Topic: Infiniti adding turbo four-cylinder to Q50 sport sedan

[Noto]

I recently took my new Q50S on an 1100 KM road trip and averaged 8.1L /100 KMs.  And that was with 4 adults and a full trunk........not too darn shabby for a 328HP sedan loaded with people and other stuff.

Yes, but what you fail to understand is that a 2.0T with 80 fewer ponies can get that 8.1L/100km down to 7.8L/100km (as per the C300's rating) if you pussyfoot the drive and tell those 3 other passengers to walk.

[Allen]

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

[Fobroader]

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

If I like the car, fuel mileage is right down there with whats the color of the inside of the glovebox.

[Noto]

You think they'll make the same mistake ?

100%.

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

...yet somehow, luxo-hybrids and luxo-diesels are selling.

[OliverD]

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

Imagine that - people have different priorities. 

[Fobroader]

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

Imagine that - people have different priorities. 

I could see if you are poor/young and buying some horrid little subcompact, but if you are into the luxury car department, yeah no.

[OliverD]

I could see if you are poor/young and buying some horrid little subcompact, but if you are into the luxury car department, yeah no.

What if you want a luxury car but you don't particularly care about straight line performance? Why bother spending more money for the more powerful, less fuel efficient engine?

[Solstice2006]

I could see if you are poor/young and buying some horrid little subcompact, but if you are into the luxury car department, yeah no.

What if you want a luxury car but you don't particularly care about straight line performance? Why bother spending more money for the more powerful, less fuel efficient engine?

Exactly, I prefer the Lexus IS250 over the IS350, but the IS350 is more reliable.... (at least previous gen)

[Allen]

I can't understand anyone caring about gas mileage, when looking at entry level or above  luxury vehicles  , I have never made a car buying decision based on what mileage a vehicle gets

well along with better mpg comes lower pollution levels.   go figure rich people caring about that.  (having a smaller displacement engine also means less weight in the front end and better handling/balance) i guess the i8 is pure insanity.

Might have to call BS on that, most of these over hyped 4 bangers need premium fuel, which needs more refinement than regular therefore more pollution...