by In times of widespread fascination with crossovers, sedans have somewhat taken a backseat. Although there are plenty of interesting options in the market, and one of them is the Infiniti Q50, especially in the Sport version. 
The Infiniti Q50 has the proportions of a classic rear-wheel-drive sedan – a long hood, a cabin shifted backward. The signature wide grille combines with slanted LED headlights. The distinctive kink of the rear roof pillars, the pointed trunk lid, and elongated taillights all emphasize its belonging to the Infiniti family.
The Infiniti Q50 Sport version looks brighter and more attractive due to more aggressive front-end styling and a rear diffuser. In addition, 19-inch wheels are provided in this case. 
The familiar Infiniti style also dominates in the cabin. The dashboard resembles outstretched wings, and the large dials are covered with a wavy shade. The trim uses leather and aluminum, and the pedals and thresholds are adorned with metal overlays.
Incidentally, the parking brake also has its pedal – it is not electromechanical. 
The central panel boasts two touchscreens. The upper one is dedicated to navigation and the camera, while the lower one replaces the audio system and climate control buttons. The buttons to the sides and below the screens remain, and there are also shortcuts for quickly accessing the audio or climate control menus. Plus, there’s a round joystick next to the gear lever.
Essentially, use whatever is more convenient for you. 
In the tested vehicle, both the front seats and the steering column received electric adjustment. There’s also memory settings, and upon turning off the ignition, the steering wheel and driver’s seat move back for easier ingress and egress. The seats themselves are comfortable and provide good back support. Lumbar support is adjustable, and there’s also a seat cushion extender.
You sit low in the Infiniti Q50, but the visibility is good, and you quickly adapt to the dimensions of the rather large 4.8-meter sedan. The central tunnel is trimmed with corrugated aluminum, and the wide armrest hides a box with USB ports. On the second row, there’s ample legroom and headroom for passengers of average height. The cabin is wide enough for three, though the one sitting in the center will feel cramped due to the high tunnel. 
The trunk volume is 500 liters, one of the largest in the segment.
However, the Infiniti Q50 lacks a spare tire. The Infiniti Q50 Sport package includes keyless access, an electrical package, light and rain sensors, 360-degree view cameras, a powerful Bose audio system with 16 speakers, a sunroof, and a lane departure system. 
Like the Infiniti QX30, this sedan is also equipped with a two-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Mercedes engine with 211 hp. It only raises its voice at high RPMs, although there’s no need to rev the engine strongly. On paper, the peak 350 Nm of torque is available at 1250 RPM, though the real pickup is felt somewhere around 2000-2500 RPM.
The 7-speed automatic transmission, which shifts gears almost imperceptibly, complements the engine. 
The car may not be that powerful, but it urges you to drive fast and make sharp starts at traffic lights. The claimed 7.3 seconds to a hundred km/h seems quite realistic. The top speed is 245 km/h. Meanwhile, fuel consumption during predominantly urban driving was pleasantly surprising – 8.2 L/100 km.
This is thanks to the Star&Stop system, which turns off the engine at stops. But it doesn’t work that smoothly and with a noticeable delay. You can disable it, but it reactivates when the engine is restarted. 
Even with 19-inch wheels and a stiffer suspension, the ride in the Infiniti Q50 Sport is surprisingly comfortable, although due to the modest (126 mm) ground clearance, it’s best to avoid deep potholes. The sound insulation is done well, though after 130 km/h, wind and tire noise become noticeable.
The chassis is well-tuned and the sedan handles nicely. By the way, the steering is fully electronic. The Q50 S steers “by wire” (Direct Adaptive Steering technology), and the system is well-configured. The steering is precise and surprisingly informative. In Sport mode, it becomes noticeably heavier, and the transmission holds higher RPMs.
Also worth noting are the good brakes – the sedan decelerates excellently. 
The new Infiniti Q50 in Ukraine costs from 746,000 hryvnias, and for a premium sports sedan, this is a very attractive price. Even the top test Q50 Sport with optional packages will cost 1,051,280 hryvnias. The Germans are only starting at this point.
Technical Specifications of Infiniti Q50 S
- 4-cylinder gasoline turbo engine, front longitudinal
- Displacement: 1991 cm3
- Power: 211 hp at 5500 RPM
- Maximum torque: 350 Nm at 1250 RPM
- Rear-wheel drive
- 7-speed automatic transmission
- Top speed: 245 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 s
- Length/Width/Height/Wheelbase: 4810/1820/1455/2850 mm
- Ground clearance: 126 mm
- Turning diameter: 12.1 m
- Tires: 245/40 R19
- Trunk volume: 500 L
- Curb weight: 1522/738 kg
- Towable trailer weight: 1642 kg
- Fuel consumption, city/highway/combined: 9.3/5.7/7.0 L/100 km
- Price: from 746,340 UAH
- Test model price: 1,051,280 UAH
