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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  Youre trying to convince yourself. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By justintj - July 27 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car as my "fun to drive" after owning several BMW 3 series. It is a very good and sporty car, but I got rid of it after two months. The ride quality, power, suspension, and transmission is adequate. However, it does not compare to the BMW name. I now have a 2002 Z-3 that I am in love with. I always thought they were too small, but its a perfect fit even at 6 feet.

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  Awesome Car! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Dan - July 25 - 11:03 am

  Bought my G35 a short while ago from a dealer and it had 60K miles on it. I have had no trouble with it. The CD player works perfectly, everything is in top shape although I have a few minor areas on the car where the paint is starting to crack, not sure how to fix it but other than that, no complaints. The interior is kind of bland but I bought a Walnut Burl dash kit from wood dash experts, has it installed by myself in 2 hours and it looks better than the wood dashes on the higher end BMWs and the such.

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  I LOVE this car! Infiniti has another winner! - 2016 Infiniti QX50
  By Elizabeth Matthews - July 24 - 5:37 am

  I had three Infiniti sedans before, and decided to get a Mercedes C300 AWD just to change things up...well, after 25,000 miles I couldnt wait to get rid of the Mercedes and get back to Infiniti. There were so many things the Mercedes didnt have that Infiniti did--and I am loving this crossover type! Its as fun to drive as the G37X sedans were but it has so much more room inside, and I enjoy sitting up a bit higher.

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  Still waiting to be amazed - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Lasbat Ope - July 22 - 11:58 pm

  If you are 6ft+ like me, then you may find the seat base too small length wise. Also, I expected more when it comes to pickup speed, takes a while to get going. That said, its a joy to drive.

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  Tried ALL luxury cars, this is the BEST - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By dgg3 - July 22 - 8:08 pm

  We test drove every luxury SUV on the market today, even the gas guzzlers. As soon as we pulled out of the car lot, we knew this was the one. Great performance, reliability and more. I have had a Lexus 4 door car, and a Mercedes E class. This is by far the best of them all. The price is descent. And all the complaints here, sounds like the repair shop is the problem. Erg, I understand the aggravations, but trust me, Mercedes and Lexus is just as bad. Sucks when you pay good money for bad service. Even had a Toyota, same crap there too. By far, this SUV is a great choice.

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  Infinity i 35 - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By hazem katabi - July 22 - 10:00 am

  car has been reliable with the first 12500 miles. few issues surfaced. rear view miror vibrates a lot rear spaker has to be replaced.

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  Disappointing - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By roland allen - July 22 - 10:00 am

  I really wish I just bought a 350Z instead

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  Switch-Altima to G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By B21Wayne - July 22 - 10:00 am

  Trade a 2002 Atima 3.5 SE for this car, and have been very satisfiedwith all aspects of the car so far. It is a great deal of fun to drive, with superior acceleration and handling compared to the Altima. The gas mileage has averaged about 21.5 miles per gallon, a pleasant surprise considering the pick-up of it.The Bose stereo sounds great , and am looking forward to the addition of XM sat. radio in the near future.Have no complaints at all so far, and would rate it a rousing success-a 9.5. Especially enjoy taking it on twisty roads to take advantge of the superior hanling dynamics.

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  Infiniti 2000 I130 Touring - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By PJ Mcewan - July 20 - 8:30 am

  I thought this car would be like wearing sturdy shoes, good for me but no fun. I was wrong. After 7 years of driving, I still love this car. It is mannerly, strong, reliable, actually fun to drive, delivers power as needed, and the styling actually looks good to me now. I guess true friends always look attractive.

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  Old but very reliable - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By LovethisCar - July 16 - 6:33 pm

  I always read consumer reviews before buying a car and now I feel obliged to return the favor. I own this car for past 6 yrs, now have 100k on it. Still no complaints. Car looks great, enough room for a 6 footer. Nice quality leather and Bose system is crisp. I get about 20-22 mpg for city/hwy which is not bad for a car this size that is also very fast. Quality build, never had to spend a dime on it except for regular maintenance. After passing 90k I sometimes see the check engine light, but it goes away after a couple of days. These cars cost a bit more initially, but pay for themselves in the long run. I plan to keep it for another 3-4 years.