Perhaps it was just me: but the Infiniti Q50’s design was not a real favorite since it debuted earlier this year. There seemed to be too much light swirling and photo magic to even see what the car really looked like.

I am thrilled to report that this Q50’s style really works in the real world: a low nose and that cat’s-eye of LED lighting in the corner of the lamps is quite fresh, looks expensive, and shows class.

Other elements of the Q50 Sport Hybrid’s breauty really come to light in the latest real-life photos of the car, taken in Ojai California. With the red Infiniti’s rear-drive proportions on first display from all angles: this is beautiful luxury sedan.

There are strong flashes of 535i BMW in how low the Q50 sits on the road, while the forthcoming Eau Rouge special edition adds even more glamour to this fresh face.

If the Eau Rouge and Vettel’s thumbs-up are not fashionable enough: Gilt.com also recently sold this mirror-wrapped Q50, which has a custom exterior and interior by luxury designer Thom Browne.

The buyer of the one-off Gilt.com car is not public – but Elton John has preferred a mirror-wrap finish on his cars for many years now…

 

Available from December, the Q50 is available in rear-drive or all-wheel-drive gasoline engines, or the promising new Sport Hybrid layout that is the quickest of the current Infiniti range: 4.9-seconds to 60 mph.

The Hybrid also comes in AWD or rear-drive flavors – proving this li-ion battery system in the Q50 is quite special. Its electric motor generates 214 pound-feet of extra torque at just 1,650 RPM. That is power you can feel in sprints and especially in traffic, much like the e-boost system being developed for the next Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

But fear not: all three Q50 Infiniti’s are extremely fast and responsive: just 5.2-seconds to 60 mph for the gasoline cars is very good, considering the $37,000 base price for the Q50.

 

2014 Infiniti Q50S

2014 Infiniti Q50S Hybrid

2014 Infiniti Q50

2014 Infinti Q50 – Interiors

Q50 – Models Comparison

Cool Factory Options (In Accessories Section of Q50 Builder)

• Appearance Package – Includes: Rear Decklid Spoiler and Midnight Black Grille Package – $860

• The Rear Decklid Spoiler is custom-designed to enhance vehicle’s aerodynamic apearance
• Pre-painted in factory-matched colors
• The Midnight Black Grille is designed to accentuate the vehicle’s existing performance, style and character
• Features a sporty satin black grille mesh with an Infiniti chrome surround

Pricing

MODEL	SUGGESTED LIST PRICE (1)	Engine	Transmission
Q50 3.7	$37,050	3.7L V6	All models equipped w/ 7-spd auto w/ manual shift mode
Q50 3.7 AWD	$38,850	3.7L V6
Q50 3.7 Premium	$39,900	3.7L V6
Q50 3.7 AWD Premium	$41,700	3.7L V6
Q50S 3.7	$43,550	3.7L V6
Q50S 3.7 AWD	$45,350	3.7L V6
Q50 Hybrid Premium	$44,300	3.5L V6 Hybrid
Q50 Hybrid AWD Premium	$46,100	3.5L V6 Hybrid
Q50S Hybrid	$46,700	3.5L V6 Hybrid
Q50S Hybrid AWD	$48,500	3.5L V6 Hybrid

 

FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS	SUGGESTED LIST PRICE (1)	Q50 Sedan RWD/AWD	Q50 Premium RWD/AWD	Q50 Sport RWD/AWD	Q50 Hybrid Premium RWD/AWD	Q50 Hybrid Sport RWD/AWD
Moonroof Package	$1,000	•
Leather Seating Package	$1,000		•
Navigation Package	$1,400		•	•	•	•
Deluxe Touring Package	$3,100		•	•
Technology Package	$3,200		•	•
Deluxe Technology Package	$5,000				•	•
Spare Tire Package	$200		•	•
19″ Sport Tire & Wheel Package – RWD	$1,000		•
19″ Sport Tire & Wheel Package – AWD	$1,000		•
17″ Bright Finish Accessory Wheel	$1,600		•		•
19″ Bright Finish Accessory Wheel – AWD	$1,900			•		•
19″ Bright Finish Accessory Wheel – RWD	$1,900			•		•
19″ Upsize Bright Finish Accessory T&W Pkg – AWD	$2,450		•
19″ Upsize Bright Finish Accessory T&W Pkg – RWD	$2,450		•

 

PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS	SUGGESTED LIST PRICE (1)	Q50 Sedan RWD/AWD	Q50 Premium RWD/AWD	Q50 Sport RWD/AWD	Q50 Hybrid Premium RWD/AWD	Q50 Hybrid Sport RWD/AWD
Splash Guards	$190	•	•	•	•	•
Appearance Pkg (Rear spoiler & black grille)	$860		•	•	•	•
Appearance Pkg (Rear spoiler & black grille)	$860	•	•	•	•	•
Illuminated Kick Plates	$400	•	•	•	•	•
Infiniti Welcome Lighting	$225	•	•	•	•	•
Interior Ambient Lighting	$240	•	•	•	•	•
All Weather Pkg (all-season mats & trunk protector)	$230		•	•
All Weather Pkg (all-season mats & trunk protector)	$230	•	•	•	•	•
Cargo Package (trunk mat, cargo net, first aid kit)	$200		•	•
Cargo Package (trunk mat, cargo net, first aid kit)	$200	•	•	•	•	•

 (1) Manufacturer Suggested List Price. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.

• Excludes tax, title, license and destination charges. Destination and handling $905.
• ● Available

• – See more at: http://www.infinitiusa.com/sedan/q50-hybrid