Here's Why The 2023 Infiniti Q50RS Black Opal Edition Is Still a Great Buy in 2023. 

Sam, I recently discovered your videos and I am an Infiniti fan. I am so happy to find a reviewer that doesn't slam Infiniti left and right for the same things.. They are gorgeous cars with arguably the sexiest designs in the industry, you always make fair reviews on them and I appreciate it. Thank you and I am so glad I have discovered this great channel.

We still love our 2015 Q50. I feeel the car isn’t outdated and fun to drive.The Q50 and the Lexus IS bodystyles Both came out in 2013 and both cars are still going on 10 years later.

it's absolutely amazing how simultaneously great the Q has held up and how dated it has been for years. You can turn to any one part of the car like the engine and say wow, this VR30 is still terrific, then go to the JATCO 7-speed and talk about how dated it is. You can talk about how fresh the styling looks going on 10 years old now, then point out how obsolete the infotainment is. It's almost a car that exists in quantum superimposition between being a modern classic and over the hill.

Here in Japan this model is sold as “Nissan skyline” had a facelift few years ago. I personally think it looks really good, and this model still looks good as well. Just want an update in the interior. I always like the design of Infiniti (QX60 is super) and really looking forward to the next generation!

Not gonna lies it's still look beautiful even after many years 👌

This is a good time to buy the q50, in USA the prices have dropped a lot in last 2 months. I own the q50 3.7 and a 2019 red sport, both are AWD. In my humble opinion it needs a faster shifting transmission.

Spot on review.

wow, this is sharp. I don't know if it's the color combo and the wheels but this looks so much better than the q50s I see around my house. Granted none of them are S editions. I would actually buy this if i didnt just buy a brand new truck.

I personally don't care about colors, shades of colors, matching bumpers, Car Play, number of USB ports, etc. I care about 0-60, suspension, breaks, horsepower and good audio system. My 2015 Q50s 3.7 is still doing fine and I really love the car. I'd like to know how much better is the new Q50 compared to Mustang and IS500, my potential new cars.

Sam, I love your videos. Your video quality is top notch and the content is great. However, you have lost your mind if you think the Q50 is a great car in 2023. I bought this car in 2016. It was my 7th INFINITI car and in 2016 it was a actually a decent lease because they offered $12k in discounts. However, in 2023 this car that is virtually identical to my 2016 car in exterior styling but it lists at almost $62k in the US. It still has the exact same engine that the 2016 cars had. The transmission in this car is reliable now but it honestly is just sluggish and not good at all. That isn’t just my opinion either. That is everyone’s opinion that drives it. It just is sluggish. There is no debating that. I simply don’t agree at all that this styling is good in 2023. You have so many other cars that look better and more modern. The Kia Stinger looks infinitely better. I had both the Q50 and two Kia Stingers. The Kia Stingers were just better in every way imaginable. They looked better, they drove better, and they cost less. I don’t understand why you like this car. It just isn’t relevant anymore. The resell values on them are terrible because it hasn’t progressed in the 8 model years it has been in production. Don’t buy this car. You will regret it. That is coming from a person who has had 7 INFINITI vehicles before including this one. It just isn’t worth it.

I love my Q50 but man they need to change the damn interior make the screen one screen like teslas digital dash board would be nice as well but over all everything perfect to me

that's exactly why i bought a 2018 Q50 rs just after the refresh but most of the paint colors are sick 👌so far im loving this car and the dealership i deal with is awesome

It's Amazing!

When are they going to put this car out of it's misery?

Im debating between the 22 Q60RS and the 23 Q50RS opal edition ...

Would take a Stinger over this all day

Please save my ears/heart from the varied audio volume with the music at 11:30.

It feels like a supped up Nissan Maxima 😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂,only difference is it has RWD

It’s too much for a 10 year old car

Infiniti and lexus are racing to see who's the most boring car

i think the is500 no have a chance

Its Amazing how this beautiful machine still looks better than most modern cars out there today

Spot On @Sam CarLegion! I recently negotiated my third (3rd) Q50. A "2024", Opal Edition Red Sport. Despite the regurgitated "hate" on other channels, you are exactly right... This car has no peers at the price point. - Looks - Has aged well, despite being a decade old. The huge grills on some of the competitors is a turnoff for many. - All Wheel Drive - what comparably priced, appointed, and horsepowered competitor offers AWD? -- Love the two touch screens, despite the ridiculous notion that they're dated. They are closer to reach and independent of each other rather than having a dash mounted split screen. - Bose Audio - I haven't heard anything better out there in a comparable price point - Interior - Is there a more comfortable sports sedan out there? - Engine - Who has a better 6-cylinder power plant? With more easy mods available? With more horsepower? AWD-Did I mention AWD? If you live in snow country like I do and this is your every-day driver, are you gonna opt for an IS500? Not bloody likely. Great review my guy. Thanks for being real and not bowing to the regurgitated narrative!

The problem is not the performance its great for the price, but its the exterior looks and the hella old interior, and its a Nissan. You can get a Lexus RC F even though it has an older interior its better plus its a V8 and you get Toyota reliability. If you get a super deal on the Infiniti then great its great, there are no deals in the States they are marked up over msrp/

This car is so underrated. It’s beautiful fast and I love it. Vr30 for life!

This takes me back...I owned a 2018 Q50RS AWD in obsidian pearl on black int, with every option except carbon fiber bits. I loved it when I bought it and I wanted it to be a car I would keep for a long time. But after you live with the Q50 for a while, it starts to become evident that Infiniti did not spend enough time tuning the ride/handling and of course, that dim-witted Jatco 7AT that we already know is behind the competition so I won't belabor the point. The seats are superb, and were probably one of the best parts of the whole car, tbh. The ride was mostly comfortable, but I found myself unconsciously bracing for impact over expansion strips, railroad tracks, etc, which always felt exceedingly harsh even though I would slow way down for them. The freeway ride was noisy and made it challenging to enjoy the great sound from Bose audio system (not my favorite, but it was still very good). Plus I had to use my warranty a lot more than I would ever have expected with this being a Japanese car - estimated to be about $10k in repairs during the 3 yrs I had it. All things considered, my enthusiasm for the car became less and less over time and I would get an urge to trade it in about every 2-3 months. I finally gave in and sold it in March of 2022 to make room for a '22 Model 3P. I still think the Q is a beauty, and this one, on film at least, looks identical to my car (mine had the traditional bright chrome bits instead of the dark chrome on this one) and watching this reminded me of what could have been. I wanted to love it so badly, but it was not the car that its looks promised, which is very unfortunate, because it's still a very pretty car with so many things going for it. It's a shame Infiniti didn't do more with it over the years, they could have corrected most of the issues over time but instead they basically have done a copy/paste every year since 2014, except for the new engines in '16 and updated front and rear fascia in '18, a dark chrome option for '20...the new 9 speed would have been a welcome upgrade and there is almost no excuse for not improving the ride and noise.

I now drive an M340i, but man do I miss my old Q50. Such a fun car with mods

Miss my Q50S, so thanks for the opportunity to reunite with this car for a few days and to help while doing these amazing rolling shots, that side profile in the sunset...oouf, the proportions are great and the car looks so good after all this time. Any other comment about age and interior etc etc is just opinion and minds won't be changed, my biggest gripe as a previous owner and current Q60 owner is the 7AT. Nevertheless, the car has held up over the years and the aftermarket support is wild - AMS, BMS, Racebox, Z1 to name some of the big players. There are some faaaaaaast Q50s out there. Its an oldie but its still a goodie. I have a sneaky suspicion that the next Q50 will be some kind of EV, but I hope I'm wrong.

Great review, thanks Sam! I have a 2020 Q50 RS, and I couldn’t agree more with your comments. Some interior bits look dated, and the transmission does hold back that amazing engine somewhat, but it’s a great machine. Blows the doors off the majority of cars out there, has some of the best seats in the business, and compared to the BMWs I have owned, so much more reliable.

It need a major interior and exterior change. It looks outdated

Very good overview as usual. We have a 2015 q70L. It is a little dated in tech but the look and beautiful interior still stand out today. It’s one of the best cars I’ve owned

Still looks good. 7 speed trans and the interior lets it down. It is becoming dated vs its competitors

Looking forward for a drag race between this Opal Infiniti and the GV70

still a good looking car but I think that it not sells well because of the interior and price, thanks 😀

As a Q50 owner, the infotainment system needs a major refresh. Beyond that I love my car. Owned for four years now. ❤❤

My Infinity 2011 sedan G37S 6 speed manual lasted 430 000km , the only thing I had to change was the clutch cylinder sleeve delete for an after market one, and a new gallery gasket for the engine on the VQ37. However I have not seen a single 3.0L twin turbo Q50 last 200 000km without having the need for very expensive engine/turbo replacement. I believe the reliability of this brand died when they switched the 3.7L Q50 for a 3.0 twin-turbo. More performances yes but less durability.

It’s a terrible buy in today’s market everyone on the competition is better, you have to be a Infiniti fan boy to buy this over the stringer/Genesis or any of the Germans. Matter a fact for that price might as well get a c8 corvette

Stinger gt elite , 56k ,awd, adaptive suspension, 4.8 sec. 0-60 etc..way better than this one and cheaper..also mercedes a35 amg..64k for a brand that's closing the doors very soon!

Infiniti gets no love out here and is always paling in comparisons made by German fanatics. But I think it just boils down to preference. I used to live in Japan. I love the culture, the people, the tech, the race cars, and etc. While Nissan sucks at life, other Japanase brands offer the kind of reliability I need and am used to. The only reason I passed on a Lexus was because I needed a little more power and performance, which the Q60 offers. When I do purchase purely for long term reliability though, it will be a Lexus. For now, I have a Q50 RS and while its not as nice looking or head turning as my 60 was, the steering is so much better for me and is more comfortable for long drives (I travel a lot). I test drove them all but was not interested in joining the German club for image when I know repairs and maintenace issues will eventually depress me as well as my bank account, unless i lease it and turn it back in at 30k miles. Infiniti warranties are better for me and what I need. I love the engine and the HP offered. It makes up for the ok interior. So do my white seats, which is a cool look. The Q60 turned more heads since its less common but my Q50 is also one of the few combined trim and colors that exist in the U.S. German and Japanese cars are all over the road here in California. Aside from the Q60, this is not always good if you prefer to stand out but this also speaks to the love for both brands despite the hate/concerns from both sides. I typed all this to simply say, I prefer Japanese.

Enjoyed the video but you're most definitely out of your mind. This car looks nearly identical to the 2014; nearly a DECADE old. Interior has barely changed. Performance is okay but you can get similar if not better at lower price like the M340i which has waaaay nicer interior, technology, and much more modern exterer look. This car would've been amazing 5-6 years ago, but not today at $60k+

Went from a 2017 Q50 red sport 400 to a 2021 because I absolutely love this car. Best bang for your buck on the used market without a doubt!!

Nissan/INFINITI is definitely stupid for not putting a manual in it. Zero respect for themselves and the car community. Keep not selling cars 😂. Havent made a good car since g37s.

The fact is about to be 2024 and my boss back in 2014 had this car and I’m looking this crap and has not changed and we going into 10 years is crazy to me 😂😂😂😂 that moto if ain’t broken don’t fix it that’s for old fox

I agree with your conclusions. That's why I bought this car. Also, the two screens... I love them! So much better than one!

I really hope they make another generation. The new 9 speed with the Z is a game changer too instead of the 7 speed.

As an Infiniti owner for the past 18 years, G35s/G37s/Q50RSs, I finally left last month to give Audi A5 sportsback a try. The Audi is loaded with tech and I got tired of infiniti not doing more, as they need a major redesign. Yes there is a big power difference but the older i get, the less power i actually use daily. Maybe ill go back to infiniti one day when they fully redesign the Q50.

Redesign the interiors, refresh the engine and give it the 9AT. It would be an incredibly compelling car.

4-Door baby GTR. I've got the IS500 but a decade ago wanted a Q50 V6.

Good solid vehicle from Infiniti.. the mileage is great also 8 -9 L /100km . 400hp

owned a 2016 red sport, still likes it- a beauty, drives like a weapon

Such a beautiful sedan. My Dream car no doubt 400hp rwd with unlimited tuning potential

Very nice looking car!

gas guzzler out of date suspension just not compatible in todays market

Good gracious, this is one beautiful color! I had a 2014 Q50S and I swear I saw my Malbec Black (purplish black) on the front 3/4 shots, a color that I picked. And I agree, this still design looks very modern with great proportions!

2008 acura tl type s we need a review and is it still relevant?

Only issue is spending 60k on a design that will almost turn a decade old by next year. That is a hard pill to swallow at 60k new. Used however is a different story.

Good review Sam! The interior seems a little out dated for 2023 and price point to be honest but overall nice car

This is my dream car and Color GOD plz move for me

I also think the Q50 is really good looking inside and out.

Still looks great, it's a new age beauty all these years later

Is where it should be nice looking,sporty, comfortable, good steering and a multiple drive modes,the interior should a little,if I'm in Canada I would pick it Infiniti still give as option when all cars are very pricey

when looking at Infinitis don't compare MSRPs because Infiniti discounts big time

Infinity did a good job with the exterior desgin, still looks gorgeous today but it’s time for a redesign cmon Infinity you lazy bums

The top trim G70 3.3T is 3K less then the Q50s, not more. I think the Q50S has some nice features and looks nice but G70 has it soundly beat.

Good video Sam I own a 2019 iridium blue Q50 RS A lot of potential especially tuned by Racebox 👍👍

There are some decent prices for used ones for the 17’-20’ years!

I've owned a 2008 G35S, 2011 G37s and 2015 Q50S. Now, I've moved back into the Lexus shop. I hate to say that this pretty Q50 is way behind the pack and its price tag is too high for being so out dated. They could've given it a new interior, new headlights, new seats and a little more power then it would've been gold, but they failed and kept this car to die in the back lane.

Jump from 260 to 280 on the dash how fast can it really go

I’ve been working for INFINITI for 7 years and I’ve had 4 Q50’s, 2 of them being RWD RED SPORTS. Both were Iridium Blue. You can’t get a better daily driver, tech, power and hands down the best looks for a sedan out there.

Infiniti is broke.......

Ley me be he first slam, and as a owner not a hater, I had 3 straight Infiniti's (G37 IPL, QX50 and Q50 Red Sport). My 2016 Red Sport looks almost identical to the 2023, I left Infiniti because nothing changed, the wheels, exhaust, interior screens, they jus kept hitting the Nissan parts bin. I traded for a 2022 GV70 3.5 Sport Prestige, a crossover but still sporty, and only a few thousands dollars more. The differences; 21 inch wheels, road preview suspension, adjustable exhaust, insulated body and wheel wells, acoustic glass all around, head up display, 14.5 infotainment with an excellent controller wheel, wireless charging, heated/cooled front seats, 3rd zone climate with heated rear seats, panoramic moonroof, Napa leather with suede inserts, over the air updates, massage driver seat, carbon fiber trim, multi-color ambient lighting, full safety suite including Driver Assist II, brushed aluminum switchgear (no plastic), alloy pedals, fingerprint recognition,, Smart Park (inside or outside the vehicle), limited slip differential, Digital key, suede headliner, Lexicon 16 way speakers, and more. The drive in comfort mode is way more luxurious, the change to sport/sport+ is more profound. I owned the Infiniti for five years and next month will be two years with the GV70, so I speak from experience. The Q50 is a decade behind the industry, great engine (thirsty) but lacking many of the expected features of a modern vehicle. It should be priced $10K less, sales are miserable. Going from the Red Sport to the GV70, SUV of the year, was an eye opener how dated the Red Sport was. Infiniti sales are in the toilet, only the QX60 does well. Now Infiniti's biggest problem is Genesis, the brand is in danger.

great car for the price I got one

Man this car is garbage 😅😅😅😅,2.5 liter v6 engine with 385hp because it doesn’t have 400hp and its slow compared to my inline 6 Lexus GS300 and the bmw 340i and both engines are bigger than that Infiniti engine

Infiniti already has the next generation Q50RS available. They should tweak the outside a little a bit. Offer the same powertrain thw Nissan Z Nismo has with the updated turbos making 420Hp and the new transmission. Update the infotainment system and offer red seats.

Awesome car, very well developed engine and chassis as well as AWD. Incredible paint! A baby GTR in some ways. Def worth it.

I do not understand how so many people want technology just for the sake of technology and like over styled design? If you want Technology just to have Technology than buy a Tesla! If you want an over styled car than buy a BMW! Sometimes Less is More!

The competing car is the Genesis G70, but the Genesis G70 is scheduled to be discontinued after the last facelift. Electrification was also canceled.

All it needs is a new interior and Infiniti has a winning machine

At 14:00 mark Sam kicks into the comparison with competitors. Well done, Sam. I was in full agreement with each and every comparative.

Sam, this is an amazing review. You echoed my exact thoughts and the exact thoughts of almost ever Q owner in this video spot on. Now with the new Z having the same engine, the aftermarket will blow up even more. Racebox already specializes so much on this engine, they have many Q's pushing 450/500+ whp, with that you can hurt a lot of feelings on the road for such an "old" car. I have an '18 Red Sport, will bring it down to the strip hopefully soon for a video!

Beautiful!

Audio levels in this video were all over the place. Music is obnoxiously loud and speaking audio is very low.

I bought used q50 and my engine blew at 30k because of coolant leak to the block through little cracks. I found out it's a common issue with q50. The car is good other than low quality engine block, but can not recommend

You didn’t mention how well the driver assist systems work. Definitely the best I have experienced. Ps a Lc500 in 2018 had zero driver assistance compared to a Q60/Q50.

This car is begging for quad tips, and 30-40 more HP.

Have to disagree 64k new for this car would be an absolute waste of money. Out dated cabin very lackluster handling\feeling and the worst transmission. What else is in the segment?? g70 kills this car and the stinger is better in every aspect. The used market g70 stinger and S5s are steals maybe an m340i but that used holds the value. This car really is outdated I just dont see how someone could possibly spend 64k on it. As a previous owner of a q50 and now an owner of a 3.3 stinger Its really not even close. But all preference

How about a CT4 Blackwing? Starts at around 60K US.

Great car but just like everyone said a decade ago the trans kills the car

It hard to pick Infiniti Q50 above Genesis G70 in this segment. I’d pick the G70 or Tesla Model 3 performance.

It has no cooled seats

Are these engines reliable? I don’t plan on tuning the engine, it’s plenty quick for me. Cars gorgeous

this car is missing one 1 and one thing only, a good transmission, ZF would have made this a 10/10 car

the design hasn't changed in forever, looks old and dated.

Still a sexy car today. The interior is the only let down aesthetically.

The title of this video makes absolutely no sense

This is the next car i will buy God first!!!

Love the INFINITI content Sam! Keep it up 🖤

Gorgeous, ma.❤.for infiniti

The replacement for this car will likely be a Nissan North American EV sedan, likely related to the rumored Nissan EV sedan that may be called Maxima. One thing I loved about the Q50/60 is that they are purely FR based Japanese cars with no relations to domestic Nissan products, but that’s probably not going to last.

This car probably a great 4 door sports daily, not too much tech to where you have to worry about SH*T breaking but also not too old to the fact that it's not a usable car! this is a prime example of early tech car with still amazing engine!