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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  Heres the Beef! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Aaron - April 18 - 10:53 am

  I recently purchased this car to upgrade from a Honda Civic, and it was a great decision! Now Im happy to have a long commute to work. The speakers sound great while the traffic noise stays out. Overall, it was a great purchase.

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  Love my 09 37x Coupe! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Justin - April 18 - 8:06 am

  Ive owned my 2009 37x coupe for nine months now so I have a really good feel for what this car can do. The performance is outstanding and can compete with plenty of other sport coupes on the road in this price bracket. The transmission complaints are valid in some instances (downshifting in lower gears does jerk the car but Ive only ever noticed it going down very steep grades.) The design speaks for itself and I get a lot of compliments from friends, family and random strangers about the look of it. Techies will not be disappointed with the electronics in the G as there is plenty to go around. The bluetooth functionality is excellent. I think its roomy and Im 62".

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  I Love My Car!! - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By CarolGold - April 16 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Infiniti..Im hooked. The quality of service from the dealer to the excellent product cannot be surpassed.

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  Darn nice for the price - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By adpinc - April 16 - 10:00 am

  I looked at the Lexus ES300 (not enough power), the Jag X-type (too expensive for what you got), the Acura TL-S (another Honda), and decided that for the value, the I35 was perfect. Lotsa horsepower, super interior appointments, and a great blend of luxury features. Yes, it is a Max in disguise, but I figure I paid about $2,500 more for my I35 and got outstanding dealer service, 4 year B2B warranty, the panache of the Infiniti badge, nicer leather, quieter engine, "wood" trim. I wanted front wheel drive cause rear wheel is a pain in the snow (Im in the Northeast).

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  Nice, comfortable car - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By craigk - April 16 - 10:00 am

  Overall, a good vehicle to own. See my comment s under favorite features and suggested improvements.

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  My Infinity - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Anyhony Leparulo - April 16 - 1:43 am

  I find this vehicle, Great it ride good and tows even better 9600 lbs that above all other class at that price, i owned many chevy sub. this is it. We tow a 30ft Sleek behide this bad johnny. sking this boy can handle any snow storm.

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  The best new used car I owned! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Michael Campo - April 15 - 8:38 pm

  Previous owner took really good car of this car. Drives like new. Minor cosmetic wear and tear...only if you look for it. Otherwise, awesome car.

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  A bionic cheetah - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By cheetah - April 14 - 3:23 pm

  WOW! I just bought this car and it leaves me always wanting to drive it. Performance is just fantastic. It has 75,000 miles and looks great. Interior is black leather and is sharp. You must know how to drive this car because the power can turn on you if your not familiar with rear wheel drive cars. Amazing car and I understand why it is in such high demand!

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  Big and Bold - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By Wayne - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Love the interior quality and features. Engine is strong and space is plentiful. Have a vibration in steering, flooring that the dealer has not fixed. It is not the tires/rims. Engine light came on at 1400 miles! Have only seen 12. 4 miles per gallon and thats keeping rpm under 2000!

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  Rocks and flawless - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Johnhw2 - April 12 - 6:20 pm

  Best Infiniti product Ive owned after several Q45s. This car rocks its comfy, roomy and fast with great handling. Love the aluminum dash trim and the black exterior with the stone interior. Great combo and love the wheels on the sport M45 as well