Since its debut, the Infiniti Q50 premium sport sedan has
regularly been recognized for its exhilarating performance and excellent fuel
economy. With its estimated EPA rating of 29/36 MPG city/highway, the Q50
Hybrid was recently named one of Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com 10 Most
Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars of 2014. Producing 360 horsepower, it also happens
to be the most powerful hybrid on that list.
Additional honors
The Q50 earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with Forward Emergency
Braking, and a 5-Star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) . Furthermore, Edmunds.com presented the 2014 Q50
with its Top Rated Vehicle award, and a jury of international automotive
journalists nominated it as a contender for the 2014 World Car of The Year.
Owners Join in on the Celebration of Q50’s Top Features
In addition to recent recognition from the automotive
industry, Q50 owners have taken to social media and online forums to share what
they like best about their vehicle—most notably its styling, handling, and
hybrid torque.
Styling
The Q50’s design cues exhibit an aggressive athleticism that
hint at its impressive performance. Owners love the styling for many reasons,
including unique headlights and markers, and the integration of Infiniti’s
characteristic crescent cut c-pillars.
Handling
Balancing power and refinement has always been a challenge
for the premium sport sedan segment. While performance-minded consumers want
nimble handling and responsive steering, luxury-minded buyers look for a car
with a more polished, relaxed ride. Infiniti took both these types of drivers
into account when it developed the world’s first steer-by-wire system. Direct
Adaptive Steering (DAS) filters out excessive road vibrations, and lets drivers
select from three steering modes for unprecedented handling customizability. Satisfied
owners report that the Q50 is just as comfortable hugging the corners of a
twisted country road as it is cruising on the highway, or running errands
around town.
Hybrid Torque
Not only is the Q50 one of the most fuel-efficient luxury
cars of 2014, it also delivers outstanding acceleration. Building upon the
already powerful 328-horsepower standard V6, Infiniti’s all-wheel drive hybrid
version accelerates from zero to 60 in 5.2 seconds, with the help of more than
250 lb-ft of torque from the gas engine and electric motor.
