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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  Exceptional Car, Poor Selling Policies - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By HRM - August 30 - 4:06 am

  Having driven luxury cars for the past 12 years, I was pleased to purchase the Q45. It is everything that I thought it would be and more. The only disappointment is the lack of an "Onstar" like commmunications device like similar cars. My biggest disappointment is the lack of advertising committed to the Infiniti line. Mercedes, Lexus and Acura devote more time and monies to advertising their luxury cars, which in my opinion do not even come close to the value for dollar of the Q45

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  Best Bang for Buck!!! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Ben in LA - August 29 - 7:36 pm

  More comfy than Lexus IS and more sporty than ES 350. Audi, BMW & MB cant compare in terms of value/performance.

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  Love the ride - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By AL - August 29 - 3:46 pm

  I have taking 3 long trip with my new QX56 the gas miles are great I read that the QZ56 was the worst vehicles of 2005 I dont know what suv they drove or check out but it wasnt mine it rides it run and it performance great

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  06M45 - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By otisdog7 - August 29 - 12:36 am

  Great car so far. Pretty fast, handles like a dream. Not so sure about the redundant controls for audio, climate etc, But overall a great car.

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  Value Leader - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By MattQ - August 28 - 3:43 pm

  At just under $50K, its a great value. You dont see yourself everywhere (like you do w/ a MB, BMW, Lexus), its fast, luxurious, and fun. I did a lot of research, drove them all, and am a former MB, BWM, and Lexus owner. I had a down payment on another BMW 530i and then stumbled over the Infiniti. I hadnt even considered the Q - mistakenly thought it was in a higher price range. Drove the Q, bought the Q.

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  Great alternative to bmw - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By heres10 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I love this car very fun to drive unique styling and a great alternative to bmws. BMWs are nice cars too but for the price you cant beat it!

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  World Class Sports Car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Mikel96413 - August 26 - 7:10 am

  The G35 coupe is the best all around sports car for the money on the market today. Performance, comfort, safety and styling are second to none. Not to mention the fun factor. The tuned sports pkg with 19" high performance tire is a must option. Two adults can ride in the back seat comfortably as well. Test drive it before you buy your next sports car

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  2015 Infiniti Q50 - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By trod - August 25 - 10:47 am

  i leased my q50 this past february at fette infiniti clifton nj...ive had absolutely no problems with it...my navi and infotainment work just fine...drives very well and i always get compliments on it...while driving in manuel on sport mode with traction off i did 0-60 in 4.8 sec...sexy and fun car to drive...cant wait to get the new twin turbo 400hp Q50...thats next...

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  2015 Infiniti Q50 - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By trod - August 25 - 10:47 am

  i leased my q50 this past february at fette infiniti clifton nj...ive had absolutely no problems with it...my navi and infotainment work just fine...drives very well and i always get compliments on it...while driving in manuel on sport mode with traction off i did 0-60 in 4.8 sec...sexy and fun car to drive...cant wait to get the new twin turbo 400hp Q50...thats next...

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  QX60 is not for everyone - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By qx60driver - August 24 - 11:07 am

  After driving a G35 for 13 years, it took a bit to get use to QX60 Hybrid. It is perfect when you drive the wife, 2 kids and their stuff. And you still have room to offer another family to come alone. Or like me, you do not remember when was your last speeding ticket. My last one was 17 years ago. I know we need a minivan but can not imagine being seen in one. QX60 fits the bill, plus the 4WD. I enjoy seeing 26 to 29 mpg routinely with regular gas. My record is a 38.1 mpg on a short 10 mile run. Having kids changed my perspective. I no long focus on 0-60 numbers. Someday, I will have my sports car with no child seats. I also got 17 mpg when try to match my G35 experience. Update, April 3rd, 2016. 27,000 + miles later, QX60 Hybrid runs well. Overall, I am at 25.5 mile/gallon, I did manual calculation for 12 month driving, recording miles at each gas fill up. I drive highway 70 miles during the week, and all local during weekends. Before QX60, we always take my wifes ML350. Now, kids just go to QX60, it is so comfortable and roomier. No issue, not a single one. I did oil and filter changes myself every 5000 miles with full synthetic. I do not go to dealer for services, other than tire rotation. My next car is either a 911, GT-R or Tesla Model S, keep on dreaming while driving +/- 5 miles within speed limit in my QX60.