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Highs: great interior and exterior update, excellent twin-turbo V6 engine, spacious trunk space, sensible interface

Lows: poor gas mileage, cramped back seat, cheap-looking interior update, no infotainment software update

Since exterior and interior of Infiniti Q50 2018 are the one that was getting the most updates, so we will talk about it first. At front end, you will realize that the grille of Q50 gets a more 3-dimensional look with new lower air-intakes. However, the rear-end part only gets subtle makeover yet with more high-quality LED taillights and reshaped bumper. However, overall exterior looks are not much different than the previous models. 

Meanwhile, the interior gets several updates, especially the steering wheel. It gets the new model that has been borrowed from a Q60 model. The steering system uses Direct Adaptive Steering system to enable connection between the wheel and the road. The system allows the computer translate the driver's fingertips and steering rack. Infinite also claims that they will launch Q50 with nicer faux-leather materials for the dashboard. It also designed with new wood trim options. That's only. The infotainment software even doesn't get an update. It still uses InTouch that uniquely has two display screens including an 8.0-inch and a 7.0 screen. Both screens are stacked with the larger screen on the top of it. Infiniti Q50 2018 interface works pretty-well with accessible buttons and easy-to-read text such as navigation maps. Unfortunately, you won’t get Android Auto and CarPlay. 

Infiniti Q50 2018 is available in 4 powertrain setups. First is a 2.0-liter inline four engine base to make 208 horsepower. Well, we can say that it is a little bit small for its class. This 4-cylinder engine has an average 25 miles per gallon in combined driving. Second and third are twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 that can make 300 horsepower with 23 mpg combined and 400 horsepower strength to achieve an average 22 mpg combined. And the last is a hybrid setup with an electric motor and 3.5-liter V6 to make 360 horsepower to achieve 29 mpg combined. Meanwhile, for trim levels, Q50 also get some update. The former base and Premium model is replaced by Pure and Luxe trim, while Sport and Red Sport 400 models still on the same feature. Every type uses 7-speed automatic transmission with rear wheels as standard.

Now, Q50 2018 has already in line in the showroom. The price range is different depending on the model. The rear-drive Pure is around $35,105, while the Red Sport 400 is higher about $51,905.

Still, looking back to the previous model, Infiniti Q50 2018 bring a new fresh air for Q50 fans.