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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  Fantastic - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By J - October 17 - 6:26 pm

  Ive had the 2007 Infiniti G35 for three weeks now. What a great car - handling, acceleration, comfort, and looks. 0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds is not a joke. Ive seen adult men drool while walking around my car. I would never have looked at the 06 and previous models. The redesign for 2007 is sharp and gorgeous.

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  Powerful Confort - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By cbox - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Nice powerful convertable automable. Not many around

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  Burger Infiniti - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By Leonard Burger - October 16 - 10:00 am

  We love our Infiniti QX4. The quality, workmanship, and design - both interior and exterior are terrific. We previously owned 2 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limiteds and we prefer the Infiniti to them.

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  Awesome - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Marissa - October 16 - 10:00 am

  The car drives great and handles well. I live on a crazy dirt road, and it still rides SMOOTH! I love it!

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  Quality and fun! - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Canne - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I have now had my I35 for over a year and still love it. Opening it up on I95 hasnt lost its kick. Despite the sporty features, the car is quite practical. The fold down seats in the back are great for my chows. The trunk is roomy and the pass through is big enough to be useful. The leather quality is excellent and doesnt seem to wear at all.

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  make it a convetible - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By louis p. jenkins - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I had very good reviews with the car from the color I choose to the interior design to the pickup it has so in all if you want a "down low" car the I35 coupe is the best choice, not to take away from the Z350 but if nissan thinks about bring out a drop top then it should be for the I35.

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  Strong - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Driver Boy - October 16 - 10:00 am

  What a car. I have driven them all and for the money this is the best sport sedan on the market. Love it. Outperforms sports cars priced 15-20K higher and is shows quality at every turn. Speaking of turns, it handles better than the other sedans too. Infiniti has a true winner here. Blows away MBZ, BMW, Lexus and Boxter.

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  Awesome Sedan - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Antonio Blanca - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I have always liked Infiniti for its service, reliability and luxury/price combination. With the G35, however, the automaker has built the best performing, most comfortable, beautifully-styled, sport sean in the market. And, again, backed by a great warranty, impeccable service and unfailing reliability.

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  Infiniti G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By mjf - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Very nice car. Handles well.

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  N/A - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By robustco77 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This car give you a feeling of being in control.Feels like you can go after anyone or thing on the streets.It stands out from any other car out they.