Infiniti Q50 2.2d Premium Saloon 4dr Diesel Auto Euro 5 (s/s) (170 ps)

This is the car that could make or break Infiniti's long term chances here in the UK, a market where so far it has struggled to rise to the high standards it sets itself. To say the infiniti Q50 is an incredibly important car for the brand would be a gross understatement.It's not underestimating the task ahead though, and while it realises that nine out of ten cars sold in this segment carry a German badge on their nose, the Japanese firm believes its mix of technology, luxury and efficiency will be enough to drive sales from bit-player to a viable but individual choice.There is the choice of a 2.2-litre diesel engine or a 3.5-litre petrol engine with hybrid technology dubbed Direct Response. The diesel engine will be the popular choice for the UK, especially among company car drivers thanks to CO2 emissions that start from 114g/km.Claimed fuel consumption is also competitive with an average of 64mpg, though in our experience that figure was closer to 46-48mpg. The 3.5-litre hybrid version packs 359bhp and makes the 0-62mph dash in an even quicker 5.1 seconds with emissions of 145g/km of CO2. Unlike the rear-wheel drive only diesel, the petrol car can be specified with the firm's four-wheel drive system as an option.Infiniti is taking the fight to the premium German brands with a driving experience it hopes will appeal to enthusiasts, offering a choice of six-speed manual gearbox and seven-speed automatic, and what Infiniti claims is an industry first: Direct Adaptive steering. This electric fly by wire steering system uses ECUs to control the front wheels' angle and is said to offer quicker and more accurate responses to your inputs. There's still a mechanical link along the column, but when the car is running this is disengaged in case of a failure. Drivers can tailor the weight of the wheel via the touchscreen controls. However take our advice and avoid it; for all it offers on paper in reality it struggles to provide any meaningful feedback or feel and detracts from the driving enthusiasts – it's certainly not going to get enthusiasts queuing at the door to their local Infiniti centre.Infiniti is also claiming its lane departure warning system is the most advThere are up to 96 different elements that can be adjusted to an individual's tastes, and these are stored on the car's key fob – or as Infiniti has dubbed it, the i-Key. This system is hardly original, but even so, up to four drivers' preferences can be stored on the key.anced yet. The Active Lane Control uses the steering to keep the car in its lane rather than the brakes which apparently makes driving less tiring. We're not sure it really makes that much of a difference, but can at least confirm it works effectively. All vehicles are subject to a £200 non refundable deposit. Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.

Features:

12V Power Outlet - Centre Console, 17in Alloy Wheels - 5 Double Spoke Light, 40-60 Split-Folding Rear Seat Back, 6 Speaker Sound System, ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System, Active Noise Control - ANC, Active Trace Control, Airbags - Curtain Front and Rear, Airbags - Driver, Airbags - Front Hip-Thorax Side, Airbags - Front Passenger, AM-FM Audio System with Single CD Player, Armrest - Front with Storage Compartment, Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlight Activation, Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Bluetooth for Mobile Connectivity, Body Colour Door Mirrors with LED Turning Signal, Brake Assist, Climate Control - Dual Zone Adaptive with Auto-Recirculation, Cruise Control, Daytime Running Lights, Door Mirrors - Heated with Power Operation, Drive Mode Selector, Dual Touch Screens - LCD VGA 8in and LCD VGA 7in, EBD - Electronic Brakeforce Distrubution, Electric Windows - All Doors, Fine Vision Meter with 5in TFT Colour Display, First Aid Kit, Front Fog Lights, Front Fog Lights - LED, Fully Customisable Digital Enviroment, Grape Polyphenol Filter, Headlights - Follow-Me Home System, Headlights - Halogen Auto Level and Daytime Running Lights, Heated Front Seats, Hill Start Assist, Immobiliser, Infiniti Aluminium Front Doors Sill Finishers, Infiniti InTouch, ISOFIX Seat Mounting Points in the Rear, Keyless Entry System, Leather Steering Wheel and Gear Shift Lever, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Parking Sensors - Front, Rain Sensing Wipers, Reach and Rake Adjustment for Steering Column, Rear Air Conditioning Vents, Rear Centre Armrest with Cupholder, Rear Cup Holder, Rear Lights - LED, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Run-Flat Tyres, Scratch Shield Paint, Seats - Drivers Lumbar Support, Ski Hatch, Speed Limiter, Speed Sensitive Power Steering Assistance, Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors and Extensions, TCS - Traction Control System, Twin Exhaust Tailpipes with Chrome Finisher, Tyre Pressure Monitor System - TPMS - Warning, Ultrasonic Alarm System, USB-iPod Connectivity and AUX-in RCA, VDC - Vehicle Dynamic Control, Vehicle Security System, Voice Recognition System, Warning Triangle