AS PART of its model rollout in 2016 and 2017, Infiniti released the G37-replacing Q60 sportscar at the end of last year.

Infiniti said it wasn’t aiming for the Q60 to be a volume seller, but rather a ‘brand builder’ through styling, performance and technology.

At launch, the only variant offered was the base-level GT, joined later by the 2.0t Sport Premium and the more potent 3.0t Red Sport.

Costing $62,900 plus on-roads, the GT is priced competitively against rivals such as the Lexus RC, Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe.

Does the Q60 have what it takes to lure buyers away from the usual suspects in the premium segment?