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 2018 Porsche Cayenne is a richly appointed luxury SUV that earns its Porsche badge. It's one of few cars on the road that manage to feel special in standard or top trims, despite a $100,000 price difference.
Pros Strong engines Superlative handling for the big SUV Lots of options to consider Good performance from hybrid
Cons Not particularly efficient with space inside Base model isn’t really thrilling Unbelievably expensive options
There are no significant changes to the 2018 Porsche Cayenne.As far as performance and luxury go, we're confident that most shoppers will find the base Cayenne to their liking. Porsche buyers tend to crave a bit more performance, however, so we think the Cayenne S hits a good balance point for power and price.
PROS Truly impressive handling for a crossover SUV Wide selection of powerful engines available Exquisite interior and build quality Plenty of customization options
CONS Quite a few optional features should be standard given the price tag Relatively small cargo capacity for the segment
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne ranked #3 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Porsche Cayenne has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 58 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Potent optional engines Sharp handling Handsome, well-built interior Quiet, comfortable ride
Cons Small cargo hold Abundant buttons and knobs can be overwhelming Starting price and options are more expensive than most
