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2017 INFINITI Q50: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 INFINITI Q50 is a broader trim lineup, led by the added 3.0t Sport and 3.0t Signature Edition. This is not a redesign, and the engine range largely carries over from 2016.
About the 2017 INFINITI Q50
1st generation Q50 (2014-2024), fourth model year and the last pre-refresh year before the 2018 front and rear styling update.
INFINITI sells the Q50 as a technology-heavy sport sedan that mixes sharp styling, strong turbo or hybrid power, rear-drive character, available AWD, and a roomy, upscale cabin. The brand leans hard on driver-focused features such as its dual-screen interface, available advanced steering and driver-assistance tech, and multiple performance-minded powertrains. For most shoppers, the Q50’s identity is simple: a fast, distinctive luxury sedan that puts more emphasis on bold design and power than on German-brand convention.
The 2017 Q50 spans straightforward luxury models, sharper Sport versions, an efficiency-focused hybrid, and the 400-hp Red Sport 400. Standout equipment includes dual cabin screens on the base 2.0t, a 16-speaker Bose system on Premium trims, adaptive suspension on V6 Sport models, and navigation plus a surround-view camera on the Hybrid Premium.
What changed, by category
Styling
The trim range expands with the 3.0t Sport and the feature-bundled 3.0t Signature Edition. The previous Sport trim continues under the clearer 2.0t Sport name rather than being a separate new model.
Structural
The added 3.0t Sport pairs the 300-hp V6 with adaptive suspension, larger sport brakes, 19-inch wheels, and sport seats.
Tech
The 2.0t Premium and 3.0t Premium gain a 16-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system and Advanced Climate Control as standard equipment. The heated steering wheel changes from standard to optional on the 2.0t Premium.
2017 INFINITI Q50 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V6, Hybrid, 3.5 Liter | V6, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode | Auto, 7-Spd w/Sport Mode |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 27 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 31 mpg | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | 32 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 208 hp | 208 hp | 300 hp | 208 hp | 300 hp | 400 hp | 300 hp | |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft | 9.4 cu-ft | 13.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in | 35.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||||
| Automatic Leveling Headlights | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Steering | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 INFINITI Q50 redesigned?
No. The 2017 Q50 remains part of the first generation and keeps the same basic design; its main updates are trim and equipment changes. The front and rear styling refresh arrives for 2018.
Which trims were added to the 2017 INFINITI Q50 lineup?
The 3.0t Sport and 3.0t Signature Edition joined the lineup for 2017. The 3.0t Sport combines the 300-hp twin-turbo V6 with sport chassis hardware, while the Signature Edition bundles the same engine with comfort and navigation features.
Is the 2017 Q50 2.0t Sport a completely new trim?
No. The previous Sport trim continues under the 2.0t Sport name for 2017. It uses the 208-hp turbo four and includes sport styling, a firmer suspension, larger brakes, 19-inch wheels, and sport seats.
What is special about the 2017 Q50 3.0t Signature Edition?
The 3.0t Signature Edition is a feature-bundled special model built around the 300-hp twin-turbo V6. It includes navigation, a moonroof, a split-folding rear seat, and bright-finish 17-inch wheels rather than the full chassis upgrades of a Sport trim.
Is the 2017 Q50 meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
The difference is modest rather than dramatic. The 2017 model adds the 3.0t Sport and Signature Edition, renames Sport as 2.0t Sport, and gives Premium trims upgraded standard audio and climate equipment, while the main engine lineup carries over.
2017 INFINITI Q50 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 INFINITI Q50.
4.2
2017 INFINITI Q50
(450 reviews)
“It's the funnest, sexiest car I've ever owned. I love to drive it every chance I get.”
“The car is overall great. The only thing I don't like is the MPG they state and it does The MPG is like more 14-15 mpg but the company states 21mpg. A lie.”
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