It is not white noise. The 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan is a fitting successor to the popular G37 it will eventually ; its boundless power, athletic road manners and elegant interior raise the bar in the class. Its two touch-screens take up much of the futuristic, command-center-like instrument panel. The overall feel was light and twitchy rather than connected to the road. During driving, the active sound control uses two different types of sound volume.
It might be there, but good luck finding it. Reviewers say that the Q50 offers front seats that are supportive and comfortable, with enough head- and legroom to accommodate taller occupants. It is not masking other noises. Evolutionary Styling The G37 has always exuded muscular character. It still compares favorably against competitors, though.
The front and rear seats are a new breakthrough in ergonomic design, developed to help distribute body pressure across a wider range of the upper seating surface. More dramatically sculpted wheel arches and subtle body-side wave lines give it a fluid, always-in-motion look. Handling One of the biggest — and most surprising — differences between the two models is their steering behavior. The interior environment offers a powerful blend of three-dimensional textures, highest craftsmanship and premium quality, combining modern luxury and user-focused advanced technology. Infiniti makes the technology available but not overwhelming. More dramatically sculpted wheel arches and subtle body-side wave lines give it a fluid, always-in-motion look. Anti-phase sound waves are in opposite phase to the undesirable engine sounds to be canceled.
Rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive sedans return; coupe and convertible body styles are not yet available, though they will eventually join the lineup under the Q60 name. Aside from its new place in the Infiniti alphabet, the car wears more fluid styling, gets additional safety features and loses its manual transmission for 2014; a Q50 hybrid sedan is also new this year. The Q50 also has standard leatherette seating surfaces and available leather seats front and rear. The optional navigation system was easy to use; entering a destination and canceling a route can be done in only a few steps. The smooth and responsive seven-speed automatic transmission returns for 2014.
Matching the inspired Infiniti Q50 exterior design and new performance technology is an interior created to the same extraordinary standards. InTouch is customizable and can store up to four driver preference profiles, remembering navigation, audio, climate and app settings. Everything looks and feels first class; Infiniti's attention to detail is evident in the padded surfaces, contrast stitching and expertly fitted panels. Try as we might, we couldn't finger tap or swipe our way to a submenu that allowed us to silence the loud horn when we locked the car with the key fob. Active Sound Control The active sound control if so equipped generates sound levels according to engine speed and driving modes through the speakers and woofer to enhance the quality of the engine sound heard in the vehicle.
Seventeen-inch wheels are standard, and the Sport trim level gets 19s; run-flat tires are standard on both. Neither is available on the hybrid, where trunk space shrinks to 9. Access to all key operations and controls is designed so that the driver does not need to change driving posture, including use of hard switches, touch panels and drive mode selector controller. Aside from the regular sedan, a hybrid version is also available. Eco delivers a dull, stymied throttle response. The lower screen, touch-operated only, presents a confusing array of programmable features and is where you can fine-tune the various driver-assistance systems. The Active Noise Control system on the Q50 uses the front door woofer, rear door speaker and rear woofer on vehicles equipped with Bose® audio systems to generate anti-phase sound waves.
Active Noise Control detects low-frequency engine sounds in the cabin and generates acoustically opposite sound waves to cancel the engine sounds. We wish the radio also had a traditional tuning knob rather than a rocker switch, but overall we like the touchscreen's large virtual buttons and ease of smartphone integration. The noise-canceling is fine-tuned using the front and rear microphones. Aside from its new place in the Infiniti alphabet, the car wears more fluid styling, gets additional safety features and loses its manual transmission for 2014; a Q50 hybrid sedan is also new this year. It feels both spirited and grounded; power is robust from a stop, and a light tap calls up nearly boundless reserves for effortless passing and merging. The product of extensive research into human posture; it strikes an exquisite balance between beauty and comfort. Compare the 2014 Q50 and the 2013 G37.
Infiniti said too few buyers selected the six-speed manual in the previous generation to justify offering the option. Safety The 2014 Infiniti Q50 has not yet been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The new thin front seatback design provides for greater front seat slide and lift adjustability. Still, a couple auto writers note that some vehicle settings can be difficult to find. The Q50 is equipped with an 8-way power driver seat slide, recline, lift, thigh support with manual lumbar support and an 8-way power passenger seat slide, recline, lift, thigh support. Automakers are keeping the compact sport sedan segment fresh; several key players are either all-new or redesigned within the past year.
In Sport mode, the throttle sensitivity sounds and feels more aggressive. The bolstered front sport seats are abundantly comfortable - they're deep, wide and long, with a thigh extender for additional support. A backup camera is standard. At 5-foot-5, I easily had enough headroom in the backseat, but my 6-foot-6 passenger rode with his head brushing the ceiling - a common occurrence, he assured me. In contrast, the Direct Adaptive Steering system provided a firm, direct feel along with quicker, more responsive reflexes. Just as an audio system's speakers transmit sound in waves at various frequencies, so does the engine of the car.