Infiniti Q50 (new G37), first look and sound. (Video inside)

bigsix

Yep. There ya go . . . 2:1

Iceagetlc

God I wish these cars weren't so damned expensive

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UNKNOWN_370

When I had my 09 G37s. The economy was shytty and Infiniti's weren't selling well. I got $7,000 incentive and it was deducted from invoice pricing. I had a $46,500 car for around $37,500 give or take a few hundred bucks, before ttl. That was the last year they gave large cash incentives but you never know what the future holds incentive-wise??? It might end up cheaper than you think?

UNKNOWN_370

I saw the Q50 in person. Here are my opinions:

LOOKS: Pictures don't do it justice. I know many of you are picturing this car being comparable to a 3 series, but it's a new "lithe-hood" design. It's longer than an ATS, 3 series but s midge shorter than a 5 series. The car in reality, just looks like an evolution of the G37 sedan, BUT. It's like they added, dramatic lines, gave it more damatic wheels and has a slightly lower stance. slight but noticeable. The model I saw was the Q50 hybrid and I think if the Infiniti is priced fairly and can at least tie the ATS in performance. (Which I think it will beat in performance?) It will be a popular car.
The front end of the Q50 is nowhere near as awkward as in pics. In fact, it's dramatic and muscular. So muscular that maybe some people may possibly be expecting more from the sedan??? Will it deliver in that category? I don't know... But it sure looks the part. The Q50 is a nice and very classy looking car. nicer than the 3 series by a small margin, Nicer than the ATS by alot.

I find the ATS to be nice in its styling but compared to the Q and BMW, the cadillac lacks the dramatic character lines of the other two... But I think the infiniti makes a bolder statement over the BMW 3 series in terms of looks.

Just on looks... The Q50 is a surprising win. Pictures don't do it justice. I wasn't impressed with the Q looks from photo or video. I don't feel like I saw the greatest car since sliced bread either, But i like it over the other two cars mentioned in terms of style.

The ATS behind the wheel will be hard gto beat. I; m just being homest with that one.

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Engines:
3.7-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC 24-valve V6, rated at 328 horsepower (est.) and 269 lb-ft of torque (est.), featuring Continuously Variable Valve TimingControl System (CVTCS) and Variable Valve Event & Lift (VVEL®)

Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ with Intelligent Dual Clutch Control, combining 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 and compact laminated lithium-ion battery design with an innovative one-motor/two-clutch motor control; V6 rated at 296 horsepower (est.) and 255 lb-ft of torque (est.), advanced 50 kW electric motor rated at 67 horsepower (est.) and 199 lb-ft of torque (est.), Hybrid system net power: 354 horsepower (est.)

Transmission:
7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching, manual shift mode and Adaptive Shift Control, available steering column-mounted magnesium paddle shifters

Drive Configuration:
Front engine, rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

Wheels/Tires:
17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with machine-finished surface / 225/55R17 all-season run-flat tires

Available 19-inch aluminum-alloy sport wheels / 245/40R19 all-season or summer run-flat tires

Suspension:
4-wheel independent multi-link suspension (front single pivot double-wishbone design/revised rear design) with extensive use of lightweight aluminum components and front and rear stabilizer bars

Braking:
4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, 4-wheel Anti-lock BrakingSystem (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution, Brake Assist

Available Sport Brakes with upgraded rotors, 4-piston front calipers and 2-piston rear calipers

Steering:
Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering

Available Direct Adaptive Steering™ technology for enhanced steering feel and personalized dynamic customization

Wheelbase: 112.2 inches
Length: 188.3 inches
Width: 71.8 inches
Height: 56.8 inches
Coefficient of drag: 0.26
Seating Capacity: 5-passenger

Exterior Features:
Sensuous dynamic styling with unexpected spaciousness; purpose-built for performance with low, wide proportions and tight, athletic stance; Infiniti signature "double arch" front grille, dynamic arch silhouette and Crescent-cut C-pillar; distinctive LED head lamps and lighting (headlights, fog lights and marker lights), LED rear combination lights; available sport front fascia; eight available premium exterior colors; advanced aerodynamic design with 0.26 coefficient of drag and zero front and rear lift

Interior Features:
Driver-oriented center stack/console with asymmetric design; natural contour ergonomic-design front seats for enhanced comfort; available leather-appointed seating; available heated front seats and heated steering wheel; Fine Vision electroluminescent instrumentation; "Kacchu" aluminum interior trim; available "Fukiurushi" maple wood trim; Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier; customizable digital environment for storing and providing various driver settings and driving characteristics to i-Key; Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System; RearView Monitor

Technology Features:
Infiniti InTouch™ next-generation Human Machine Interface with dual touch-screen displays and smartphone connectivity; next-generation Studio on Wheels by Bose® audio system with instrument panel speaker array and up to 14 total speakers, Advanced Staging Technology®; Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection; HEV sound management technologies, including available Active Noise Control

Infiniti Connection™ featuring Automatic Collision Notification, Drive Zone monitoring, Google Calendar™, and Destination Assistance via Infiniti Personal Assistant (complimentary for the first 12 months of ownership)

Available Safety Shield technologies with Intelligent Cruise Control with Full Speed Range, predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Distance Control Assist, Blind Spot Intervention®, Back-up Collision Intervention, Lane Departure Prevention, Active Lane Control™ (world’s first production Direct Adaptive Steering technology), High Beam Assist

Available dynamic performance enhancement systems, including Active Trace Control by advanced Vehicle Dynamic Control

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UNKNOWN_370

The Q50 has a drag coefficiency of .26. Damn that's GT-R status right there. Good sign.

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bigsix

I was reading the article in Motor Trend laying out the details of the Q50:

-the VQ37 will continue to be the main engine, while a hybrid will be 'optional'

UNKNOWN_370

Yeah and no CVT and it looks like the hybrid is not just a test engine...

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AlphaSnacks

That was all established early on in the reveal.

kenchan

im not sure... with all of the sedans out there, i think i would consider the new Accord v6 over this Q50.

UNKNOWN_370

FWD???? Ewwwww.

I'd look at the ATS. I advise you test drive the 2.0T. It's an amazing car.

American will shock the shyt out of you with the ATS. I'm still in shock 5 days later. I just never expected an american car to be that good. First the 1LE, now the ATS 2.0

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kenchan

but it's a SEDAN. wtf cares... FWD, RWD, it's a f-king sedan....

well, that's my opinion.

UNKNOWN_370

That's my general opinion too but, that sedan was good enough to feel like a coupe. I hope they decide to go with an ATS coupe. If the ATS is any sign of the next gen camaro??? America might be a much stronger competitor in sport coupes under $45,000 by 2016???

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ZBro16

I have always been a fan of sedans that offer functionality plus performance.

I have always been a big STi/Evo fan. I am stoked at the idea of an Audi RS7. Absolutely LOVE the new BMW M5. I may be one of the few that really likes the Infiniti M56S (if it were a stick, I would dump both of my cars and buy one.) I would have an M5 if I didn't need to take out a mortgage to afford one.

An ATS-V would probably rock my world. The CTS-V is wonderful, but for some reason, after seeing the ATS, I feel very "meh" towards it. I haven't driven any of these yet, but the ATS is just gorgeous. It looks like GM got a lot right with this one (whoever is running cadillac is just kicking *** all around anyway).

I hope Infiniti gets very serious about their IPL lineup. This 3.5% power bump crap isn't cutting it.

kenchan

i donno, im not a big fan of caddy's coupes. they look weird. some cars are best in sedan from. cts looks good in sedan. also benz. they look nice as sedans.

but do they have to be RWD? naw... to me it's just a passenger car. as long as it looks nice and travels nicely, who cares.