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    Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 2016 review: snapshot

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    EXPERT RATING
    5.0

    Likes

    • Twin-turbo six is a true powerhouse.
    • Redone steer-by-wire system and active dampers.

    Dislikes

    • Terrible in the wet thanks to poor tyres and no limited slip diff.
    Tim Robson
    Contributing Journalist
    30 Sep 2016
    1 min read

    The $79,900 Q50 Red Sport sits at the top of an eight-variant Q50 line up for Infiniti, slotting in above the 3.5h AWD hybrid Sport Premium at $74,900.

    The Q50 Red Sport comes with leather trim, LED headlights and taillights and a full complement of active and passive safety equipment that includes radar cruise with city emergency braking.

    The Japanese-built Q50 comes with a Nissan sourced 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin turbo petrol engine that makes 298kW and 475Nm. It's teamed with a seven-speed auto that drives the rear wheels.

    Click here to see more 2016 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport pricing and spec info.

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    Infiniti Q50 2016: 3.0TT RED Sport

    Safety Rating
    Engine Type Twin Turbo V6, 3.0L
    Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
    Fuel Efficiency 9.3L/100km (combined)
    Seating 5
    Price From $22,880 - $28,270

    Range and Specs

    Vehicle Specs Price*
    2.0T GT 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC $13,970 - $18,370
    2.0T S 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC $17,380 - $22,000
    2.0T S Premium 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTOMATIC $18,810 - $23,760
    See all 2016 Infiniti Q50 in the Range
    *Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
    Tim Robson
    Contributing Journalist
    Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport.  Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010. Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor. He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia. Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG. You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.
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