2016 Infiniti Q50 3.0T Priced From $39,900

Now that the new 300 HP 3-liter V6 twin turbo engine has been added to the Q50 range, Infiniti expects it to become the highest volume engine among the four powerplant choices.

The other three units available in the Q50 range are the new 2.0-liter L4 turbo, the 3.5-liter V6 hybrid and the performance flagship model, the Q50 Red Sport 400 which features a 400 HP/350 lb-ft (474 Nm) version of this twin turbo V6.

While Q50 2.0t and Hybrid Premium models offer prices starting from $33,950 and $47,050 respectively, the 3.0t Premium boasts a $39,900 tag, which also happens to be considerably lower than the Q50 Red Sport 400’s MSRP of $47,950.

The top of the line Q50 Sport version comes with a designated chrome “S” badge on the trunk, as well as an updated Direct Adaptive Steering system, driver-selectable Dynamic Digital Suspension, a sportier front fascia, 19″ wheels, larger brakes, leather sports seats, aluminum-accented pedals and solid magnesium paddle shifters.

“The 2016 Q50 3.0t Premium’s new VR-series 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine produces 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque,” said Infiniti VP Randy Parker. “Positioned as the core volume trim, the Q50 3.0t offers twin turbo V6 performance at a starting MSRP under $40,000 – a price comparable to 4-cylinder engine-equipped vehicles offered by our main competitors.”

Parker is of course referring to competitors such as the BMW 328i and its 2.0-liter, 240HP 4-cylinder engine – priced from $38,350.