Handsome and athletic, the 2019 Infiniti Q50 is a sharp luxury sedan alternative to higher priced Germans.
Pros Attractive design Good powertrain options Potent turbocharged V-6 Room for four adults Standard automatic emergency braking
Cons Finicky dual-screen infotainment system Loses value in top trims No electrified powertrain available Losing ground to crossovers
For 2019, Infiniti has simplified the Q50's trim levels, offering just one version of the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder (available with either rear- or all-wheel drive).Streamlined model lineup.Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are now standard.
Pros Turbocharged V6 engines pack plenty of power and excitement Many high-tech entertainment and safety features come standard For a small luxury sedan, it offers a pretty roomy trunk
Cons Infotainment system isn't as user-friendly as many others Interior design looks dated and plain Allows significant road noise into the cabin Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are unavailable
The 2019 Infiniti Q50 ranked #15 in Luxury Small Cars. Currently the Infiniti Q50 has a score of 8.0 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Potent optional V6 engines Agile handling Comfortable seats
Cons Not as athletic as some competitors Below-average fuel economy Dual-screen infotainment interface has a learning curve
The 2019 BMW M5 Sedan is offered in the following styles: 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A), and Competition 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A). The 2019 BMW M5 Sedan comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Sharper handling from revised suspension Boffo V8's prodigious thrust All-wheel drive increases performance capability Premium cabin packed with features
Cons Daunting number of powertrain and suspension settings Stiff on bumpy roads, even in Comfort mode
Pros More power, sharper handling, no real downside.
Cons $7300 price premium, modest improvements over the already-stupendous standard M5.
Goodbye standard M5, hello M5 Competition; shortly the only version you'll be able to buy in Australia. Will the bump in performance be worth the jump in price?
Pros Sharper chassis Huge fun Still pretty civilised
Cons Feels its size on the track Lacks the rear-drive purity of its predecessors
