Infiniti revises Q50, Q60 ranges

Infiniti has rationalised its mid-size Q50 and Q60 model ranges, renaming the trim levels, dropping all-wheel drive (hybrid) and diesel variants from the sedan and repackaging some models – with price adjustments to match.

The changes take effect from August 1 and mean price reductions for higher-specification models, with the repositioned four-cylinder Infiniti Q60 the only model to rise in price.

For the Infiniti Q50 sedan, 10 variants have been reduced to just five. A new variant sees the 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 from the Q50 Sport (previously Q50 Sports Premium) slotted into the base-grade Q50 Pure.

"Globally, Infiniti changed its grade names last year, so we've taken the opportunity to align with these at a local level for two of our most popular nameplates, Q50 and Q60," said Infiniti's Australian MD, Guy Street.

"With customers our main priority, by simplifying the range it will make it easier for them to understand the grade walk.

"We've also been able to reposition our pricing making the value equation – given the abundance of standard equipment we offer on our vehicles – very enticing for premium car buyers."

The changes in detail start with the Infiniti Q50 Pure at entry level, which is priced at $54,900 – the same price as the Q50 GT it replaces. The Q50 GT with 2.2-litre diesel has been discontinued and there is no longer an enhancement pack option available.

A new variant joins the range in this grade, priced at $58,900 and powered by the turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 carried over from the mid-spec Q50. This variant is named the Q50 Pure 3.0T, to distinguish it from the four-cylinder Q50 Pure 2.0T. All the entry-level ('Pure') Q50 models are offered with a $1900 sunroof option.

The 224kW turbocharged V6 also sits under the bonnet of a mid-range variant, the Infiniti Q50 Sport, which was formerly named Q50 Sports Premium. Infiniti has priced the Q50 Sport at $64,900, which is $5500 lower than the Q50 Sports Premium 3.0T it replaces. The company has dropped the turbocharged four-cylinder Q50 Sports Premium variant.

There's no longer a hybrid model with all-wheel drive offered for sale, leaving just the rear-wheel drive hybrid, now named the Infiniti Q50 Blue Sport. Pricing for this car, $70,900, has been reduced by $2500 over the model it succeeds, the Q50 HEV Sports Premium.

At the very pinnacle of the Q50 range, the Red Sport model has been lowered in price to $74,900, which represents a reduction of $5000.

For the Infiniti Q60 coupe, the company has dropped the enhancement pack option and Sports Premium grade, but has upgraded the entry-level specification for a slight price increase. Now named the Infiniti Q60 Pure 2.0T, the base model in the range is $1000 more expensive, but gains Around View monitor, Adaptive Front lighting and sunroof as standard equipment. These features were formerly part of the enhancement pack option.

The Infiniti Q60 Red Sport now runs larger 20-inch alloy wheels and is priced at $84,900, which is $4000 lower than before.

Pricing and the Q50/Q60 model range information are therefore now as follows:
Q50 2.0T Pure – $54,900 (unchanged)
Q50 3.0T Pure – $58,900 (new)
Q50 3.0T Sport – $64,900 (-$5500)
Q50 HEV Blue Sport – $70,900 (-$2500)
Q50 3.0T Red Sport – $74,900 (-$5000)
Q60 2.0T Pure – $63,900 (+$1000)
Q60 3.0T Red Sport – $84,900 (-$4000)