2015 Infiniti Q40

Pros: Strong acceleration; Fine handling; Good level of standard equipment

Cons: Rear seat is cramped with difficult entry and exit; Road noise; Limited options

CG Says: The 2015 Infiniti Q40 is a lower-priced alternative to Infiniti’s Q50. The Infiniti G37 was replaced by a new-design Q50 for 2014. After a year off, the G37 returned badged Q40. Q40 is a premium midsize sedan that competes with BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and Audi A4. It is powered by a 328-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 mated to a 7-speed automatic and is available with rear-drive or all-wheel drive. Q40 has a high-level of equipment with standard leather upholstery, heated front seats, keyless access and entry, and bi-xenon headlights. Although outclassed by its Q50 replacement, Q40 is an affordable sport sedan with good handling and performance.

The Facts
Class Premium Midsize Car
Body Style(s) 4-door sedan
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer Infiniti
Nation of Manufacture Japan
Base Prices Base: $33,950
AWD Base: $35,550

Base Engine
3.7-liter V6
Horsepower
328
Std. Transmission
7-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
18-19
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
25-27

2015 Infiniti Q40
2015 Infiniti Q40
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