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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  2nd time buyer - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By StevL - March 29 - 10:00 am

  I have now owned two I30s and neither one has had any problem at all. The first had 95,000 miles when I traded it and this one has 115,000 and is going to be traded soon. What will I buy? I have already decided.. a G35 :) Im an Inifiniti customer until they let me down.

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  Bad Black 45 - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By Megomesothelioma - March 29 - 10:00 am

  The M45 is an excellent value; it compares favorably with many much higher priced vehicles. The drive train is very strong and extremely smooth. I get 22-23 mpg highway in very high speed driving.The vehicle has great brakes and great acceleration and handling. The seating is very comfortable with great adjustments.The spoiler adds greatly to the appearance.

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  Excellent car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By hilfar - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Very comfortable on long trips. Got the sport package in order to get the stability control. The ride is a little stiff but smooth and it handles great! I get 22-24 mpg in town, 30 mpg on highway. Trip computer is nice, but the mpg figure is about 3 mpg high compared to actual. The dealers have all been very courteous and give me loaner every time I take it in. If I have a problem, they diligently work to resolve it, with no question asked. It does have a wide turning radius, but Ive gotten used to it and have no problems parking or turning.

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  put all the ponies in there - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By phatman - March 29 - 10:00 am

  smart design and ease of operation very erogomicly designed.this is a homerun for nissan design team.

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  first infinity - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By brucenyc - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Just picked up the car after test driving the honda accord,audi a4,acura tl,and the bmw 3 series.This is by far the best drivers car of the bunch. My only complaints are the lack of punch at about 50mph and the dealership played games with me on the price,but thats just a new york thing, i hope!

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  G35 Sports Coupe Rox On - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Infiniti GrrrrrL - March 29 - 10:00 am

  Happy 40th birthday to me! This car rocks. Great handling. Great off the line. Great cornering. Giddy-up. As a 3 nissan owner, glad to see that infiniti continues with a whole lotta car at a great value. Look like an angel and drive like the devil.

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  My 12th SUV and the best yet - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By L Crosthwaite - March 29 - 9:40 am

  After comparing other SUVs in this class, It was a easy choice. Each of the competitors have some features that are good, but, Infiniti QX56 has the most features of all others for the price. Power is great. Ride and handling are very good. The interior is comfortable and good looking. You feel very safe in this vehicle. My Wife said she could be happy with others, but she would be real happy with the QX56. She loves her QX56

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  Solid, capable...but not exceptional - 2012 Infiniti FX
  By in2themystyc - March 29 - 1:10 am

  Overall...like it. But, its really behind the times vis-a-vis technology and options. The motor, design, and fit and finish are all excellent. But, that teeny-tiny sunroof. Really? And the nav? Its horrible. I never, ever, ever use it. The ipod interface is horrendous. No cargo cover unless you pay for it? Cheap. Pay $45K+ for a vehicle and not get a cargo cover? Wow. The overall instrument panel is weak - same as in my previous G35. Boring. Zzzzzz. I dont know if the 13 improved these options or not, but I dont think so. Youd think with as great as this vehicle looks and drives that the attention to detail and available options would be better.

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  2001 I-30 Outstanding Reliability and Value - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By lynnj - March 28 - 11:37 pm

  Purchased new 2001. After some O2 and Mass Airflow sensor failures during 60K warranty period, no repairs until 148,000 miles (starter) and 160K m (radiator). Now at 178Km and car drives like it has 50K on it. I could not be happier with it. My 21 yr old son wants me to replace it (with G37) and retire the I30 to him! This car has been a 10+ on a 10 point scale.

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  Alright - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By YARNELLF - March 28 - 2:56 pm

  My fiancee and i just purchased this vehicle and i have to say that this was a very wise purchase for the both of us. We are both full time students with a 4 year old daughter, so reliability was our biggest concern. It handles very well and the comfort is mind twisting. My only dislike was that the body style could have been a little bit wider for my liking but it will due for the meantime.