| Test drive report | |
| Test model | 2018 Infiniti Q50 |
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| Trim level | RED SPORT 400 AWD |
| Warranty (basic) | 4 years/100,000 km |
| Warranty (powertrain) | 6 years/110,000 km |
| Fuel economy (city/highway/observed) | 12.5 / 9.3 / 11.0 L/100km |
| Options | ProAssist package ($2,000) |
| Competitive models | N/A |
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| Editor’s rating | |
| Fuel economy | Efficient on the highway, which results in reasonable overall consumption. |
| Comfort | Not all that spacious inside, like almost all compact luxury sedans, but the seats are very comfortable. |
| Performance | Zero to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, not bad at all. |
| Infotainment | Lots of features, but the lower screen needs to be more reactive. No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. |
| Driving | The Red Sport 400 isn’t as razor-sharp as some of its competitors, but the compromise is a more comfortable ride for the daily drive. |
| Overall | A luxury sport sedan for buyers who like some softness to go with its straight-line performance. |
