Infiniti Q50 or the new 2023 BMW 3 Series? Not as obvious as you might think

Life is all about choices, and sometimes those choices seem easy. Take the case of a buyer who is hesitating between the Infiniti Q50 and the new BMW 3 Series that is getting a makeover for the next year. Without thinking about it, logic would dictate that he or she would choose the newer model, especially since the Q50 is starting to age.

But that would be a mistake.

Here's why the Q50 is still a more interesting car.

Styling

BMW has always had a lot of goodwill when it comes to styling. And let's face it, for a long time, it was on the cutting edge. However, in recent years, designers have been given more freedom... with mixed results.

In the case of the 3-Series, they've been so conservative that it doesn't feel like the model is really evolving. And because confusion is easy at BMW, it's easy to mistake the new 3-Series for an older model or another BMW sedan.

With the Q50, there's no such risk. In fact, even though the Q50 benefits from a design that was born 10 years ago, it's still beautiful, a sign of its timelessness. This is a guarantee of success for the future of the vehicle.

Reliability

It's well known that German products, and BMW products in general, can be temperamental. Worse, they require deep pockets when it comes to maintenance. With the Q50, that's one less thing for the buyer to worry about, because in the long run, they know their model will be reliable.

What's more, it's rarely advisable to opt for a model that's in its first year on the market. With the Q50, we're really talking about a proven model, so there's no risk of living with a lot of bumps in the road in the first few months after purchase.

Behind the wheel

Finally, you'd be forgiven for thinking that driving a 3-Series is better than anything else on the market. That's what the model is known for. However, this has not been the case for a long time. While the car's handling remains interesting, the model has put on weight over the years, so it's lazier today. That's where the Q50 scores, because it made a great impression in its debut and its DNA has been preserved over the years. This creation has a temperament of its own and is incisive on the road.

That's why the Q50 is always worth a shot against a BMW 3 Series. A test drive will convince you.