Here are 33 cars that start with Q, running alphabetically from “Qashqai” to “Quadricycle”. The list covers everything from family crossovers and luxury sedans to electric sports cars and one-off concepts. You’ll find models from Audi, Infiniti, Nissan, Kia, BYD and several smaller brands, so it works whether you’re researching a purchase, studying car history, or just curious.

Cars are road vehicles that carry people using their own engine or electric motor. The first one on this list, Henry Ford’s 1896 “Quadricycle”, was a simple machine with bicycle-style wheels, yet it launched one of the biggest industries in the world.

Below you’ll find the table with the car name, brand, type, production years and a short description for each model.

Car: The model name, listed alphabetically, so you can quickly find a specific car or see which names start with the same letters.

Brand: The company that builds or built the car, which helps you compare models from the same maker and spot shared engineering.

Type: The body style or category, such as sedan, crossover, coupe or minivan, so you know what kind of vehicle you’re looking at.

Production Years: The span in which the car was sold, with “present” marking models still on sale, so you can tell new from discontinued.

Description: A short summary of what makes each car notable, including its main features, history and role in the brand’s lineup.

Cars

CarBrandTypeProduction Years
QashqaiNissanCompact crossover2006–present
QuattroporteMaseratiLuxury sedan1963–present
QuattroAudiSports coupe1980–1991
Q2AudiSubcompact crossover2016–present
Q3AudiCompact crossover2011–present
Q4 e-tronAudiElectric compact SUV2021–present
Q5AudiMid-size crossover2008–present
Q6 e-tronAudiElectric mid-size SUV2024–present
Q7AudiFull-size crossover2005–present
Q8AudiLuxury coupe SUV2018–present
Q30InfinitiCompact hatchback crossover2015–2019
Q45InfinitiLuxury sedan1990–2006
Q50InfinitiSports sedan2013–present
Q60InfinitiSports coupe2014–2022
Q70InfinitiLuxury sedan2014–2019
QX30InfinitiSubcompact crossover2016–2019
QX50InfinitiCompact crossover2013–present
QX55InfinitiCoupe crossover2021–2024
QX60InfinitiMid-size crossover2013–present
QX80InfinitiFull-size SUV2014–present
QuestNissanMinivan1992–2017
QuorisKiaExecutive sedan2012–2018
QQCheryCity car2003–2015
QinBYDPlug-in hybrid sedan2013–present
Qoros 3QorosCompact sedan2013–2019
Qoros 5QorosCompact crossover2016–2019
QorosQorosCar brand2013–present
Qiantu K50Qiantu MotorElectric sports car2017–present
Qiantu MotorQiantu MotorCar brand2015–present
Qvale MangustaQvaleRoadster2000–2002
QvaleQvaleCar brand2000–2002
Quant e-SportlimousineNanoFlowcellElectric sedan concept2014–2016
QuadricycleFordExperimental car1896

Descriptions

Qashqai
Nissan’s best-selling European crossover, credited with popularizing the compact SUV segment. Known for practical packaging, a comfortable ride and a wide range of petrol and hybrid engines.
Quattroporte
Maserati’s flagship four-door sedan, whose name means “four doors” in Italian. It pairs Italian styling with sports-car performance and has run through six generations.
Quattro
The Audi Quattro was a turbocharged coupe that brought permanent all-wheel drive to performance cars. It dominated rallying in the early 1980s and gave Audi’s “quattro” system its name.
Q2
Audi’s smallest SUV, aimed at younger city drivers. It combines a sharp, angular design with the brand’s usual tech and a choice of small turbocharged engines.
Q3
A compact luxury SUV that sits above the Q2. It offers a roomy cabin for its size, with available quattro all-wheel drive and a Sportback coupe-style version.
Q4 e-tron
Audi’s entry-level electric SUV, built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform. It offers a driving range of roughly 250 to 330 miles depending on the version and comes as a standard SUV or a Sportback.
Q5
Audi’s popular mid-size luxury SUV and one of its best sellers worldwide. It balances everyday comfort with strong handling and is offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid power.
Q6 e-tron
An electric SUV built on the Premium Platform Electric shared with Porsche. It supports fast 800-volt charging and offers a long driving range.
Q7
Audi’s large three-row luxury SUV. It seats up to seven and offers strong towing capacity, a refined interior and a range of powerful engines.
Q8
Audi’s flagship SUV, with a sloping coupe-style roofline. It sits at the top of the Q range and offers advanced technology and a plush cabin.
Q30
A compact premium hatchback built with Mercedes-Benz and sharing its platform with the A-Class. It was aimed at younger buyers in Europe and North America.
Q45
Infiniti’s original flagship sedan, launched alongside the brand. It was known for its V8 engine and understated styling, and it competed with the Lexus LS.
Q50
A compact luxury sports sedan that replaced the G37. It is known for its powerful twin-turbo V6 options and early adoption of steer-by-wire technology.
Q60
A two-door coupe based on the Q50 sedan. It offered turbocharged V6 power and sharp styling, and it was Infiniti’s main sports car for its generation.
Q70
Infiniti’s large executive sedan, which replaced the M-Series. It came with V6, V8 and hybrid engines and offered a long-wheelbase version.
QX30
A raised, crossover version of the Infiniti Q30 hatchback. It added extra ground clearance and rugged body cladding for urban buyers.
QX50
Infiniti’s compact luxury SUV. The second generation introduced a variable compression turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a rare piece of engineering.
QX55
A sloping-roof coupe SUV based on the QX50. It targeted buyers who wanted a sportier look than a standard crossover.
QX60
A three-row luxury SUV built for families. It focuses on comfort, a quiet cabin and flexible seating for up to seven.
QX80
Infiniti’s largest SUV, based on the Nissan Patrol. It offers strong towing capacity, three rows of seats and a plush interior.
Quest
Nissan’s minivan sold mainly in North America. The early models were built with Mercury as the Villager, while later generations were known for a distinctive, upscale interior.
Quoris
Kia’s flagship rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, sold as the K9 in Korea. It was Kia’s first attempt at the premium executive segment.
QQ
A small, inexpensive Chinese city car that became a best seller in China. It was criticized for closely resembling the Chevrolet Spark.
Qin
A compact sedan that helped establish BYD in the plug-in hybrid market. It has been sold in several versions, including the Qin Plus and Qin Pro.
Qoros 3
The first car from Qoros, a Chinese brand that focused on European design and safety. It was among the first Chinese cars to earn a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Qoros 5
A compact SUV from Qoros, with styling and engineering by European designers. It shared a platform with the Qoros 3.
Qoros
A Chinese car maker founded in 2007 as a joint venture between Chery and Israel Corporation. It was known for hiring European designers and engineers and for strong safety ratings.
Qiantu K50
A Chinese electric sports car with a lightweight carbon fiber body. It was shown at the Geneva Motor Show and produced in limited numbers.
Qiantu Motor
A Chinese manufacturer focused on electric sports cars, based in Suzhou. Its first production model was the K50.
Qvale Mangusta
An Italian-American grand tourer with a V8 engine and a retractable hardtop. It was built in Modena by Qvale, and later sold as the MG X-Power SV.
Qvale
A short-lived Italian-American car maker founded by Bruce Qvale and his son. It built only the Mangusta before production passed to MG Rover.
Quant e-Sportlimousine
A concept car powered by a flow cell battery that uses liquid electrolytes. Its 2014 reveal claimed over 900 horsepower and a range of up to 600 miles, though it never reached full production.
Quadricycle
Henry Ford’s first self-propelled vehicle, built in his Detroit workshop. It used a two-cylinder engine and bicycle-style wheels, and it was the base for his early work.
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