Infiniti Q50 thread
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Stop sale until August 4th for the software issue. They posted the sales date. The dealer I was talking to tried to add 3k markup for it being a new vehicle and it gave me a hell of a laugh.
Quite an odd release, hope it works out. Really want to try out the hybrid.
Quite an odd release, hope it works out. Really want to try out the hybrid.
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The hybrid Q50 with be the FASTEST hybrid in the world.. The M35H is the fastest hybrid right now and the Q50 with be lighter and have better drag coefficient.. I work for Infiniti in NJ and I was going to get the car but me lease is up and the car is not here yet and the lease promotions are not good... I also have to have A/C seats and the Q50 does not offer it which boggles my mind. YOu can change the steering ration and weight but no AC seats..
I think the this will turn Infiniti around.. They are releasing 5 new models in next 5 years.. They will finally have something to compete with the LS in a few years, and they will refresh the EX35 (QX50) to compete with the RX350.. Infiniti was getting stale but with this new car and the next 5 years should be great for Infiniti.. I will have a Q50S hybrid AWD in 2 years when my 27 month GS lease is up.. The only reason I ended up getting the GS is because the lease was cheaper to lease a 56K GS350 then it will be to lease a 44K Q50 in the next 2 months..
I think the this will turn Infiniti around.. They are releasing 5 new models in next 5 years.. They will finally have something to compete with the LS in a few years, and they will refresh the EX35 (QX50) to compete with the RX350.. Infiniti was getting stale but with this new car and the next 5 years should be great for Infiniti.. I will have a Q50S hybrid AWD in 2 years when my 27 month GS lease is up.. The only reason I ended up getting the GS is because the lease was cheaper to lease a 56K GS350 then it will be to lease a 44K Q50 in the next 2 months..
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Infiniti also went to the Q and QX naming because alot of other letter where all-ready trademarked and they will be releasing a lot of new models.. The guy from Audi was also a big part of the new naming
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The hybrid Q50 with be the FASTEST hybrid in the world.. The M35H is the fastest hybrid right now and the Q50 with be lighter and have better drag coefficient.. I work for Infiniti in NJ and I was going to get the car but me lease is up and the car is not here yet and the lease promotions are not good... I also have to have A/C seats and the Q50 does not offer it which boggles my mind. YOu can change the steering ration and weight but no AC seats..
I think the this will turn Infiniti around.. They are releasing 5 new models in next 5 years.. They will finally have something to compete with the LS in a few years, and they will refresh the EX35 (QX50) to compete with the RX350.. Infiniti was getting stale but with this new car and the next 5 years should be great for Infiniti.. I will have a Q50S hybrid AWD in 2 years when my 27 month GS lease is up.. The only reason I ended up getting the GS is because the lease was cheaper to lease a 56K GS350 then it will be to lease a 44K Q50 in the next 2 months..
I think the this will turn Infiniti around.. They are releasing 5 new models in next 5 years.. They will finally have something to compete with the LS in a few years, and they will refresh the EX35 (QX50) to compete with the RX350.. Infiniti was getting stale but with this new car and the next 5 years should be great for Infiniti.. I will have a Q50S hybrid AWD in 2 years when my 27 month GS lease is up.. The only reason I ended up getting the GS is because the lease was cheaper to lease a 56K GS350 then it will be to lease a 44K Q50 in the next 2 months..
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The LS600hL is not supposed to be an efficiency hybrid anyway so it is not about the gas mileage. I average about 21-22 with normal driving and 27-28 on highway trips not that those numbers are all that impressive but it is one heavy beast. However you are right, not sure how anyone can justify the price increase over a loaded LS460L.
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Read this..
Found this over at Q50 forms. http://www.infiniti-techinfo.com/ref...finiti-Q50.pdf
If wheels or tires other than the INFINITI
recommended ones are used, the direct
adaptive steering system may not oper-
ate properly and the power steering
warning light may illuminate.
.
Do not modify the vehicle
’
s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer
bars, bushings and wheels are not
INFINITI recommended for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the direct
adaptive steering system may not oper-
ate properly and the power steering
warning light may illuminate.
.
Do not modify the vehicle
’
s steering. If
steering parts are not INFINITI recom-
mended for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated, the direct adaptive steer-
ing system may not operate properly and
the power steering warning light may
illuminate.
.
If the VDC warning light illuminates, the
power steering warning light may also
illuminate at the same time. Stop the
vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
power steering warning light continues
to illuminate, have the system checked
by an INFNITI retailer. For VDC system,
see
“
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system
”
(P.5-108).
.
Do not place the ignition switch is in the
ON position while the steering wheel or
a tire is removed.
.
Do not turn the steering wheel as much
as possible while the ignition switch is
in any position other than the ON
position.
.
Installing an accessory on the steering
wheel, or changing the steering wheel,
may reduce the steering performance.
The direct adaptive steering system is
designed to control the steering force and
steering angle according to the vehicle
speed and amount of turning of the
steering wheel.
The steering characteristic can be selected
with the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector. See
“
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
”
(P.5-21).
When the steering wheel is operated
repeatedly or continuously while parking
or driving at a very low speed, the power
assist for the steering wheel will be
If wheels or tires other than the INFINITI
recommended ones are used, the direct
adaptive steering system may not oper-
ate properly and the power steering
warning light may illuminate.
.
Do not modify the vehicle
’
s suspension.
If suspension parts such as shock
absorbers, struts, springs, stabilizer
bars, bushings and wheels are not
INFINITI recommended for your vehicle
or are extremely deteriorated, the direct
adaptive steering system may not oper-
ate properly and the power steering
warning light may illuminate.
.
Do not modify the vehicle
’
s steering. If
steering parts are not INFINITI recom-
mended for your vehicle or are extremely
deteriorated, the direct adaptive steer-
ing system may not operate properly and
the power steering warning light may
illuminate.
.
If the VDC warning light illuminates, the
power steering warning light may also
illuminate at the same time. Stop the
vehicle in a safe location, turn the
engine off and restart the engine. If the
power steering warning light continues
to illuminate, have the system checked
by an INFNITI retailer. For VDC system,
see
“
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system
”
(P.5-108).
.
Do not place the ignition switch is in the
ON position while the steering wheel or
a tire is removed.
.
Do not turn the steering wheel as much
as possible while the ignition switch is
in any position other than the ON
position.
.
Installing an accessory on the steering
wheel, or changing the steering wheel,
may reduce the steering performance.
The direct adaptive steering system is
designed to control the steering force and
steering angle according to the vehicle
speed and amount of turning of the
steering wheel.
The steering characteristic can be selected
with the INFINITI Drive Mode Selector. See
“
INFINITI Drive Mode Selector
”
(P.5-21).
When the steering wheel is operated
repeatedly or continuously while parking
or driving at a very low speed, the power
assist for the steering wheel will be
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Do not modify the vehicle
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The LS600hL is not supposed to be an efficiency hybrid anyway so it is not about the gas mileage. I average about 21-22 with normal driving and 27-28 on highway trips not that those numbers are all that impressive but it is one heavy beast. However you are right, not sure how anyone can justify the price increase over a loaded LS460L.
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Reason Infiniti hybrids (so far) suck, is not the specs... it is overall system.. it is not well integrated. This is why it gets rated the worst when mags do the comparo... while GS450h gets rated the best.
Sure it is expensive... but still the best.
why are they better? based on what?
Reason Infiniti hybrids (so far) suck, is not the specs... it is overall system.. it is not well integrated. This is why it gets rated the worst when mags do the comparo... while GS450h gets rated the best.
Sure it is expensive... but still the best.
Reason Infiniti hybrids (so far) suck, is not the specs... it is overall system.. it is not well integrated. This is why it gets rated the worst when mags do the comparo... while GS450h gets rated the best.
Sure it is expensive... but still the best.
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From: FL
why are they better? based on what?
Reason Infiniti hybrids (so far) suck, is not the specs... it is overall system.. it is not well integrated. This is why it gets rated the worst when mags do the comparo... while GS450h gets rated the best.
Sure it is expensive... but still the best.
I'd like to know what mag camparo's you are talking about where infiniti hybrids gets the worst ratings?
They are better because they get MUCH better gas mileage and are a hell of alot cheaper. Hell even the BMW 740 LI hybrid is much better than the Lexus hybrid and can be had for $85k.I'd like to know what mag camparo's you are talking about where infiniti hybrids gets the worst ratings?
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Actually you're really comparing apples and oranges here. The BMW and Mercedes are I6 Turbo and V6 coupled with electric motors. The LS is V8 with electric motors. So yes the Germans get better fuel economy. When the LS initally launched it was pegged to have V12 performance with V8 fuel economy which is somewhat did. Obviously now its lost the "V12 peformance" tag considering actual V12's are far above 438hp these days. I'd imagine a LS450h somewhere down the line with a 3.5L V6 and electric motors good for 338hp combined. We'll see though
The LS600hL is in a class of its own literally, and carved itself a niche no one else wants to or has attempted to play in.