2016 INFINITI Q50 Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In the world of fuel-efficient sports sedans, the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid is one of the standouts. Introduced in 2014, the Q50 Hybrid has quickly made a name for itself as a sleek and sexy sedan capable of seating 5 and carrying 9.4 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk.
Powering the 2016 Q50 Hybrid is a new 3.5-liter aluminum 6-cylinder engine mated to an electric motor and lithium-ion battery, good for 360 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque. While Infiniti hasn't yet released mileage numbers for the new Q50 Hybrid, we expect to see it beat or at least tie the 29 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined put up by the 2015 model--pretty good mileage for a daily driver that can get you from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds. As is usually the case for the Q50 Hybrid, you will have your choice of rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), but must select a 7-speed automatic transmission with paddleshifters.
One of the biggest complaints against the older Q50 Hybrid concerned a lack of adequate feel and feedback from the steering wheel. Infiniti took those complaints to heart and will outfit the 2016 model with a second-generation version of its Direct Adaptive Steering system, which it claims will eliminate those issues and deliver a much more pleasurable driving experience. Infiniti will also couple that system with its Dynamic Digital Suspension, which will let drivers choose between Standard, Snow, Eco, Sport, Sport+, and Personal driving modes (the Personal mode lets the driver self-tune their driving experience).
Unlike its sister, the Q50, the Q50 Hybrid will be offered in a single trim. Infiniti hasn't released details on what, exactly, will be offered as standard fare on the Q50 Hybrid, but expect to see Infiniti's cool InTouch infotainment system, which works via dual touchscreens set in the dash (7-inch and 8-inch). All Q50 Hybrids will also likely sport a moonroof, leather seats, a backup camera, LED headlights, a Bose 14-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Buyers will be able to add navigation, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, remote engine start, auto-leveling headlights, and adaptive cruise control.
Safety-wise, the 2016 Q50 Hybrid should offer much of the same tech found on the 2015 model. This includes features like dual front airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, 4-wheel antilock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control. A Technology Package will be available, adding blind-spot intervention, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention with active lane control, and front-seat pre-crash seat belts. If you're looking for an even safer car, you can opt for the Driver Assistance Package, which adds blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, and a 360-degree camera.
The 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid takes what was already an impressive car and addresses the few complaints leveled against it. Thanks to the re-designed Direct Adaptive Steering system, we expect the 2016 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid to be a truly fun-to-drive, economical sports sedan. If you're in the market for a stylish daily driver that'll get you to the office and keep you happy at the gas pump, this could be the car for you.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.61
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 67 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 50 · Electric Motor Torque: 214 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 302 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 258 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.1
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.61
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 67 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 50 · Electric Motor Torque: 214 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 302 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 258 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: driving performance · Infotainment: InTouch · Infotainment screen size: 7 in. and 8 in. (dual)
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse