Consumer Reports New Cars – November 2019

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Infiniti Q50

After a recent freshening, the Q50 is now a competitive luxury sports

sedan, available in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations. Opting

for the 3.0t version brings a turbocharged V6 engine at the price that

most competitors charge for a turbocharged four-cylinder. The V6,

combined with the standard seven-speed automatic transmission,

makes the Q50 quick and punchy, but fuel economy falls short at 22

mpg overall. Handling is quite nimble, and the ride is compliant. The

cabin and backseat are relatively roomy, but the trunk is small, even

for this class. Infiniti’s touch-screen infotainment system is cumber-

some to use, requiring multiple screen taps for simple tasks. A 400-

hp turbo V6 is also available. The coupe version is named the Q60.

Beginning with the 2019 model year, forward collision warning and

automatic emergency braking are standard.

Overall Score 69

Predicted Reliability 20

Owner Satisfaction 20

Road-Test Score 85

Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 04

Base Price: $35,650-$53,350

Body Styles: sedan

Trim Lines: Luxe, Pure, Red Sport

400, Sport

Drive Wheels: Rear, AWD

Seating: 2 front, 3 rear

Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (208 hp);

3.0-liter V6 turbo (300 hp); 3.0-liter

V6 turbo (400 hp)

Transmissions: 7-speed automatic

Length (in.)..................... 188

Width (in.) ......................72

Height (in.) ......................57

Wheelbase (in.) ................. 112

Weight (lb.) ..................3,875

% weight front/rear ...........57/43

Max. Load (lb.) ................900

Cargo Volume, cu.ft............... 14

Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

Premium

CR overall mpg ..................22

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Hyundai Veloster

The redesigned Veloster hatchback retains the original car’s
unusual three-door configuration, with a right-side rear door
that allows access to the backseat. The base 2.0-liter engine isn’t very
exciting; the 1.6-liter turbo version fits this sporty coupe better. We
got 29 mpg overall in our tested R-Spec trim with the slick manual
transmission. Handling is nimble, with sporty versions exhibiting
tenacious grip in sharp turns. The ride is very stiff and the cabin
is loud, however. The top high-performance version, the N trim, is
more powerful and has upgraded suspension and brakes. The con-
trols are easy to use, including the color touch-screen infotainment
display with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are
standard, except for the N trim line.

Overall Score 76

Predicted Reliability 03

Owner Satisfaction 03

Road-Test Score 83

Front-Crash Prevention Opt.

Base Price: $18,500-$28,150
Body Styles: 3-door hatchback
Trim Lines: Base, N, Premium, Turbo,
Turbo R-Spec, Turbo Ultimate
Drive Wheels: Front
Seating: 2 front, 2 rear
Engines: 1.6-liter 4 turbo (201 hp);
2.0-liter 4 (147 hp); 2.0-liter 4 turbo
(275 hp)
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic;
6-speed manual; 7-speed sequential

Length (in.)..................... 167
Width (in.) ......................71
Height (in.) ......................55
Wheelbase (in.) .................104
Weight (lb.) ..................2,795
% weight front/rear ...........61/39

Max. Load (lb.) ................ 700
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .20
Towing Capacity (lb.) ............NR

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CR overall mpg ..................29 Average

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