At the very least Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and can paper over the native system, but while two screens might seem nicer than one, this system looks similar to the dual-screen setup on base-model Subaru Legacies.įine-stitched leather swatches in the door panel and supportive Zero Gravity seats complement the thick-rimmed steering wheel, which feels substantial in the hand. Infiniti recently released a free update (via dealerships) to wireless Apple CarPlay functionality, which smooths some of the clunkiness of inputting destinations by hand. These screens and the dashboard around them haven’t changed in years, and they look it. The high-res 7-inch lower display adds touchscreen functionality and a more modern interface, which makes the upper display look that much older. InfinitiĬlimb inside, and the odd split-screen center stack is even more disjointed than it looks: the 8-inch upper display is a low-resolution unit with jagged-edged fonts, clearly a carryover unit from years ago. While some of the upholstery is genuinely nice, the whole affair feels old. The two infotainment screens are at odds visually and clunky to use, and there’s too much cheap plastic. The Q50’s cabin hasn’t aged as well as its exterior. Under the skin though, the Q50 shows its age, especially in the cabin. Infiniti’s command of subtle build-up results in some of the most masterful sheetmetal surfacing detail work in the business. Restrained waves ripple from the grille into the hood, while the rear character line gradually builds into a muscular fender. Low at the hood and pert at the decklid, the short-wheelbase Q50 wears its lines well. By definition, the sedan buyer desires a more involved driving experience wrapped in styling that makes a statement. These days sedans are a sporty and stylish alternative to workaday CUVs. This handsome wrapper still looks sleek today, particularly in vivid or dark colors. The Q50’s basic design dates back to 2013, but the styling has aged very well. The strongly-established identities of its older models were binned in favor of naming every model “Q something.” The current Q50 debuted in 2013 and while it’s had some major tech upgrades since, it’s still a bit too quiet and sedate compared to other compact luxury sedans, which are usually defined by their tech offerings and sporty feel. In the 2010s, Infiniti’s focus shifted to softer luxury and Buick-like quiet comfort. Almost two decades later the G35’s Q50 descendant still has some of the look, but not nearly as much of the edge. Edgy style and vivid performance quickly came to define the brand, positioning Infiniti as the youthful tech-forward alternative to luxury stalwarts. A generation ago, the Infiniti G35 shook up the sports sedan segment by blending Infiniti’s subtle luxury ethos with a Tokyo tuner car vibe.
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