Overview & Reviews

Infiniti is an upscale automaker from Japan. Though most of its products are related to those sold by parent company Nissan, Infiniti looks to achieve a premium status by infusing its cars and SUVs with spirited performance and additional luxury content.

The brand was launched for the 1990 model year. Its purpose back then, as it is now, was to create premium vehicles for America that wouldn't have otherwise fit in with Nissan's more mainstream image. This was the same tactic Honda used for the creation of Acura, and Toyota for Lexus. In its first full year, Infiniti started out with two vehicles, the Q45 sedan and the M30 coupe and convertible. The compact, entry-level G20 was introduced soon after.

As the 1990s moved along, Infiniti slowly added more vehicles to its lineup. The Q45 luxury sport sedan found its market. The car's 278-horsepower V8 was class-leading in its day. On top of that, the Q45 offered cutting-edge technology such as an active suspension system. By the late '90s Infiniti had rolled out the QX4, an SUV based on the Pathfinder. The sport-ute's truck platform gave it a leg up in off-road performance relative to competing car-based SUVs.

Although Infiniti's sales grew steadily, the marque still fell short of both Lexus and Acura in terms of popularity. The early 2000s saw Infiniti making a determined effort to sharpen its focus and upgrade its products. But it was the introduction of the entry-level, midsize G35 in 2003 that finally gave Infiniti the boost and identity direction it sorely needed. Based on the same platform underpinning the Nissan 350Z, the G35 coupe and sedan met with immediate sales success. The FX35/FX45 soon followed -- a crossover SUV that provided spirited acceleration and sports-car handling with the utility of a wagon.

Today, Infiniti's lineup has expanded to include the G (now a sedan, coupe and convertible) and FX as well as the midsize M sedan, the EX small crossover SUV, the JX midsize crossover SUV and the QX large SUV. Infiniti has also introduced the M Hybrid sedan, its first hybrid vehicle. No matter the model, shoppers will find Infiniti's latest vehicles to be focused on luxury, sport, quality and value.

User Reviews:

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  Disappointed - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Doug - December 24 - 9:16 pm

  I have had one of these as a rental car for over a week and can safely say I dislike it more than the day I got it. As a vehicle it has nice seats and decent room but I expected much more from it. The ride for a normal SUV is decent but not for this level of SUV. The trim looks nice but there is cheapness in nasty places. For example the plastic on the steering wheel is thin and sticks out almost cutting your hand. It has poor acceleration by my standards.

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  Looks great-needs help - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ssplain - November 22 - 2:00 am

  Brakes are a disaster. Why does Infiniti cover brakmes for replascement only up to 36,000 miles if they are design defective as they admit? They should be covered for the life of the car. Drop down window allows rain and snow to soak the seat when you open the door.Storage space is poor.

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  Wish my review was more pleasing . . . - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By MOMO01 - November 10 - 8:40 am

  I guess I got the bad seed of the bunch. Most every problem that a person has listed here mainly brakes squealing and rattling noises in dash and other areas I have experienced in my 2003 G35 Sedan. I got the premi/sport pack. I bought new aftermarket tires and wheels (Goodyear) and apparently this car does not do well with aftermarket tires and wheels. I had the worst ride ever going past 60MPH. You can feel the shaking from the ground up. Took it back to the co. I bought the tires from 6 times and then Infiniti decided to help out. The Brakes squeak every time I touch them. Very annoying. The dealer at this moment is looking for me another used Infiniti G35.

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  Be Very Very Careful - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By infinitelyunhappy - October 25 - 6:26 am

  Had the car two weeks and the transmission had to be replaced. Dealer GM treated me as if I was an idiot. No feedback from Infiniti after complaint. Now has developed rattles and tranny is still noisy and whines on decel. Stay away from this car. Infiniti/Nissan obviously does not care at all about Customer Satisfaction.

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  UNHAPPY CUSTOMER - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By JENNA - August 12 - 10:00 am

  Regardless of everything that you may read, you must read this. I am sooo frustrated w/ this car appropriate words can not even explain. My G35 coupe has a consecutive problem with stalling and not starting. For a car that has only 4000 miles on it, it has been to the dearlership for service atleast 6xs a month. I cant wait until I get out of this lease (the sooner the better). I would not recogmend this vehicle to anyone. The next time I want luxury and quality service I will go to BMW or LEXUS.

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  Dont Believe the Hype - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Kendu - July 9 - 10:00 am

  The just took a test drive of the New Infiniti G35 and I had a fun time speeding on a straight away, but as I was driving back it began to rain. Once that happened the handling of the car went down the tubes. With all the hype about stopping faster than any German car and high-speed handling this car is the worse in rain. I can only imagine it in the snow. If you live in the desert with straight away roads with no precipation then this is the car for you. Interior is very uncomfortable for any one under 6 feet tall. DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!!!

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  8 months of ownership - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By dareeka - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Iwrote back in March about how much I liked this car,boy how that has changed.After 8 months and 8,000 miles of ownership this has to be the worst car Ive ever owned.Both doors rattle like crazy,dealer cant duplicate?, seat belt clasps rattle,recall on the way,the car has been in for 1 recall already(fuel hose may become disconnected from gas tank),doors lock automatically,dealer cant duplicate?,"check engine soon light" has come on,dealer had to reprogram computer?.You cant see dash lights when there is bright sunlight,You cant see the clock at night and the car sucks gas,18mpg.

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  Beware of intrusive and unpredictable systems!! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By T - March 4 - 11:45 am

  Loved the vehicle when I purchased it brand new and loaded with every option. Sporadic, intrusive, and dangerous behavior by the "smart" safety systems and Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) has made me afraid to drive the vehicle. I wont put my family in it. The dealership and Infiniti blame all trouble on a EZ Pass transponder being placed too much in front of the camera on the windshield. Research thoroughly before purchasing this vehicle. Im not the only one with problems.

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  Beware of intrusive and unpredictable systems!! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By T - March 4 - 11:45 am

  Loved the vehicle when I purchased it brand new and loaded with every option. Sporadic, intrusive, and dangerous behavior by the "smart" safety systems and Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS) has made me afraid to drive the vehicle. I wont put my family in it. The dealership and Infiniti blame all trouble on a EZ Pass transponder being placed too much in front of the camera on the windshield. Research thoroughly before purchasing this vehicle. Im not the only one with problems.

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  I would never buy Infiniti again! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Cronan - February 4 - 7:00 pm

  Coming from reliable Toyota vehicles I never thought that buying a new luxury vehicle would be such a let down. I have had over 20 issues with my QX56! From small trim pieces falling off to the brake rotors being replaced twice, the ABS system failing, transmission lines being replaced. I just picked it up yesterday for the transmission issue & today it is still gushing fluid. I am unable to park in the garage because of it. This is the worst vehicle I have owned ever! Please reconsider your Infiniti purchases...Buyer Beware!