle Jaime O
Leasing an Infiniti q50 vehicle.
The car is a leased vehicle. It is a nice car, but we would not purchase or lease this same vehicle again. The cost (mostly lease payment, service costs, etc) does not match the features of the car, unfortunately. It has been a very reliable vehicle though.
accountCircle Jessie
Price
Infiniti needs to lower the price tag on their vehicles.

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 PURE
208 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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2.0t LUXE
208 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0t LUXE
300 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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3.0t SPORT
300 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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Hybrid LUXE
360 HP 28 MPG 5 Seats
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RED SPORT 400
400 HP 22 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 INFINITI Q50 Owner Reviews

4.60
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5 stars 67%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Erin B on June 17, 2021
Great car, great GPS, cheap on gas.
The tires have been an issue, we kept getting flat after flat, total of about 10, other than that the car is great. Drives very smooth, it is very comfortable, the features are great, it has everything I need from XM radio to GPS. The GPS is great too, it always gives me the quickest way. It does not eat a lot of gas so we're getting gas once every 2 weeks, which is rare.
accountCircle Sal S on June 2, 2021
Infiniti, the best of technology.
My car really pleases me. I have absolutely nothing to reproach him with. It has not had any problem since I bought it a year ago. I recommend it to everyone. It is very comfortable and very resistant. I have two twins who move around a lot and they didn't damage my car. Its engine is perfect. I really like this brand.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Roneisha S.

Reliable, gas efficient, luxurious, good safety rating, very comfortable, sporty, super quiet when driving at high speeds, luminous sedan, courteous infinite staff, reliable navigation with complete sod set up, power steering, heated seats, efficient blind spot sensors.

likeFilled Brooke L.

Love the vehicle. Great power and handles amazing. Super comfortable and nice lumbar support. Looks amazing as well. At nice price point as well. Great leasing programs from Infiniti. Great service department as well. Maintenance is reasonable as well.

likeFilled Destiny R.

This car drives very smoothly, picks up speed quickly. Most importantly has a lovely interior. The dash as well as the center council is curved to serve the driver. Double touch screen is beautiful and easy to navigate. The seats are rather comfortable also with good lumbar support. I would highly suggest the vehicle if you want to car the combines sports and luxury. It is certainly a treat!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Roneisha S.

Cheaper material used for inside of car, door closes very rough, tires make a roaring noise at times, requires high octane fuel, burns through gas in sport mode, seat belts needs to be threaded back into place when taken off.

dislikeFilled Brooke L.

Some of my complaints are that the Q50 has not had a redesign in a couple of years. Fuel economy is ok but what is one expecting getting a vehicle with 400 horsepower. My model does not have Apple CarPlay:(... But the 2020 do.

dislikeFilled Destiny R.

I personally am in love with this car. The maintenance is higher priced than for example my Chevrolet and Chrysler cars but I believe that it is worth it. Another con would be that it is predominantly computer operated so with that being said if something goes wrong with the touch screen you'll have a list of issues and have to get it fixed by a very up to date mechanic. Technology is always very convenient until things go wrong.

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 INFINITI Q50 has an average owner rating of 4.63 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2018 Audi S5
4.9
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2018 Audi S3
4.83
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2018 INFINITI Q50
4.6

Ranks #8 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 INFINITI Q50 has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #8 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2018 BMW 3 Series
43 MPG
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2018 Jaguar XE
40 MPG
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2018 INFINITI Q50
30 MPG

Is The 2018 INFINITI Q50 A Good Car?

Absolutely! I love the bumper to bumper unlimited mile 8 year warranty that I purchased through the dealership.
Stephanie R.

How Reliable Is The 2018 INFINITI Q50?

Very reliable. I have only owned this vehicle for about 3 months and have not had any problems. Mechanically sound!
April G.

Is The 2018 INFINITI Q50 A Good Value?

The 2018 Infiniti Q50 cost $31,000. I feel that it is a good value since it is a luxury sports car and really lives up to that.
Kit B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i reset the 2018 Infiniti Q50 flat tire warning?

Answer: To reset the 2018 INFINITI Q50 flat tire warning, watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yUgGxbstn0 This part will need to be changed some day. You don't want to get into any wrecks on the road. You should...

Does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have spare tire?

Answer: No, the 2018 INFINITIQ50 does not include a spare tire. It instead has run-flat tires which can be driven for up to 100 miles when flat, though not at speeds above 50 mph.But are they worth it Run-flat tires...

Does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 have Apple CarPlay?

Answer: The 2018 INFINITIQ50 did not come standard with Apple CarPlay and so far there has been no update available that has added it to this vehicle. It was no until the 2020 models that INFINITI started offering...

Does the 2018 Infiniti Q50 come with good spare?

Answer: The 2018 INFINITIQ50 has done away with providing their customers with a spare tire. Instead, the 2018 INFINITIQ50 in all of its trims comes with run flat tires. Now if You are unfamiliar with the term run-flat...
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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Not Rated

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Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety