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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  G35 Coupe - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By CBEtravel - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Balance, performance, style.. this car is almost flawless. What a beauty. It really looks to me like a modern roadster with some classic coupe-roadster flavor. The red coupe is by far the color that suits the car best. The right kind of wheels make the G a lovely lovely bird. The G35 coupe is just a step faster than a GT mustang w/out any hop ups, so she is definately not the fastest car on the road, BUT she does look like a piece of heaven driving down the street. The interior is very enticing and has about every comfort you could dream up. The seats wrap around you like a seductive temptress. I give the G35 an overal rating of a 9... ENCORE, ENCORE!

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  Excellent Vehicle! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By idr2000 - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Great car for the price. Very smooth and powerful engine with good gas milage. Alot of features for price. Highly recommended!

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  bmwisajoke - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By JPO1216 - April 26 - 2:00 am

  Drove several cars in search of this vehicle. Technically, this is my wifes car. She loved the body style and was sold. I had to do more research. Dont waste your time at the BMW or Mercedes Dealer. This is the best car I have ever driven. Took it in for a routine checkup and Infiniti service dept is fantastic. Blast to drive, powerful, EVERYONE stares at traffic lights, interior is plush. Back seat is roomy enough for two six foot adults to sit comfortably. Put the A/C on full blast and take off of an exit ramp. There is no difference in performance.

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  True Luxury Sport Sedan - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By pfschim - April 25 - 10:00 am

  The new Infiniti G35 offers me a true luxurey sport sedan with tremendous performace at a great value. The 260hp RWD performance and handling are in seemingly absolutely perfect balance. The G35 offer truly eye popping acceleration when pushed. Aesthetics, bon interior and exterior are wonderfully thought out. Looks, Speed, Handling, Comfort and Value ... Great Package !

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  This is it. - 2015 Infiniti QX60
  By mckinnoncity - April 19 - 6:54 pm

  Bought the first one in mid 12 (a 13). Put 55K on and re-leased an 15. Shopped comp. hard. XC90 is loud, has lousy suspension and you cannot put feet back in typical squat position because of a wall that gets in way. MDX has an amazing website for an amazingly complex vehicle. They can keep it. No 360 monitor. Lexus has cream suspension but you sit up too high. And style? Any? Cant adjust display brightness? Mercedes is cream, but small and rocks you back and forth side to side. Some others have reliability issues. This car does not. Power-train warr. is 7yr. 72K. This car is the one and only. You cant beat this.

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  What a buy - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Flyguy - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Incredible car for the money. Lots of power with comfort and classy look.

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  G for GREAT - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By scottbui - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Infinitis finally got their market straight in term of what a sport luxury sedan is all about. The V6 is very smooth when you needed to accelerate under any conditions.

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  Best Car Ive Owned - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By clu - April 16 - 10:00 am

  I owned a BMW (3-series) before my G- 35. The G-35 is BY FAR the better car. It was cheaper, looks better, has MORE options, and handles GREAT!!!!

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  Satisfied QX 56 customer - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By TJA - April 14 - 10:20 pm

  Definitely better value/fun quotient over Escalade and Navigator, better new car price too. This is one of those "no brainer" buying decisions. After 2+ years and 45,000 miles would definitely do it again!

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  2000 Q45t Anniversary Edition - 2000 Infiniti Q45
  By - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Unique styling sets it apart. Met all my expectations. Trouble free and reliable. Excellent ride with good handling. Best audio system of all my cars. Only trouble I have encountered is the low profile tires are fragile (my fault for hitting curbs) and the speedometer accuracy which I expect was the result of the tires used for this edition.