2018 INFINITI Q50: A Closer Look

Sometimes a mid-generation redesign is just as drastic as the change between generations. Other times, you’d need a magnifying glass to tell you what’s different. The 2018 INFINITI Q50 gets a refresh that falls firmly into the latter category. Kearny Mesa INFINITI takes a closer look at why that is — and what’s in store — for this INFINITI sedan. 

The INFINITI brand has been on a year-long upswing that’s found its cars and SUVs pulling ahead of most of their competitors in terms of style, capability, and sales. Part of that is due to a newfound sense of design that found its peak in the new INFINITI Q50 when it replaced the INFINITI G in 2013.

Because INFINITI engineers have a winning formula on their hands, it’s understandable that they’re hesitant to tweak too much. The cosmetic changes are of degree rather than kind, though more effort has been put into giving each trim level its own set of design cues. Those trim levels get new names this year (Pure, Luxe, Sport, and Red Sport 400), a change that will gradually migrate to the rest of the new INFINITI lineup. There will also be new powertrain options on tap, and some incremental improvements in the interior as well.

INFINITI has grown and evolved considerably over its 30-year history. During that time, they’ve gone from a scrappy underdog to an innovator that’s left many of its competitors struggling to catch up. What’s even more impressive is that the INFINITI Q50 is one of the company’s best-selling offerings, which is a rarity in an industry generally, and the luxury segment particularly, where SUVs are ascendant. That goes a long way toward explaining the company’s “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach to this refresh.

While the 2018 INFINITI Q50 isn’t in stock at your San Diego INFINITI dealership just yet, you can . It gives you plenty of time to call 858-573-1700 or visit 4670 Convoy St in San Diego, CA to get a head start on customizing your model at Kearny Mesa INFINITI.