Muskoka, ON - The all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 is the worthy successor to the sporty and competent G37 Sedan. Unlike the G37, the new Q50 is available as a hybrid model. Show In the Q50's case, “hybrid” is more about increased performance than a huge fuel-economy leap, though there is a decent one. The Q50 also delivers its performance in a hybrid way, which may not be everyone's cup of tea. Ultimately, the hybridization builds on what the Q50 already excels at: sporty driving and technological leadership. What is the Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD? 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD Price and Specs
A lithium-ion 50 kW battery is located to the rear of the right rear passenger. Regenerative “braking” also helps recharging. The hybrid system adds about 70 kg to the 2014 Infiniti Q50’s weight, and reduces trunk capacity by 17 litres. There are three hybrid models: RWD Premium $47,000, AWD Premium $49,500, and AWD Sport $56,450. They're all high-end models, and ask about $5,000 more than equally highly equipped non-hybrid Q50s. Our tester was the high-flying Sport model, in classy Black Obsidian, with a fetching brown saddle leather interior. There are so many high-tech features on this vehicle we don't even know where to start… Driving the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD Sensors, software, two electric motors, some other bits, and lots of wire make it all happen and replace a conventional direct mechanical link between the steering wheel and the steering rack. As such, and as advertised, the steering wheel of our AWD Hybrid was almost vibration-free. The system opens up the door for lots of additional spin-off technologies, like the ability to select different steering weights and ratios, and Active Lane Control, which is another step beyond Lane Departure Warning because it automatically makes minute steering adjusts to keep you in the centre of the lane! The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is all about making life easy for the driver if you want to go that way, but it’s also ready with a sport setting if you want to go the other way. The Q50 is an extremely versatile sports luxury sedan that can suit many driving styles, moods, and conditions. It's “hybridness” is low-key when it comes to visual badging and instrument displays, but not when using your right foot. You need a lighter or more sensitive foot than mine to keep the 2014 Infiniti Q50 in electric mode from a full stop for any longer than a few seconds. If you want to just go from a dead stop, the manner in which it all comes together never felt all that smooth. At higher speeds, the integration is almost unnoticeable, except when you want to make haste quickly. Punching the gas pedal while cruising virtually makes this Infiniti Q50 jump out of its skin -- wow. Infiniti says the combined horsepower of the gas and electric units is 360, but with all that torque from the electric motor (214 lb-ft) instantly added to the fire, it feels like way more. You don’t have to feel guilty about goosing the accelerator, either when you know a lot of the extra motivation comes from all that nice, clean, and free electricity. Our AWD tester is rated at an excellent 6.3L/100 km highway; 7.5L city and 7.0L combined. On our driving route from Toronto to cottage country, we actually averaged that highway number of 6.3L/100km -- and we had fun! Inside and Out the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD The showpiece of the new cabin is the novel twin-screen. The top 8” screen is primarily for driving-related information, operated by the touch and steering-wheel switches or the big Infiniti Controller. The lower 7” touchscreen is primarily for infotainment systems. Comparing the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 hybrid sport reliable?How Reliable Is the 2014 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid? The 2014 Q50 Hybrid has a reliability rating of three out of five from J.D. Power and Associates. This score is average among all cars but low for the class. Rivals like the Lexus CT Hybrid(four out of five) get higher scores.
How long do Q50 hybrid battery last?INFINITI Q50 batteries frequently last between 3-5 years, but this is variable depending on driving habits, weather conditions, the type of battery, and more.
How reliable is the Q50 Hybrid?A reassuring Euro NCAP crash test covers safety, but there's less data on Infiniti Q50 reliability. Is the Q50 Hybrid fast?Not only can Q50 Hybrid owners feel good about helping protect the environment, they can also feel good about enjoying some on-road fun at least now and then. Thanks to the mountains of torque the hybrid powertrain creates, the sedan can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds, making it exceptionally quick.
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