The 2027 Infiniti Q50 is an iconic sports sedan making its comeback after being discontinuities in the 2024. New generation Infinity Q50 will share its platform with Nissan Skyline and Z’s twin-turbo V6. Multiple reports suggest 450 horsepower with rear-wheel drive and manual option.
Powertrain and Performance
There is twin turbo 3.0-liter V6 powertrain, sourced from the Nissan Z. this will delivers 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft standard with premium trims exceeding 450 hp.
We will also witness comeback of 6-speed manual transmission and rear- or all-wheel drive. High-performance Red Sport trims are under positioning as a “unicorn”.
Release and Pricing
The 2027 Infiniti Q50 is expected to launch at mid 2027, with expected price of $50,000-$55,000 USD. However, we need to wait until official announcement for confirm news.
Exterior Design
The 2027 Q50 is getting swoopy profile with slim headlights and circular taillights. This changes provide Q50 a luxurious and sports sedan aggression. This is likely to built along with Nissan Z and Skyline which means it will focus on rear-drive over the all-wheel drive.
Market Context
Q50 has parted ways from the EVs due to slow growth to favor ICE tech. It will face major competition from the BMW 3-Series, Genesis G70, and Audi A4 but i think power and manual transmission of 2027 Infinity Q5 has an edge. Also, there is hybrid variant expected for appealing efficiency-focused markets.
