Overview

• Dealers were shown a low-slung Q50S teaser in Las Vegas on August 20, with Infiniti’s Tiago Castro calling it “unapologetic and unexpected,” according to multiple reports.
• The sedan is expected to use the Nissan Z’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 at about 400 hp, with sources saying a Red Sport variant and tuning beyond 450 hp are being considered.
• Reports say a manual transmission will be offered and the car will be rear-wheel drive, with some coverage noting all-wheel drive could follow.
• The model is slated for late 2027 and will reportedly ride on the Japanese Skyline’s long-running FM-derived architecture to speed development and manage costs.
• Coverage frames the move as a shift from an earlier EV replacement plan, with executives citing the need to draw younger buyers even as observers question competitiveness on an aging platform.