2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium
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- Photo: 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 AWD in Graphite Shadow, Front Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Luxe AWD in Graphite Shadow, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: INFINITI Q50 (V37) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Infiniti Q50 3.7 AWD in Graphite Shadow, Rear Left, 05-29-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Infiniti Q50 Sport, rear 3.24.23 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2015 Infiniti Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium is a 360-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 7-speed automatic w/sport mode and downshift rev matching and all-wheel drive. It starts at $46,200 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 360 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Q50 measures 188.3 inches long on a 112.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,085 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,200 ($63,354 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $47,105 ($64,595 *) |
| Destination Charge | $905 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L V6 (VQ35) + 50kW electric motor, hybrid, DOHC 24-valve |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 360 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (V6) + 214 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm (electric motor); net system torque not published rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.5 x 81.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (ATESSA ET-S Intelligent AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic w/Sport mode and Downshift Rev Matching |
| 1st Gear | 4.783 (48 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.102 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.984 (115 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.371 (167 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (229 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.87 (263 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.775 (295 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.858 |
| Final Drive | 2.611 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium (required) |
| Tank Capacity | 17.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone w/stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent w/stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.1 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.1 x 0.6 in, vented |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7.5-in aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17x7.5-in aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/55R17 (Bridgestone, all-season) |
| Tires Rear | 225/55R17 (Bridgestone, all-season) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Front Track | 60.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,085 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 54.7% / 45.3% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2015 Infiniti Q50 4 DR RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 21, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Nissan North America, Inc. (INFINITI) is recalling certain 2011-2013 M56, 2012-2013 M35 Hybrid, 2014-2018 Q50, Q70 Hybrid, 2014-2019 Q70, and 2015-2019 Q70L two-wheel drive vehicles. The driveshaft can fatigue and break.
Consequence: A broken driveshaft can result in a loss of drive power, or a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's numbers for this recall are R24A5 and R24A7.
NHTSA campaign 24V470000
Jun 13, 2016 · STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Nissan North America, Inc.'s (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Infiniti Q50 vehicles manufactured December 26, 2012, to December 11, 2015, and Infiniti Q50 Hybrid vehicles manufactured December 10, 2012, to December 17, 2015. The Direct Adaptive Steering system may experience an error at vehicle start up altering the vehicle's steering responsiveness and turning radius.
Consequence: If the vehicle does not steer as the driver anticipates, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Direct Adaptive Steering ECU software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 16V430000
Apr 26, 2016 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
NHTSA campaign 16V244000
126 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50
Owner Complaints
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Infiniti Q50 (16 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 39 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 |
| Air Bags | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 INFINITI Q50. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.