Infiniti Q50 Vs. Lexus IS 350: The Devil Is In the Details - The Car Guide

Nowadays, every luxury brand has its own model and each brings its share of technology and theories on the right way to build this type of car. Within this group, one pair of vehicles are closer rivals than the others: the Lexus IS 350 and the Infiniti Q50. Both feature V6 engines, automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive, sell for approximately the same price (about $40,000 for the... They also share a similar history, in that they were both created by sub-brands of a Japanese giant (Infiniti is Nissan’s offshoot, while Lexus is affiliated with Toyota, in case you didn’t know). Finally, both have undergone recent overhauls – the Infiniti for 2013 and the Lexus for 2014. This begs the question: which one is better. When placed side by side, you’ll immediately notice that the two sedans have distinct personalities: the Q50 is the more dignified of the two with rounded LED headlights as the finishing touch on its chrome-rimmed grille. Its reserved lines convey an image of luxury and refinement, while its plunging nose and wider front fenders reveal a hint of sportiness. Its headlamps are accentuated by a row of LEDs (that look a little like the Nike swoosh if you ask me) and its hourglass-shaped front grille and massive air intakes could swallow a cat. Source: www.guideautoweb.com