Uniquely stylish and plenty powerful, the 2021 INFINITI Q50 is as luxuriously comfortable as it is fun to drive. This four-door luxury sedan also does double duty as a classy commuter and roomy family hauler, easily straddling the gap between opulence and everyday utility.
One glance at this four-door luxury sedan and you won’t forget it anytime soon. The 2021 INFINITI Q50 isn’t your run-of-the-mill luxury sedan. Its sculpted exterior design, including an imposing front-end design and a smoothly styled roofline, will remind you more of an upscale sports sedan.
This INFINITI luxury sedan rolls out the red carpet for driver and passengers. All five seats are notable for their spaciousness and supportive cushioning. And, with its stunning interior style and soft-touch cabin materials, the Q50 provides the absolute luxury treatment.
This upscale sedan also has a practical side, with plenty of seating and steering wheel adjustments. And, from the driver seat, you’ll love the excellent front and rear visibility.
With its street-smart technology, the Q50 actively helps you maintain a safe cruise. Each trim model includes forward collision mitigation, an important driver safety aid that can detect an oncoming crash and automatically hit the brakes to help mitigate damages.
We also have to give the adaptive cruise control system a shining review; it does an excellent job of maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Other optional safety features, such as the blind-spot warning and lane departure prevention systems, keep an eye out for dangers you might not catch, like accidental lane drift or a small car lurking in your blind spot.
Every Q50 comes standard with INFINITI’s dual-screen infotainment system. Once you figure out which features are where, the system is easy to use. Better yet, it includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, smartphone integration technology that provides easy access to your music library and maps apps. The Q50 even includes a Wi-Fi modem, making it possible to subscribe to and enjoy an on-the-go internet connection.
Except for the Red Sport, every Q50 trim model features a 300-horsepower twin-turbo V6. That’s ample power to send this luxury sedan streamlining into fast-moving traffic as well as flying past any slow-moving traffic.
And, just like you’d expect in a modern luxury sedan, the seven-speed automatic transmission delivers silky smooth shifting action. Standard rear-wheel drive lends itself to a sporty performance, and optional all-wheel drive makes things even sportier.
The high-performance Q50 Red Sport is the only trim model to feature an upgraded version of the engine, pumping out 400 horses for even more on-road thrills. And the Red Sport also comes standard with all-wheel drive, automatically sending power to the front wheels whenever necessary.
Although the Q50 luxury sedan puts performance in the forefront, its powertrains offer a reasonable balance of efficiency. If you choose a Q50 with all-wheel drive, EPA ratings drop slightly due to the extra weight of the all-wheel-drive system.
Choose from four main Q50 trim levels: Pure, Luxe, Sensory, and Red Sport 400.
The entry-level Q50 delivers everything you want in a luxury sedan: flashy style, upscale comfort, and premium performance. This INFINITI surges into fast-moving highway traffic with 300 horses. Inside, connectivity abounds, with a Wi-Fi modem and dual-screen infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. And the Luxe feels as good as it looks, with eight-way power front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Upgrade to the next level, the Sensory, for even more in exterior style and sporty performance gear. This Q50 features unique 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and special front and rear fascia, giving it a sporty style all its own. And performance upgrades, including adaptive dampers, stronger brakes, and paddle shifters, improve on-road precision.
The Q50 Sensory cabin also appeals to an extravagant sense of style. This sedan is a luxurious upgrade, anyway, with its heated leather-appointed front sport seats. Especially tall drivers will appreciate these seats’ manual thigh extension adjustments. Even the steering wheel is extra accommodating, with power tilt-and-telescoping functions. And the 16-speaker Bose Performance Series Audio system puts the finishing touches on the Q50 Sensory’s upscale cabin.
The mid-grade Q50 adds to the standard features lineup with a little more flash and bang. For instance, its 18-inch wheels and interior aluminum trim add to the overall luxury vibe. And the power-sliding tinted moonroof is a driver favorite, offering an expansive view of the sky and even a little fresh air.
The Red Sport 400 is the Q50’s performance-based model. It’s the only Q50 sedan to feature the 400-horsepower twin-turbo V6 and 19-inch sport wheels. This model also sets itself apart inside, with exclusive quilted leather sport seats with red contrast stitching and Dark Chrome interior accents.
Want an even sportier version of the Q50 Red Sport? Just add all-wheel drive.
This model adds to the Sensory lineup with sporty all-wheel drive.
This model adds to the Q50 base features with all-wheel drive, performance gear that helps you maintain control on sandy trails or icy pavement.
The Luxe AWD adds to the aforementioned features with all-wheel drive performance.
With this luxury sedan, you don’t have to worry about a thing. Every 2021 INFINITI Q50 includes impressive warranty coverage, including:
A complete redesign is on the horizon. Although we’ve heard a brand new Q50 might be coming for the 2023 model year, INFINITI has yet to announce any details. Check back with us for more information as it becomes available!