# Flagship Luxury Cars This New Nissan Infinity Features a Supremely Advanced V6 Engine By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-infiniti References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/2016-infiniti-q50-red-sport-400-starts-at-47950-in-the-us-2016-04-11/) & [infinitinews](http://infinitinews.com/en-US/infiniti/usa/releases/infiniti-announces-u-s-pricing-for-2016-q50-red-sport-400?la=1) [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-z) [Infiniti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept) has gone ahead and introduced a truly exceptional flagship vehicle, part of the venerable Q50 vehicular line, that is dubbed the Q50 Red Sport 400. This particular Nissan Infiniti offering comes fully equipped and powered by a 400-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine that marks the most advanced and high-tech [V6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2021-range-rover-sport) engine ever offered in any Infiniti vehicle. This particular engine is designed to strike "an ideal balance between drivability, efficiency, and performance". This vehicle, starting at $47,950, also comes equipped with a brand new electronic power steering system, and features a number of interior flourishes such as aluminum trim accents for the leather seats. Ultimately, this latest Nissan Infiniti is all about blending power, design and luxury in one easy to ride and accessible vehicular package. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Advanced V6 Engines:** With the Q50 Red Sport 400, Nissan Infiniti has introduced the most advanced V6 engine ever offered in any Infiniti vehicle, representing an opportunity for other luxury car manufacturers to develop their own high-tech engine designs. - **Electronic Power Steering:** The Q50 Red Sport 400 also features a brand new electronic power steering system, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of all types of vehicles to improve their steering technology. - **Luxury Vehicle Design:** The Q50 Red Sport 400 showcases an ideal balance between power, design, and luxury in one vehicle, setting a trend for luxury car manufacturers to focus on combining these elements for their product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** As the Q50 Red Sport 400 represents a new level of advanced engine design and power, the automotive industry has an opportunity to develop new engine technologies that prioritize performance and efficiency. - **Electric Vehicles:** The introduction of the new electronic power steering system in the Q50 Red Sport 400 presents a unique opportunity for the electric vehicle industry to further improve their steering technology and accelerate the transition to fully electric cars. - **Luxury Goods:** The Q50 Red Sport 400 highlights the importance of combining power, design, and luxury in a single product, positioning luxury goods manufacturers to explore innovative ways to integrate these elements into other luxury items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorsport-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [Streamlined Digital EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiniti-vision-qe-concept.md) - [Track-Ready Race Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nissan-z-nismo.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Luxury Crossover SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx.md) - [Stealth Luxury SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lincoln-navigator-black-label.md) - [Tech-Driven Compact Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-sentra.md) - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md)