Common-Sensible
The Q50 is Infiniti’s most successful car in Singapore to date, with the sedan accounting for one third of Infiniti’s global sales. Four years later, the Q50 receives a much-needed makeover, and our test variant, the ‘Sensory’ model is loaded with new technologies to keep pace with the competition.
The Q50 utilises the same proven 2.0 turbocharged power source found in the pre-facelifted car, which is sourced from Mercedes-Benz, and is good for 208hp and a healthy dose of 350Nm from a very low 1,250 rpm, which makes the car easy to manage in city driving. Century speed timing is clocked at 7.2 seconds, pretty healthy for the sedan.
Mated to an adaptive seven-speed automatic and driving the rear wheels, the transmission benefits from a lateral sensor, and is able to detect topographical changes in road conditions. Together with the reading of driver feedback, is keeps the transmission in optimum gearing.
The suspension too is well sorted out, and with its weighted steering, especially under speed the Q50 is really quite a joy to drive. There is just the right amount of stiffness in the suspension, without compromise on comfort for you to happily pitch the car into a series of turns and introducing a dab of power near the end of each to pull the car out in confidence, as the front double wishbones and rear multilink setup does the work. Push it harder, and traction and stability control programmes kick in to keep you out of trouble.
Under more serious road undulations, the runflat tyres on 18” rims may tend to reveal some ride harshness, similar to just about any car which uses them.
The Q50 has been with us for a good number of years now, and receives a much needed mid-life facelift, and will be able to hold its own against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz C200, the Audi A4 and the Lexus IS Turbo.
With its upgrades, the Q50 still presents a serious option for those shopping for a B segment sedan.
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