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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  Not as fun as expected - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By No - August 23 - 8:30 pm

  I bought this car because it was fast, agile and sleek. The exterior has aggressive styling that recieves many compliments, the interior is not very functional and hard to find a place to get comfortable. This car has so much plastic in it I am afraid it may melt if I leave it out too long. Even though I know the car is well built, I dont feel a sense of quality to it. The car has a rather potent engine but it does not grip the road well enough for having AWD.

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  Soooo much value - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By HB VB 24 - August 23 - 11:33 am

  For those that like to drive, this sedan is almost impossible to beat. As fast & roomy as a 545i, for literally half the price. Spent the last 7 years wishing my otherwise perfect Maxima was RWD, and now Ive got it! Many minor improvements in 05 made this car worth the wait. Basically a 4 door 350Z, with a better interior, to boot. Just a great combination of features to bring the true "four door sports car" back to Nissan/Infiniti

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  Incredible Value in Sport and Performanc - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By rubencr - August 22 - 11:36 am

  I have an early model 2003 Coupe w/6MT, loaded w/o nav. I have enjoyed the car immensely, but it isnt without its issues. Fortunately, the overall character and quality of the car are well beyond what should be expected for the price. My previous car was an MB that probably developed expectations for refinement in the "little things" that the G35C did not achieve, at least not in this first year of production. It is great fun to drive, forgiving handling character, very nicely styled (and gets attention), and no major mechanical problems. Dont expect a sense of massive horsepower - the G35C is created in the character of the original 240Z.

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  Lakeshore Slate G35 Journey - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By J. Gonzalez - August 21 - 5:30 am

  My wife and I purchased the car the last week of Aug. The G35 was an excellent choice over the Lexus E350 and BMW i528. The car handles well and is fun to drive, also like all the features which are easy to reach. My 9 year old son loves it the most and prefers to sit in the front seat. Worth every penny!

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  Good Car some minor imperfections - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By NickA - August 19 - 10:00 am

  Driving this car is absolutely amazing, I have the 2004 g35 coupe and it is great. There is only a few imperfections, one there is some cheap plastics on the interior, the leather on my seat ripped by the side, which seems to happen on MANY coupes. However, the power-train is amazing, the engine as well. Its not 100 percent reliable, but much better than American coupes, and German coupes as well, this car is for someone who wants performance, reliability, luxury, and too have fun while driving it. It is not very practical though. It is for two people and occasionally can seat 4 depending on their height. otherwise great car and WAY better ride and interior than the Z car.

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  Stacies Review - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By stacie - August 16 - 5:30 pm

  The car is beautiful and fun to drive. Receive lots of looks. It is fast. The downside: Lots of road noise. Always losing small items beside the seat and the console - almost impossible to retrieve items due to design. Tires only last about 18K miles - something I wish I had known prior to purchase.

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  nice car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By d.woods - August 15 - 9:43 am

  Having driven this in all kinds of weather i find it gives a very safe feel in all aspects except for the fuel mileage which is not what you are led to believe at time of purchase

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  Super M45 - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By m45fan - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Buying experience at Prestige Infiniti (Las Vegas)was by far the best and I have bought quite a few cars. The deal was awesome (great lease terms through IFS), first class customer treatment, and the M45 was the finest I have driven for the money.

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  Rock Solid SUV - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By like a rock - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Wonderful SUV. Much better than my Grand Cherokee. No comparison.

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  Looks that kill - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Jimmy C - August 15 - 2:00 am

  I love this car it is totally awsome...Fast and sleek. Quite inside and a stero that is to die for.