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Car Review: Infiniti Q50 Sports Red AWD packs a big punch

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The Infiniti Q50 Sports Red AWD packs a big punch, but feels slightly dated as far as performance luxury sedans go. It straddles a fine line between coddling you with its interior and wowing you with speed. With a 400hp, the Infiniti is a quick sedan that bridges the gap between practicality and luxury. It’s considered the anti-boring luxury sedan, doubling as a luxury ride when needed.

It does a nice job of providing a balanced ride. It doesn’t beat you up on your daily commute and is plenty playful when you want to accelerate on back roads. When you choose the nearly $60,000 luxury sedan, you get a sportier look than other Q50 models. Let’s take a closer look.

 

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