The 2023 Infiniti Q50 is adding a metallic paint option to bring some sparkle to the aging sedan.
Called Black Opal Metallic, the metallic paint is part of the Black Opal Edition package for the Q50 Red Sport 400. According to Infiniti’s press release, the base black color changes between blue and green. and purple, depending on the light and viewing angle.
Infiniti Q50 2023 with Black Opal Edition package
Iridescent paint has been offered on previous production cars, with Dark purple of the Nissan GT-CHEAP a notable example. However, the complexity of the paint finish makes it harder to repair scratches or crash damage, so actually owning a car with this grainy finish can be a challenge. errands.
In addition to the paintwork, the Black Opal Edition includes satin black exterior badging and an unpainted carbon fiber rear spoiler. This package is only for the Q50 Red Sport 400, the most powerful Q50 variant. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 makes 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, with a seven-speed automatic transmission and a choice of rear- or all-wheel drive.
Infiniti Q50 2023 with Black Opal Edition package
The Black Opal Edition package costs $2,200, while the Q50 Red Sport 400 has a base price of $57,575 with destination. Infiniti also offers Luxe and Sensory trim levels below the Red Sport 400. They use a 300-horsepower version of the twin-turbo V-6 and start at $43,725 with destination.
The Q50 is one of the used cars on the market, because it arrived in 2013 as a 2014 modeland aside from the new metallic paint option, it remains essentially unchanged until 2023. Some rivals, like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, have been redesigned twice during the Q50’s time on sale, but no clear successor to the Infiniti sedan is in sight.
