Elegant Appeal

Inside, the cockpit centers around two dash-mounted monitors. While the eight-inch top display continues to display maps, the seven-inch touchscreen mounted below is a new addition. Instead of a minefield of buttons and knobs, Infiniti utilizes the bottom screen to control functions like climate control, navigation, SiriusXM, Bluetooth audio, calendar, weather and more. The interface works intuitively and performs reasonably quick with minimal lag between the menus. In addition to the technology, our sport package model included front seats with lumbar and torso support adjustment. The supportive seats complement a thick, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with way too many buttons. We found that the two jog dials and eight buttons were pressed accidentally more often than not.

The updated interior comes with an equally re-designed exterior. Out front, the Q50 features automatic on/off LED headlights and LED daytime running lights. Our “S” model came equipped with a sport front bumper, 19-inch forged alloy wheels and sport package big brake setup. The brakes feature a four- and two-piston caliper setup clamping 14.0- and 13.8- inch vented discs.

Four Doors For All

In its third iteration, the then G, now Q moves towards luxury and technology at the expense of sportiness. Our thoughts regarding the steer-by-wire system remain in the air, as we’d like to see how the technology develops in its upcoming iterations. Although the engine and transmission carry over, the driveline refinement paired with a sleek interior and exterior make for an appealing package for the masses. In the meantime, we’re excited to see if the twin-turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Q50 Eau Rouge will make it to production. We sure hope it does.