Infiniti Q50 thread
10-31-13, 09:26 AM
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http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...id_first_test/
Another pretty dismal review... I might go in detail with my experience in 3,000 miles....
Another pretty dismal review... I might go in detail with my experience in 3,000 miles....
The Infiniti Q50S Hybrid's 0-60 time not only beats the non-hybrid Q50, but it also edges out the Infiniti M35h's 5.1-second sprint, the Porsche Panamera Hybrid's 5.2-second time, and smokes the Lexus GS 450h's 5.2-second run.
10-31-13, 09:37 AM
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10-31-13, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by MotorTrend
It's no surprise that the Q50S Hybrid not only is the quickest Q50 we've tested, but also one of the fastest hybrids on the market. The 0-60 mph run takes just 4.9 seconds to the non-hybrid's 5.2-second run. The Infiniti Q50S Hybrid's 0-60 time not only beats the non-hybrid Q50, but it also edges out the Infiniti M35h's 5.1-second sprint, the Porsche Panamera Hybrid's 5.2-second time, and smokes the Lexus GS 450h's 5.2-second run.
10-31-13, 11:39 AM
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10-31-13, 11:41 AM
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10-31-13, 12:20 PM
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Motortrend lists the GS450h at 6.0sec 0-60 on their comparison vs 5.1 for the M35h and 5.2 for the Panamera Hybrid. Check out the stats chart
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...d/viewall.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...d/viewall.html
10-31-13, 02:24 PM
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Motortrend lists the GS450h at 6.0sec 0-60 on their comparison vs 5.1 for the M35h and 5.2 for the Panamera Hybrid. Check out the stats chart
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...d/viewall.html
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...d/viewall.html
10-31-13, 03:00 PM
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the vq engine is overrated? VQ was a benchmark engine that toyota and lexus modeled after. the VQ was the first v6 to have that exhaust bark that manufactures now try to replicate (ie is350, camry, mustang)
glossy screen, im guessing you must hate apple products as well.
stupid name? lol. at least you ran out of bad things to say about the rest of the car to talk about the name.
the q50 is a direct competitor to the IS series but IMO has a better interior and engine. that car has a superior engine design that has endless of capabilities. also a better looking engine bay with dual throttle bodies. it would be a 300whp+ with bolt ons and uprev tune.
glossy screen, im guessing you must hate apple products as well.
stupid name? lol. at least you ran out of bad things to say about the rest of the car to talk about the name.
the q50 is a direct competitor to the IS series but IMO has a better interior and engine. that car has a superior engine design that has endless of capabilities. also a better looking engine bay with dual throttle bodies. it would be a 300whp+ with bolt ons and uprev tune.
Besides the IS350 3.5L engine makes more torque than the bigger 3.7L VQ in the Q50 and also has a very linear power delivery.
The Toyota V6 have always been extremely refined and silky smooth in comparison.
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10-31-13, 03:23 PM
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Wait, #notsureifserious. Do you have some source to substantiate the claim that Toyota modeled the GR V6 after the VQ? I've never heard that and am quite sure it's not the case.
Lexus, Toyota, nor any other manufacturer I know of has come anywhere close to replicating Nissan's "dying cow" exhaust note...well...because it's awful.
Lexus, Toyota, nor any other manufacturer I know of has come anywhere close to replicating Nissan's "dying cow" exhaust note...well...because it's awful.
10-31-13, 03:35 PM
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I was disappointed about the the Q50 as well. Just had one for a loaner car for two days. Base model with touring, no nav. The new infotainment system reminds me of the Ford Sync...yeah it's a bit cheesy. Interior was quieter suspension softer, more comfy and plush. I get it...all the things the last generation perhaps wasn't. Being a G35/G37 lover, I was looking for them to expand on that platform, not go away from it.
I think it's a more subtle version of the previous G37 and a blend of the G and M. What's more interesting to me is this going to take sales away from the M...or Q70 or whatever it's called now? Or maybe the M/Q70 will be bigger and badder? Perhaps this will give them more room to expand on the IPL line to make it meaner too? The last IPL's were basically just badged, different color interiors and a tiny bit more HP. Perhaps they toned down the Q to allow the name to stretch more into different more distinct platforms...like a M3 is nothing like a 328, etc.
The entire Q thing baffles me. I guess from a marketing and brand recognition it must have resonated well with the brand, go back to it's roots, etc. HOWEVER the G/M/FX had all made nice names for themselves.
FWIW-I didn't like the new Q50. Thought it was just "ok". Every time I walked up to it, I was reminded of the new Accord for some reason or the M37/M56.
I think it's a more subtle version of the previous G37 and a blend of the G and M. What's more interesting to me is this going to take sales away from the M...or Q70 or whatever it's called now? Or maybe the M/Q70 will be bigger and badder? Perhaps this will give them more room to expand on the IPL line to make it meaner too? The last IPL's were basically just badged, different color interiors and a tiny bit more HP. Perhaps they toned down the Q to allow the name to stretch more into different more distinct platforms...like a M3 is nothing like a 328, etc.
The entire Q thing baffles me. I guess from a marketing and brand recognition it must have resonated well with the brand, go back to it's roots, etc. HOWEVER the G/M/FX had all made nice names for themselves.
FWIW-I didn't like the new Q50. Thought it was just "ok". Every time I walked up to it, I was reminded of the new Accord for some reason or the M37/M56.
10-31-13, 04:39 PM
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Lol at some of the hilarious posts in this thread.
"Q50 technology stomps all over the IS350". Not on planet Earth, no it does not. IS350 having only fake leather? Lol.
Also the VQ has no exhaust "bark". There is a BIG reason why the VQ is nicknamed the "VaaQuum" because the exhaust note is close to that of a vacuum cleaner.
Also the optional ML 15 speaker system on the IS destroys the Q50's overrated Bose system.
Last but not least, yes, the Q50 definitely does look bloated just like the G37 and M, especially in person.
"Q50 technology stomps all over the IS350". Not on planet Earth, no it does not. IS350 having only fake leather? Lol.
Also the VQ has no exhaust "bark". There is a BIG reason why the VQ is nicknamed the "VaaQuum" because the exhaust note is close to that of a vacuum cleaner.
Also the optional ML 15 speaker system on the IS destroys the Q50's overrated Bose system.
Last but not least, yes, the Q50 definitely does look bloated just like the G37 and M, especially in person.
