In the world of performance sedans, only a handful can excite the way the 2023 Infiniti Q50 does. In its base trim, it’s a luxury car with razor-sharp handling and a potent 300-horsepower V6 engine every bit the equal of the Acura TLX, Lexus IS, and Genesis G70. At the top, the Red Sport 400 gives the BWM M3 and Audi S4 a run for their money, with a 400-hp engine and available all-wheel drive (AWD). The Luxe and Sensory trims offer the latter for an additional $2,000.
In a nod to simplicity, Infiniti offers few options and only one package in the 2023 Q50.
2023 Infiniti Q50 Luxe (starting at $42,650)
The first in the Q50 line is the Luxe, an impressively well-equipped trim lacking only a few features in the more expensive Sensory trim.
Handsome 18-inch alloy wheels are fitted with run-flat tires, eliminating the need for a spare tire. Also standard are automatic LED headlights, LED fog lights, and power-folding heated side mirrors with a tilt-down feature when the car’s in reverse.
An acoustic windshield helps keep the cabin quiet, while speed and rain-sensing wipers help clear the forward view. A power moonroof lets in more light and fresh air.
The Luxe includes Infiniti’s Intelligent Key keyless entry system that uses a proximity key fob to allow locking and unlocking the doors by touching the handle. Once inside, a push of a button is all that is needed to start the Q50.
Despite its entry-level status, the Luxe interior is quite posh. Where many competitors offer leather as an option, Infiniti makes it standard, augmented with aluminum accent trim. For 2023, buyers can order the Luxe with Saddle Brown leather upholstery.
The Luxe provides heated 8-way power front seats with driver’s seat memory and 2-way power lumbar support. Another unexpected touch is a leather-wrapped power-adjustable heated steering wheel with controls for the cruise, audio, and infotainment system.
Dual-zone automatic climate control, electroluminescent gauges, rear seat air vents, and one-touch up/down power windows complete the interior highlights.
A dual LED touchscreen setup controls the Q50’s climate and infotainment system. The 8-inch upper screen displays the audio, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, and the 360-degree Around View monitor. SiriusXM satellite radio comes standard, as does streaming Bluetooth and the ability to speak specific commands.
A smaller 7-inch touchscreen for the climate controls and vehicle information is just below the infotainment screen. Infiniti wisely provides secondary hard buttons for things like heated seats, climate control, and audio volume.
Speaking of volume, if you like it loud, you’ll enjoy the standard 16-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround-sound system.
One oversight in an otherwise excellent cabin is the lack of USB ports for the rear-seat passengers. Fortunately, you can order them as a dealer-installed accessory.
Last but not least, we come to the Q50’s standard driver-assist systems. Like its cabin content, the Luxe doesn’t skimp on safety features. The mix includes automatic high-beam headlights, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, rear automatic emergency braking, and a blind-spot monitor with intervention.
Additional features include lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control with full-speed range and stop-and-go ability.
With the $1,075 destination fee, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 Luxe costs $43,725. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $786. See 2023 Infiniti Q50 Luxe models for sale near you
2023 Infiniti Q50 Luxe includes:
- Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel – Includes memory settings tied to the driver’s seat and a heated rim.
- Bose audio – With 16 speakers, this system turns the Q50’s cabin into a mini concert hall.
- Adaptive cruise control – Maintains a set distance between the Q50 and the car ahead, slowing and even stopping with traffic flow.
2023 Infiniti Q50 Sensory (starting at $48,350)
The Q50 Sensory builds off the Luxe, bringing a few more luxury and tech features without a huge markup in price.
Additional features include blackout trim for the grille and window surrounds, 19-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming side mirrors, and 3D navigation.
Cabin upgrades include enhanced ambient lighting, a black headliner and pillars, black open-pore wood accents, and Infiniti’s Advanced Climate Control with Plasmacluster technology.
With the $1,075 destination fee, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 Sensory costs $49,425. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $888. See 2023 Infiniti Q50 Sensory models for sale near you
2023 Infiniti Q50 Sensory includes:
- Advanced climate control – Helps filter out most airborne allergens and pollutants.
- 3D navigation – Gives a 3D view of buildings and surrounding city streets.
- Ambient lighting – Fills the footwells with subtle white lighting.
2023 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 (starting at $56,500)
The Q50 Red Sport 400 is the way to go if you seek a performance sedan. The 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 pumps out 400 hp, while the adaptive sport suspension helps this sedan hug the road in tight turns and return a more comfortable ride over rough pavement.
The Red Sport 400 gets larger brakes for improved stopping power. It also gets staggered-width front and rear 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires. Other exterior enhancements include a sport exhaust, red brake calipers, and black side mirrors.
The Red Sport’s cabin boasts semi-aniline quilted leather sport seats featuring driver’s seat power side bolsters and manual extendable thigh support.
For 2023, Infiniti offers the limited edition Black Opal package that adds Midnight Purple paint, a carbon-fiber spoiler, and black badges. Graphite Shadow is the standard color on the Red Sport 400; all other hues cost extra. One of our favorites is Dynamic Sunstone Red, which looks especially sharp and adds $900 to the tally.
With the $1,075 destination fee, the 2023 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 costs $57,575. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to about $1,035. See 2023 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 models for sale near you
2023 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 includes:
- Sport exhaust – Delivers a throaty growl and includes finished exhaust tips
- Sport brakes – Larger vented disc brakes include 4-piston front brake calipers for increased stopping power.
- Staggered 19-inch wheels – Available only on the RWD trim, wider rear rims (and commensurately wider tires) aid grip during acceleration and when powering out of corners.
