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Infiniti Plans Q50S Revival as RWD Sports Sedan With Manual and Z V6

A dealer teaser signals a pivot from a shelved EV plan toward a late‑2027 launch on Skyline underpinnings.

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Overview

  • Infiniti showed dealers a low‑slung Q50S in Las Vegas, with executives calling the redesign “unapologetic and unexpected,” according to Automotive News.
  • Reporting from the dealer briefing points to rear‑wheel drive, a manual transmission option, and Nissan Z–sourced twin‑turbo V6 power around 400 hp, with a higher‑output Red Sport under consideration.
  • Sources indicate the sedan will reuse the Japanese Skyline/FM platform, aligning with a parts‑sharing strategy to control costs and speed development.
  • Outlets citing the briefing say showroom timing is targeted for the second half of 2027, though final specifications and trims have not been publicly confirmed.
  • The teaser showed a swoopy profile with slim headlights and Skyline‑style circular taillights, as Infiniti positions the car to reenergize the brand and attract younger buyers.