INFINITI Q50
V37 / Second generation / 2014-2022 / Sedan
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2014 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ37VHR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, VR30DDT / 2014 Infiniti Q50 was introduced globally with mainly three engine options: the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (VR30DDTT) for markets such as the US and Europe, the naturally aspirated 3.7L V6 (VQ37VHR) primarily in North America, and a single-turbo 3.0L V6 (VR30DDT) in some export markets including Japan and Australia.
2015 INFINITI Q50 VQ37VHR/VR30DDTT (V37)
V37 / VQ37VHR, VR30DDTT, 3.5 V6 Hybrid Engine (V6 Hybrid variant) / The 2015 Infiniti Q50 was offered globally with multiple engine options: a 3.7L naturally aspirated V6 (VQ37VHR) in most markets including the US, a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (VR30DDTT) in some regions like Europe and Asia, and a hybrid variant combining a 3.5L V6 with an electric motor primarily available in the US and selective markets.
2016 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ37VHR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, R9M / Available with 2.0L VR30 twin-turbo inline-4 (mostly USA, Europe), 3.7L naturally aspirated V6 VQ37VHR (limited markets including some Asia and Australia), 2.2L R9M diesel inline-4 (Europe).
2017 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ35HR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR / Available engines in 2017 included the 3.0L twin-turbocharged VR30DDTT V6 (primarily North America and select markets), and the naturally aspirated VQ35HR and VQ37VHR V6 engines depending on market (mainly Europe and Asia).
2018 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ35HR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, R9M / The 2018 Infiniti Q50 was offered globally with several engine options: a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (VR30DDTT) primarily in the USA and Middle East, a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (VQ35HR) in some markets, and a 2.2L diesel inline-4 (R9M) for select European countries.
2019 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ35HR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VC-Turbo VR30DDTT / Main global engines for 2019 Q50 were the 3.0L twin-turbo V6 VR30DDTT (gasoline) available in different states of tune, the 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 VQ35HR (limited markets), and the variable compression VC-Turbo VR30DDTT introduced in select markets like North America late 2018 and onward. Diesel engines were not offered globally in 2019 Q50. Engine availability varies by market.
2021 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ35HR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ35HR / Two main engines globally: 3.0L VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 in most markets, and 3.5L VQ35HR naturally aspirated V6 primarily in North America (some trims).
2022 INFINITI Q50 VR30DDTT/VQ35HR (V37)
V37 / VR30DDTT, VQ35HR / The 2022 Infiniti Q50 was offered mainly with the VR30DDTT 3.0L twin-turbo V6 in markets including the US and China, and the naturally aspirated VQ35HR 3.5L V6 in limited markets. Hybrid variants available in some regions use the VR30DDTT combined with an electric motor.
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, VR30DDT | 3.0L and 3.7L V6 | Direct Injection with Turbocharging (where applicable) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | VQ37VHR, VR30DDTT, 3.5 V6 Hybrid Engine (V6 Hybrid variant) | 3.7L V6 (3696 cc), 2.0L I4 (1991 cc), 3.5L V6 Hybrid | Direct injection (3.7L and hybrid), turbocharged with direct injection (2.0L) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, R9M | 1997 cc (2.0L VR30), 3696 cc (3.7L VQ37VHR), 2143 cc (2.2L R9M diesel) | Direct injection (VR30, VQ37VHR), Common rail diesel (R9M diesel) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR | 3.0L (VR30DDTT), 3.5L (VQ35HR), 3.7L (VQ37VHR) | Direct injection with turbocharging (VR30DDTT), Multi-point fuel injection (VQ35HR and VQ37VHR) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, R9M | 3.0L, 3.5L, 2.2L (diesel) | Direct injection and port injection (VR30DDTT), port injection (VQ35HR), common rail diesel (R9M) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VC-Turbo VR30DDTT | 3.0L (VR30DDTT, VC-Turbo VR30DDTT), 3.5L (VQ35HR) | Direct injection with twin turbo for VR30DDTT engines; port injection in VQ35HR |
| 2021 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR | 2997 cc (VR30DDTT), 3498 cc (VQ35HR) | Direct injection (VR30DDTT), multipoint fuel injection (VQ35HR) |
| 2022 | technical-profile | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR | 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (VR30DDTT) or 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 (VQ35HR) | Direct injection with twin turbocharging (VR30DDTT) or multi-point injection (VQ35HR) |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, VR30DDT | SAE 5W-30 synthetic, meeting Nissan/Infiniti specifications | Approximately 6.9 liters (service-fill, including oil filter) for VR30DDTT; filter change recommended with each oil change | Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid or equivalent |
| 2015 | VQ37VHR, VR30DDTT, 3.5 V6 Hybrid Engine (V6 Hybrid variant) | Use synthetic oil meeting Infiniti/Nissan standards, typically 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on climate | Approx. 5.1 liters (5.4 US quarts) including filter (service-fill volume for 3.7L V6) | Infiniti CVT/7-speed automatic transmission fluid, OEM recommended |
| 2016 | VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, R9M | Fully synthetic engine oil meeting Infiniti/Nissan specifications (e.g. 5W-30 API SN or higher) | Approximately 5.3 liters (service-fill; includes oil filter change) | Nissan Matic S or equivalent with ATF SP-IV for automatic transmissions |
| 2017 | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic engine oil meeting API SN or higher | Approx. 5.1 liters (includes filter); service fill with filter replacement varies by engine and market | ATF meeting Nissan Matic S or equivalent |
| 2018 | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, R9M | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Nissan standards | Approx. 6.9 liters (7.3 US quarts) including filter - service-fill capacity | Nissan Matic S or equivalent synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2019 | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR, VC-Turbo VR30DDTT | 5W-30 synthetic engine oil recommended, meeting Nissan standards | Approx. 6.9 liters (including filter); service-fill with filter change recommended | Nissan Matic S or equivalent CVT fluid, check exact market specification |
| 2021 | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR | SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic engine oil, meeting API SN or higher | Approximately 6.9 liters (including filter); service fill with oil filter replacement | Nissan Matic S or equivalent CVT/automatic transmission fluid |
| 2022 | VR30DDTT, VQ35HR | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for most markets | Approx. 6.5 liters (service-fill, includes filter) | Specified Infiniti/Nissan automatic transmission fluid |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: VR30DDTT, VQ37VHR, VR30DDT, 3.5 V6 Hybrid Engine (V6 Hybrid variant), R9M, VQ35HR, VC-Turbo VR30DDTT
- Transmisiones: Not offered for 2014 Q50, 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (for twin-turbo and single turbo V6 variants) or 7-speed automatic in some markets for VQ37VHR, Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid or equivalent, Not available in most markets for 2015 Q50 variants; typically 7-speed dual-clutch or CVT options, 7-speed automatic or 7-speed dual clutch depending on engine and market, Infiniti CVT/7-speed automatic transmission fluid, OEM recommended, Not offered in North America; manual available in some markets with specific engines, 7-speed automatic transmission (7DCT or conventional torque converter auto depending on market and engine)
- Medidas de neumáticos: 225/50R17, 225/45R18, 245/40R19, 235/45R18, 245/35R19
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: SAE 5W-30 synthetic, meeting Nissan/Infiniti specifications / Use synthetic oil meeting Infiniti/Nissan standards, typically 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on climate / Fully synthetic engine oil meeting Infiniti/Nissan specifications (e.g. 5W-30 API SN or higher) / SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic engine oil meeting API SN or higher
- Fluido de transmisión: Nissan Matic S automatic transmission fluid or equivalent / Infiniti CVT/7-speed automatic transmission fluid, OEM recommended / Nissan Matic S or equivalent with ATF SP-IV for automatic transmissions / ATF meeting Nissan Matic S or equivalent
- Refrigerante: Approx. 9 liters (dependent on market cooling system variations) / Approx. 8.0 liters (varies by market and engine variant) / Approx. 7.5 liters / Approx. 9.0 liters
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid, per owner's manual / DOT 3 or DOT 4 compliant brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Problemas conocidos
- Early VR30DDTT models reported occasional turbo wastegate actuator issues
- Fuel injector deposits in some markets with low-quality fuel
- Electric power steering failures on early models
- Turbo lag on 2.0L turbo variant
- Hybrid battery degradation over time
- Timing chain tensioner wear (2.0L VR30 turbo)
- Fuel injector deposits (VQ37 V6)
- Early VR30DDTT models had some turbocharger wastegate rattling
- Oil consumption issues reported in VQ engines after extended use
- Timing chain noise on high mileage VR30DDTT engines
- Direct injection carbon buildup
- Timing chain stretch reported in some early VR30DDTT engines (pre-2018 issues mostly resolved by 2019)