Infiniti Q50

The Infiniti Q50 is a compact executive car manufactured by Nissan for its luxury brand, Infiniti. Replacing the G/Q40 sedan, it debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in North America in the third quarter 2013 and in Europe in fourth quarter 2013. It is the export model of the Japanese domestic market's V37 Nissan Skyline.

Infiniti Q50
Overview
ManufacturerInfiniti (Nissan)
Model codeV37
Also calledNissan Skyline
Production2013–present
Model years2014–present
AssemblyJapan: Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Tochigi Plant)
China: Xiangyang, Hubei (DMCL, Q50L)
DesignerJoel Baek, Hirohisa Ono and Koichi Ishizuka
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
PlatformNissan FM platform
RelatedInfiniti Q60
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.0 L Mercedes-Benz M274 DE20 AL I4
  • 2.1 L Mercedes-Benz OM651 I4
  • 3.0 L VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6
  • 3.5 L VQ35HR V6 (hybrid)
  • 3.7 L VQ37VHR V6
Electric motor68PS Nissan HM34 high-response motor (hybrid models)
Transmission7-speed 7R01 automatic
7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,850 mm (112.2 in)
2,900 mm (114.2 in) (Q50L)
Length4,785–4,815 mm (188.4–189.6 in)
4,850 mm (190.9 in) (Q50L)
Width1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height1,445–1,450 mm (56.9–57.1 in)
Curb weight1,690–1,815 kg (3,726–4,001 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorInfiniti G

The design of the Q50 continues to follow the designs first shown by the 2009 Infiniti Essence concept and the production 2011 Infiniti M. The Q50 is also the first instance of a hybrid model in Infiniti's entry-level model but was later removed for the 2019 model year.

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