INFINITI’S Q50 has never gotten the love or attention heaped on its premium mid-size rivals because it was always deemed to be a bit average in the past.

Quirky things such as a numb-feeling steer-by-wire system, complicated dual-screen infotainment set-up and lack of competitive technologies held the Q50 back from making a dent in the sales of the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

However, the Japanese luxury brand has now given its medium sedan a mid-life makeover with a new look, boosted equipment levels and next-generation adaptive steering to address criticisms and quell the naysayers.

The result is the brand’s best offering to date, but do improvements to the mechanicals and specification levels finally make the Infiniti Q50 Red Sport a premium sports sedan worth considering?