Infiniti Q50: A New Model, A New Name, A New Engine

SYDNEY – Marc 6, 2013: A four-cylinder diesel engine joins Infiniti’s seductive design and intuitive technology in their most alluring and advanced forms yet to deliver an engaging new contender straight to the heart of Europe’s premium sedan class.

The Infiniti Q50 introduces world-first technologies, ushers in a never-before-seen level of dynamic customisation and reinforces Infiniti‘s performance-first ethos with a Q50 Hybrid set to rewrite the record books

At a glance

All-new premium design born of craftsmanship and technology

First new-generation Infiniti Q model for Europe

Rear-wheel drive, manual or automatic transmission

2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with 170PS, 400Nm of torque and under 115g/km CO2 (estimated*), 0-100km/h in under 9 seconds and 4.4 l/100km / 64 mpg (estimated; homologated figures will be available in the summer)

364PS Q50 3.5 Hybrid version with 0-100km/h in under 5.5seconds and under 145g/km CO2 (estimated*)

Dynamic drive enhanced by driver-selectable steering weight and gearing with world-first Direct Adaptive Steering

Stress-reducing Active Lane Control that “magnetizes” the car within its lane

Highly customisable digital environment: dual touch-screens for totally intuitive control

Class-best wheelbase for spacious rear accommodation

New comfortable seat designed with spinal support inspired by zero gravity research by NASA

On sale across Europe from the autumn (depending on country)