Here we go! The entry-level luxury sedan space is a hot space and Infiniti's bringing an all-new entrant to the party, the Q50. Taking over where the G left off, the Q50 has big shoes to fill but from what I saw at the 2013 New York Auto Show, if its driving dynamics are good I think it won't have much to worry about.
To me it's a very advanced evolution from the existing G and in a good way. The product is more edgy and stands out in the crowd as opposed to blending in.
And now that Infiniti has announced pricing, it will surely give everyone a run for their money. The base model will clock in at around $36,450 for the rear-wheel drive variant. This is BMW 328i territory and obviously the Infiniti will be packaged in a more complete way with its larger motor.
That said, who's most likely to feel the Q50's pain? Acura's TL? Audi's A4? BMW's 3-Series? Cadillac's ATS? Lexus' IS? Mercedes-Benz's C-Class?Infiniti's press release follows:
NEW YORK – Infiniti Motor Company Limited today announced an introductory pre-order Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (M.S.R.P.) of $36,450 USD for the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 sport sedan, which goes on sale in summer 2013 at Infiniti retailers in the United States. The special introductory pricing is $900 lower than the 2013 Infiniti G37 Sedan starting M.S.R.P. The “popularly equipped” Q50 Premium model with an optional, advanced navigation system is introductory priced at $40,700 USD.
The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is designed to stretch the boundaries of what a sports sedan can be – with such advanced features as the world’s first Direct Adaptive Steering™ technology and Active Lane Control. The Q50 is offered with a choice of a 3.7-liter V6 or 3.5-liter Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ system in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. “From world’s first technologies to unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization, the 2014 Q50 sports sedan is a bold example of Infiniti’s future brand direction,” said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore.
Infiniti has also expanded the Q50 microsite, infinitiusa.com/all-new-Q50, so customers can not only learn more about the vehicle, they can now “configure and reserve” a Q50. Customers who reserve and ultimately purchase a vehicle for delivery during the program period will receive a complimentary iPad® mini.
Suggested M.S.R.P.s for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan (3.7 V6) include:
Model | Engine/Transmission/Drive | MSRP |
Q50 Sedan | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT/ RWD | $36,450 USD |
Q50 AWD | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT/ AWD | $38,250 USD |
Q50 Premium | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT / RWD | $39,300 USD |
Q50 Premium AWD | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT /AWD | $41,100 USD |
Q50 Sport | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT /RWD | $42,950 USD |
Q50 Sport AWD | 3.7-liter V6 / 7AT /AWD | $44,750 USD |
Suggested M.S.R.P.s for the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid sports sedan include
Model | Engine/Transmission/Drive | MSRP |
Q50 Hybrid Premium | 3.5-liter HEV / 7AT / RWD | $43,700 USD |
Q50 Hybrid Premium AWD | 3.5-liter HEV / 7AT / AWD | $45,500 USD |
Q50 Hybrid Sport | 3.5-liter HEV / 7AT / RWD | $46,100 USD |
Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD | 3.5-liter HEV / 7AT / AWD | $47,900 USD |
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