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Stylish & powerful super saloon from brand that no longer sells in UK can match speed of BMW M3 – all for less than £10k
The brand was forced to pack up its showrooms back in 2020
A STYLISH super saloon from a brand that’s seldom seen in the UK can be yours for less than £10,000.
What’s more, if you pick the right version, it can boast the same speed and luxury as the iconic BMW M3.
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The car in question is the little-known Infiniti Q50 - which not only packs plenty of punch but also features a plush, leather interior.
Infiniti cars are manufactured by Nissan as the Japanese marque’s luxury sub-brand, although they are no longer sold in the UK - with Infiniti pulling their motors from showrooms back in 2020.
At the time, the brand had six dealerships across the UK, but according to Parkers just 750 new Infinitis were registered in Britain in 2019 and, inevitably, the brand was pulled from sale.
Infiniti were considered to be a sportier, high-class rival to Toyota’s Lexus when they first arrived in 2009, as they aimed to be seen as a Japanese version of BMW.
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Ultimately, this ambition failed as Infiniti suffered from limited brand recognition and struggled to compete in a crowded luxury market.
According to How Rare Is My Car, just 9,892 Infiniti cars currently exist on UK roads and just under 2,500 of those are the Q50 model.
However, we were able to find a great example of the high-class saloon on the Pistonheads website for just £9,450.
The 2014 model features a 3.5-litre, V6 engine with hybrid power and 61,541 miles on the odometer.
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According to Top Gear, this version of the Q50 can get to 62mph in just over five seconds, while packing a top speed of 155mph - putting it level with the mythical BMW M3.
Finished in blue, this example includes a full leather interior with heated/electric seats, key-less entry and front and rear parking sensors.
Major car brand to revive long-forgotten sports model discontinued 23 years ago
This comes as Nissan look to revive the iconic GT-R model as an EV - years after the Japanese brand was forced to discontinue the sports car because it was too noisy.
The model, which was nicknamed Godzilla, was marketed as offering supercar-rivalling performance at a comparatively reasonable £80,000.
Nissan has also hinted they could revive a fan-favourite sports car as a "cheaper" option for young petrolheads.
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