Super TestCar reviews - Infiniti - Q50 - 2.0tInfiniti modelsOverviewNew Q50 2.0t base variant should bring new buyers to Infiniti showrooms26 Sep 2014 IT HAS been an uphill battle for Infiniti since the Nissan-owned luxury brand re-launched here in mid 2012, with low sales, a tiny dealer network and a line-up that was ageing when it launched. The arrival of the BMW 3 Series sized Q50 earlier this year, and the accompanying advertising campaign, helped boost Infiniti's brand awareness in Australia and as a result, sales increased. However, the launch line-up consisted of a turbo-diesel powered version and a range-topping hybrid, meaning anyone not ready to fork out top dollar for the petrol-electric version or buyers not ready to switch to diesel had no option. Finally the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol powered Q50 2.0t has arrived as the new entry to the range and it is expected to make up the bulk of the model's overall sales from here on in. Has Infiniti left its run too late or has the Q50 with the Daimler-sourced turbocharged petrol engine got what it takes to scare its European and Japanese rivals? Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 September 2014 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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