Infiniti Q50 FAQs

• Is the Infiniti Q50 a good car?

  While the Infiniti Q50 has a number of positive attributes, including a generous features list, and sharp pricing, it doesn't quite fare as well as some of the other models in the brand's line-up, both past and present. Perhaps more importantly, the drive dynamics aren't quite as responsive nor exciting as you might find in a BMW or Mercedes-Benz, while the build quality and luxury inside seem to be a bit behind the eight-ball. Its peers also run more economically. As the model was phased out of Australia some time ago, you'd be better looking at modern-day equivalents from the German luxury entourage.

• Is Infiniti discontinuing the Q50?

  To date, there hasn't been any indication that Infiniti will retire the Q50, which remains one of the few models that the luxury marque continues to produce and sell. Naturally, the range was retired in Australia for different reasons, which was due to the company's decision to withdraw from the Australian new car market. In overseas markets, the Infiniti Q50 range has recently been given a makeover, with the entry-level Pure variant axed and replaced by the Luxe variant as the base model.

• Who makes the Infiniti Q50?

  The Q50 is produced by Infiniti, which is the luxury marque of Japanese auto manufacturer Nissan. It was established in 1989, with the company's headquarters located in Yokohama, Japan. Although it may not have the big-name brand appeal as other high-end makes like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, among others, Infiniti is a top-tier luxury auto-maker. All of the Infiniti range of sedans are produced in Japan, with the brand's vehicles exported to a number of markets around the world. Sadly, Australia is no longer one of those markets, with the brand withdrawing from the local car market in 2020.