Sal Collaziano
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Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Infiniti, Lexus, Luxury
Infiniti and Lexus might be a little concerned now that both of their new luxury sedans, the Q50 and IS250, were unable to net Consumer Reports vaunted "Recommended" rating during their first year on the market. In fact, not only did the two fail to earn a "Recommended" rating, they finished behind the vast majority of the competition after testing, including the BMW 328i, Mercedes-Benz C250, Lincoln MKZ and Volvo S60 T5.
The Q50 managed to snag a "Very Good" rating overall, but CR criticized it's road manners for not being as thrilling as the car it (sort of) replaces, the G37. The mag called the handling mundane and the steering dull, while also remarking on the poor controls. According to CR, the interior quality is "nothing special." Shade was also thrown at the Q50's reportedly poor ride.
Compared to the IS, though, the Q50 got off easy. CR called it "neither sporty nor luxurious," while criticizing the 2.5-liter V6's lack of oomph and poor fuel economy. The mag then went on to lambaste the IS's handling, steering, interior, cabin space and infotainment system.
It's possible the two vehicles will improve when reliability information becomes available, although based on the wallop they just received, they could have all the reliability of a wood-burning stove, and CR would still end up damning them. Take a look below for one of the more brutal press releases we've seen in some time. Both vehicles are also up on the Consumer Reports website.Continue reading 2014 Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS 250 fail to achieve Consumer Reports 'Recommended' rating
2014 Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS 250 fail to achieve Consumer Reports 'Recommended' rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Infiniti and Lexus might be a little concerned now that both of their new luxury sedans, the Q50 and IS250, were unable to net Consumer Reports vaunted "Recommended" rating during their first year on the market. In fact, not only did the two fail to earn a "Recommended" rating, they finished behind the vast majority of the competition after testing, including the BMW 328i, Mercedes-Benz C250, Lincoln MKZ and Volvo S60 T5.The Q50 managed to snag a "Very Good" rating overall, but CR criticized it's road manners for not being as thrilling as the car it (sort of) replaces, the G37. The mag called the handling mundane and the steering dull, while also remarking on the poor controls. According to CR, the interior quality is "nothing special." Shade was also thrown at the Q50's reportedly poor ride.
Compared to the IS, though, the Q50 got off easy. CR called it "neither sporty nor luxurious," while criticizing the 2.5-liter V6's lack of oomph and poor fuel economy. The mag then went on to lambaste the IS's handling, steering, interior, cabin space and infotainment system.
It's possible the two vehicles will improve when reliability information becomes available, although based on the wallop they just received, they could have all the reliability of a wood-burning stove, and CR would still end up damning them. Take a look below for one of the more brutal press releases we've seen in some time. Both vehicles are also up on the Consumer Reports website.Continue reading 2014 Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS 250 fail to achieve Consumer Reports 'Recommended' rating
2014 Infiniti Q50, Lexus IS 250 fail to achieve Consumer Reports 'Recommended' rating originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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