So Infinti has stepped down to BMW's level of charging for features that should be standard at this price point...Nice. This is what I hate about the direction near-luxury cars are heading. What's next, HIDs as an option?

Infiniti's value was its biggest advantage over its rivals. Even the A4 and TL offer standard leather. This is getting ridiculous.

 

Ehhhh. For the price of a Q50 AWD hybrid, I can almost pick up a CLA 45 AMG. I was hoping there would be more of a difference.

 

This is the sole reason I bought the G.

 

A base 335i is $44,045 (with leatherette) vs. a nicely equipped Q50 Premium with leather and Nav @ $42,805...

You don't HAVE TO get the base model... and can still come in at or just above the rest of the competitions base prices with a nicely optioned Q50.

 

^^ exactly, that is also why the base model of the Q50 is less than the base model of
G37. It is still completely competative when equipped with options. Also as a cla45, I would wait to see some more specs.

 

From Infiniti's facebook page: looks like base price is slightly lower than the first post suggested and slightly higher for the premium. Also have a build your own option!

Infiniti
One of your burning questions, finally answered. Today, we're announcing that the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 will be available this summer for the introductory MSRP of $36,450. The Q50 Premium model with an optional, advanced navigation system will be available for the introductory price of $40,700.

Ready to configure and reserve your own Infiniti Q50? You can now at Build Your 2014 Infiniti Q50. Tell us which model you selected!

Couple of configuration options, loaded sport hybrid has these packages:

Navigation Package - Introductory MSRP $1,400*
Infiniti InTouch™ Navigation System with touch-screen, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics[*]
SiriusXM Travel Link with detailed traffic information, current weather updates and 3-day forecasts provided by SiriusXM[*]
Infiniti Connection, including 1-year subscription for all safety, security and convenience services[*]
Navigation Synchronized Adaptive Shift Control

Deluxe Technology Package - Introductory MSRP $5,000*
Auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel settings, linked to individual Intelligent Keys
Maple wood trim
Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection and Front and Rear Sonar Systems[*]
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights
High Beam Assist (high/low automatic change)
Distance Control Assist (DCA)[*]
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI®) Systems[*]
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)[*]
Front seat Pre-Crash Seat Belts
Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)[*]
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)[*]
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)[*]
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) with Active Lane Control[*]
Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with auto-recirculation, Plasmacluster® air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter[*]
Eco pedal

Here's some more package options for the RWD non hybrid:

Spare Tire Package - Introductory MSRP $200*
Temporary spare tire/wheel and jack unit

Leather Seating Package - Introductory MSRP $1,000*
Leather-appointed seats (front and rear)
Driver's seat 2-way power lumbar

Deluxe Touring Package - Introductory MSRP $3,100*
Power tilt and telescopic steering column
Direct Adaptive Steering
Auto-dimming outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, mirrors and steering wheel settings, linked to individual Intelligent Keys
Maple wood trim
60/40 split-folding rear seats with center armrest pass-thru
Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection and Front and Rear Sonar Systems[*]
Rain-sensing front windshield wipers

Technology Package - Introductory MSRP $3,200*
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights
High Beam Assist (high/low automatic change)
Distance Control Assist (DCA)[*]
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Blind Spot Intervention® (BSI®) Systems[*]
Back-up Collision Intervention (BCI)[*]
Front seat Pre-Crash Seat Belts
Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)[*]
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)[*]
Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)[*]
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)[*]
Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) with Active Lane Control[*]
Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with auto-recirculation, Plasmacluster® air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter[*]
Eco pedal

 

The $36450 doesn't include destination and handling.

 

Maybe we can just keep our gearboxes when we trade...should be a minor mod to retrofit the manual. Wonder if the folks across the pond get a manual?

2014 Infiniti Q50 Press Kit - Infiniti Online Newsroom

Infiniti Europe The Media Website

No manual mentioned but apparently they know how much the euro models weigh - 1641kg+ presumably this is without the boots (Boot capacity is 510...255 pairs)

Correction - there is a 6-speed listed with the 2.2L Diesel model

 

Went to Infiniti website to configure one. Fully loaded Q50 Hybrid sport with all available options is $52,500 + destination charge of $500. Skipping Navigation and Deluxe Technology packages, it would have been $46,100. For the preorder it seems you can only add both of them or neither, not one or the other. Navigation is $1400 and Deluxe Technology is $5000. As of now no option no price for or option to order the regular technology package which loses AroundView monitor, wood trim, rain sensing wipers, and memory seats.

 

I hope the memory seat with intelligent key is a stand alone option and not part of the $5,000 Deluxe Technology Package. Thats the only item I want from the Deluxe Tech Package and I wont pay 5 grand just for it.

And the CLA 45 AMGs going to start around 48k and the Audi S3 is going to start around 38k.... both have AWD standard.

 

My Q50 sport RWD with nav, spare tire, and deluxe touring came in at $48,555! The only thing I really care about is the customizable steering in the deluxe touring package.

Bring on the residual/MF information.

Depending on the programs, I will definitely look at the CLA45 AMG for that price.

 

If you get the non-hybrid Sport AWD with everything other than the tech package, the price is about $10K less than a similarly equipped Audi S4 with DSG. If you get the hybrid, then it's $5K less than that Audi. It's meaningful savings of 10-20%, but not a clear decision because the Audi does provide value for that extra money like the nicer DSG transmission (or 6MT), and an awesome supercharged V6.

If the Q50 was equivalent to the Audi (including a state-of-the-art transmission) for the same price as the Audi, I would pick the Infiniti. But the way it is, I would cough up the extra few thousand bucks for the Audi.

Disclosure: I own both a G37 sedan and an Audi S5.

 

Is the new transmission atleast a duel clutch with launch control. Its a sad sad day.

 

No, it's not. I thought you said that lack of MT was a complete deal breaker? Why are you still in the thread?

 

Still looks like a Hyundai Sonata