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Excluding the $905 destination fee, the 2016 Infiniti Q50 in 3.0t flavor costs $39,900. The 3.0t sits bang in the middle of the Q50 lineup, being flanked by the 2.0t ($33,950) and the Red Sport 400 ($47,950).
Because this is Infiniti, buying a Q50 3.0t isn’t as simple as walking into the showroom and telling the salesperson: "You there, I want a brand new Q50 3.0t. Make me an offer I can’t refuse!" In total, Infiniti offers four distinct variations of the Q50 3.0t compact luxury sedan: Premium ($39,900), Premium AWD ($41,900), Sport ($43,900), and Sport AWD ($45,900).
Other than the change from rear-wheel- to all-wheel-drive, the change from Premium to Sport adds an updated Direct Adaptive Steering system and Dynamic Digital Suspension. Despite the uninspiring names, these systems were developed with one purpose in mind: to enhance the driving experience.
The Sport models also boast an S badge on the trunk, a more aggressive front fascia, 19-inch wheels, larger brake discs, seats wrapped in leather, aluminum-accented pedals, and paddle shifters made from solid magnesium. Speaking of the paddle shifters, the seven-speed transmission is connected to a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) on tap. The BMW 340i Sedan, on the other hand, churns out 322 horsepower and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) from a twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six.
"The 2016 Q50 3.0t Premium's new VR-series 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine produces 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque," declared Randy Parker, the vice president of Infiniti America. "Positioned as the core volume trim, the Q50 3.0t offers twin-turbo V6 performance at a starting MSRP under $40,000 - a price comparable to four-cylinder engine-equipped vehicles offered by our main competitors." Even though Infiniti isn’t as posh a brand as Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz are, the Q50 3.0t has the upper hand in terms of pricing.
Full pricing, equipment levels, and specifications for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 are available right here.
Other than the change from rear-wheel- to all-wheel-drive, the change from Premium to Sport adds an updated Direct Adaptive Steering system and Dynamic Digital Suspension. Despite the uninspiring names, these systems were developed with one purpose in mind: to enhance the driving experience.
The Sport models also boast an S badge on the trunk, a more aggressive front fascia, 19-inch wheels, larger brake discs, seats wrapped in leather, aluminum-accented pedals, and paddle shifters made from solid magnesium. Speaking of the paddle shifters, the seven-speed transmission is connected to a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine with 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) on tap. The BMW 340i Sedan, on the other hand, churns out 322 horsepower and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) from a twin-scroll turbocharged inline-six.
"The 2016 Q50 3.0t Premium's new VR-series 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbo engine produces 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque," declared Randy Parker, the vice president of Infiniti America. "Positioned as the core volume trim, the Q50 3.0t offers twin-turbo V6 performance at a starting MSRP under $40,000 - a price comparable to four-cylinder engine-equipped vehicles offered by our main competitors." Even though Infiniti isn’t as posh a brand as Audi, BMW or Mercedes-Benz are, the Q50 3.0t has the upper hand in terms of pricing.
Full pricing, equipment levels, and specifications for the 2016 Infiniti Q50 are available right here.
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